Obituaries

Russell Edward Duffield Sr

Russell Edward Duffield Sr

Apr 6, 2022

Russell Edward Duffield Sr., "Russ", age 80, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022.He was born in Akron on December 20, 1941, the son of the late William and Elvie (nee Stauffer) Duffield Sr. In his early days, Russ loved to fish, golf and bowl. His life-long passion was gambling, whether it was the lottery or slots...

Michael H. Douglas

Michael H. Douglas

Apr 6, 2022

Michael H. Douglas, 74, went home to heaven on April 6, 2022. Born in Memphis, TN, to Huel and Lucille (Wilson) Douglas, he resided in the Akron/Tallmadge area most of his adult life. A proud U. S. Army and Vietnam veteran and graduate of Akron University, Mike was a retired electrician and member of IBEW Local #306. The "quintessential American...

Jane E. Proctor

Jane E. Proctor

Apr 6, 2022

Jane Lambert Proctor 69, of Hudson, Ohio, formally of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully at Heritage of Hudson on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Janie was born in Akron on February, 15, 1953. She was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School where she sang in the Acapella Choir. Janie also attended Kent State School of Nursing. She is preceded in...

Jack Allen Christner

Jack Allen Christner

Apr 6, 2022

Jack Allen "Poppy" Christner, age 87 of Akron passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was born in Meyersdale, PA on July 28, 1934 to the late Ralph and Sadie {Yoder} Christner.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his son Dale Allen Christner and five brothers and sisters....

William Moore

William Moore

Apr 5, 2022

William "Billy" Moore, 78, made his transition to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.Billy was born on October 21, 1943 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Lela (Smith) Moore and FredMoore Sr.. Billy served in the U.S Navy and had several occupations, including being a barber, acosmetologist and finally a bus driver for the WRTA in Youngstown. In his...

Lona Jean Miller

Lona Jean Miller

Apr 5, 2022

Lona Jean Miller, 67, passed away on April 5, 2022. She was born on August 5, 1954 the daughter of the late Ralph and Gertrude Bigley. Lona was a woman of faith and attended Marlboro Assembly of God. She enjoyed doing crafts and spoiling her best friend Bob, her 4 legged companion. Lona had many achievements but her greatest was...

Ronald G. Larlham

Ronald G. Larlham

Apr 4, 2022

Ronald G. Larlham, 54, of Kent, passed away on April 4, 2022. He was born on November 29, 1967 the son of the late Giles and Kathleen Larlham. He was a member of Kent Browns Backers. Ron enjoyed the outdoors, golfing and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends during vacations on the beach and The Sunday...

Bernard A. Zuchowski

Bernard A. Zuchowski

Apr 3, 2022

Bernie Zuchowski, age 63, passed away after a courageous fight with colorectal cancer on April 3rd, 2022. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend to many. He was born on August 8th, 1958 to Bernard and Betty Zuchowski in Amherst, Ohio. He lived the majority of his life in the Akron area and ran his own construction...

Mary Ann Embacher

Mary Ann Embacher

Apr 1, 2022

Mary Ann Embacher, 62, of Kent, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2022. Mary Ann had a quick wit and we can't help but wonder if her sense of humor didn't influence her choice of April Fools Day to leave this world. Mary Ann's greatest love was her family. She loved family parties and holiday celebrations. She was a wonderful...

James E. Baker

James E. Baker

Apr 1, 2022

James E. Baker, 71, passed away April 1, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Earl and Rena (Ballenger) Baker, he was a lifelong area resident. Jim retired from Cleveland Cliffs (Arcelor-Mittal) after 50 years of service. He greatly enjoyed gambling, fishing, drag racing, camping, playing golf, going on cruises with his wife and spending...

Mervin Louis Stratton Ii

Mervin Louis Stratton Ii

Apr 1, 2022

Mervin Louis Stratton II "Marty", 63, of Barberton, passed away on April 1, 2022. Marty was born in Akron on December 17, 1958 to the late Mervin Stratton I and Pearl (Ellis) Stratton.Marty proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. After his honorable discharge from the service, he earned his business degree from the University of Akron. Marty held several...

