Obituaries
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...
Halcie V. Cramer
Jan 7, 2021
Halcie V. Cramer (Watkins, nee Peggs), 93, of N. Canton, was called home on January 7, 2021 to be with our Lord. She was born in Chloe, WV to parents Clarence and Lena Peggs on September 10, 1927. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Pletcher and Judith Hunt; nine grandchildren, William (Bill) Watkins; Alan Watkins; Danielle Drawkulich; Barbara (David)...
Donna Shirley Musch
Jan 7, 2021
Donna Shirley MuschTogether Again in Heaven with her loving husband of 59 years, Herb.Donna passed away on January 7, 2021 and has peacefully joined her loving husband, Herbert, and her son, Robert, in Heaven.She was born in Akron, graduated from East High School, and was a Salesperson for Witco Chemical Company until retirement. Donna and Herb were active members of...
Dawn B. Wehrlin (Stevens)
Jan 7, 2021
Dawn B. Wehrlin, 64, of Akron, passed away on January 7, 2021. She was born in Akron on March 25, 1956 to the late William and Marian Stevens. Dawn will always be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and making crafts for her family. She loved the ocean and had many fond memories of trips to...
Caroline R. Knotts
Jan 6, 2021
Caroline R. Knotts was called home to the Lord on January 6, 2021. She was a devoted Christian who enjoyed hiking, swimming, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren Cynthia and Ava Wilhite. She is preceded in death by her loving husband and lifelong best friend, James A. Knotts; son, Timothy Knotts; and daughter, Cynthia Ann Wilhite. She is survived...
Mary E. Lambert
Jan 6, 2021
Mary Lambert (nee Bickers), born September 12, 1930, passed away in her sleep on January 6, 2021. She attended Brown Street Church of Christ until she moved into the nursing home.She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie (who also suffered from Alzheimer's) and Maude Bickers, and brothers J.R. (Nina) and Hite. Also welcoming her home are her husband,...
Thomas L. Dexter
Jan 6, 2021
Thomas L. Dexter, age 72 of Tallmadge passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 16, 1948, the son of the late Donald and Helen {Leiber} Dexter.Tom will be dearly missed by his wife of 52 years, Norma; son William; daughter Wendy (John) Violette; granddaughters Kayla Moore and Rylee Violette; brothers Francis (Paula)...
Charles Edward Graham Jr.
Jan 6, 2021
Charles Edward Graham Jr., 66, of Atwater, passed away at home with his family by his side after a courageous two year battle with glioblastoma on January 6, 2021. Chuck was born in Akron on January 3, 1955 to the late Charles and Margaret Graham. He attended Springfield High School and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired...
Lynne Ann Crump
Jan 5, 2021
Lynne Ann Crump, 72, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Allen and Lorraine (Waring) Virden, she was a lifelong area resident. Lynne worked for many years as a Dental Receptionist for Dr. Arthur Benson. She greatly enjoyed her animals, attending Indians games, collecting antiques, hanging out with her closest friends and spending time with...
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