Obituaries
Margaret Jane Orman
Jan 13, 2021
Margaret Jane "Toni" Orman, age 95 of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was born in Batavia, NY on December 21, 1925.Margaret will be dearly missed by her sons Mark Storsina and Craig (Deborah) Jorstad; grandchildren Aaron (Pheobe) Jorstad, Chelsea (Mark) Kimble; great-grandchildren Yohanna and Jazmin Gray. Margaret was a loving, serving, independent woman who gave to...
Joshua M. Duncan
Jan 12, 2021
Joshua M. Duncan, 39, of Akron, OH passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1981.A lifetime resident of Akron, Josh was a self-employed contractor in the construction business. He loved spending time with his wife and children, family and friends, was a Steelers fan, and enjoyed hunting, fishing...
Paul K. Smith
Jan 11, 2021
Paul K. Smith, age 83, of Akron, Ohio, died on January 11, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on December 3, 1937 in Springfield Twp., Ohio, the son of the late Paul Newton and Golda Agnes (nee Knotts) Smith. Paul was an honorably discharged US Army veteran during peacetime. Mr. Smith liked to build things, travel, and was...
Seymour "Allen" Bonner
Jan 11, 2021
Seymour "Allen" Bonner, 90, of Mogadore, passed away on January 11, 2021. Allen was born on January 9, 1931 in Douglas, West Virginia. He grew up in Dry Fork and graduated from Parsons High School in 1949. Allen retired as a machinist from Akron Standard and then owned Bonner Cleaning and Maintenance Service for over ten years. Allen loved to...
Geraldine R. Stevens
Jan 8, 2021
Geraldine Regina "Gerry", "Gibby", "GG", Stevens (nee Streicher), passed away on January 8, 2021, at the age of 99.A "True Rosie the Riveter", Gerry built Corsairs at Goodyear Aero during WWII. Gerry retired from Rogers Mfg. She was predeceased by her husband, Carl Stevens; son, James; son-in-law, Louis Luckmeier; brother, John Streicher; and sister, Kiki Nardone.Gerry is survived by her...
Terry Eugene Neiswander
Jan 8, 2021
Terry Eugene Neiswander, "T", age 62, of Akron, Ohio, died on January 8, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on August 8, 1958 in Barberton, Ohio.Survivors include his wife, Deborah (nee Soisson) Gray-Neiswander; his children, Jessica Neiswander, Brandi Kennedy, Brooke (Gino) Alacchi and Harley Gray; and his grandchildren, Brayden, Chayse, Alyse and Lorenzo. His mother, father-in-law and several...
Dennis S. Lebar
Jan 8, 2021
Dennis "Denny" LeBar, 74, of Uniontown, passed away on January 8, 2021. Denny was born in Barberton and grew up in Norton, graduating with the Norton High School class of 1964. He retired after 45 years in the automotive business. His happiest times were vacationing at the beach. He loved his walks at Atwood Dam with his wife and dog...
Halcie V. Cramer
Jan 7, 2021
Halcie V. Cramer (Watkins, nee Peggs), 93, of N. Canton, was called home on January 7, 2021 to be with our Lord. She was born in Chloe, WV to parents Clarence and Lena Peggs on September 10, 1927. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Pletcher and Judith Hunt; nine grandchildren, William (Bill) Watkins; Alan Watkins; Danielle Drawkulich; Barbara (David)...
Donna Shirley Musch
Jan 7, 2021
Donna Shirley MuschTogether Again in Heaven with her loving husband of 59 years, Herb.Donna passed away on January 7, 2021 and has peacefully joined her loving husband, Herbert, and her son, Robert, in Heaven.She was born in Akron, graduated from East High School, and was a Salesperson for Witco Chemical Company until retirement. Donna and Herb were active members of...
Dawn B. Wehrlin (Stevens)
Jan 7, 2021
Dawn B. Wehrlin, 64, of Akron, passed away on January 7, 2021. She was born in Akron on March 25, 1956 to the late William and Marian Stevens. Dawn will always be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking and making crafts for her family. She loved the ocean and had many fond memories of trips to...
