Obituaries
Gene A. Sayre
Jan 15, 2021
Gene A. Sayre, 81, passed away January 15, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Earl and Eupha (Mace) Sayre, he was a lifelong area resident. Gene retired from Akron General Medical Center after 43 years of service. He belonged to the Local 1014L. Gene was a member of Greensburg Church of God. He...
Billie D. Cunningham-Russell
Jan 14, 2021
The Lord called our beautiful Billie D. (nee Stevens) Cunningham-Russell home on January 14, 2021, just 39 days after the death of her mother.Billie graced the lives of the late Bishop William and Edna (nee Smith) Stevens on May 12, 1956 in Bridgeport, CT, and was raised in Ravenna, OH. She graduated from Ravenna High School, class of 1974. Billie...
Edith Mae {White} Franks
Jan 14, 2021
Edith Mae Franks, age 99 of Akron passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born in Rand, WV on July 21, 1921, the daughter of the late Conis and Florence {Meyers} White. In addition to her parents, Edith is preceded in death by her husband Mack, their daughter Debbie, brothers Calvin and Eugene, granddaughter Lindsay.Edith's memory will always...
Patrick E. Miller
Jan 14, 2021
Patrick E. Miller, 76, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1944 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Springfield High School in 1963. Pat was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Pat was preceded in death by his...
Brian Otto Arney
Jan 14, 2021
Brian Otto Arney, February 27th 1962- January 14th 2021.Brian was a man with a huge heart, that unexpectedly stopped beating in his sleep, and our hearts will forever be broken. He will be met for a glorious reunion by his father and mother (Alvin and Carol Arney), siblings, Jerry (Sam), Sandy (Eli Drawkulich), and Larry Stroup. He will live on...
Imogene Roepke
Jan 14, 2021
Imogene Roepke, age 97, of Akron, Ohio, died on January 14, 2021 at Homestead Gentlebrook in Hartville. She was born in Huntington, WV, the daughter of the late Walter and Beulah Sallie (nee Springston) Earl.Mrs. Roepke was a graduate of Huntington East High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling and playing cards. FORGET IT!!!Survivors include her children, Bonnie...
Caleb Timothy Smith
Jan 14, 2021
Caleb Timothy Smith, age 32, rejoiced as he met His Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face on January 14, 2021, after a brief illness. Caleb impacted the countless lives of others, while living with severe autism, unable to speak. There was no purer soul this side of heaven whose soulful eyes would captivate everyone he encountered. Caleb was born on...
Sheila G. Arehart
Jan 13, 2021
Sheila G. Arehart, 50, passed away in Akron, OH, on January 13th at 7:14pm. She was born to parents Marvin Stubbs and Diana Knight in Akron OH on September 21st, 1970. Sheila was loved by many, and lived a very purposeful life. She enjoyed many hobbies such as wood working, crafting, kayaking and snorkeling. She loved to travel with family...
Connie L. {Duke} Cunningham
Jan 13, 2021
On Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, Connie passed away with her family by her side after a hard fought battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, CSM Raymond Duke, brother David Duke, and nephew John Duncan. Connie is survived by her amazing husband of 38 years, Paul; daughters Monaca (Teena) and Stephanie (Troy) Gallagher; grandchildren Allesha and...
David H. Mock
Jan 13, 2021
David H. Mock, 69, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021 surrounded by the people he loved most.David is proceeded in death by his father, Clarence Mock.David will be greatly missed by his wife of 47 years, Janet; son, Jeremiah (Tracy) Mock and daughter, Alexis (Pat) Fiocca; grandsons, Titus and Liam; granddaughters, Selah, Talia and Tatum;...
Maxwell Leroy Woodring
Jan 13, 2021
Maxwell Leroy Woodring, "Max", age 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2021. He was born on July 8, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Archie and Margaret (nee Maxwell) Woodring. He was a sergeant in the US Marine Corp. and received a Purple Heart during combat in the Korean War. Other than his parents,...
Steven Alan Brown
Jan 13, 2021
Steven Alan Brown, "Steve", age 69, of Bath, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 of Covid-19.He was born on September 14, 1951 in Parma, to the late Richard and Doris (nee Blackwood) Brown. Mr. Brown was a 1969 graduate of Revere High School in Richfield. Steve was the owner/operator of SABCO Inc., a construction company located in Bath....
Kathleen C. Rouse
Jan 13, 2021
Kathleen C. Rouse (nee Kasper), "Cathy", age 70, of Akron, Ohio, earned her wings on January 13, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron due to complications of Covid 19. She was born on February 6, 1950 in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of the late Theobald "Ted" Walter Alexander and Edith Kathe "Katie" (nee Burkoswki) Kasper.Cathy leaves behind her loving...
Margaret Jane Orman
Jan 13, 2021
Margaret Jane "Toni" Orman, age 95 of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born in Batavia, NY on December 21, 1925.Margaret will be dearly missed by her sons Mark Storsina and Craig (Deborah) Jorstad; grandchildren Aaron (Pheobe) Jorstad, Chelsea (Mark) Kimble; great-grandchildren Yohanna and Jazmin Gray. Margaret was a loving, serving, independent woman who gave to...
Joshua M. Duncan
Jan 12, 2021
Joshua M. Duncan, 39, of Akron, OH passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1981.A lifetime resident of Akron, Josh was a self-employed contractor in the construction business. He loved spending time with his wife and children, family and friends, was a Steelers fan, and enjoyed hunting, fishing...
Paul K. Smith
Jan 11, 2021
Paul K. Smith, age 83, of Akron, Ohio, died on January 11, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on December 3, 1937 in Springfield Twp., Ohio, the son of the late Paul Newton and Golda Agnes (nee Knotts) Smith. Paul was an honorably discharged US Army veteran during peacetime. Mr. Smith liked to build things, travel, and was...
Seymour "Allen" Bonner
Jan 11, 2021
Seymour "Allen" Bonner, 90, of Mogadore, passed away on January 11, 2021. Allen was born on January 9, 1931 in Douglas, West Virginia. He grew up in Dry Fork and graduated from Parsons High School in 1949. Allen retired as a machinist from Akron Standard and then owned Bonner Cleaning and Maintenance Service for over ten years. Allen loved to...
Geraldine R. Stevens
Jan 8, 2021
Geraldine Regina "Gerry", "Gibby", "GG", Stevens (nee Streicher), passed away on January 8, 2021, at the age of 99.A "True Rosie the Riveter", Gerry built Corsairs at Goodyear Aero during WWII. Gerry retired from Rogers Mfg. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Stevens; son, James; son-in-law, Louis Luckmeier; brother, John Streicher; and sister, Kiki Nardone.Gerry is survived by her...
Terry Eugene Neiswander
Jan 8, 2021
Terry Eugene Neiswander, "T", age 62, of Akron, Ohio, died on January 8, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1958 in Barberton, Ohio.Survivors include his wife, Deborah (nee Soisson) Gray-Neiswander; his children, Jessica Neiswander, Brandi Kennedy, Brooke (Gino) Alacchi and Harley Gray; and his grandchildren, Brayden, Chayse, Alyse and Lorenzo. His mother, father-in-law and several...
Dennis S. Lebar
Jan 8, 2021
Dennis "Denny" LeBar, 74, of Uniontown, passed away on January 8, 2021. Denny was born in Barberton and grew up in Norton, graduating with the Norton High School class of 1964. He retired after 45 years in the automotive business. His happiest times were vacationing at the beach. He loved his walks at Atwood Dam with his wife and dog...
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