Obituaries
William D. Grigg
Jan 13, 2022
William D. Grigg, 85, passed away January 13, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Tallmadge, Ohio to Marshall and Evelyn (Sheppard) Grigg, he was a lifelong area resident. He proudly served in the U. S. Air Force and belonged to the URW. Bill enjoyed gambling at MGM, fishing, ice cream and spending time with his cat, Bootsie.In addition to...
Laura Jean Roberts
Jan 13, 2022
Laura Jean Roberts, age 63 of Coventry Township passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. She was born in Akron on May 27, 1958, the daughter of Barbara Walker and the late Robert Clayton.In addition to her father, Laura was preceded in death by her stepfather Roy Walker, stepmother Millie Clayton, brother Todd Walker and brother-in-law Frank Bennett. Laura will...
Barbara Ann Sutter
Jan 12, 2022
Barbara Ann Sutter, age 85 of Akron passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Harry H. and Zelma M. {Skidmore} Whited. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Wells V. Whited, and her husband George H. Sutter.Barbara is survived by her children James (Melanie...
Kathy P. Scharff
Jan 12, 2022
Kathy P. Scharff, age 68 of Mogadore, passed away on January 12, 2022.Kathy was born on July 22, 1953 in Greensburg, PA to Percy and Edna (Honse) Wilson. Kathy was the owner/operator of Dante's Tap House in Brecksville. She enjoyed doing puzzles and she loved animals. She liked to travel and especially going to casinos. Kathy enjoyed spending time with...
Billy L Deaton
Jan 12, 2022
Billy L. Deaton, 82, passed away on January 12, 2022. He was born on January 16, 1939 the son of the late John and Ruba Deaton. Billy had a caring heart and was always willing to help others. He was known for his vegetable garden which he would start from seeds. He had many other achievements but his greatest was...
Kenneth Eric Beers
Jan 10, 2022
Kenneth Eric Beers, known as Eric to friends and family, 55 years old, of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2022.Eric graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and went on to hold chef positions at Great Lakes Brewing Company and Willoughby Brewing Company. Eric and his family were proud of his culinary mastership and accomplishments.Eric, like...
Gordon Healy Oliver
Jan 10, 2022
Gordon Healy Oliver, of Akron, Ohio, was born on April 8, 1935 and passed away on January 10, 2022 at the age of 86. He was born in Akron to Paul James and Marguerite Gordon was a graduate of St. Vincent High School class of 1953. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired after 30 years of service with...
Samuel L. Hayden
Jan 10, 2022
Samuel "Sam" L. Hayden, 82, of Akron, Oh., passed on January 10, 2022. Sam served as an alter boy at St. Matthews Church during his grade school years and continued to be a member throughout his life. He graduated from Ellet High School. He went on to serve in the US Army during the Vietnam era as a Military Policeman,...
Elizabeth Ann Goff
Jan 10, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Goff, "Liz", age 76 of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord on January 10, 2022. She was born on January 8, 1946 in West Union, WV and worked for Akron Public Schools for 27 years. She was loving, kind, fun, humorous, and was "Mom" and "Friend" to everyone. She is preceded in death by her...
Marilyn L. Degraw
Jan 9, 2022
Marilyn L. DeGraw, 65, of Akron, passed away January 9, 2022 with her husband by her side. A lifelong Akron resident, she was born to Gerald and Joanne Epling on October 31, 1956. Marilyn graduated from Ellet High School in 1975 eventually working as a letter carrier for the USPS. A self-described hippie, she loved concerts, traveling, gardening, and most...
Bernard O. Schonauer
Jan 8, 2022
Bernard O. (Sam) Schonauer, born in Wooster, Ohio February 22, 1928, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, January 8, 2022.He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Fern D. Schonauer.He will be sadly missed by his two sons, Todd (Nikki) Schonauer and Ted (Sharon) Schonauer; four wonderful granddaughters, Chelsey (Clay) Kohl, Cassidy (Austin) Aday, Heather...
Patricia Mae Sabo
Jan 8, 2022
Patricia Mae Sabo, age 83 of Akron passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was born on April 26, 1938 in Akron, the daughter of the late Roy and Eleanor {Mills} Morris.Patricia was set up on a blind date on New Years Eve of 1956 with the love of her life, Frank Sabo, whom she married on June 15,...
Gearline M. Steadman
Jan 8, 2022
Gearline Mae Steadman (Gerry), age 96, joined her husband and daughter, many family members, and friends in Heaven on January 8, 2022. She was born in Brownton, West Virginia and graduated from East High School in Akron, Ohio. She retired from O'Neils Department Store in 1985.Gerry and her husband, Ronny, were avid Round and Western style square dancers for 32...
Randy J. Watt
Jan 7, 2022
Randy J. Watt, 64, of Clinton, OH, passed away suddenly in the hospital on Friday, January 7, 2022 with his wife by his side. His life was cut short unnecessarily by COVID-19. He was born on September 21, 1957 in Bellaire, OH, to the late Robert E. and Agnes M. Greenwood Watt. Randy retired in 2018 from First Energy Solutions...
John R. Allen
Jan 7, 2022
John R. Allen, "Johnny Ray", age 55 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 7, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1966 in Akron, the son of Ray Allen of Akron and Ruth A. (nee Bechter) Sisson of North Canton. John graduated from Garfield High School in 1984 and from the University of Akron in 1995 with...
Jerome Davis
Jan 7, 2022
Jerome F DavisJune. 8, 1929 – January 7, 2022.Jerry was a resident of Goodyear Heights, Akron since the 1950's. He was born in Chicago, the son of Lucille Davis (deceased) and Charles Morehead (deceased) of Illinois. Preceded in death by Connie Davis (wife), John R Davis (son), and Robert Davis (brother).He is survived by his children, Monte (Nahed) Davis, Peggy...
Charles L Murray
Jan 7, 2022
Charles L. Murray, 61, passed away on January 7, 2022. He was born on April 4, 1960 the son of the late Oscar and Mary Murray. He enjoyed working on jigsaw puzzles, models and woodworking. He was known for his "Green Thumb" with his gardens and planting of trees.He had many achievements but his greatest was his love for his...
Richard Postlethwaite
Jan 7, 2022
Richard "Ricky" Postlethwaite, age 62 of Akron, passed away on January 7, 2022.Ricky was born on April 1, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Richard Postlethwaite and Vinnie Anderson. He graduated from Ellet High School. He is preceded in death by his parents.Ricky is survived by his sister, Kelly (Rodney) Bonsky, niece, Stephanie (Jason) Dawkins, step-mother, Sherrie Postlethwaite, aunt, Charlotte Holmes,...
Rose Marie Rzeszotarski
Jan 7, 2022
Rose Marie Rzeszotarski, age 87 of Peninsula, Ohio, died on January 7, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Medina. She was born on July 11, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Rose (nee Turk) Gaul. Rose loved to flower garden, play bingo, the lottery and she enjoyed being in the outdoors, walking. She...
Linda L Parrott
Jan 7, 2022
Linda L. Parrott, 60, passed away on January 7, 2022. She was born on May 19, 1961 the daughter of the late James and Wilma Woods. She was a woman of great faith and attended the Akron Baptist Temple. She enjoyed listening and singing to music. With her laughter, love, faith, wisdom and compassion she touched and altered many hearts...
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