Obituaries
Sheila Diane Stewart
May 31, 2022
Sheila D. Stewart, 70, of Canton, passed away on May 31, 2022. Sheila was born in Spencer, West Virginia on October 10, 1951 and moved to the Akron area as a young child. She retired from Meggitt after 32 1/2 years of service. Sheila was a longtime member at CWC in Greentown and a former Hartville Village Council Member. In...
Bernard A. Dalton
May 31, 2022
Bernard A. Dalton, "Bernie", age 91 of Brimfield Twp., Ohio, died on May 31, 2022. He was born on December 15, 1930 in Crellin, Maryland, the son of the late Troy and Mildred (nee Bowser) Dalton. Bernie was a baker at Continental Baking/Wonder Bread, retiring in 1993 after almost 40 years of service. He was known for riding his bike...
Beverly Rae Herald
May 30, 2022
Beverly Rae Herald was born on March 11th, 1947 to the late Mary {Henniger} and Leslie Toot Sr. in Akron, Ohio. A lifelong resident of Akron, Beverly was the baby of the family and had three siblings, Patricia {Toot} Knight, Sandra "Sandy" {Toot} Houk, and Leslie "Larry" Toot Jr. Beverly had such an infectious smile and laugh that would light...
David L. Bunce
May 30, 2022
David Lee Bunce, age 85 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 30, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 30, 1936 in Tallmadge, the son of the late Hillie and Mildred (nee Scantlen) Bunce. David was known for his kindness, generosity and helpfulness. He was a hard worker and lifelong learner who was always curious.He served in...
Joseph S. Armocida
May 28, 2022
Joseph S. Armocida, age 65 of Akron passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Joe was born on April 23, 1957 to Virginia {Kovalchik} Armocida and the late John B. Armocida. In addition to his father, Joe was preceded in death by his brother Stephen Armocida.Joe's memory will always be cherished...
Gale Marie Kennedy
May 27, 2022
Gale M. Kennedy of Akron, Ohio passed away after an extended illness on May 27, 2022 at the age of 80. Gale is predeceased by her parents, Helen & Grady Kennedy, and her brothers Robert Kennedy and David Kennedy. Gale is survived by her nephew Brett (Vicki) Kennedy of North Canton, great-neice Hayley, great-nephew Jake, and many cousins and extended...
James A. Crawford Sr.
May 27, 2022
Mr. James Arthur Crawford Sr, affectionately called Mr. C. (Phil Fry by his close friends) was born on April 11, 1946 to the late Eddie Lee Sr. and Tommie Lou Crawford. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and attended South High School. Mr. C. began working at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in 1964, just about the time...
Don Anthony Kaforey
May 27, 2022
Don Anthony Kaforey, age 65, of Akron, Ohio, died on May 27, 2022 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on April 7, 1957 in Akron, the son of the late Nathan Thomas and Margaret (nee Catanese) Kaforey. Don loved to play golf after retiring from ACME. He definitely enjoyed driving his corvette. His greatest joy was spending time with...
Roy E. Harrison
May 26, 2022
Roy E. Harrison, 88, passed away on May 26, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1934 the son of the late Leavert and Marie Harrison. Roy proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines. He retired after many dedicated years of service from the State of Ohio Department of Transportation. He and his wife were in a Blue Grass...
Roxann Dee Toney
May 26, 2022
Roxann Dee Toney, age 50 of Brimfield passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 26, 2022. She was born in Cincinnati on January 13, 1972, the daughter of Nancy {Davis} Gaspar and the late David West.In addition to her father, Roxann was preceded in death by her beloved Mamaw Velva and Papaw Ralph Davis; Dylan's father Rick Holder. Roxann will be...
Suzanne Cable
May 24, 2022
Suzanne Cable, "Susie" or "The Suz" was born in McKeesport, PA on April 12, 1953 and passed to eternal peace long before her time (only 69 years young) on May 24, 2022, when her courageous battle with chronic liver disease (PSC) ended. Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore G. (Ted) Sabolcik and Loretta A. Sabolcik, she is survived by...
Paula C. Rey {Meyer} (Brailer)
May 24, 2022
Paula C. Rey {Meyer} (Brailer) August 3, 1944 - May 24, 2022Paula passed away peacefully on May 24th with her family by her side.She is survived by her husband and best friend of 38 years Robert "Bob" Rey, children Theresa DeShane (David), Larry Brailer (Sherri), step-children Cheryl Martin (Billy), John Rey (Allyson), Michele Edsall (Todd), Shannon Rey and Danny Rey....
James A. Reese
May 24, 2022
James A. Reese, "Jim", age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 24, 2022. He was born on February 14, 1957 in Akron, the son of the late Robert and Clara (nee Poole) Reese Sr.Jim liked to fish and listen to music, and he was a HAMM Operator. Survivors include his loving sister, Cheryl (John) Stegall of Akron; and many...
Cherley J Copenhaver
May 23, 2022
Cherley J. Copenhaver, 86, passed away on May 23, 2022. She was born on February 1, 1936 the daughter of the late George and Edith Moritz. Cherley was a woman of faith and was a member of new Beginning Fellowship Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and reading. Cherley was very good at crafts making beautiful afghans. Cherley had a sense...
Charles William Wallace
May 23, 2022
Charles W. Wallace, 88 passed away on May 23, 2022 working outside in the yard, doing what he enjoyed. Charles was preceded in death by parents, James Sr. & Lillian Wallace, brother James Jr., sisters Annabelle Orr, Grace Timmerman, Lillian Woody and Betty Nisley.Charles is survived by wife of 68 years, Gloria {Sholley}; daughters Suzanne (Ralph) Lynch, Charlene Conley and...
Kenneth A. Roberts Jr.
May 22, 2022
Kenneth A. Roberts "Bud", 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep Monday May 23, 2022. Bud was born in Chicago and grew up in Cleveland. He spent most of his adult life in Akron. Many will remember him from East peewee football and Goodyear Heights baseball. Bud retired from Teamsters and later in life moved to Florida with his special...
Jennifer P. Prack
May 22, 2022
Jennifer P. Prack, 63, passed away peacefully at home on May 22, 2022. Born in Baltimore, Maryland to Ronald and Lynn (Orschiedt) Babkoff, she lived in Hudson and Akron her entire adult life. Jen enjoyed bike riding, cooking, visiting the beach with her girlfriends, watching crime shows, Pepsi and most of all she loved people.She will be sadly missed by...
Lenore B. Davis
May 22, 2022
Lenore B. Davis, "Nore", age 71 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on May 22, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 29, 1951 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Donald C. and Peggy L. (nee Bagnell) Hambleton. Nore was very dedicated to her family and called her grandchildren, "my kids". She loved the outdoors and anything to...
Rachel Marie Sampson (Jones)
May 21, 2022
Rachel Marie Sampson (Jones), 32, of Akron, passed away on May 21, 2022. Rachel was born in Akron on June 25, 1989. She loved her job with A Caring Touch Providers and the many friends she made there. Rachel will always be remembered for her bold spirit and her quick wit. She was not afraid to say what she thought...
John F. Hallinan
May 21, 2022
John F. Hallinan, 85, passed away on May 21, 2022. He was born on September 27, 1936 the son of the late Francis and Isabelle Hallinan. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed spending time with friends at the VFW and Moose Club. He retired from the Tallmadge School system after many...
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