Obituaries
Susan K. Brooks
Jan 16, 2021
Susan K. Brooks, 71, passed away unexpectedly January 16, 2021. Born in Akron, OH, she spent her childhood in Webster Springs, WV before returning to the Akron area as a teenager. Susan enjoyed crafting, reading, researching murder mysteries, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.She was preceded in death by former husbands, James L. Ball, Sr., Lyle E....
Eddie L. Williams
Jan 16, 2021
Eddie L. Williams, 74, of Copley, OH passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2021. He was born to parents Wallace and Jessie Williams on April 29, 1946. Eddie was a 1964 graduate of Akron South High School, and worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber in the summers. He went on to go to Akron University where he played...
Vanessa Alisa Joy
Jan 16, 2021
Vanessa Alisa Joy, age 66 of Barberton, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born on January 27, 1954, the daughter of the late Edward and Lula {Richardson} Houston.In addition to her parents, Vanessa was preceded in death by her brother William Edward Houston and sister Defany Dorie Houston. Vanessa's memory will live on in her daughters Alisa...
William Arthur Wolfe
Jan 15, 2021
William Arthur Wolfe, 72, of Akron, passed away on January 15, 2021. William was born in Akron on September 27, 1948 to the late John and Elizabeth Wolfe. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Diane (Harold) Hughes, Barbara Sheeler, and James Wolfe. He is survived by his daughters, Caroline and Emmy Frazier; brother-in-law, Kenneth Sheeler; many nieces,...
Ruth Fryberger Egger
Jan 15, 2021
Ruth Fryberger Egger (nee Ballard), "Tootie", age 101, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, on January 15, 2021 at her home. Tootie was born on February 7, 1919 in Akron, the daughter of the late Martin and Clara (nee Lange) Ballard. Other than her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Fryberger and her 2nd...
Trent W. Garber
Jan 15, 2021
Trent W. Garber, age 90, of Greentown, OH, died on January 15, 2021. He sang with the King's Messengers gospel group for many years. He is survived by wife, Shirley; sons, David and Mark Sr. (Patty); 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; as well as many friends and family. A celebration of Trent's life will be held at a date to be...
Pauline M. Deford (Greff)
Jan 15, 2021
Pauline DeFord, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on January 29, 1939, a daughter of the late Paul and Katherine Greff. She was a 1957 graduate of St. John's High School in Frederick, Maryland. Pauline attended St. Matthew's Catholic Church and worked at GEICO Insurance in Washington, DC for many years....
Gene A. Sayre
Jan 15, 2021
Gene A. Sayre, 81, passed away January 15, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Earl and Eupha (Mace) Sayre, he was a lifelong area resident. Gene retired from Akron General Medical Center after 43 years of service. He belonged to the Local 1014L. Gene was a member of Greensburg Church of God. He...
Billie D. Cunningham-Russell
Jan 14, 2021
The Lord called our beautiful Billie D. (nee Stevens) Cunningham-Russell home on January 14, 2021, just 39 days after the death of her mother.Billie graced the lives of the late Bishop William and Edna (nee Smith) Stevens on May 12, 1956 in Bridgeport, CT, and was raised in Ravenna, OH. She graduated from Ravenna High School, class of 1974. Billie...
Edith Mae {White} Franks
Jan 14, 2021
Edith Mae Franks, age 99 of Akron passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born in Rand, WV on July 21, 1921, the daughter of the late Conis and Florence {Meyers} White. In addition to her parents, Edith is preceded in death by her husband Mack, their daughter Debbie, brothers Calvin and Eugene, granddaughter Lindsay.Edith's memory will always...
Patrick E. Miller
Jan 14, 2021
Patrick E. Miller, 76, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1944 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Springfield High School in 1963. Pat was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Pat was preceded in death by his...
Brian Otto Arney
Jan 14, 2021
Brian Otto Arney, February 27th 1962- January 14th 2021.Brian was a man with a huge heart, that unexpectedly stopped beating in his sleep, and our hearts will forever be broken. He will be met for a glorious reunion by his father and mother (Alvin and Carol Arney), siblings, Jerry (Sam), Sandy (Eli Drawkulich), and Larry Stroup. He will live on...
Imogene Roepke
Jan 14, 2021
Imogene Roepke, age 97, of Akron, Ohio, died on January 14, 2021 at Homestead Gentlebrook in Hartville. She was born in Huntington, WV, the daughter of the late Walter and Beulah Sallie (nee Springston) Earl.Mrs. Roepke was a graduate of Huntington East High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling and playing cards. FORGET IT!!!Survivors include her children, Bonnie...
Caleb Timothy Smith
Jan 14, 2021
Caleb Timothy Smith, age 32, rejoiced as he met His Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face on January 14, 2021, after a brief illness. Caleb impacted the countless lives of others, while living with severe autism, unable to speak. There was no purer soul this side of heaven whose soulful eyes would captivate everyone he encountered. Caleb was born on...
Sheila G. Arehart
Jan 13, 2021
Sheila G. Arehart, 50, passed away in Akron, OH, on January 13th at 7:14pm. She was born to parents Marvin Stubbs and Diana Knight in Akron OH on September 21st, 1970. Sheila was loved by many, and lived a very purposeful life. She enjoyed many hobbies such as wood working, crafting, kayaking and snorkeling. She loved to travel with family...
Connie L. {Duke} Cunningham
Jan 13, 2021
On Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, Connie passed away with her family by her side after a hard fought battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, CSM Raymond Duke, brother David Duke, and nephew John Duncan. Connie is survived by her amazing husband of 38 years, Paul; daughters Monaca (Teena) and Stephanie (Troy) Gallagher; grandchildren Allesha and...
David H. Mock
Jan 13, 2021
David H. Mock, 69, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2021 surrounded by the people he loved most.David is proceeded in death by his father, Clarence Mock.David will be greatly missed by his wife of 47 years, Janet; son, Jeremiah (Tracy) Mock and daughter, Alexis (Pat) Fiocca; grandsons, Titus and Liam; granddaughters, Selah, Talia and Tatum;...
Maxwell Leroy Woodring
Jan 13, 2021
Maxwell Leroy Woodring, "Max", age 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2021. He was born on July 8, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Archie and Margaret (nee Maxwell) Woodring. He was a sergeant in the US Marine Corp. and received a Purple Heart during combat in the Korean War. Other than his parents,...
Steven Alan Brown
Jan 13, 2021
Steven Alan Brown, "Steve", age 69, of Bath, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 of Covid-19.He was born on September 14, 1951 in Parma, to the late Richard and Doris (nee Blackwood) Brown. Mr. Brown was a 1969 graduate of Revere High School in Richfield. Steve was the owner/operator of SABCO Inc., a construction company located in Bath....
Kathleen C. Rouse
Jan 13, 2021
Kathleen C. Rouse (nee Kasper), "Cathy", age 70, of Akron, Ohio, earned her wings on January 13, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron due to complications of Covid 19. She was born on February 6, 1950 in Berlin, Germany, the daughter of the late Theobald "Ted" Walter Alexander and Edith Kathe "Katie" (nee Burkoswki) Kasper.Cathy leaves behind her loving...
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