Obituaries
Susan L. Mckenzie "Mickey"
Sep 3, 2021
Susan L. McKenzie "Mickey", 78, of Barberton, passed away on September 3, 2021. Sue was born in Akron on December 2, 1942 to the late James Bellman Sr and Edith (Armour) Bellman. Sue is now reunited with her beloved husband of 47 years, Wayne McKenzie, who preceded her in death in 2018 and her son, Tony Fisher, who preceded her...
Mary M. {Jacobs} Spencer
Sep 2, 2021
Mary M. {Jacobs} Spencer Sunrise 4/29/38, Sunset 9/2/21 Preceding her in their sunsets, parents Pauline {Jacobs} and Paul Seckel, husband of 53 years, Larry V. Spencer, sister Barbara Jeter, precious grandsons Christian and Sebastian Spencer, and beloved son Jim Spencer. Survived by daughter Marla (Mike) Dakes, Karl (Denise) Spencer and Larry (Marie) Spencer; daughter-in-law Sherry Spencer; stepson Bud (Staci) James...
Thomas E. Bianchi
Sep 1, 2021
Thomas E. Bianchi, 55, of Stow, Ohio passed away suddenly on September 1st, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a resident of Stow since 2012 and attended Field High School. Tom was the proud owner of Bianchi's Lawn Care and enjoyed many years of fishing, gardening, his cats, and motorcycles, to name a few. Tom had a unique way...
Robert John Van Antwerp
Sep 1, 2021
Robert John Van Antwerp, 64, of Granger Township, Ohio, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Wednesday September 1st, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.Bob will be remembered by his zest for life, larger than life presence, and benevolence towards his community, friends, and loved ones. He loved a good laugh and spending time with family and...
Mary Margaret Falkenstein
Sep 1, 2021
Mary Margaret Falkenstein, age 99 of Tallmadge went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was born in Cambria, PA, on December 13, 1921, one of nine children born to the late Robert and Katherine {Sherwood} Harris.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by all of her siblings, her beloved husband Frank...
Denise M. Noble
Aug 28, 2021
Denise M. Noble, age 64 of Akron, Ohio, found peace on August 28, 2021. She was born on June 7, 1957 in Akron, the daughter of the late Lindsey and Betty (nee Drollinger) Noble II.Denise had many accomplishments in life but being an amazing mother and friend were her greatest. Strong willed and always there to find the bright side...
Raymond Warren Millmier
Aug 27, 2021
Ray Millmier, age 76 of Portage Lakes, died on August 27, 2021.Ray served in the US Navy on the USS Guadalcanal. He worked at Goodyear for 39 years starting as a tire builder and retiring as an aircraft tire design engineer with numerous patents. He enjoyed travel, boating, space and especially spending time with his family. Ray and Marilyn spent...
Diane M. Matthews
Aug 26, 2021
Diane M. Matthews (Halusco), 78, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2021. Diane was a graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron. She served as a teacher with the Akron Summit Community Action Head Start Program, at the Five Points location, for many years, influencing the lives of hundreds of our area youth.Diane is survived...
Ja'Cari King Phillips
Aug 26, 2021
It is with great sadness and heartache that the family announces the passing of Ja'Cari King Phillips. Born September 5, 2018, and gained his wings on August 26, 2021 at 10:43 AM, due to many different heart problems for almost 3 long years of fighting. Heaven now gained another Angel. He became extremely tired and exhausted. He was so strong...
Shelly Gayle Nipper
Aug 25, 2021
Shelly Gayle (Grubbs) Nipper was born June 11th, 1959 and died August 25th, 2021. She took ill one week earlier, and was found deceased in the bed of her Kenmore home. She was loved: daughter, sister, wife, mother, and aunt. She had been involved at South Arlington United Methodist Church since she was a teen, and later became a Home-Maker....
Laurie Stanovcak
Aug 25, 2021
Laurie Stanovcak, age 63 of Akron, passed away on August 26, 2021.Laurie was born on October 17, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Rosemary (Duve) Pepe. She graduated in 1976 from Stow High School. She had a love of karaoke and was known as "Rockin' Laurie" to many of her friends. Laurie enjoyed baseball, especially the Cleveland Indians. She...
Adam Michael Steurer
Aug 25, 2021
Adam Michael Steurer, died from a heroin overdose on August 25, 2021, he was 28 years old.Adam was an old soul with a bright, bright future. He absolutely loved jazz music and was a fabulous jazz drummer. He had so much promise until heroin took over his mind and body. He didn't set out to be an addict. Addiction is...
Katherine Louise Berish
Aug 23, 2021
Katherine Louise Berish, age 50, of Kent, Ohio, died on August 23, 2021.She was born on November 27, 1970 in Barberton, the daughter of the late Billy and Susan (nee Timmons) Lunsford Sr.Katherine was a homemaker who enjoyed raising hell. Her greatest joy was being a proud mother of three and spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include her children, Kayla...
Robert "Bob" P. Fox
Aug 22, 2021
Robert "Bob" P. Fox, 70, passed away on August 22, 2021 at the Arbors of Streetsboro after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Phil and John. He is survived by brother, Tom (Barb); sister, Noreen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Per his wishes cremation has taken place. No services will...
Robert "Bob" Zemla
Aug 22, 2021
Robert Zemla, 64, of Uniontown, OH passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 22nd, 2021 after a 10 year battle with cancer.Bob was born on August 8th, 1957 the youngest child of Michael and Katherine Zemla in Akron, OH. In 1975, Bob met Deborah Stephens at a grocery store in Akron Ohio. They fell in love and were lifelong...
Ronald E. Tidwell
Aug 21, 2021
Ronald E. Tidwell, 35, passed away August 21, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio he was a lifelong area resident. Ronnie enjoyed outdoor activities and spending time with his family and friends.Preceded in death by his father, Ron Tidwell, he will be sadly missed by his children, Ava, Jace; mother, Kathey (Terry) Bailey; siblings, Alisha (Brian) Cullion, Jason Bailey; friend, Jill...
Richard George Adelman
Aug 21, 2021
Richard G. Adelman, 87, of Akron passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 21, 2021. Born March 17, 1934, Richard grew up in and around Randolph and Akron, attending St Joseph Catholic school, and East High School. Richard worked a short time at Goodyear and then became a career truck driver, hauling the bricks that built many area plazas,...
Margarette L. Woods
Aug 21, 2021
Margarette L. Woods, 80, passed away August, 21, 2021. Born in Cowen, West Virginia to Kenneth and Coralee Lewis / Pearl Chaffin Sherlin, she resided in the Akron/Tallmadge, Ohio area most of her adult life. She formerly had a dog grooming business known as Marge's Pooch Parlor. In addition to her love of animals she greatly enjoyed gardening, crafts, cooking...
Patricia Ann Hollenbach
Aug 21, 2021
Patricia Ann Hollenbach, 85, passed away August 21, 2021 with her husband by her side. She greatly enjoyed decorating, especially for holidays.I am gone but haven't left you. I will reside in your memories and heart just as you do in mine. I have been truly blessed with a wonderful family that includes my husband of 38 years, Eric; sons,...
William R. Lowery
Aug 21, 2021
William R. Lowery, "Bill", of Stow, Ohio, age 89, formerly of Warren, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021.He was born on September 16, 1931 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of the late William W. and Madolyn Dorothy (nee Neutzling) Lowery. His family moved to Warren in the late 1930's. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in...
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