Obituaries

Donna J. (Pawlak) Sturm

Donna J. (Pawlak) Sturm

Apr 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, 2021, Donna Jean Sturm, loving wife and mother of three children went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 80. Donna was born on January 27, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to Ed & Ann Pawlak. Donna graduated from West Tech in 1959. She worked at Republic Steel in Downtown Cleveland. Donna had...

Werner Stoberman

Werner Stoberman

Apr 7, 2021

Werner Stoberman, 62 of Akron, Ohio passed away after an illness on April 7, 2021. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycles, working on cars, camping and spending time with his family.Preceded in death by his wife, Debbie; parents, Urban and Marie (Smith) Stoberman; grandson, Mario, he will be sadly missed by sons, Mike (Claudia), Roger, Scott; sister, Debbie Albright;...

J. Robert Busek

J. Robert Busek

Apr 6, 2021

J. Robert Busek, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2021, after a long illness. Bob was born in Campbell, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary (Kovachic) Busek. He resided in the Youngstown area, until several years ago when he and his wife moved to Cuyahoga Falls to be closer to family. In July 1954, after graduating from...

Martha Ellen Yensen

Martha Ellen Yensen

Apr 6, 2021

Martha Ellen Ray-Yensen, 80, passed peacefully at home on April 5, 2021 surrounded by family and love. Martha was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio until 2007 when she moved to Bellville, Ohio and has resided since. She leaves behind her three daughters, Valorie (Gary) Yensen-Copen, Vanessa Moede, and Ellen (Mark) Crossan; nine grandchildren, Jeremy Copen, Cassandra Lewis, Jerry (Cindy)...

Vincent Dale Holman

Vincent Dale Holman

Apr 5, 2021

Vincent Dale Holman, age 56, on April 5, 2021 entered into eternal rest and is now at peace. Vince was a 1983 graduate of Springfield High School. He was the owner of Grandma's cupboard candy store for many years and was loved by all his customers.Vince had the biggest smile and an infectious laugh, tall and handsome and so fun...

Doris Marie Bunn

Doris Marie Bunn

Apr 5, 2021

Doris Marie Bunn, 90, of Akron, Ohio, passed away April 5, 2021. She has left this physical earth to be with her loving husband of 66 years Frank R. Bunn Sr., and her loving daughter, Dawn Marie Bunn. Doris is survived by her sons, Frank Jr. (Pat) Bunn and John (Colleen) Bunn; grandchildren, Sherry (Todd) Orr, Frank "Ray" III (Stacey)...

Deborah S. Mullinax

Deborah S. Mullinax

Apr 5, 2021

On Monday, April 5th, 2021, Deborah Mullinax, loving daughter, wife, and mother of three daughters, passed away at age 68. Deborah was born on April 18, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Charlene (Powell) Putnam. On May 24, 1986, she married Michael Wayne Mullinax. They raised three daughters, Julie, Rachel, and Nicole. Deborah loved traveling to Florida to visit...

Rebecca L. Boarman

Rebecca L. Boarman

Apr 5, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Jodon Boarman, age 68, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with 4th stage lymphoma on April 5, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on December 5, 1952 and lived her entire life in the Akron/Canton area after graduating from Ellet High School in 1971. Shortly after...

Paula Jean Dunbar

Paula Jean Dunbar

Apr 4, 2021

Paula Jean Dunbar, 64, passed away April 4, 2021. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her cats and fish.She was preceded in death by brothers, Paul and Joe. Paula will be sadly missed by sons, Michael Folk, Jason Dunbar, grandchildren, Jason, Hannah; 10 siblings; nieces, nephews and friends.The family will have a memorial gathering at a later date.

Carol Ann Bennett

Carol Ann Bennett

Apr 4, 2021

Carol A. Bennett (Boyce), 80, of Akron, was called to Heaven peacefully surrounded by her family on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born to parents Clyde and Abagail Boyce on January 20, 1941 in Akron. She was a graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1959. Carol retired from Summit Grinding and Machine in Mogadore, OH where she...

