Obituaries
Robert Owen Shew
Dec 14, 2024
Robert Owen Shew, age 95, of Akron, passed away on December 14, 2024 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Kenmore, Ohio on January 10, 1929 to the late Robert J. and Ruth Shew.
Robert found love and married Lenore Davidson on March 7, 1953. Robert and Lenore lived in the Akron area for most of their lives together before...
Desireé T. Brewer-Fissella
Dec 13, 2024
Desireé Terese Brewer-Fissella known to everyone as “Cookie” “Cook” or “Dez”, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2024 in the comfort of her home. Desireé was married to her devoted husband, Monty Fissella on August 24, 1997. With this union they had 3 children: Montasia(deceased), DaMonte and Montia. Desireé worked in hospitality, as a manager, for...
Jennifer A. Zemlansky
Dec 13, 2024
Jennifer A. Zemlansky, 50, of Akron, passed away on December 13, 2024, with her beloved Chica by her side. She was born on May 5, 1974 the daughter of Deborah and William Zemlansky. Jennifer graduated from North High School with the class of 1992. For many years she worked for the Akron Postal Services. Jennifer loved spending time in Puerto...
Arthur "Doug" Ralphsnyder
Dec 13, 2024
Arthur “Doug” Ralphsnyder, 53, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on December 13, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 7, 1971, to William and Shirley Ralphsnyder. Arthur grew up in Akron, where he graduated from Akron Central-Hower High School. A man of exceptional skill and dedication, he worked as a proud union carpenter for over 30 years. Arthur...
William Zachary "Zack" Church
Dec 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Zachary Church (Zack), a beloved husband, dog father to Frankie, brother, son, teammate and friend, who left us peacefully on December 12th, 2024. Born on November 24th 1994, Zack lived a life filled with adventure, laughter, and a deep love for his family, friends, and his team working...
Virginia D. Smith
Dec 11, 2024
Virginia D. Smith, age 97, of Uniontown, Ohio passed from this world entering her eternal home and into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 11, 2024 hearing the worship of angels on high!
Born in the small town of Frank, Virginia, she was the second child to Harry and Eunice Eagle, brother James Eagle. Upon graduating from Monterey...
Jeanne R. Wright
Dec 11, 2024
Jeanne R Wright, 98, formerly of Suffield passed away on December 11, 2024. She was born on September 6, 1926 the daughter of the late Melville and Jessie Rankin. She was a woman of faith and was a member of Suffield United Church of Christ. She was also a member of the D.A.R. and Portage County Gardeners. Jeanne enjoyed reading...
Alisha Marie Jarvis
Dec 11, 2024
Alisha Marie Jarvis, 50, of Akron, passed away on December 11, 2024. She was born on April 26, 1974 to Patsy and the late Raymond Hahn.
Alisha is survived by her loving husband, Frank; step-daughter Kyla Jarvis; mother Patsy Hahn; grandmother Genevieve Bartoletta; brother Justin (Brandy) Hahn; nieces and nephews Dominic, Dustin, Dalton and Danica Hahn; aunts Jenny Bartoletta and Jean...
Gary Allan Feick
Dec 10, 2024
Gary Allan Feick, age 71, of Mart, Texas for the last 30 years, and formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday December 10, 2024 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Waco, Texas. He was born in Akron on October 9, 1953 to Clarence and Elizabeth (Vavrek) Feick at Akron, OH. Gary was in construction originally, but moved to Texas to...
Michael J. Ginther
Dec 10, 2024
Michael J. Ginther, 73, passed away peacefully at home December 10, 2024 with family by his side. Born in Fullerton, CA to John and Bertha (McCarty) Ginther, he resided in Stark County, Ohio most of his adult life. Mike was known for helping anyone he crossed paths with and he loved putting smiles on children's faces by playing Santa Claus...
Wesley Allen Bennett
2024
Wesley Allen Bennett, beloved son of Brianna Scheck and Samuel Bennett, was born sleeping on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Akron City Hospital.
Wesley is survived by his loving parents, Brianna and Sam; as well as big brother, Waylon; grandparents, Eve Scheck, Michael (Amy) Scheck, Kimberly (James) Bennett; aunts and uncles, Brevin Scheck, Christian Scheck, Nicole (Steven) Dudas and Kristy (Justin)...
Veleria B. Woodrum
Dec 10, 2024
Veleria B. Woodrum, 87, passed away peacefully at home December 10, 2024 with family by her side. Born in Cabin Creek, WV to Austin and Ethel (Hudnall) Johnson, she resided in the Wadsworth/Medina area all of her adult life. Veleria belonged to Kingdom Warrior Ministries and she enjoyed knitting, reading the Bible, and spending time with her family, especially her...
John Arthur Daily
Dec 9, 2024
John Arthur Daily
John Daily, 87 of Akron Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on January 22, 1938 in Akron Ohio. John was the son of the late Robert and Ellen Daily and Sibling to Robert, Nadine and Jeffery (Deceased). He was a devoted Father of John Jr. Anne Tunney, Jane Cera, Andrew, Michael and Joeseph. John attended...
James D. Walder
Dec 8, 2024
James D. Walder, 75, of Canal Fulton, passed away on December 8, 2024. Born in Barberton on September 1, 1949 to the late Pete and Lucille (Barlow) Walder and graduated from Kenmore High School. He spent 24 years as a firefighter/paramedic for the City of Akron. James was always with his loving wife Jackie enjoying water skiing, bicycling the towpath...
Janet L. Butler
Dec 8, 2024
Janet L. Butler, 74, passed away December 8, 2024 with family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived in the area most of her life. Janet worked as a nurse at Akron Children's Hospital for most of her career life. Known as the Great Aunt Janet to some, she was always on the go and enjoyed shopping, theater...
Pamela J. Buchanan
Dec 7, 2024
Pamela June Buchanan, age 63, of Akron, born December 17th, 1960, passed away December 7th, 2024, after a battle with cancer.
Pamela has reunited in heaven with her husband Ernest Buchanan and her brother Lawrence Berkenstock.
She will be sadly missed by her parents Karen and Fred Moorehead; children Mattilica and Dylan Harper; brother John (Anita) Berkenstock and sister Tari Riley; step-brother...
James D. Duncan Jr.
Dec 7, 2024
James "Jim" D. Duncan Jr., age 70, of Akron, passed away on December 7, 2024 at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. He was born on August 11, 1954 to the late James Sr. and Emma Lou Duncan in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1973.
Along with his father and brother, James owned and operated the family...
Carol Agnes Brumbelow
Dec 6, 2024
Carol Agnes Brumbelow, a beloved matriarch, passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on December 23, 1940, Carol lived a life filled with selflessness, humor, and love, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
A dedicated wife to her husband Richard "Joe" Brumbelow, she cherished her role as the heart of her family. Carol...
Pauline "Polly" Myers
Dec 5, 2024
Pauline "Polly" Doris Myers, age 76, a lifelong resident of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024.
Born on 15th of December 1947, in Akron, Ohio to Steve F. Nuss and Doris Ledbetter-Nuss.
Polly especially loved vacations at the beach and traveling to different places in the Carribean.
Polly is survived by her son and daughter-in-law John Patrick Jr. and Mary Myers;...
Frances R. Powell
Dec 5, 2024
Frances R. Powell, age 83, passed away on December 5, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born in New York on March 4, 1941, to the late William and Martha Reagan. She enjoyed spending time in Florida with her husband of 41 years, William Powell, who preceded her in death in 2001. Frances loved spending time with her...
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