Dolores Faye Klepper

Dolores Faye Klepper

Apr 1, 2022

Dolores Faye "Dodo" Klepper, age 88 of Suffield passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022. She was born in Akron on September 2, 1933 to the late John F. and Beulah B. {Oxford} Meyers.In addition to her parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Baskel Klepper in 2006, their daughter Susie Seese, sons Roger and Mike, two infant...

Nicole M. C. Webster

Nicole M. C. Webster

Apr 1, 2022

Nicole Marte Christiane Webster, age 88 of Hartville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2022.She was born on October 8, 1933 in Chateauroux, France, the daughter of the late William and Elisabeth (nee Yvetot) Moreau. Nicole was a life long member of the Ellet Community Church of God. Nicole met her late husband, Robert Otis...

David E Loue

David E Loue

Mar 31, 2022

David E. Loue, formerly from Akron, passed peacefully the morning of March 31, 2022 at Tallmadge Health and Rehab. He was 86 years old. David was born in Akron, OH on December 20, 1935. He was the fifth child of Eva G. and William E. Loue Sr. He moved with his wife, Ruth, to North Benton, OH in 1995. He...

Michael E. Gaich

Michael E. Gaich

Mar 30, 2022

Michael E. Gaich, 75, passed away March 30, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio to Nicholas and Margaret Mary (Smith) Gaich, most of his life he resided in the Akron/Brimfield area before relocating to Warren late last year. Michael attended grade school at Zion Lutheran Church, High Street, Akron before attending Field High School in Suffield. He worked in production at...

Jeffrey A. Domer

Jeffrey A. Domer

Mar 30, 2022

Jeffrey A. Domer, 61, passed away March 30, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Sam and Bettye (Kreis) Domer, he was a lifelong Akron area resident. Jeff was a U. S. Navy Veteran and he was a hard working man. He loved Michael Stanley, was a fan of Star Trek and also enjoyed watching...

Dale Alvin Doyle Ii

Dale Alvin Doyle Ii

Mar 29, 2022

Dale Alvin Doyle II, age 60 of Massillon, Ohio, died on March 29, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 28, 1961 in Akron, Ohio, the son of JoAnn (nee Kennedy) Doyle of New Braunfels, Texas and the late Dale Alvin Doyle I. Dale was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran serving during the Persian Gulf War. Dale...

Fenton Geoffrey Beech

Fenton Geoffrey Beech

Mar 29, 2022

Fenton G. Beech, age 42 of Akron passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Fenton was born on April 23, 1979 to Rick and Debbie {Mock} Beech. Fenton will be incredibly missed by his parents; children Declan and Ronan and their mother, Clare; brother Wesley (Stephanie) Beech; nephews Noah and Caleb;...

Eugene Joseph Walters Jr

Eugene Joseph Walters Jr

Mar 28, 2022

Eugene Joseph Walters Jr., died on March 28, 2022 in Uniontown, Ohio, and was born in Maynard, Ohio on August 25, 1932, the son of the late Eugene Joseph and Rose (nee Podlesnik) Walters Sr.He attended St. Stanislaus Catholic School from fist through eighth grand and graduated from St. Clairsville High School in 1950. He received an Associates Degree from...

Theodora S. Ruth

Theodora S. Ruth

Mar 28, 2022

Theodora "Teddy" Ruth (nee Skaliotis), died peacefully on March 28, 2022 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 99. Cherished mother of Barry Ruth (Brenda) of Mansfield, Texas, Robin Ruth (John Eichenlaub) of Akron and Laurie Ruth of Chicago; grandmother to Diana Cardwell (Brian), Lauren Ruth (Casey O'Bryant), Meredith Eichenlaub, Kevin Eichenlaub and Julia Ruth; great-grandmother to Ronin and Reina...

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