Obituaries
Kevin Lyn Garretson
Dec 10, 2020
Kevin L. Garretson, age 61 of Lakemore passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on December 10, 2020 at his home. He was born in Barberton on November 30, 1959 and grew up in Tallmadge. Kevin was a loyal employee of Waste Management for 43 years. As a "jack of all trades," he enjoyed working on cars, and being outdoors, hunting and...
Frank D. Speegle
Dec 10, 2020
Frank D. Speegle, 86, of Akron, passed away on December 10, 2020. He was born to parents William and Clarir Speegle on February 1, 1934 in Cullman, AL. Preceding him in death is his wife, together 60 years, Glenna Gail Speegle; daughter, Diana Speegle; and 5 brothers.Left to cherish his memory are his children, Steve (Theresa) Speegle, Kathy (Tiny) Thomas,...
Delores Davis
Dec 10, 2020
Delores Davis, 92, of Akron, OH passed away on December 10, 2020. She was born to parents Basil and Myrtle Dalton on May 16, 1928 in Somerset, KY. Preceding her in death is her husband of 48 years, Lytle "Gene" Davis; and daughter-in-law, Denise Davis.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Donald Davis, Darlene (Bob) Fankhauser, Darrell (Becci) Davis,...
Doil Percie Greathouse
Dec 10, 2020
Doil Percie Greathouse,94, of Akron, passed away peacefully December 10, 2020 at City Hospital Hospice of Summa from complications of COVID 19. She was born on September 4, 1926 in Spencer, West Virginia to James and Laura Greathouse. Doil graduated from Spencer High School at age 16. Her family moved to Akron and Doil's first job was at the Mayflower...
Sylvia Annabell Kenaley
Dec 10, 2020
Sylvia Kenaley at age 90 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2020. She was born on November 2, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Daniel and Genevra Kissel. Sylvia was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Eugene, and her...
Brenda K. Unrue
Dec 9, 2020
Brenda K. Unrue, "Mama" age 74 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2020. She was born on October 17, 1946 in Lenoir, North Carolina, the daughter of the late John and Numa Chester. She is also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Glenn Abbott; her brother, Terry Chester and her grandmother, Pearl Chester....
George W. Reese
Dec 9, 2020
George W. Reese of Fairlawn, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2020, after a short illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 6, 1932 to the late George and Kathryn Reese.He retired from Babcock and Wilcox Co. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for nearly 80 years. He spent his retirement years...
Richard Bruce Doner
Dec 9, 2020
Avid aviator Richard Bruce 'Dick' Doner, 85 of Cleveland Heights, Ohio made his last flight on Dec. 9, 2020 following an extended illness, in hospice care at Summa Health in Akron, OH. Richard was born March 22, 1935 in Mansfield, Ohio.He is survived by his brother Eric in Colorado, stepsister Chris Creamer in Ohio, nieces Kristen Barthelman and Brooke Cox...
Thomas Richard Shambaugh "Dick"
Dec 8, 2020
Thomas Richard Shambaugh "Dick", 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020, his 65th wedding anniversary. He was born in Vermilion Township, Ohio on February 10, 1932 to the late Thomas and Mary Shambaugh. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge from the service, Dick married Betty Barnett on...
Ina Elizabeth Anders
Dec 8, 2020
Ina Elizabeth Anders, 76, of Barberton, passed away on December 8, 2020. She was born in Akron on December 24, 1943 to the late William and Maude Winkler. She married James Anders on February 25, 1961 and they enjoyed a wonderful marriage for almost 60 years. James and Ina raised their large family and also opened their home to numerous...
Marguerite M. Carter
Dec 8, 2020
Marguerite Marie Carter, 93, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Mulberry Gardens in Munroe Falls. She was born September 10, 1927 in Macedonia to Floyd and Ida Ackerman.She was preceded in death by son Stephen in 1959. Marguerite graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1945. She retired from Akron National Bank as a secretary...
Judith A. "Judes" Weatherholt
Dec 7, 2020
Judith A."Judes" Weatherholt, 78, of Akron, OH, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital. Preceded in death by granddaughters, Jaimie A. Witcraft and Nicole Cooper, and brother-in-law, John "Jas" Kareski. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Robert "Bob" Weatherholt Sr.; children and their spouses, Todd and Laura Wallace (Cleveland), Tami Bridgeman (Green), Traci...
Jimmie C. Magrell
Dec 7, 2020
It is with a very heavy heart that I have to share that Jim Magrell passed away, over the weekend following a bout of COVID and pneumonia. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Pam, to whom he was married for over 40 years. He leaves behind two children, Brian and April; four grandchildren, Brittany, Alexis,...
Robert Fulton Kiggans
Dec 7, 2020
Robert Fulton Kiggans, "Bob", age 73, of Brimfield Twp., Ohio, died on December 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on May 8, 1947 in Akron, the son of the late Robert G. and Eileen (nee Fulton) Kiggans. Bob was an honorably discharged US Marine Sergeant veteran, serving during the Vietnam War, Semper Fi.Bob was a retired diesel mechanic...
Elizabeth Marie Everett
Dec 6, 2020
Elizabeth M. "Lizzie" (aka Mom) Everett, 66, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born to parents Louis Lucas and Janet Wagner on October 3, 1954 in Ohio. Lizzie was the most giving person that you would ever meet. She was an amazing cook, and would always make sure everyone was well fed. She loved her...
Janice A. Burse
Dec 6, 2020
Janice A. "Jan" Burse, 80, of Akron, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020 from Covid-19. She was born on March 28, 1940 to parents Cecil and Goldie Carr in Akron.Preceding her in death are her two daughters, Julie and Jill; and her sister, Marilyn Cardwell.Left to cherish her memory is her son, Wayne Burse; sister, Sharon (Larry) Workinger;...
William H. Price, Sr.
Dec 6, 2020
William H. Price, Sr., the child, was born to the late Richard H. Price and Dorothy Jane Price (Ewing) on October 16, 1954. He passed away on December 6, 2020. He was the youngest of four and his older sisters Leisa A. Ulasz (Walter) and Ella Mae Johnson (James) doted on him in his younger years while his older brother...
Mary L. Guthrie
Dec 6, 2020
Mary L. Guthrie, 98, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 6, 2020. She was a longtime employee of Parker Hannifin and enjoyed gardening, giving candy to the kids in her neighborhood and spending time with her family.She will be sadly missed by daughter, Darlene Keith; grandson, Richard and several other grandchildren.There will be no formal services. Those who wish...
Edna Mae Stevens
Dec 5, 2020
Edna Mae Smith Sanders Stevens left this world a much better place than she found it. On December 5, 2020 at 3:27 a.m. our beautiful little Mother breathed Celestrial Air for the first time. Bishop Edna Mae Stevens "Mother" was born April 14, 1937 in Lovern, West Virginia to Arnold Goins and Dorothy Smith. She attended the public schools of...
Shirley Ann Ruppel
Dec 5, 2020
Shirley A. Ruppel, age 83 of Akron went home to be with God and her husband, Albert on Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was born on December 15, 1936, the daughter of the late Daniel Stasick, Sr. and Mary (Nick) {Marty} Freiheit.Shirley is survived by her children Kimi (Steve) Myers, Kerri Sunderland, Kelli Frase, Becki McCarty, Bill (Angie) Buck, Kathi...
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