Obituaries
Helen Shindledecker
Jan 24, 2021
Helen (nee Knight) Shindledecker , age 93; she was born Oct 17, 1928 and returned to her Father in Heaven on November 24, 2021.Helen lived her whole life in the Akron area and was a devout woman of faith. Helen was baptized in 1956 by Billy Graham and again at her home church, McNaughton Street Baptist Church, where she served...
Gary E. Greathouse, Jr.
Jan 24, 2021
Gary E. Greathouse, Jr., age 49 of New Franklin passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron on April 20, 1971, the son of the late Gary Sr. and Susan {Brodie} Greathouse.In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his sister Susan "Twoie" and his...
Patricia A. Rentz
Jan 24, 2021
Patricia A. Rentz, 60, passed away January 24, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Ronald and Mary (Cutting) Rosier, she was a lifelong area resident. Pat loved animals and greatly enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandkids and her mother.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by brother, Dean Rosier. She will be sadly missed by her...
Heather Renee Myers (Ritchey)
Jan 23, 2021
Heather Renee Myers (Ritchey), 34, of Green, fell asleep in death on January 23, 2021. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on August 10, 1986 to Harry (Skip) and Linda Ritchey. Heather attended Green High School, graduating in 2005. Heather loved photography, crafting, music, singing, the Pittsburgh Steelers, water sports and fishing; especially with her father, but the greatest joy...
Samuel E. Thomas
Jan 23, 2021
Samuel E. Thomas, "Sam", age 71 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 23, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on November 23, 1949 in Akron, the son of the late Willie D. Thomas Sr. and Earnestine (nee Stephens) Carey.Sam loved being with his family and friends. He always kept up on the news. Survivors include his loving daughters,...
Jennie Lee Sutton (Nee Long)
Jan 23, 2021
Jennie L. SuttonIt is with profound sadness that the family of Jennie Lee Sutton, of Lakemore, Ohio, born July 9, 1961, in Akron, Ohio and raised in Stow, announce her passing on January 23, 2021, at the age of 59 after a courageous battle with cancer.She will be lovingly remembered by Brothers Larry Long, Paul Long (Deborah), Nieces Kirsten Quinn...
Vincent W. Fegan
Jan 23, 2021
Vincent W. Fegan, age 76, of Tallmadge passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born in Cleveland on October 6, 1944, the son of the late Edward and Frances {Schmock} Fegan.In addition to his parents, Vince was preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Slacker, sons Brian and Daniel Fegan and brother and sister-in-law Ed (Shirley) Fegan. Vince's...
Robert Charles Hoskin, Jr.
Jan 23, 2021
Robert Charles "Bob" Hoskin, Jr., 88, of Mogadore, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was born to parents Robert Charles Sr. and Anna Dell Hoskin on March 23, 1932 in Akron.Preceding him in death is his sister, Joann (Joe) Pierson; and nephew, Jay Goodson. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Mary of 67 years, married...
Clara Bell Mace
Jan 22, 2021
Clara Bell Mace, 90, of Pulaski, TN formerly of Akron, OH and San Juan, TX passed away January 22, 2021 at her home. She was born January 26, 1930 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Herman Clay and Rosetta Welsh Clay.She was a lifelong resident of the Akron, Barberton, and Norton, Ohio area until retiring in 1987. She attended Cuyahoga Falls...
David Edward Hambel
Jan 21, 2021
David E. Hambel, age 44 of Stow passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 10, 1976, and remained in the Stow area all of his life.David is survived by his son Tyler; brothers David (Nicole) Benson and Ryan Benson; sister Shannon (Aaron) Nealis; many nieces and nephews; special friend Greg (Elizabeth)...
Betty R. Pinkston
Jan 21, 2021
Betty Ruth Holt Pinkston, 97, passed away on January 21, 2021. She was a longtime resident of Tallmadge, OH and recently of Hartville, OH. Betty was the youngest of the five children of Henry and Mattie Holt. Preceded in death by husband, Coleman; son, William; brother, Homer Holt; and sisters, Lorene Brown, Modena Taylor and Wilma Wheeler. Survived by two...
Michael Bentley Sills
Jan 20, 2021
Michael Bentley Sills, "Sy Grey", age 27 of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2021 at his home.He was born on September 29, 1993 in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of the late Monique Sills. Sy Grey graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2012. He enjoyed being a handyman, jack of all trades, loved to play the guitar,...
Mary Louise Mathews
Jan 20, 2021
Mary Louise Mathews, 85, passed away January 20, 2021 at home with her son and daughter in-law by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Ross and Louise (DeTello) DeLuca, she was a lifelong area resident. She retired from Cintas after 61 years of service. Known for her Italian wedding soup, Mary Louise enjoyed watching the Steelers and cooking shows,...
Joanne {Amedeo} Kehl
Jan 20, 2021
JoAnne Kehl, age 83 of Uniontown passed away on Wednesday January 20, 2021. She was born in Akron on May 23, 1937, the daughter of the late Peter and Olympia {Sombrio} Amedeo.JoAnne's memory will always be cherished by her husband James; children Diana (John) Cochran and Ed (Deb) Rudish; granddaughters Megan Cochran, Krista Russell and Heather (Tyler) Lyons; great-grandson Liam...
Ella (Spinelli) Oaks "Sherry" "Duke"
Jan 19, 2021
Ella Mae (Spinelli) Oaks "Sherry" "Duke"Ella Mae was born on July 19, 1927 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Michael Sr. and Anna Spinelli. She passed away on January 19, 2021 at Long Meadow Care Center in Ravenna.She is survived by her son, Samuel M. Oaks and his fiancee, Robin Cain; sisters, Anne Surace, Donna Croasmun, and Barb Braden; seven...
Loye C. Pierce
Jan 18, 2021
Loye C. Pierce, "Big Daddy", passed away January 18, 2021 following several years of extended illnesses.Loye was born in Westover, PA to the late Elsie and Phillip Pierce on March 6, 1935. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nora Westover, and wife, JoAnn (nee Schanholtz). He is survived by his sisters, Geraldine Lewis and Peggy Lewis; stepson, Roy...
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...
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