Obituaries
Timothy Joseph Summers
Sep 8, 2021
Timothy "Tim" Joseph Summers, age 58 of Stow, passed away in his home, surrounded by his loved ones on September 8, 2021.Tim was born on July 7, 1963 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Joseph and Louella (Edwards) Summers. He served as a SGT in the US Army for 6 years as a Lance Missile Technician and traveled overseas, including to...
Francelle Gillentine
Sep 7, 2021
Francelle Gillentine, 86, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on September 7, 2021. Francelle was born on January 16, 1935 in Gainesville, Georgia to the late W.M. "Bill" and Lillie Mae Ward. Francelle loved the Lord and had a heart for missionary work and nursing home ministries. For many years, she and her son Ed visited local nursing homes...
Florence Alesci
Sep 7, 2021
Florence "Flo" Alesci, age 66 of Northfield, passed away on September 7, 2021.Flo was born on March 26, 1955 in Garfield Heights to Frank and Lois (Tanner) Alesci. She was a very hard worker, and worked for Gojo Industries for 20 years. Flo enjoying drawing, painting, and listening to R&B music. She loved playing Candy Crush and collecting stuffed animals....
Carol Lee Swaney
Sep 6, 2021
Carol L. Swaney, age 71 of Akron passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born on March 31, 1950 to the late Guy and Catherine {Bailey} Casto, Sr.In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her brother Guy L. "Sonny" Casto, Jr. and sister Valerie Casto. Her ornery spirit will be fondly remembered by her...
Willena Belle Rawdon
Sep 6, 2021
Willena Belle Rawdon, 92, of Akron, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 6, 2021. She was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky on January 20, 1929 to the late Clifton and Elgie Anne Stonesifer. Willena graduated from Waynesburg High School where she earned a typing award. Her typing skills served her well in the numerous...
Takako K. Laurenti
Sep 6, 2021
Takako K. Laurenti, age 92 of Akron, Ohio, died on September 6, 2021 in Akron. She was born on November 17, 1928 in Tokyo, Japan.Mrs. Laurenti was a homemaker and enjoyed working in the yard and knitting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was the greatest mother, grandmother and great-grandmother in the world and didn't have...
Mary Margaret Hoskin
Sep 6, 2021
Mary Margaret HoskinMary Margaret Hoskin, age 87 of Mogadore, passed away on September 6, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1934 in Suffield Township to Kenneth and Anna (Kessler) Weyrick. She graduated from Suffield High School. Mary married her loving husband, Robert "Bob" Hoskin, Jr. on January 9, 1954. She worked alongside her husband and son at Ohio Military...
Glada M. Worrells
Sep 6, 2021
Glada M. "Dickie" Worrells, age 82 of Akron went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born in Reedy, WV on September 17, 1938 to the late Herman and Wanetah {Summerville} Ferrell. In addition to her parents, Dickie was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Bill Worrells, Sr.; brothers Sonny and...
Jarod Kelley Dowdell
Sep 5, 2021
Jarod Kelley Dowdell, age 20 of Barberton, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5th, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 28th, 2001, to Heather King and the late Joshua Dowdell.In addition to his father, Jarod was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Billy "Pappa Bill" Thomas and Daniel "Grandpa Danny" King Sr.; and...
Alicia Diane Jones
Sep 5, 2021
Alicia D. JonesAlicia D. Jones, 61 of Akron, Ohio, passed away from a long illness on September 5, 2021.She was preceded in death by her parents, John A. Jones and Gloria J. Jones and sisters, Angela Jones, and Adrianne Auls.Alicia is survived by her companion, Wesley Taylor, children, Alicia (J'Saun), Chaz, and Corey, granddaughters, Camille, Carliegh, and Ny'Ree, brothers, Anthony...
Mindy Sue Elliott
Sep 4, 2021
Mindy Sue Elliott, age 42 of Akron passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, September 4, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Mindy was born on July 12, 1979 to Earl and Debbie {Carr} Elliott, Jr. Mindy was preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl (Shirley) Elliott, Sr. and Dick (Betty) Carr.Mindy will by dearly missed by her children...
Cynthia Louise Demercado
Sep 4, 2021
Cynthia Louise DeMercado (maiden-Hill)Born on December 22, 1963 and went with God on September 4, 2021.On September 4, 2021, the world lost:2 daughters, 2 daughters-in-law, a mate, a father's other half, 4 mothers, 6 grandmothers, 8 sisters and dozens, upon dozens of friends. All of these were just ONE Bright, Beautiful and Intelligent woman. Cyndi, Cyn, Cynthia, Honey, Mom, Memaw,...
Lawana Jean Wright
Sep 3, 2021
Lawana Jean Wright, 66, of Coventry Township, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2021 while vacationing in Myrtle Beach. Lawana was born in Akron on March 23, 1955 to the late Bill and Jean Klein. She married her high school sweetheart, Jerry Wright in 1974 and they raised their four children in Akron. Lawana was a beautiful person, both inside...
Susan L. Mckenzie "Mickey"
Sep 3, 2021
Susan L. McKenzie "Mickey", 78, of Barberton, passed away on September 3, 2021. Sue was born in Akron on December 2, 1942 to the late James Bellman Sr and Edith (Armour) Bellman. Sue is now reunited with her beloved husband of 47 years, Wayne McKenzie, who preceded her in death in 2018 and her son, Tony Fisher, who preceded her...
Mary M. {Jacobs} Spencer
Sep 2, 2021
Mary M. {Jacobs} Spencer Sunrise 4/29/38, Sunset 9/2/21 Preceding her in their sunsets, parents Pauline {Jacobs} and Paul Seckel, husband of 53 years, Larry V. Spencer, sister Barbara Jeter, precious grandsons Christian and Sebastian Spencer, and beloved son Jim Spencer. Survived by daughter Marla (Mike) Dakes, Karl (Denise) Spencer and Larry (Marie) Spencer; daughter-in-law Sherry Spencer; stepson Bud (Staci) James...
Thomas E. Bianchi
Sep 1, 2021
Thomas E. Bianchi, 55, of Stow, Ohio passed away suddenly on September 1st, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a resident of Stow since 2012 and attended Field High School. Tom was the proud owner of Bianchi's Lawn Care and enjoyed many years of fishing, gardening, his cats, and motorcycles, to name a few. Tom had a unique way...
Robert John Van Antwerp
Sep 1, 2021
Robert John Van Antwerp, 64, of Granger Township, Ohio, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday September 1st, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.Bob will be remembered by his zest for life, larger than life presence, and benevolence towards his community, friends, and loved ones. He loved a good laugh and spending time with family and...
Mary Margaret Falkenstein
Sep 1, 2021
Mary Margaret Falkenstein, age 99 of Tallmadge went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born in Cambria, PA, on December 13, 1921, one of nine children born to the late Robert and Katherine {Sherwood} Harris.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by all of her siblings, her beloved husband Frank...
Denise M. Noble
Aug 28, 2021
Denise M. Noble, age 64 of Akron, Ohio, found peace on August 28, 2021. She was born on June 7, 1957 in Akron, the daughter of the late Lindsey and Betty (nee Drollinger) Noble II.Denise had many accomplishments in life but being an amazing mother and friend were her greatest. Strong willed and always there to find the bright side...
Raymond Warren Millmier
Aug 27, 2021
Ray Millmier, age 76 of Portage Lakes, died on August 27, 2021.Ray served in the US Navy on the USS Guadalcanal. He worked at Goodyear for 39 years starting as a tire builder and retiring as an aircraft tire design engineer with numerous patents. He enjoyed travel, boating, space and especially spending time with his family. Ray and Marilyn spent...
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