Obituaries
Eugene W. Molnar
Jan 4, 2021
Eugene W. Molnar, 40, of Akron, passed away on January 4, 2021 after a long battle with heart failure. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 25, 1980 and graduated from Clare High School in Michigan. Eugene spent part of his childhood on a farm where he worked as a groom. He developed a love for horses and raced...
Robert E. Reynolds
Jan 4, 2021
On Monday, January 4, 2021, Robert (Bob) E. Reynolds, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away at the age of 80.Robert was born on October 9, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Floyd and Sarah Reynolds. He worked for Consolidated Freightways from 1964-1995.He married Nancy Anne Gorday on June 6, 1964. They raised one son together, John.Robert had a...
John S. Bland
Jan 3, 2021
John S. BlandSeptember 13,1983 - January 3, 2021John was a lover of life and adventure, but being with his kids was his most favorite thing to do. He loved fishing with his children and brother Nick at The Pier in Florida. He also loved to play basketball. John has always been a mischievous prankster. It all started as a child...
Emanuel Victor Ecker Vi
Jan 3, 2021
Emanuel V. "Mannie" Ecker VI, age 58 of Akron passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born in Akron on December 7, 1962. Mannie was preceded in death by his father Emanuel V. Ecker V, and his mother Judy A. Angel.Left to carry on Mannie's legacy are his children Emanuel V. Ecker VII, Shawna (Steve) Svab and Rachel...
Susan Vanbuskirk
Jan 2, 2021
Susan VanBuskirk, age 75 of Akron earned her wings on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born in Akron on February 17, 1945 to the late Dick and Irene {Lowler} Daily. Born three days apart from her loving husband of 35 years, Jim, fate brought them together and saw them married on December 24, 1985. Jim survives her, as well...
Mary Alice Maddox
Jan 2, 2021
Mary Alice Maddox, 85, passed away January 2, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio she was lifelong area resident. Mary previously worked as a seamstress for ATCO Surgical Supplies. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and being around children. She was active in both the Brownies and Girl Scouts organizations as well as the PTA. Mary also loved baking,...
James Edward Evans
Jan 2, 2021
James E. Evans, "Jim Ed", age 77, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was born to parents James and Mabel Evans on September 7, 1943 in Ironton, OH.Jim Ed was a proud U.S. Veteran having served in the Air Force and he also joined the Kentucky National Guard. He was also a lifetime charter member of the American...
Timothy George Wood
Jan 2, 2021
Timothy George Wood, "Tim", age 72 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 2, 2021 at the home of his grandson in Akron. He was born on September 19, 1948 in Akron the son of the late Arthur Donald and Lola Sara (nee Liller) Wood. Tim was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Tim liked to...
Mary Jane Nagle
Jan 1, 2021
Mary Jane Nagle, 81, passed away January 1, 2021. Born in Spangler, PA to Andrew and Anna (Yuknavich) Smarsh, she had resided in the Akron area all of her adult life. Mary Jane worked for many years at K Mart and she greatly enjoyed camping and spending time with her family.Preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harry...
Richard Earl Hill
Jan 1, 2021
Richard Earl Hill, age 74 of Tallmadge passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. He was born in Akron on November 14, 1946 to the late Richard Eugene and Kate {Breiding} Hill. Richard is survived by his sister Judy (Chuck) Simone; niece Christie (Chuck) Kresge; nephew Troy (Mary) Simone; best friend Terry Andrick. Per Richard's wishes, cremation has taken place...
Tommy Burkett
Jan 1, 2021
Tommy Burkett, 55, received his wings on January 1, 2021. When Tommy was born, his mother Elaine was told that she was blessed to give birth to such a special baby. She was told he was going to need a lot of care. God guided her with strength and the ability to provide the care needed. For 29 years he...
Robert Earl Horvath
Dec 31, 2020
Robert Earl Horvath, age 93 of Akron went home to be with his wife, Mary, on Thursday, December 31, 2020. He was born in Akron on July 7, 1927, the son of the late John and Eva {Lydle} Horvath.In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife Mary, who passed on December 11, 2020, daughter Diane,...
Dee Lawson
Dec 31, 2020
Cleota Dean Harsh was the name she was given on the birthday she shared with her daddy, July 15, 1932. She would like you to know her as Mrs. Jeffrey Lawson in the end. She was a beauty queen in high school and had a heart of gold. She would have given all she had to the ones she loved....
Cynthia J. Summerfield
Dec 31, 2020
Cynthia J. Summerfield, 62, passed away peacefully December 31, 2020 surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Wilborn and Patti (Trego) Thomas, she was a lifelong area resident and graduated from Mogadore High School. Cindy retired from Roadway Express with 33 years of service. She enjoyed watching the Browns, Indians, Buckeyes, as well as spending time with her...
Gary K. Walleen
Dec 30, 2020
Gary K. Walleen, 71, of Akron, passed away on December 30, 2020. Gary was born in Benson, MN on January 22, 1949 to the late Milton and Agnes Walleen. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Army and later retired from Akron Dispersions after over 20 years of service. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. In his younger years,...
Joseph Paul Shuman, Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
Joseph P. Shuman, Jr., age 80 of Akron passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. He was born in Uniontown, PA on October 10, 1940, the son of the late Joseph P. Shuman Sr. and Agnes {Gazdacko} Shuman. In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his brother Bill and brother-in-law Joseph Pillitiere.Joseph's memory will always be...
Stephen T. Wolak
Dec 29, 2020
Stephen T. Wolak, 54, of Wooster OH, passed away on Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020 from complications of lung cancer. Steve was born in and grew up in Lorain OH, one of six children. After graduating from Admiral King High School in 1984, he became a commercial electrician, traveling to multiple states for new construction and factory remodel jobs. Steve could...
Richard Paul Stevens
Dec 29, 2020
Richard Paul Stevens, "Rick", age 78, husband of Georgiene (nee Bianco) Baker Stevens of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Summa Hospital, Akron, due to Covid related complications. A native of Akron, Rick was the son of the late Ernestine and William Cook, born on September 20, 1942.He was a former truck driver for various local...
Mary Ruth Burdette
Dec 29, 2020
Mary Ruth Burdette, "Ruth", age 87, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on December 29, 2020 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on October 5, 1933 in Kenna, WV, the daughter of the late Adam Roy and Virgie M. Parsons. Ruth was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and she loved to write letters to...
John Joseph Delagrange
Dec 28, 2020
John Joseph Delagrange, age 53, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on December 28, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital after battling Covid 19.John was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 23, 1967, the son of Alice (nee Laws) Delagrange of Stow, Ohio and the late John Philip Delagrange. John was a 1985 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and a graduate...
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