Obituaries
Patricia K. "Patty" Allen
Jan 26, 2025
Patricia Kathryn Allen, 73, of Norton, passed away on January 26, 2025 in Copley. She was born in Akron on February 26, 1951 to the late Richard and Colleen {Rogers} Mack.
Patty is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert F. Allen II; daughter, Jennifer (David) Stafford; son Robert F. Allen III; grandchildren Chloe, Madison and Christian Stafford.
Patty was...
Margaret Ann Long
Jan 26, 2025
Margaret Ann Long, 82, of Randolph, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2025. She was born on January 31, 1942 in Taos, New Mexico to the late Cloyd and Anne Rogers. As a child, Margie moved with her family to Cadiz, Ohio and later settled in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from North High School, Class of...
Marjorie Watters
Jan 25, 2025
On January 25th, when Marjorie Watters left this world, she did not fade but rather blossomed into the vastness of the heavens, where all love and light reigns eternal.
Born on May 23, 1932, in Farell, Pennsylvania, she was the seventh of eight daughters born to Ross and Sarah Burt.
In 1950, she graduated from Farrell High School, a beloved figure among...
Jonalee Yoskey
Jan 25, 2025
Jonalee Yoskey, 67, of Kent, passed away on January 25, 2025. She was born in Akron on September 18, 1957 to Patsy {Swigeart} Martin and the late William Longfellow.
Jonalee is survived by her loving daughter Michelle Potter; grandchildren Nathaniel and Zachery Potter; mother Patsy Martin; 5 siblings and their families.
Jonalee enjoyed gardening, drawing and painting, and had an unshakable faith...
Larry R. Stear
Jan 25, 2025
Larry R. Stear, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 25, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio to Walter Stear and Jackie Jones, he was a lifelong area resident. Larry owned and operated Journeyman Roofing for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports and auto auctions and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded...
Danny G. Keeling
Jan 25, 2025
Danny G. Keeling, 71, of Coventry Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 25, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 21, 1953 to the late Thomas Marshall Keeling Sr. and Mary Lois Carpenter Keeling.
Danny loved his Savior, Jesus Christ and was a lifelong Baptist church member. He was an avid fisherman and...
Sylvia Kay Jefferies
Jan 24, 2025
Sylvia Kay Jefferies, age 73, left the world unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, January 24, 2025. She was born on March 18, 1951, in Akron, Ohio to the late Felix Alderson and Betty Jo Williams.
She graduated from North High School class of 1969. Sylvia received her Bachelor's degree in accounting in 1981 and went on to receive her Master’s...
Raymond Jay Clifton
Jan 24, 2025
Raymond Jay Clifton Jr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 3:38 pm, Friday, January 24th at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.
My Eternal Love, we will be together again. This heart shattering earthly separation is only temporary. Revelation 21:4
Raymond, also known as JRay or RJ, served in the United States Marines from 1969 until 1971.
JRay...
Sandra J. Barrett
Jan 24, 2025
Sandra J. Barrett, 82, passed peacefully away on January 24, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1942 the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Buckmaster.
She was born and resided in the Akron, Ohio area for a good portion of her life, graduating from Perry High School and also receiving her college degree from Akron University. As a single...
Mary A. Weber
Jan 24, 2025
Mary A. Weber, 95, passed away peacefully at home January 24, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Lawrence Kibler and Agnes Arndt, she was a lifelong area resident. Mary belonged to St. Patrick's Catholic Church for many years. Known as "Grandma Snack" to her grandchildren, Mary was an animal lover who enjoyed bowling, going to...
Richard Eugene Walters
Jan 23, 2025
Richard E. Walters passed away at age 90 on Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He leaves his wife of 68 years, Janice, his daughters Kathy, Sandra and Susan, and his son, Rick. He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren, Alicia, Alex, James, Christopher and Nicholas, as well as 2 great-grandchildren, Ariana and Oliver.
He was preceded in death by his...
Robert M. Watkins
Jan 23, 2025
Robert Watkins, age 62, passed away on January 23, 2025, after a prolonged illness. He was born in Akron on February 20, 1962, to the late Raymond and Mary Watkins. Robert was a graduate of Ellet High School class of 1980. He went on to graduate from the University of Akron with a bachelor's of Electronics Engineering. For most of...
Douglas M. Carroll
Jan 23, 2025
Douglas M. Carroll, 61, passed away peacefully January 23, 2025 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Sandra (Hartley) Carroll, he grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and later moved to Tallmadge. Doug was a proud member of the U. S. Marine Corps. He worked as an automotive technician for over 45 years. Doug enjoyed hunting,...
Mary E. Hull
Jan 23, 2025
Mary E. Hull, 98, of Akron, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Norman and Marie Cook.
Mary worked as a dishwasher for many years. She loved fishing, especially in the Mogadore Reservoir. She enjoyed hiking, and collected many plaques from the Summit County Metro Parks Hiking Sprees. She was an avid...
Gerald D. Jarvis
Jan 23, 2025
Gerald D. Jarvis, 87, passed away at home January 23, 2025. Born in Stumptown, WV, he resided in the Akron, OH area all of his adult life. Jerry was a proud U. S. Army Veteran and he retired from Local 17, where he worked as an Iron Worker. He enjoyed gardening, wine making, cooking, sports and spending time with his...
Julius E. Milchak
Jan 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Julius Eugene Milchak Jr
September 16, 1949 - January 22,1925
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Julius “Gino” Milchak a beloved father, partner, and talented musician, who left us on January 22, 2025, at the age 75.
Born in Massillon, Ohio, Gino was a man of many passions, and his life was marked by...
Kevin Carl Christy
Jan 22, 2025
Kevin Carl Christy, 68, of Akron, passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 6, 1956 to the late James H. and June I. {Acree} Christy.
Kevin is survived by his loving fiancee Phyllis Madden; siblings Mike (Cindy) Christy, Jim (Barb) Christy and Laura Fleshman; nephews Jeremy (Karen) and Nathan (Angie) Purses; nieces Cara (Nick...
Charlene Virginia Norris
Jan 22, 2025
Charlene Virginia Norris, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2025 after battling many years of illnesses. She was born in Alabama on September 15, 1949 to the late James and Dorothy Johnston. Charlene retired from Roadway Express after 23 years. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially anywhere near water.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory...
Sandra Mae Brown
Jan 22, 2025
"Together Again"
Sandra Mae Brown, 68, of Doylestown, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 22, 2025. The world lost a woman with a heart of gold and a great sense of humor. Even in her last days, she was cracking jokes and making her family laugh.
Sandy was born on August 14, 1956 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to the late...
James E. Speck
Jan 22, 2025
James E. Speck, 90, of Akron, passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 18, 1934 to the late Russell and Irene Speck.
James proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps (Korea) before opening a commercial cleaning business.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie; his infant son,...
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