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James Leonard Lapinski
Aug 5, 2022
James "Lip" Leonard Lapinski, 71, passed away August 5, 2022. He was born August 18, 1950 to Vita Rose{Blasio} and Felix Lapinski. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Rose Lapinski; infant brother, Leonard; brother-in-law, David Fuller; and special friend Barney Ellis. He leaves behind brother, Joe (Marge) Lapinski; sister, Mary Ann Fuller (Paul Kodish); nephews, Joe...
James G. Ferguson Iii
Aug 5, 2022
James "Jim" G. Ferguson III, 59, passed away on August 5, 2022 from a long 4 year battle of cancer. He was born on February 13, 1963 to Alice M. {Morris} and James G. Ferguson Jr. of Canton, Ohio. He worked 9 years for Harwick Chemical and then Chemionics for 23 years, as their operations manager. Jim was the man...
Merle Jay Wodicka
Aug 5, 2022
Merle Jay Wodicka, 49, of Akron, passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 5, 2022. He was born in Akron on June 27, 1973 to Rocky and Mary Wodicka. Merle owned his own tree service company. He was excellent at his job and loved his work. In his free time, Merle enjoyed riding his Harley and...
Virginia Lee Sappington
Aug 4, 2022
Virginia "Ginny" Lee {Ramsburg} Sappington, of Akron, lost her struggle with heart disease and kidney disease on August 4, 2022, after extended stay in Akron General Hospital. She was born on December 16, 1962 in Frederick, MD to Clara {Tobery} Goff and the late Richard "Buck" L. Ramsburg Sr.In addition to her father, Ginny is preceded in death by former...
Dennis Walker Pirt Sr.
Aug 4, 2022
Dennis Walker Pirt Sr. died unexpectedly at Akron General Hospital following complications from heart surgery on August 4th, 2022 at the age of 74. Dennis was born on September 28, 1947 in Vestaburg, PA to Rosella and John Pirt.Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Linda {Pack} Pirt; children Dennis Pirt Jr., Christi (Scott) Emmert, Lori (Kevin)...
Dorothy Eloise Toth
Aug 4, 2022
Dorothy Eloise Toth, "Dottie", age 93, went home to the Lord on August 4th, 2022. She was born in Minnora, West Virginia on February 6, 1929, but lived most of her life in Akron. She was born to the late Harley and Thelma (nee Westfall) Knotts. As a humble and loving woman, she made a positive impact on everyone whose...
Larry J. Williams
Aug 3, 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Larry "Bo" Williams at the age of 50. Bo passed unexpectedly on August 3rd, 2022, while on vacation with his family in the Dominican Republic. He was a son, brother, husband, father, and great friend to all who knew him. Born on January 6th , 1972, he was raised...
Patricia Ann Lockhart
Aug 3, 2022
Patricia Ann Lockhart, 74, passed away peacefully August 3, 2022 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Marjorie (Long) Morrison, she was a lifelong area resident. Patty most enjoyed her family and caring for her loved ones. They were her world and her life's work. Spending time with...
Clayton Schley
Aug 2, 2022
Clayton B. SchleyIt is with deep sadness that the family of Clayton B Schley announces his unexpected passing on August 2, 2022. The most important thing to Clayton was spending time with family, friends and his pets. He loved playing golf, Cornhole and working on special projects to help other people. He took great pride in his work as an...
David Sylvester Shaner
Aug 2, 2022
David Sylvester Shaner, "Dave", age 87 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on August 2, 2022. He was born on April 23, 1935 in Leechburg, PA, the son of the late Glenn and Eleanor (nee Miller) Shaner. Dave was an honorably discharged US Army National Guardsman, he served in the reserves. Dave loved the outdoors, going fishing, hunting and spotting animals. He...
Scott Charles Burkley
Aug 2, 2022
Scott C. "Scooter Ford" Burkley, age 51 of Randolph passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born in Akron on December 8, 1970, a son of Kathleen {Furry} Burkley and Charles E. Burkley.He was a long-time resident of Randolph who was known for his rough exterior, but also his giant heart. He loved his family, friends, and...
Timothy Lee Infante
Aug 2, 2022
Timothy Lee Infante, "Tim", age 45 of North Canton, Ohio, died on August 2, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 2, 1977 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur Lee and Barbara (nee Persing) Infante.Tim loved to golf, fish and be in the outdoors. Survivors include his loving wife, the former Angelina Lehman, whom...
Helen Jean Anderson
Aug 1, 2022
Helen Jean Anderson, age 90 of Akron passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, August 1, 2022. She was born in Nashville, TN on July 6, 1932 to the late John H. and Elizabeth {Cook} Snell.In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, and their children Nancy Anderson, John Anderson and Tim...
Adam D. King
Jul 31, 2022
Adam D. King, age 86 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on July 31, 2022.He was born on January 24, 1936 in Marietta, Ohio, the son of the late John and Ella (nee Sombaty) King. Adam was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Adam was a lifetime employee at Wilkinson Chutes Company. He enjoyed bowling for many...
James Underwood
Jul 30, 2022
James "Beaver" Underwood, 58, of Akron passed away July 30, 2022. Born in Akron on August 6, 1963 to Jim and Freda (Wander) Underwood, he was a lifelong area resident. Beaver enjoyed sports, painting, playing cornhole and taking care of all of his animals. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1981, coached youth baseball and played softball for multiple...
Kenneth L Moore
Jul 28, 2022
Kenneth Loren Moore, affectionately known as "Ducks" or "Kenny Moe" fought a mighty great fight, battling Lung Cancer that came on suddenly. He received his wings on July 28th, 2022 peacefully surrounded by family. His great spirit, dance moves, sense of humor will be missed deeply by many. Born on June 10th, 1956 Kenny is preceded in death by his...
Marta Heim
Jul 27, 2022
Marta Heim, 71, passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio to Florian and Stella (Olekwar) Janeda, she was a lifelong area resident. Marta was an animal lover who enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, baking and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Heim; sister, Christine...
Anthony W. Kollar
Jul 27, 2022
Tony Kollar, 59, of Tallmadge, passed away at home with family at his side on July 27, 2022 after a 15 month battle with symptoms from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Tony was born in Akron on June 12, 1963. He retired from the City of Kent, Engineering Department. In his free time, he loved being with family and friends camping,...
Mark A. Loren
Jul 27, 2022
Mark A. Loren, 59, of Goodyear Heights, was laid to rest on July 27, 2022 after battling a plethora of chronic illnesses spanning the last 15 years of his life.He was born on June 18, 1963 to Carol and Eugene Loren. Mark was an eclectic individual whose career spanned many different professions from general contracting, iron work and furnace development...
Clark N. Smith
Jul 26, 2022
Clark N. Smith, 79, passed away July 26, 2022, after an extended illness. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Clark and Elizabeth (Coffman) Smith, he spent most of his adult life in the Akron/Canton area. Clark was a proud U. S Marine Veteran and he belonged to the Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, country music, Christian hymns,...
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