Obituaries
Mark Evans Brown
Mar 27, 2022
Mark Evans Brown passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2022. Mark was born in Montgomery, Alabama at Maxwell Air Force Base on March 3, 1956.He graduated from John T. Morgan Academy in Selma, AL and attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C., pursing a degree in Filmmaking. Mark was a hard worker and proved it as a Security Guard at...
Bruce Lee Lesko
Mar 27, 2022
Bruce Lee Lesko, 72, of Freedom Township, passed away on March 27, 2022. He was born in Cleveland on August 28, 1949 to the late Edward and Florence Lesko. Bruce was a regular churchgoer and formed a connection with several congregations in the area. He had many interests, including collecting antique lamps, shooting home movies, and rollercoasters. He had a...
James Roy Tucker
Mar 26, 2022
James Tucker passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2022, with his brother at his side. Jim was born in Johnstown Pennsylvania. He lived the first years of his life in Pennsylvania near the Corbett family farm, where he was surrounded by loving family and many mischievous cousins who he remained close to all his life. He moved to the Akron...
Jimmie Wayne Whitehead
Mar 26, 2022
Jimmie Wayne Whitehead, 67, of Akron, passed away on March 26, 2022. Jimmie was born in Plant City, Florida on January 28, 1955 to the late Floyd and Alta Whitehead. In addition to his parents, Jimmie was preceded in death by his siblings, Bill, Fred, Lewis, Nell, and Claudine.Jimmie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be...
Lora M. Hendricks
Mar 26, 2022
Together Again.Lora M. Hendricks, 81, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2022 after a very brief illness. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Everett and Vernie Belle (Greathouse) Rowan. Lora previously lived in Suffield, Ohio before moving to Gandeeville, WV for 15 years. She then returned to Ohio, residing in Tallmadge. Lora served as office manager...
Billie Ann Novotny
Mar 26, 2022
Billie Ann Novotny, 57, of Akron, passed away on March 26, 2022. She was born on July 20, 1964 to William G. and Judith A. {Shaw} Miller in Roswell, NM. She was preceded in death by her father, William G. Miller. On September 9, 2005, she married Douglas L. Novotny. He survives her, along with their children Michael (Kristen) Fejedelem,...
Weldon M. Arnold, Iii
Mar 25, 2022
Weldon M. Arnold III, 67, passed away unexpectedly March 25, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio to Weldon, Jr. and Helen (Brisbane) Arnold, he was a lifelong area resident. Weldon went to Ellet High School and worked as a Lab Technician at both Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, later retiring from Polymerics, Inc. He greatly enjoyed playing and watching golf and...
Ira Franklin Myers
Mar 23, 2022
Ira "Frank" Myers, age 90 of Akron passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Akron, Frank was born to the late Wilbur and Edna {Herbst} Myers on May 14, 1931.In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by sister-in-law Carol Myers and nephew Gary "Doug" Myers. Frank is...
Anna Mae Green
Mar 23, 2022
Anna Mae Green, age 85 of Doylestown passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. She was born in Akron on August 10, 1936 to the late John and Mary {Marchock} Packo. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her siblings John (Elaine) Packo Jr., Mary (Dale) Snyder, Betty (Gary) Matson and Bill Packo. Anna's legacy of...
Helen Marie Borovicka
Mar 23, 2022
Helen Marie Borovicka, age 87 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Helen is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Borovicka and their son Kenneth James Borovicka. Her memory will always be cherished by her children Peggy Tyson, Joseph (Lynn) Borovicka, Edward (Elise) Borovicka and...
Matthew Paul Elick
Mar 22, 2022
In loving memory of our son, Matthew Paul Elick, who went to be with the Lord. You are free of your earthly disabilities and will shine the brightest in the Kingdom of Heaven.Matt is reunited with his grandparents, Paul and Rosemary Elick and Don Anderson. He will be dearly missed by his loving parents, Paul and Karen Elick; sister, Elyse...
Terry M. Garkovich
Mar 20, 2022
Terry M. Garkovich, 72, of Akron, passed away on March 20, 2022. He was born April 29, 1949 in Garrett, PA and was the son of the late Paul and Bernadine Garkovich. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Bronze Star recipient of the Vietnam War. Terry enjoyed golfing, bowling and was an avid Cleveland...
Doris F. Frech
Mar 20, 2022
Doris Faye Frech (Bartlett), 91, went home to be with her Lord on March 20, 2022. She was born on February 21, 1931 in Spencer, West Virginia and was a graduate of Spencer High School.After marrying she moved to Ohio. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church for many years. Mrs. Frech retired from J.C. Penney as an office...
Joseph D. Tasich
Mar 20, 2022
Joe Tasich lost his battle with ALS on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He fought with bravery and never lost his spirit.He was a mechanic for the city of Cuyahoga Falls for 17 years. Joe enjoyed drag racing, hunting, golf and spending time with family and friends. Joe was preceded in death by his father, George Tasich.Joe is survived by his...
Karen Lee Fox
Mar 19, 2022
Karen Lee Fox, age 68 of Akron passed away peacefully at Akron City Hospital on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She was born to the late John W. and Wilma {Davis} Randall Sr. on November 1, 1953. Karen's memory will always be cherished by her daughter Stefanie (Tyler) Burns; granddaughter Kyla Burns; companion Dean Luyster; Dean's children Hannah (Ben Swaidner) Luyster...
Stacy L. Meadows
Mar 18, 2022
Stacy L. "Frank" Meadows, 55, passed away on March 18, 2022. She was born on August 22, 1966 the daughter of Myron "Jim" Meadows and Saundra Eisenburger. She enjoyed antiques and carpentry and was known as a "Jack of All Trades" she could fix almost anything including cars. Stacy was an animal advocate saving and loving many cats and dogs....
James L. Collins Sr.
Mar 18, 2022
James L. Collins Sr, 76, passed away on March 18, 2022. He was born on August 31, 1945 in Uniontown, PA to Russell and Gwendolyn Collins and was raised in Ronco, PA.Jim was a veteran of the United States Army. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio as a young man to seek employment and retired after 42 years of service with...
Paul James Eddleman
Mar 18, 2022
Paul James Eddleman, 53, of Akron, Ohio passed away suddenly on March 18, 2022 after a brief illness. Son of Margie and Russell Eddleman (both deceased), Paul was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 30, 1968. Known as Wally in Akron, Ohio for many years, Paul served the Akron community as an automotive technician at Triplett Auto Recyclers and...
Thomas W. Hunsicker
Mar 18, 2022
Thomas W. Hunsicker, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on March 18, 2022. He was born in Akron on December 8, 1965 to the late Alfred and Lillian Hunsicker. Tom lived in San Antonio for the past twenty plus years, where he worked as a network engineer and vice president at Wells Fargo. Tom played recreational volleyball for many years...
Barry C. Smith
Mar 16, 2022
Barry C. Smith, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on March 16, 2022. He was born in San Francisco in 1949. In his twenties, Barry spent a lot of time playing the bass guitar in the band Orphan Egg and the band went on to win The Battle of The Bands in 1968-69. In 2006, he began volunteering with the...
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