Obituaries
Willard B Goodwin Sr.
Apr 14, 2022
Willard B. Goodwin, 80, passed away on April 14, 2022. He was born on August 7, 1941 the son of the late James and Mallie Goodwin. He was a man of faith and was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship. He retired after 30 years of dedicated service from SGS Tool Company. In his early years he looked forward to...
Cheryl Ann Pagano
Apr 14, 2022
Cheryl A. Pagano, age 70 passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 14, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Cheryl was born to the late Nicholas and Anna Marie {Romanillo} Pagano.In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by her sister Linda Marie Pagano.Cheryl will be incredibly missed by her wife Cindy Ulrich-Pagano; son Mike (Tina) Nagel; daughters Tammy...
Lucille E. Yeary
Apr 14, 2022
Lucille E. "Cille" Yeary, 81, passed away on April 14, 2022, and Heaven gained an ornery little angel. She was born on August 17, 1940. Cille was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. She enjoyed card games but her passion and love was bowling with family and friends always looking forward to Wednesday nights with her bowling family. Cille was Neal...
Leonard Greenwood
Apr 13, 2022
Leonard Greenwood, 87, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2022. He was born on November 2, 1934 the son of the late Arthur and Ruth Greenwood. Leonard proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a city bus driver for MTA for many years in New York and a school bus driver in...
Gerald E. Sees
Apr 13, 2022
Gerald E. Sees, 84, passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Adam and Alberta (Ledbetter) Sees, he was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. For many years Jerry owned and operated his window cleaning company and he was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He greatly enjoyed garage sales,...
Michael P. Fox
Apr 13, 2022
Michael P. Fox, 58, passed away on April 13, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, he dedicated his career to serving the community as a police officer and crime scene detective. In addition to being a passionate public servant, he was a loving and dedicated father, brother, and son. He had broad and expansive knowledge with a notable depth for...
John J. Clark
Apr 13, 2022
John J. Clark, 68, passed away at home April 13, 2022. He resided in northeast Ohio all of his adult life and worked as an electrician for 50 years and for awhile he taught others his trade. He greatly enjoyed all Cleveland sports, his dogs, friends, neighbors, making people laugh and most of all, spending time with his family.Preceded in...
Thomas H. Ward
Apr 13, 2022
Thomas H. Ward, 66, passed away on April 13, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1955 the son of the late Richard and Anne Ward. Tom graduated from Rootstown High School. He was a dedicated employee for 20 years with Action Door. Tom enjoyed the outdoors and especially riding his Harley. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
William Rock
Apr 12, 2022
William "Bill" Rock, 70, of Akron, passed away on April 12, 2022. He was born in Wadsworth, Ohio on November 1, 1951 to the late Gerald and Norma Jean Rock.Bill retired from Wyant Woods Nursing Home after 40 years as a STNA. His co-workers and the residents were like a second family to him. In his free time, Bill loved...
Betty Delores {Zetty} Zuchowski
Apr 12, 2022
Betty D. {Zetty} Zuchowski, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones on April 12, 2022. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.She was born on October 27, 1930 to Daniel W. and Thelma L. {Halbritter} Zetty in Tunnelton, WV.Betty was preceded in death by her husband Bernard, sons Tony and Bernie...
Geraldine Marie Barron
Apr 11, 2022
Geraldine Marie Barron, "Gerri", age 82 of Kent, Ohio, died on April 11, 2022 at UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna. She was born on November 10, 1939 in Akron, the daughter of the late George and Mary (nee Riley) Weakland. Gerri liked to play cards, read, puzzles, however, her greatest joy was taking care of her family, especially her...
Patricia Ann Dipold
Apr 10, 2022
Patricia Ann Dipold, "Pat", age 74 of Akron, Ohio, after a long illness, went home to be with the Lord on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 23, 1947 in Frankfort, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Raymond and Nancy Josephine (nee Smith) Shepard, she was the last surviving and youngest of ten...
Ted G. Williams
Apr 10, 2022
Ted G. Williams, age 80 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 10, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ted was born to the late Edgar G. and Jean {Motz} Williams.In addition to his parents, Ted was preceded in death by his sister Cheryl J. Waltz.Ted will be dearly missed by his wife of 57 years, Karen Sue {Mehlferber}...
Gordon Duane Vanderhoof Sr
Apr 10, 2022
Gordon Duane Vanderhoof Sr., "Gordy", age 85, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home. He was born on July 28, 1936 in Akron, the son of the late Alfred and Katherine (nee Bare) Vanderhoof.Gordy was an avid hunter and fisherman. Gordon was a meat cutter for A&P Supermarket and Giant Eagle Supermarket for 43...
Christine A. Campbell
Apr 9, 2022
Christine A. Campbell, 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on April 9, 2022. She was born in Fremont, Ohio on June 23, 1959 to Harry and Ruth Nowak.Christine was raised in the Cathedral of Tomorrow and recently made her church home at Ravenna Assembly of God. She will always be remembered for her kind and...
Faye Stropki
Apr 8, 2022
Faye Stropki, age 79, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. She was born in Bedford, Ohio, on November 11, 1942 to the late Howard and Edith {Ramsey} Bartholomew. Faye graduated from Kenston High School and settled in Solon, Ohio where she raised her children. Faye enjoyed her active, outdoor lifestyle which included gardening, swimming, long walks, and beach vacations...
Victoria Thomas
Apr 8, 2022
Victoria Thomas, 91, passed away on April 8, 2022. She was born in a log cabin at Beechy Branch, West Virginia on October 3, 1930 the daughter of the late Garfield and Georgia Nelson. Victoria worked for 19 years at Gore's Grocery. She was a woman of faith and was a member of West Logan Missionary Baptist Church. Victoria was...
Ronald K. Kightlinger
Apr 8, 2022
Ronald K. Kightlinger, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 8, 2022. He was born on October 10, 1946 in Franklin, Pennsylvania to the late Blair and Esther Kightlinger. He graduated from Stow High School in 1964, and went on to serve in the US Navy and Reserves for six years. He worked as a machinist for 48 years.Ron...
Esther M. Wilson
Apr 7, 2022
Esther M. Wilson, 89, of Akron, passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 7, 2022. She was born on January 14, 1933 in Elmira, West Virginia to the late Henry and Opal Cottrill. Esther was a longtime member of Millheim Baptist Church and worked for many years as a manager at the Corral Sandwich Shop.She was a...
Gerald G. Woods Sr.
Apr 7, 2022
Gerald G. Woods Sr., 71 years of age, went home to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 4, 1950 in Sutton, West Virginia. Gerald was a strong courageous man with a heart of gold fighting for 8 1/2 years after a tragic paralyzing accident....
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