Obituaries

Marilyn Joyce Carpenter

Marilyn Joyce Carpenter

Apr 17, 2021

Marilyn Joyce Carpenter, 83 years young passed away on April 17, 2021.She was born to the late Carl F Burgy and Juanita E Burgy (Boltz).She was married to the late Sterling (Bud) Carpenter for 44 years until his passing on October 20, 1999.Survived by her children Sterling Carpenter (Lexy) of Ravenna, Joyce Carpenter (Ron) of Rootstown Carla Carpenter (Brian) of...

Bonnie Sue Kisner

Bonnie Sue Kisner

Apr 17, 2021

Bonnie Sue Kisner, age 61 of Akron passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Bonnie was the daughter of Roy and Mae {Ward} Robinson. Bonnie is survived by her mother, her husband, her children and grandchildren, and her sister. Though her family misses her dearly, they are comforted by knowing that Bonnie is able to...

Beth Ann Hoffman

Beth Ann Hoffman

Apr 16, 2021

Beth Ann Hoffman, age 62 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 16, 2021 at her home. She was born on May 27, 1958 in Akron, the daughter of the late Leo George and Joanne (nee Hiltbrand) Hoffman. Beth was a retired police dispatcher for the City of Fairlawn. Beth was very creative and especially enjoyed sharing her talents and treasures...

Betty N. Schnabel

Betty N. Schnabel

Apr 15, 2021

Betty N. Schnabel, 93 years old, passed away of a short illness on Thursday, April 29, 2021. She was a long time resident of Munroe Falls and a member of the Women's City Club. She retired from General Motors. Betty loved to play bridge, golf, travel and loved her cats most of all. She is survived by her daughter, Kay...

Ethel Annamae (Baer) Lewis

Ethel Annamae (Baer) Lewis

Apr 15, 2021

Ethel Annamae (Baer) Lewis, 84, of Tallmadge, passed away April 15, 2021. "Ann" was born in Akron on September 23, 1936 to William and Bertha Baer. She attended Tallmadge High School, married William Lewis, and lived in W. Virginia for several years before moving back to the Akron area. Ann was a gentle, yet feisty soul. She was an avid...

Marjorie L. Minier

Marjorie L. Minier

Apr 15, 2021

Marjorie L. Minier, age 92 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on April 15, 2021 at Gables of Green. She was born on October 16, 1928 in Sisterville, WV, the daughter of the late Walter and Dorothy (nee Merritt) Slider. Her husband, Clair Minier, preceded her in death in 2007, as well as her daughters, Ellen Seiler and Pamela Matwiyu.Should anyone know...

Ida E. Cannon

Ida E. Cannon

Apr 14, 2021

Ida E. Cannon, 82, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2021. She was born in Ravenna on April 26, 1938 to the late Henry and Maude Bowen. Ida had an adventurous spirit and traveled west after graduating high school. She lived in California, Alaska, and Nevada for most of her adult life. While in California, she met Robert...

Dan William Gostlin

Dan William Gostlin

Apr 13, 2021

Dan William Gostlin, 67, of Tallmadge, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend died while in the loving arms of family on April 13, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Dan, was born February 12, 1954, in Akron, Ohio to Betty and Donald W. Gostlin. He graduated from Field High School in 1972, where he met and fell in...

Linda Dianne Moore

Linda Dianne Moore

Apr 12, 2021

Linda Dianne Moore, "Dianne", age 73 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 12, 2021 at Akron City Hospital after a short illness. She was born on May 22, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of the late Burdette and Vada Ruth (nee McNeely) Cumberledge. Dianne was a 1965 graduate of Ellet High School and was an office manager for Austin Tape...

Frank L. Layman

Frank L. Layman

Apr 12, 2021

Frank L. Layman, 80, Coventry Twp, passed away on April 12, 2021 from complications of COPD. Born in Huntington, WV on Nov. 24th 1940 to John Q. and Virginia Hatton Layman, his family moved to Akron, OH in the 1940's where he grew up in Manchester and Green. He graduated from Green High School in 1958, entered the Army and...