Caroline R. Knotts
Jan 6, 2021
Caroline R. Knotts was called home to the Lord on January 6, 2021. She was a devoted Christian who enjoyed hiking, swimming, fishing and spending time with her grandchildren Cynthia and Ava Wilhite. She is preceded in death by her loving husband and lifelong best friend, James A. Knotts; son, Timothy Knotts; and daughter, Cynthia Ann Wilhite. She is survived...
Mary E. Lambert
Jan 6, 2021
Mary Lambert (nee Bickers), born September 12, 1930, passed away in her sleep on January 6, 2021. She attended Brown Street Church of Christ until she moved into the nursing home.She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie (who also suffered from Alzheimer's) and Maude Bickers, and brothers J.R. (Nina) and Hite. Also welcoming her home are her husband,...
Thomas L. Dexter
Jan 6, 2021
Thomas L. Dexter, age 72 of Tallmadge passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 16, 1948, the son of the late Donald and Helen {Leiber} Dexter.Tom will be dearly missed by his wife of 52 years, Norma; son William; daughter Wendy (John) Violette; granddaughters Kayla Moore and Rylee Violette; brothers Francis (Paula)...
Charles Edward Graham Jr.
Jan 6, 2021
Charles Edward Graham Jr., 66, of Atwater, passed away at home with his family by his side after a courageous two year battle with glioblastoma on January 6, 2021. Chuck was born in Akron on January 3, 1955 to the late Charles and Margaret Graham. He attended Springfield High School and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired...
Lynne Ann Crump
Jan 5, 2021
Lynne Ann Crump, 72, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Allen and Lorraine (Waring) Virden, she was a lifelong area resident. Lynne worked for many years as a Dental Receptionist for Dr. Arthur Benson. She greatly enjoyed her animals, attending Indians games, collecting antiques, hanging out with her closest friends and spending time with...
Loretta M. Rutherford
Jan 4, 2021
Loretta M. Rutherford, 75, passed away January 4, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio she was a lifelong area resident. Preceded in death by husband, Bill Rutherford; grandson, Christopher Christner; brother, Jimmy McKenzie, she will be sadly missed by children, Bobbie Christner, John McKenzie, Marty McKenzie, William Slone; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Becky, Denise, Diane; several nieces and nephews.Family...
Richard C. Mullins
Jan 4, 2021
Richard C. Mullins, 55, of Akron, passed away on January 4, 2021. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed laughing and making others laugh. His hobbies included fishing, cooking, pets, classic cars and watching old westerns on TV. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Eleanor Mullins. He is survived by his son, Dustin (Rebecca)...
Ernest Wolf
Jan 4, 2021
Ernest Wolf, 83, born April 23, 1937 in Akron went home to be reunited with his beloved wife Sharon on January 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents William H. Wolf and Florence (Kettel) Wolf, and sister Alice Jean Bojo. Ernest's memory will always be cherished by his son Ernee (Virginia) Wolf, Lonnie (Tammy) Wolf; grandchildren, Brittany...
Nancy Ann Pfeiffer
Jan 4, 2021
Nancy Ann O'Brosky Pfeiffer, age 80, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2021.She was born on May 27, 1940 in Akron, the daughter of the late Russell and Bertha (nee DuCharme) Bridges. Mrs. Pfeiffer was retired from Akron Public Schools; a decades-long volunteer for the Multiple Sclerosis Society; and an avid gardener, she loved her flowers. Other than...
Carole Lynne King
Jan 4, 2021
On January 4th 2021, Carole Lynne King left us unexpectedly while surrounded by her loving family. Carole was born to Kenneth and Irene Sherbondy on February 10th, 1940 on "Sherbondy Hill" in Akron. She was the widow of Richard King who passed on March 18, 2004, they lived together on Alfred Road for 39 years. There they raised three children,...
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