Obituaries
Joseph Paul Shuman, Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
Joseph P. Shuman, Jr., age 80 of Akron passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born in Uniontown, PA on October 10, 1940, the son of the late Joseph P. Shuman Sr. and Agnes {Gazdacko} Shuman. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brother Bill and brother-in-law Joseph Pillitiere.Joseph's memory will always be...
Stephen T. Wolak
Dec 29, 2020
Stephen T. Wolak, 54, of Wooster OH, passed away on Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020 from complications of lung cancer. Steve was born in and grew up in Lorain OH, one of six children. After graduating from Admiral King High School in 1984, he became a commercial electrician, traveling to multiple states for new construction and factory remodel jobs. Steve could...
Richard Paul Stevens
Dec 29, 2020
Richard Paul Stevens, "Rick", age 78, husband of Georgiene (nee Bianco) Baker Stevens of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Summa Hospital, Akron, due to Covid related complications. A native of Akron, Rick was the son of the late Ernestine and William Cook, born on September 20, 1942.He was a former truck driver for various local...
Mary Ruth Burdette
Dec 29, 2020
Mary Ruth Burdette, "Ruth", age 87, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on December 29, 2020 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on October 5, 1933 in Kenna, WV, the daughter of the late Adam Roy and Virgie M. Parsons. Ruth was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and she loved to write letters to...
John Joseph Delagrange
Dec 28, 2020
John Joseph Delagrange, age 53, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on December 28, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital after battling Covid 19.John was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 23, 1967, the son of Alice (nee Laws) Delagrange of Stow, Ohio and the late John Philip Delagrange. John was a 1985 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and a graduate...
Eleanor P. Booth
Dec 27, 2020
Eleanor P. Booth, age 97 of Doylestsown, Ohio, died on December 27, 2020 in Doylestown Heathcare Center. She was born on November 2, 1922 in Oak Grove, Missouri, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (nee Chatfield) Baker. Eleanor was a retired surgical nurse. She was an animal lover and she was an avid reader.Survivors include her children, Glenn...
Carroll Vondea Candle
Dec 27, 2020
Carroll Vondea Candle, 89, of Akron, Ohio joined her loved ones in heaven on December 27, 2020. Carroll was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 7, 1931. She was a loyal member of New Horizons Christian Church for over 60 years. She served her church as Sunday School superintendent, choir member, bell choir and the children's choir and bell...
Jacquelyn Ann Houston
Dec 27, 2020
Jacquelyn A. "Jackie" Houston, age 85 of Akron passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. A lifelong resident of Akron, Jackie was born to the late Lawrence and Ruby {Fox} Bechter.Jackie's memory will always be cherished by her children, Barbara (Jim) Kinsinger, Tami (Carlyle) Scales and Jeff Houston; grandchildren Heather (Mitch) Walma, Deidre (Nathan) Davis, Rebecca Poole, Megan Poole, Jeff...
Cynthia Marie Robinson
Dec 27, 2020
Cynthia Marie Robinson, 50, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2020. She is now at peace after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was born in Akron on February 24, 1970 and graduated from Ellet High School in 1988. After earning her associate's degree in court reporting, Cindy began a career in health care...
Trifon John Andrico
Dec 26, 2020
Trifon John Andrico, 78, passed from this life into eternal life on December 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Akron, Ohio. He was the 8th of 9 children born to John and Irene Andrico, Greek immigrants. John served in the U. S. Army for six years. He was a Quality Control Inspector at Saint Gobain...
Rebecca Jean Mafield
Dec 26, 2020
On December 26th, 2020 after a short battle with cancer, Rebecca Jean Mafield (Ankrom) passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born on August 26, 1955 in Akron, OH. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Ankrom and Alberta Ankrom. She is survived by her brother, Richard Ankrom II; sister, Deborah Ankrom; 2 daughters, Meagan Mafield and...
John H. Wheeler
Dec 26, 2020
John H. Wheeler, 79, of Tallmadge, left this life and joined his brothers and sister on December 26, 2020. He was born in Mt. Clare, West Virginia on October 5, 1941 to the late Charles and Goldie Wheeler. He retired as a produce manager at Giant Eagle. John loved hunting, NASCAR, and working in his vegetable garden. He was fond...
Paul F. Greenwell
Dec 25, 2020
Paul F. Greenwell, 84, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio to James and Mabel (Berchi) Greenwell, he was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of Springfield Baptist Church as well as the Retired Teamsters Fellowship Club. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. Greenwell; daughter in-law, Lyn Greenwell; son in-law,...
Gloria June Beal
Dec 25, 2020
Gloria June Beal, 88, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020. She was born in Witt, Illinois on June 23, 1932 to the late John and Oca Rheinhardt. Gloria retired from Firestone in 1985 and spent 30 years living in Greenville, South Carolina before returning to Ohio. Gloria enjoyed watching the birds in her...
Frankie D. Byrd
Dec 25, 2020
Frankie Byrd, 88, of Mogadore, loving wife of 60 years of the late Bill Byrd, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Day 2020. She gave great love to her children Shirley (Ron) Reynolds and Jerry (Vicki) Byrd; grandchildren Shannon (Jason) Smith, Sydnee (Don) Ortman; Travis (Krystal) Reynolds; Jaimie (Steve) Bennett; Megan (Adam) Weininger and 12 great-grandchildren. She...
Antonio V. Rossi
Dec 25, 2020
Antonio V. Rossi, "Tony", age 77 of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Antonio was born on November 15, 1943 in Carovilli, Molise, Italy where he spent the first 25 years of his life. After graduating college in Italy, he moved to the U.S. in 1968, joining the rest...
Sylvia Jean Dodson
Dec 25, 2020
Longtime Greentown resident, Sylvia Jean (Powell) Dodson, was taken home on December 25, 2020 at 5:40 am, and became an angel. She was the loving and very strong matriarch of our family. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on October 17, 1937 to James and Dorothy (Shaffer) Powell. The oldest of four children, all born in their home, she...
Wendy Kay Kostelenski
Dec 25, 2020
Wendy K. Kostelenski, age 72 of Tallmadge passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born in Ravenna on February 8, 1948, the daughter of the late Donald Moors and Lida {Rhinehart} Matthews. In addition to her parents, Wendy is preceded in death by her husband Josef Kostelenski.Wendy will be dearly missed by her daughters Robin (Michael) Nelson and...
Rose Violet Baughman
Dec 24, 2020
Rose Violet Baughman, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2020. She was born on November 26, 1931 to Theresa and Joseph Sabistina, in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania.She was married to Frank Baughman on September 17, 1949 and had six children. Rose worked as an aide at Manor Care Nursing Home, where she retired after 25 years....
Janie Minton Cheatwood
Dec 24, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mother, Janie Minton Cheatwood, who passed away on December 24, 2020. She was born on April 1, 1930, the daughter of the late James M. and Bertie {Rhoton} Minton. In addition to her parents, Janie is preceded in death by 12 of her siblings, daughters-in-law Jane Frymyer and...
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