Bessie L. Adkins

Bessie L. Adkins

Apr 4, 2021

Bessie L. Adkins, age 80, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on Easter Sunday afternoon, April 4, 2021 at Western Reserve Hospital. She was born in Harrison, Clay County, West Virginia on November 16, 1940, the daughter of the late David Cecil and Annie Ray (nee Boggs) Rose. Bessie was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening and sewing. Her greatest joy was...

Jack Allen Breckenridge

Jack Allen Breckenridge

Apr 3, 2021

Jack Allen Breckenridge, 79, of Uniontown, passed away on April 3, 2021. He was born in Akron on July 25, 1941 to the late John and Pearl Breckenridge. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from F.W. Albrecht Grocery Company after 30 years of service. Jack loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and biking in his free time....

Floyd "Sonny" J. Lute

Floyd "Sonny" J. Lute

Apr 3, 2021

Floyd J. Lute, 83, of Akron, passed suddenly on April 3, 2021. His favorite thing was to be with family playing games and enjoying their love. He also enjoyed history, hiking, doing puzzles and telling stories. Floyd retired from the City of Akron and was a US Navy veteran. Floyd is preceded in death by his parents, Aldophia and Margaret;...

Michael Lynn Skaggs Ii

Michael Lynn Skaggs Ii

Apr 2, 2021

Michael Lynn Skaggs II, of Dalton, Ohio, was stillborn on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at Barberton Hospital. He is the loving son of Chance Jordan and Jessica Michelle Lee (nee Shannon) Skaggs. He will forever be in our hearts. Michael is also survived by his siblings, Ariana, CJ, Gabriel and Christian; his grandparents, Michael and Lynn (nee Wood) Skaggs...

Roy Warren Stone

Roy Warren Stone

Apr 1, 2021

On Thursday, April 1, 2021, Roy Warren Stone, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend died at the age of 96. Roy was born October 13, 1924 in Wellsville Ohio to Roy Sr. and Edna Stone. He lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Akron South High School in 1942. He married his high school sweetheart...

Ruth W. Panczak

Ruth W. Panczak

Apr 1, 2021

Ruth Panczak, 51, lost her battle to cancer on April 1, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, OH, Ruth was a loving, compassionate person who loved making friends and turning them into family. She leaves behind a loving husband, Wayne Panczak; two beautiful daughters, Sarah Lukacs and Rachel Panczak; a loving wonderful son, Sam Panczak; two wonderful grandchildren, Aiden Lukacs...

Jacques J. Bechter

Jacques J. Bechter

Mar 31, 2021

Jacques J. Bechter, 70, passed away March 31, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Robert Bechter and Marie DuFau, he resided in Munroe Falls most of his life. He enjoyed anything outdoors and loved watching NASCAR.Jack will be sadly missed by sister, Denise Pierce; nephew, Adam Pierce.Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no formal services.

Kimberly K. Adamson

Kimberly K. Adamson

Mar 31, 2021

Kimberly K. Adamson, 61, of Barberton, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was born on June 12, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. Preceding her in death is her husband, Timothy Adamson, her parents Paul and Helen Wilborn, her brother Dale Wilborn, and her niece Danielle Hayman. Left to cherish her memory are her 4 children, Katherine "Katie" Konkel, Dillion...

Michael Jones

Michael Jones

Mar 31, 2021

Michael Jones, 59, passed away March 31, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, he graduated from Field High School. Michael spent many years in North Carolina before returning to Kent. He loved anything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.He will be sadly missed by parents, Elaine and Ken; brother, Dave; close friend, Cindy.Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be...

Shirley Alice House

Shirley Alice House

Mar 31, 2021

Shirley A. House (nee McClain), age 81, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021, daughter of the late Alice and William McClain, she was born on February 26, 1940 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.Shirley was a graduate of KSU High School, class of 1958. She worked kindly as a bus driver for some years before operating as a homemaker and "bookkeeper"...

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