Obituaries
David Charles Swanson
Mar 10, 2022
David C. Swanson, 68, of Kent passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022. Dave worked for Saint Gobain for 40 years before retiring in 2020. He absolutely loved his job and was skilled in all positions. He was a caring man with a big heart. He was a loyal friend to everyone who knew him and wouldn't miss an opportunity...
Michael A. Barbone
Mar 9, 2022
Michael A. Barbone, 91, of Akron, passed away at home on March 9, 2022. He was born February 1, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Saverio "Sam" and Maria Barbone. He graduated from North High School in 1950. He married the love of his life, Lois, on September 6, 1952, and the two of them spent 69 years together...
Kathy Marie Joseph
Mar 9, 2022
Kathy Marie Joseph, 55, of Akron, passed away on March 9, 2022. She was born in Akron on August 23, 1966 to the late Earl and Frances Martin. Kathy graduated from Ellet High School and attended Brown Mackie College. Kathy was a member of the sorority Beta Sigma Phi along with her mother. Kathy loved her family, especially her three...
Ina Claire Blatt
Mar 9, 2022
Ina Claire Blatt, age 78 of North Canton, Ohio, passed away on March 9, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. She was born on May 22, 1943 in Creston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Ralph and Etta May (nee Boise) Connolly.Ina was a homemaker and spent most of her life in Suffield, Ohio. In her spare time...
Richard L. Yoder
Mar 8, 2022
Richard L. Yoder, 68, passed away on March 8, 2022. He was born on June 9, 1953 the son of the late Henry and Anna Mae Yoder. He and his wife owned and operated for 22 years, Yoder Small Engine Service. Richard was a proud member of the Eagles #2736, Turkeyfoot Sportsman Club, and Canton/McKinley Rifle and Pistol Club. He...
Mary Arlene Hastings
Mar 8, 2022
Mary Arlene Hastings, age 78 of Copley, died on March 8, 2022. She was born on January 11, 1944 in Odd, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William Burton and Venna (nee Hawley) Garretson. Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, Ohio on Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
Andrew Michael Hoffman
Mar 7, 2022
Andrew Michael Hoffman, age 33 of Stow, Ohio, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2022. He was born on January 15, 1989 in Akron, the son of Thomas and Sharon L. (nee Greenaway) Hoffman. In addition to his parents, survivors include his children, AJ Michael, Sophia and Arya Hoffman; his companion, Jill Limric; and Jill's daughter,...
Kenneth E. Maher
Mar 7, 2022
Kenneth Eugene Maher, "Ken" 90 passed away on March 7, 2022.He was born July 7, 1931 in Akron, to the late John and Marie nee Cook Maher. Proceeded in death by his siblings: sister Mary Eileen; brother Ed (Sonny); and sister Kate. Ken graduated from Hower High School and later attended the University of Akron.Ken was a proud Veteran of...
Susan M. Loraditch
Mar 7, 2022
Susan M. Loraditch, 64, of Akron, passed away on March 7, 2022. She was born on December 4, 1957 the daughter of the late Paul and Martha Buzek. She graduated from Garfield High School with the class of 1976. She worked for many years at the Hilton Quaker Square, where she met her best friend and loving husband Tom. She...
Brooks David Weaver
Mar 7, 2022
Brooks "Red" Weaver was born in Lost Creek, WV on January 26, 1944. He passed away, after a short illness, at Akron General Medical Center on March 7, 2022. Brooks leaves behind the love of his life, Judy. They started out as partiers who fought like teenagers to partners sitting beside each other for hours, just enjoying each other's company...
Irene Lucille Erickson
Mar 7, 2022
Irene L. Erickson went home to Heaven on Monday, March 7, 2022. She was born in Akron on March 19, 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Erickson Sr., her son John Cunningham and daughters Robin Laughlin and Jeanine Rodgers.She is survived by daughter Nina (Dale) Eiseman, son Brian (Kim) Erickson, son Richard (Sherry) Erickson Jr. and...
Roy W. Mitchell Jr.
Mar 6, 2022
Roy W. Mitchell Jr., 67, passed away on March 6, 2022. He was born on June 25, 1954 the son of the late Roy Mitchell Sr and Wilma Mitchell. Roy graduated in 1972 from Manchester High School. He began his career in the family business, Mitchell Communications, as a Communications Engineer. Roy was a man of faith, enjoyed fishing and...
Anna Marie Callas
Mar 6, 2022
Anna Marie Callas, 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2022. She was born in Akron on December 11, 1941 to the late George and Christine Pavick. Anna enjoyed playing computer games and playing with her dog, Misty. Above all, she loved her family and will be truly missed by all who knew her.In addition to her parents,...
Stanley E. Andrus
Mar 6, 2022
Stanley E. Andrus, age 84 of Canal Fulton, joined his wife of 64 years, Sandra {Whitmyer} Andrus, age 83, in Heaven on Sunday, March 6, 2022, just two months after her passing on January 3, 2022.Stanley retired from Goodyear after 35 years of service. He was a talented bowler, and for a time was part of several leagues. Stanley loved...
Carol S. Millican
Mar 5, 2022
Carol S. Millican, 78, passed away on March 5, 2022. She was born on December 2, 1943 the daughter of the late Howard and Lillian Folk. She was a woman of faith and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Tallmadge. Carol was employed for many years as a dietician at local nursing homes. She enjoyed music and Christmas...
Yvonne Helen Hopkins
Mar 5, 2022
Yvonne H. Hopkins, age 97 of Suffield, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 5, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born in Catasauqua, PA on June 10, 1924 to the late Robert and Elizabeth {Wissler} Sweigart.In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband Edgar B. Hopkins. Yvonne will be dearly missed...
Jane B. Kenna
Mar 4, 2022
A loving mother and grandmother Jane B. Kenna, 89, of Munroe Falls, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022. She was a devoted servant of Jehovah God. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1949 and remained an active member of the Cuyahoga Falls congregation until her death. Her love for Jehovah, family, faith and hope gave her...
Gary Paul Miller
Mar 4, 2022
Gary P. Miller, 64, of Columbus and previously of Akron, passed away very unexpectedly on March 4, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1957 in El Paso, Texas. Gary graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1976. He worked for Pam Transport since 2012. Gary was a jack of all trades with a great hunger for knowledge. He was an...
Paul A. Chinrock
Mar 3, 2022
Paul "Sonny" Chinrock, age 92 passed away on March 3, 2022 with his family by his side. Paul graduated from South High School. He was employed for 37 years by Kesserling/Reiter Dairy, he worked for Akron Summit County Library for 17 years. He volunteered many places, Akron Civic Theater, Edwin Shaw Hospital, but his favorite was at Challenge Golf. He...
Ernestine M. Sigman
Mar 2, 2022
Ernestine M. Sigman, 92 years old, went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. She was born in Knapp, WV to Arthur and Carrie (Gerwig) Nutter on January 19, 1930. After high school she moved to Akron, raised her family and worked for O'Neil's, and then the Firestone Bank, later called Bank One, where she retired...
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