Obituaries
Edith Mae Caslow
Jan 18, 2021
Edith Mae Caslow, age 91, of Lakeland, Florida, formerly of Brimfield, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2021 in Lakeland. She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on July 15, 1929, the daughter of the late Uho and Lina (nee Niemi) Karvonen.She moved to Akron shortly after graduating high school and married James Vernon Caslow Sr. "Vern" in 1949. Edith worked...
Thomas Lawson Sr.
Jan 18, 2021
Thomas Lawson Sr., 79, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2021. He enjoyed spending time with family, taking trips to West Virginia, restoring old cars, dancing, listening to country music and spending time outdoors. Tom was a very loveable guy and had a personality that attracted you to him. He retired from Liberty Harley Davidson in 2003 and...
Richard M. Farnsworth
Jan 18, 2021
Richard M. Farnsworth, "Richie", age 54 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 18, 2021. He was born in Akron on January 30, 1966, the son of Rosalie (nee Feister) Farnsworth, with whom he lived. Richie enjoyed movies, writing and sports, especially the Akron Aeros, which are now the Rubber Ducks. His greatest joy was spending time with his nieces and...
Vera L. Strait
Jan 17, 2021
Vera L. Strait, 93, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021. She was born to parents Leonard and Edna Cornell on March 30, 1927 in Akron. Preceding her in death is her loving husband of many years, William H. Strait.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Edward (Faye) Strait and Robert (Tammy) Strait; and grandchildren, Amanda and...
Brenda G. Salisbury
Jan 16, 2021
On Friday, January 16, 2021, Brenda G. Salisbury of Akron, Ohio passed away at the age of 59 years old. She is survived by her lifelong companion, Kevin "Pat" Salisbury; her two sons, Patrick Mills (Falisha) and Michael Salisbury (Sheena); her one grandson, Peyton Mills; brother, Eddie; sister, Barbara (John); step-father, Kenny; as well as numerous nieces and friends. Visitation...
Edward Joseph Machek, Sr.
Jan 16, 2021
Our granddaughter now has her very own guardian angel.After a hard-fought battle with cancer, Edward, 60, peacefully passed away Jan. 16, 2021, at home with his family.Edward was born in Barberton on March 19, 1960 and lived in Akron for most of his life. He graduated from Coventry High School. After completing the carpentry apprenticeship program, he made a career...
Susan K. Brooks
Jan 16, 2021
Susan K. Brooks, 71, passed away unexpectedly January 16, 2021. Born in Akron, OH, she spent her childhood in Webster Springs, WV before returning to the Akron area as a teenager. Susan enjoyed crafting, reading, researching murder mysteries, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.She was preceded in death by former husbands, James L. Ball, Sr., Lyle E....
Eddie L. Williams
Jan 16, 2021
Eddie L. Williams, 74, of Copley, OH passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2021. He was born to parents Wallace and Jessie Williams on April 29, 1946. Eddie was a 1964 graduate of Akron South High School, and worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber in the summers. He went on to go to Akron University where he played...
Vanessa Alisa Joy
Jan 16, 2021
Vanessa Alisa Joy, age 66 of Barberton, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born on January 27, 1954, the daughter of the late Edward and Lula {Richardson} Houston.In addition to her parents, Vanessa was preceded in death by her brother William Edward Houston and sister Defany Dorie Houston. Vanessa's memory will live on in her daughters Alisa...
William Arthur Wolfe
Jan 15, 2021
William Arthur Wolfe, 72, of Akron, passed away on January 15, 2021. William was born in Akron on September 27, 1948 to the late John and Elizabeth Wolfe. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Diane (Harold) Hughes, Barbara Sheeler, and James Wolfe. He is survived by his daughters, Caroline and Emmy Frazier; brother-in-law, Kenneth Sheeler; many nieces,...
Ruth Fryberger Egger
Jan 15, 2021
Ruth Fryberger Egger (nee Ballard), "Tootie", age 101, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on January 15, 2021 at her home. Tootie was born on February 7, 1919 in Akron, the daughter of the late Martin and Clara (nee Lange) Ballard. Other than her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Fryberger and her 2nd...
Trent W. Garber
Jan 15, 2021
Trent W. Garber, age 90, of Greentown, OH, died on January 15, 2021. He sang with the King's Messengers gospel group for many years. He is survived by wife, Shirley; sons, David and Mark Sr. (Patty); 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; as well as many friends and family. A celebration of Trent's life will be held at a date to be...
Pauline M. Deford (Greff)
Jan 15, 2021
Pauline DeFord, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 29, 1939, a daughter of the late Paul and Katherine Greff. She was a 1957 graduate of St. John's High School in Frederick, Maryland. Pauline attended St. Matthew's Catholic Church and worked at GEICO Insurance in Washington, DC for many years....
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...
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