Obituaries
William L. Klansek
Mar 17, 2021
Together Again. William L. Klansek, 87 passed away March 17, 2021 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born in Akron, Ohio on August 27, 1933. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S Antietam #36. Bill worked for Bell Music, McNeil Akron, Mohawk Rubber, Polisar and he eventually retired from Kobelco. He greatly enjoyed lively political...
Dennis Bernard Shaw
Mar 16, 2021
Dennis Bernard Shaw, "Denny", age 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on March 16, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 15, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late Billy Harlan Shaw and Lillian May (nee Hannan) Shaw Angelo.Denny was an honorably discharged US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a sharpshooter and a...
David R. Walker
Mar 16, 2021
David R. Walker, 63, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his home on March 16, 2021. David was a lifelong resident of Tallmadge. He was a member of the BTW, a devout member of the NRA, as well as being an avid hunter and fisherman. David loved margaritas, spicy food and a good cigar. He enjoyed riding his trike and...
Patrick Dean Mcallister
Mar 16, 2021
Patrick Dean McAllister, 68, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2021 with his wife by his side. While he will be dearly missed, we rejoice in knowing that he recently asked Jesus into his heart and is now with Him forever.Pat was born in Akron on July 19, 1952 to the late Wallace and...
Thomas H. Sonneberger
Mar 15, 2021
Thomas H. Sonneberger passed away March 15, 2021 at the age of 73.He was born in Akron, OH. He also had lived in Houston, TX for 10 years. He was a self-made salesman. You name it, he could sell it.Tom served his country in the Vietnam War. He was in the U.S. Army from 1968 and honorably discharged in 1970.He...
Stephen R. Smith
Mar 15, 2021
Stephen "Bob" R. Smith, 86, of Akron, passed away on March 15, 2021 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home. He was born March 20, 1934 to Steve and Virginia Smith (nee Schenk). Steve was a graduate of East High School in 1952. He attended Tallmadge Lutheran Church. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959. Steve retired from Crown Mold and...
Irene Ikana Mosquito
Mar 15, 2021
Irene Ikana Mosquito made her final journey on March 15th, 2021. Irene was born October 20, 1933 at Mary's Igloo, Alaska to Fred and Mary Ann Mosquito. She lived in the Akron area most of her adult life, attending Goodyear Heights Baptist Church with her husband Lawrence F. Thornton, Jr. Irene was active in the North American Native Culture helping...
Vivian Elaine (Cole) Colbert
Mar 13, 2021
Vivian Colbert of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away March 13, 2021 at the age of 54 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 6, 1966. On February 22, 1981, she married her soul mate, Jerry Colbert Sr. Together they have two children and six grandchildren. They recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. Vivian was...
Timothy R. Sipos
Mar 13, 2021
Timothy "Tim" R. Sipos, 61, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH made his final journey from his earthly home on March 13, 2021 to his heavenly home. Tim was born on November 8, 1959 to parents Steve and Henrietta Sipos in Cleveland, OH.Preceded in death by his father, Steve, sister, Joyce and mother-in-law, Deborah Kennell. Left to cherish his memory is his...
Donna Sue Moore
Mar 12, 2021
Donna Sue Moore, age 80 of Akron passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. She was born in Green on March 31, 1940, the daughter of the late Ollie and Betty {Gerke} Sockwell. In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her son, Dale Moore, sister Jean Sockwell, and brother-in-law Bill Reynolds. Donna's memory will always be...
Bobby Zion Barbuto
Mar 12, 2021
Bobby Zion Barbuto, 79, passed away suddenly March 12, 2021 with her family by her side. Born in Jefferson, PA, she had resided in Akron most of her adult life. Bobby worked in several positions at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Loral Defense Systems and retired as an executive assistant. She was a faithful member of New Horizons Christian...
Michael Joseph Putra
Mar 12, 2021
Michael Joseph Putra went Home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2021. He was born September 29, 1937 in Yugoslavia to Anton and Eva (Loncar) Putra. The family emigrated to the United States in 1950 and settled in Ohio. Michael graduated from Barberton High School in 1957. He married Mary Jane Grizer in 1958 and moved to Suffield,...
Bonnie Lynne Vallely
Mar 12, 2021
Bonnie Lynne Vallely, age 77, of Uniontown, Ohio, died on March 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 20, 1943 in Barberton, the daughter of the late Francis and Katherine Lillian (nee Barta) Beres. Bonnie was a graduate of Norton High School and was a bookkeeper for many years for various companies. She enjoyed Bingo, playing cards,...
Dustin Michael Dorion
Mar 12, 2021
Dustin Michael Dorion, 23, passed away unexpectedly March 12, 2021. Born on January 27, 1998 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Michael Dorion and Lisa Ritterbeck, he was a lifelong Akron area resident. Dustin graduated from Ellet High School and worked at O.E.M on the production line in Cuyahoga Falls. He greatly enjoyed playing baseball, football, video games, and playing catch...
Vernon Kenneth Letzler
Mar 12, 2021
Vernon Kenneth Letzler, "Buddy", age 79 of Akron, Ohio, died on March 12, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron on October 8, 1941, the son of the late Vernon C. and Roberta (nee Johnson) Letzler. Vernon was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran serving during peacetime. Buddy worked and retired from S. D. Myers Inc....
Sharon Marie Wymer
Mar 12, 2021
Sharon Marie Wymer, age 68, of Brimfield, Ohio, died peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on March 12, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1952 in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of the late Glen E. and Marie E. (nee Shaffer) Davis. Sharon was a highly skilled machinist and was very proud of her work. She...
Colleen Kay Paolucci
Mar 11, 2021
Colleen Kay Paolucci, 64, of Akron, joined her husband Anthony Joseph Paolucci on March 11, 2021 in Heaven. She was born on October 20, 1956 to the late Charles and Iva Bender. Colleen attended Akron Springfield Assembly of God. In her free time, she loved talking on the phone, watching her grandson race BMX, and spending time with family. Colleen...
Corene Miller
Mar 11, 2021
Corene Miller (nee Harrison) passed away on March 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Corene was born July 1, 1935 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Myrtle (nee Arthur) and James Harrison II. Corene spent her early years in Atoka working alongside her 12 siblings and parents on the family farm. She migrated to Akron Ohio where she met Will Miller...
Aubrey Austin Tyner Jr
Mar 11, 2021
Aubrey Austin Tyner, Jr., "Sonny or Red", died March 11, 2021 surrounded by his family. Aubrey would have been 91 years old on April 13. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1930 to the late Aubrey Austin and Alma (nee Timms) Tyner Sr.Aubrey was raised in Copley and graduated from Copley High School in 1949. He was in the...
Cora Kaye Huntsman
Mar 10, 2021
The first child of Miranda and Drew Huntsman. Born silent on Wednesday morning at 8:24 am, she was 6lb 9oz and she was the most beautiful person they've ever laid their eyes on. She is so deeply loved by her parents and family. Born still: Perfect and yet the beating of your heart was silent. The breath of life from...
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