Obituaries
James Richard Blatt
Apr 20, 2021
James Richard Blatt, age 87, passed away and went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He attended Carnegie Tech where he played football and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Jim briefly served in the US Air Force...
Carolyn M. Young
Apr 20, 2021
Carolyn M. Young, age 81, of Mogadore, Ohio, died on April 20, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born on January 28, 1940 in Okeechobee, FL, the daughter of the late Kenneth O. and Estalee (nee Murdock) Gullett. Carolyn retired in 1999 as a business education teacher, after 30 years of service, from Rootstown High School. She loved...
James L. Kelley
Apr 20, 2021
James L. "Jim" Kelley, age 58 of Akron passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born in Fort Campbell, KY on October 28, 1962, the son of Mike and Glenna {Triplett} Kelley.Jim will be dearly missed by his longtime love, Brenda Andrews; children Allison and Jimmy Kelley; step-children Brooke (Bill) Petty and Donald (Kelly) Andrews; grandchildren Aiden, Aaron,...
Dale Claude Carroll
Apr 19, 2021
Dale C. Carroll, 87, passed away on April 19, 2021. He was born in North Carolina on December 21, 1933, to the late Virgil and Ethel {Hodges} Carroll. Dale was a member of Tallmadge Alliance Church, and was the chair of the Board of Elections for the City of Tallmadge for many years. In addition to his parents, he was...
Marlene M. Van Pelt Brooks
Apr 19, 2021
Marlene M. Van Pelt Brooks, 84, passed away unexpectedly April 19, 2021. Born in Brackenridge, PA on May 12, 1936 to Walter and Etta (Scholl) Mohney, she grew up in Akron and later lived in Stark County. Marlene loved animals, puzzle books, watching TV and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Ronald Robert Conley
Apr 19, 2021
Ronald R. Conley Sr. 94, known to everyone as Bob passed away April 19, 2021. Bob was born in Akron, Ohio, son to Ralph and Laura {Burdette} Conley, but his family soon moved to Wirt Co. WV, where he would live before moving on to Gans, PA. Leaving school in the 9th grade, Bob spent time working in the coal...
David Lee Dalton
Apr 18, 2021
David Lee Dalton, 77, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2021.He was born in Hammond, Indiana to Kenneth and Betty (Williams) Dalton. David was the eldest of four siblings. As the son of a Baptist minister, he moved several times while growing up - living in Indiana, Massachusetts, and New Jersey before moving to Southern California...
Frank Charles Infante
Apr 18, 2021
Frank Charles Infante, age 72, of Atwater, Ohio, died at Aultman Alliance Hospice on Sunday, April 18, 2021. He was born on August 25, 1948 in Akron, the son of the late Joseph and Violet (nee McDonough) Infante. Frank was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Infante was a retired laborer from the Chrysler...
Joan M. Rodgers (Riegler)
Apr 18, 2021
Joan M. Rodgers (Riegler), 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 18, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late John and Margaret Riegler. Joan graduated from St. Mary's High School. She met and married her high school sweetheart Ed Rodgers in 1957.Joan enjoyed many interests and hobbies. She loved to bake, travel on Candle Coach, shopping...
Vicki Lynn Driscoll
Apr 18, 2021
Vicki Lynn Driscoll, age 70 of Stow, Ohio, formerly of Hubbard, Ohio, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 18, 2021. She was born on August 12, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late William Joseph and Eva (nee Snyder) Driscoll.Vicki was a 1968 graduate of Hubbard High School. While in high school she also attended beauty...
Jack D. Mccabe, Jr.
Apr 17, 2021
Jack passed away suddenly on April 17, 2021.He was a life long resident of Akron.He was preceded in death by his father, Jack McCabe and mother, Lillian McCabeJack is survived by his two brothers Michael (Kim) McCabe and Kenneth (Michele) McCabe, and numerous nieces and nephews.He will be cremated and there will not be calling hours or a funeral service.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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