Harold Junior Copen

Harold Junior Copen

Apr 11, 2021

Harold (Buck) Copen 70 of Ravenna was reunited with his wife Anna Marie Copen on 04/11/2021. Buck was born in Akron, Ohio on 10/08/1950 to Cecilla and Harold (Deceased) Copen. He attended Tallmadge High school class of 1969. Buck worked many jobs in his life, he served as a United States Marine, a Deputy sheriff in Portage County, a Lieutenant...

Jason Dale Mason

Jason Dale Mason

Apr 11, 2021

Jason Dale Mason, age 68, of Akron, Ohio died Sunday April 11, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Mason; his sons, Dierre (Cherise) Clift, Dexter (Asjli) Clift, Sean (Stacy) Mason, and Jason Mason Jr.; his daughters, Cynetta Clift, Cynethia Ford, Jessica (Elvis) Mason-Ebengho, Jovana Anthony, and Kendra Mason; his siblings, Anthony (Lucy) Mason and...

Nancy Luvada Bailey

Nancy Luvada Bailey

Apr 11, 2021

Nancy Luvada Bailey, age 84, quietly passed away on April 11, 2021 after a short illness. She was born November 15, 1936 to Emery and Wilma Johnson of Bedford, Ohio.Nancy loved to sew, dance, sing, play piano, and travel. She was "Nanny" to a couple dozen grandchildren and double that number in great-grands and great-great grands. Nancy was the matriarch...

Adrienne L. Coleman

Adrienne L. Coleman

Apr 11, 2021

Adrienne L. Coleman was called from labor to reward on April 11, 2021. She was born February 7, 1956 to William and Sulura Boykin. Adrienne was a true servant of the Lord, devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was a strong, steadfast and resilient lady who molded her physical limitations into stepping stones of life for all...

Charles Searls

Charles Searls

Apr 11, 2021

Charles Searls, 64, passed away April, 11, 2021 after an extended illness. Born in Ravenna, Ohio, he spent all of his life in the Akron area. Chuck previously was a self employed auto body worker. He enjoyed camping, pig roasts, watching football and auto racing, and spending time with his family and friends.Chuck was preceded in death by his father,...

Virginia Joan Smith

Virginia Joan Smith

Apr 9, 2021

Virginia Joan Smith, 78, of Barberton, formerly of Rootstown, passed away on April 9, 2021. She was born in Akron on November 7, 1942 to the late Wilbur and Evelyn Farrell. Throughout her life, Virginia worked as a LPN, as a floral designer, and at the Ohio Turnpike at Sunoco. Virginia was very artistic and made beautiful wreaths and artificial...

Ted Santrock

Ted Santrock

Apr 9, 2021

Ted Santrock, 67, of Akron, OH, passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2021. He was born in Charleston, WV and enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and watching golf. Ted is preceded in death by his father, James Sr., and is survived by his mother, Hester; sister, Judie (Ross); brother, James Jr.; and a host of other family and friends. No services will...

David L. Longshore

David L. Longshore

Apr 9, 2021

David L. Longshore, 64, of Akron, went to Heaven on April 9, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 18, 1956 to Robert and Ruth Longshore. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1975.Dave was an entrepreneur and always had a garage to work in. He was talented at restoring auto parts, and took great pride in his...

Ernest Dewey Scudder Iv

Ernest Dewey Scudder Iv

Apr 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Ernest Dewey Scudder IV passed away at the age of 24.Ernest was born on August 7, 1996 in Akron, Ohio to Ernest Dewey Scudder III and Belinda Jackson. He graduated from Akron Digital Academy in 2017 and enlisted in the United States Army. After serving 4 years, he returned home to be with family and...

Mary Jane Hall

Mary Jane Hall

Apr 8, 2021

Mary Jane Hall, 73, born July 5, 1947, passed away April 8, 2021. Devoted wife of Thurstain. Loving mother of Mona (Ernie) Cross, Karen Dietz, and William (Shannon) Hall. Fun-loving grandmother of Kristine Weinschenk, Tiffany (Jeff) Ward, Michael J. Dietz, William Hall Jr., Matthew Hall, and Kaitlyn Hall. Adoring great-grandmother to Breeana Laird, Dean Laird, Hannah Laird and Sophia Parrott...

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