Obituaries
Connie Sue Bergdorf
Dec 20, 2020
Connie Sue (nee Hollis) Bergdorf, age 50, of Springfield Twp., Ohio, lost her courageous battle with breast cancer, while surrounded by her family on December 20, 2020 at her home. She was born December 23, 1969 in Akron, Ohio. Connie will be remembered as a loving mother, MiMi, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Connie was preceded in death by her...
Bethany Renee Candle
Dec 19, 2020
Bethany Renee Candle, 32, ascended to heaven on December 19, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19. Born in Ravenna, Ohio on August 5, 1988 to Renee Hysell and Scott Candle. She lived in Charlestown Township and graduated from Southeast High School.Bethany battled health issues most of her life and met them with her head held high. She never complained nor...
David M. Shomo
Dec 19, 2020
David M. Shomo, 68, passed away on December 19, 2020. He grew up in Ravenna and spent most of his adult life in Texas. David will be dearly missed by many relatives and friends. A celebration of his life will be held in Texas in the spring.
Phyllis Marie Foster-Davis
Dec 19, 2020
Phyllis Marie Foster-Davis, 61, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2020. Phyllis was born on November 12, 1959 to parents Gary Eugene "Geno" Foster and Sharon Jarvis. She attended Woodridge High School and then moved out to California. There she met her first husband, Lloyd E. Davis. Shortly after, they moved back to her hometown of Akron, Ohio. When Phyllis...
Tom Shaffstall
Dec 19, 2020
Tom Shaffstall, 86, passed away December 19, 2020 with his wife by his side. He was born in Ashland, Ohio in 1934 to Jay and Daisy (Hinkle) Shaffstall. Tom spent his entire life enjoying printing, vacations with friends, breakfast club and softball, where he made many lifelong friends. He worked for Garber in Ashland, Crane Howard Lithograph and Hiney Printing....
Bradley Alan Shoemaker
Dec 18, 2020
On December 17, 2020 our beloved Bradley Alan Shoemaker departed this earthly life and joined his dad in heaven.Brad was born July 19, 1961 to Richard and Eunice (Hallauer) Shoemaker. He would tell you he had the best childhood, parents, siblings and WV family a man could hope for! His mom enjoyed sharing, on every birthday, that it took him...
Jaison William Portello
Dec 18, 2020
Jaison William Portello, age 25, of Akron, died on December 18, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1995 in Barberton, the son of Bruce Smith Jr. of Akron and Christina Lyn Hornbeck and her companion, Ronald Sutphin, with whom he lived. Jaison was a roofer for Brett Strain Roofing Company. He enjoyed playing video games,...
Leslie M. Stover
Dec 18, 2020
Leslie M. "Mike" Stover, 77, of Uniontown, passed away on December 18, 2020. He was born to parents Clarence and Vera Stover on February 8, 1943 in Akron. Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife, Suellen Stover; brother, Theodore "Ted"; and sister, Barbara.Left to cherish his memory are his children, David (Beth) Stover and Deborah (Jeff) Sears; grandchildren,...
Richard E. Eldridge
Dec 18, 2020
Richard E. Eldridge passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. Thankfully, while in the hospital he made the choice to repent and asked Christ into his heart, and has finally found peace. Richard was born in Akron on January 25, 1956 to Bill and June Eldridge. He was a graduate of Springfield High School and lived in the Akron area his...
Nancy Smith
Dec 17, 2020
Nancy Smith, age 81 of Stow, Ohio, died on December 17, 2020 at Briarwood in Stow. She was born on February 26, 1939 in Bangor, Maine, the daughter of the late Reginald M. and Elizabeth (nee Wells) Alexander. Nancy was a homemaker who took great pride in being a mom. She was a most proud of her role as a...
James L. Walters
Dec 17, 2020
James L. Walters, "Jim", age 78 of Springfield Twp., passed away on December 17, 2020 at Barberton Hospital. He was born on April 5, 1942 in Akron, the son of the late Harold and Frances Walters. Jim grew up in Tallmadge and was a 1960 graduate of Tallmadge High School. He then went on to work at Goodyear Aerospace, Aircraft...
Orba Cook-Jordan
Dec 17, 2020
Orba Cook-Jordan, "Auntie", age 67 of Akron, Ohio, died on December 17, 2020 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on June 3, 1953 in Tyler, Alabama, the daughter of the late Katie Cook. Orba was very passionate about her sobriety and recovery. She loved to help people in any way possible. Her mottos were, "Always give to the Salvation...
Linda Lou Perry
Dec 17, 2020
Linda Lou Perry (Morris) was born on October 9, 1947 in Carmichaels, PA. Linda went Home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. after battling a long illness. She lived in Lakemore, OH for 47 years with her husband, Jack Perry and was the 3rd born child of 4 to Lucy and David Morris. Linda...
Carol J. Ebel
Dec 17, 2020
Carol J. Ebel, 80, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020 at Falls Village Nursing Home. She was born on November 29, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Frederick and Ruth Smith.Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Ebel; sister, Shirley Boyce; and step-children, Susan Hileman, Shirley Christner, Jacqueline Higgins, and Sharon Daley.She is survived by her...
Charles James Weaver
Dec 17, 2020
Charles James Weaver, "Jim", age 87 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on December 17, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 23, 1933 in Lost Creek, West Virginia, the son of the late Charles Lowell and Grace Marie (nee Donahue) Weaver. Jim was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran of the Korean War. Jim was owner/operator of his...
Hue L. Jones, Ii
Dec 16, 2020
Hue L. Jones II, 72, of Akron OH, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. He was born to parents Hue L. Jones, Sr. and Hilda (Lanik) Jones on January 26, 1948 .Preceding him in death are his parents; brother Emil; and nephews. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Bertha of 49 years; His 3 children, Hue...
Donald R. Hayes
Dec 16, 2020
Donald R. Hayes, "Don" 83, of Malvern, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 16, 2020. He was born on March 11, 1937 in Altoona, PA to the late Gladys Hayes (Sanders) and Donald R. Hayes, Sr. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the 4th Armor GP APO 757 Unit. Don retired from...
Russell T. Cozart Sr.
Dec 16, 2020
Russell T. Cozart Sr., 81, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 16, 2020. Born on North Hill in Akron on April 11, 1939, Russ was a carpenter by trade and belonged to the Carpenters Union Local 285. He is survived by his wife, Betty Cozart, the love of his life for 42 years. He was known as a...
Ocie Dixon
Dec 16, 2020
Ocie Dixon, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020, at Arbors of Fairlawn. He was born on October 18, 1927 in Cecil, Alabama. As a young adult he left Montgomery, Alabama and moved to Akron, Ohio where he worked at Chrysler's Twinsburg, Ohio stamping plant as an assembly line worker for 26 years. In 1979, he dedicated his...
Paul D. Underwood
Dec 15, 2020
Paul D. Underwood, 76, of Louisville, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2020. Paul was born in Beckley, West Virginia on February 26, 1944 to the late Leonard and Ruth (Bouton) Underwood. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. After returning from the service, Paul married Carol Green on July 13, 1966 and...
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