Obituaries
Wilma Lee Sturm
Nov 25, 2020
Wilma Lee Sturm (Harris), 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 25, 2020. She was a wonderful homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Wilma was born September 4, 1929 in Belington, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert D. Sturm, brothers Harry Harris and Stuart Harris, and sister Nina Lee Jones....
Lois J. Woodruff
Nov 25, 2020
Lois Woodruff, 95, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio on November 9, 1925. She lived in Akron, Ohio her entire life. Lois was a member of East High School Class of 1943. She retired from Montgomery Ward. Lois enjoyed country music, traveling, taking long walks, and collecting cook books.She was preceded in death by her...
Tyler Jon Allen
Nov 25, 2020
Tyler Jon Allen, age 28 passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his home. He was born in Akron on March 23, 1992.Tyler will be dearly missed by his parents, Jon "Eric" and Jennie Bloniarz; brother Jacob Richardson; step-sisters Skylar and Carley Bloniarz; grandparents John and Barbara List; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Tyler had a lifelong struggle to...
Wilma Lee Robinson
Nov 25, 2020
Wilma Lee Robinson – 9/20/53 – 11/25/2020Wilma passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her best friend and grandson Ryan Marcus, her loving spouse of 50 years David and 3 children. We would like give special thanks to her close friends Ernest, Bob and Bazia and a special thank you to the Tallmadge Police Department.No...
Sandra M. Baldwin
Nov 24, 2020
Sandra M. Baldwin, 53, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2020. She was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. Sandra put family before everything and cherished every vacation to the beach that they took together. She loved to watch her sons grow up and to play baseball. Along with watching her sons play baseball, she also enjoyed taking her...
Christine Ruple
Nov 24, 2020
Christine Ruple, 80, of Akron, fell asleep in death on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama on January 4, 1940 to James and Lovell Ruple.Christine came to Akron, Ohio with her parents at a young age. In the early 1960s she learned the truth about Jehovah and the wonderful promise of a paradise earth. She really...
Roger Dale Akers
Nov 24, 2020
Roger Dale Akers, age 71 of Canton passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at his home. He was born in Akron on August 12, 1949 to the late Troy and Pauline {Horvath} Akers.In addition to his parents, Roger is preceded in death by his brother Troy Dale "T.D." (Becky) Akers and brother-in-law Gary Zuchegno. Roger will be dearly missed...
Joseph C. Kaiser
Nov 23, 2020
Joseph "Joe" Kaiser, 31, of Akron, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born to parents Craig Kaiser and Nancy Puett on June 16, 1989 in Akron. Joseph was a graduate of Ellet High School, class of 2007. Upon graduation, he then went on to Stark State Police Academy. He was employed at Don Sitts Auto. He...
Candace "Candy" Springston
Nov 23, 2020
Candace "Candy" Springston, of Green, Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 23, 2020. Candy was born on September 17, 1952 to Fred and Beulah Greene. She is survived by her siblings, Diane, Skip, Jerry, Larry, and Kim.Candy was mother to Dave, Chad, and Dawn. In 1989, Candy married the love of her life, Ken Springston, who she is predeceased by....
Patricia Nevitt
Nov 23, 2020
Patricia "Patty" Nevitt, 69, of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was born to parents Harry J. and Emma M. Cornell on April 15, 1951 in Akron. Preceding her in death are her parents, Harry and Emma Cornell; and her sister, Shirley Northcutt.Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 21 years, Donald W. Nevitt;...
Julia Appel
Nov 23, 2020
Julia "Judy" Appel, a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio died on November 23, 2020 at the age of 80 due to the Corona Virus.Julia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years, Tom, in 2015. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Bender, 2 sisters, Martha Danko and Mary Melvin,...
Jean Frances Albright
Nov 23, 2020
Jean F. Albright went home to be with the Lord peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones on November 23, 2020.Jean will be mostly remembered for her happy disposition, infectious smile, and the love for her family.Preceded in death by her parents, William and Bernice Mattingly, sister Dorothy Wade and brother Timothy Mattingly.She leaves behind her loving husband...
Gene T. Seibert
Nov 22, 2020
Gene T. Seibert, 83, of Brimfield Township, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 22, 2020. Gene graduated from Ravenna Township High School, where he enjoyed playing football. He later coached pee-wee football in Suffield to a B-team first year title where he lead them to an undefeated season. Gene loved sports, especially football. He bowled a...
Jean Warren
Nov 22, 2020
Jean Warren, 87, passed away on November 22, 2020. Jean was born in Golden Gate, Illinois on October 16, 1933 to the late Gilbert and Nellie Wiles. Jean graduated from the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing and later earned her BSN at the University of Akron. Jean retired from Visiting Nurse Service Inc. after a 40 year nursing career....
Andrew Scheks
Nov 22, 2020
Andrew Scheks, 79, passed away November 22, 2020 after courageously fighting multiple health issues. Born in Drenje, Yugoslavia, he came to Akron in 1955 with his parents to start a new life. He worked for The University of Akron 31 years and Famous Supply Enterprises for 17 years. He was a member of RSES for 55 years. Andy was a...
Edward G. Weber
Nov 21, 2020
Edward G. Weber, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully after a short illness at Akron City Hospital on November 21, 2020.Ed (aka "Jerry") was one of eight children born to Maurice and Virginia Weber. He was raised in a warm, fun, loving family. Ed graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School where he excelled in mechanical drawing, earning exempt...
Richard James Clark Iv
Nov 21, 2020
Richard James Clark IV, born November 8, 1988, passed away November 21, 2020. Ricky attended Rocky Point High School in New York before graduating from Green High School in Green, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard and Lucille Clark and Steven Halasz and uncle, John Halasz. Ricky will be dearly missed by his daughter, Lilie R....
Vicky Joy Kanipes
Nov 21, 2020
Vicky J. Kanipes, 70, passed away peacefully November 21, 2020. Born April 28, 1950 to Clarence Kanipes and Helen Worrells, Vicky leaves a broken heart to many. To know Vicky, was to love Vicky.Vicky loved God and her church, playing cards with family and friends, drawing; instant lottery tickets; bingo and dancing.Preceded in death by her parents; step-mom, Edith; grandparents,...
Mary Ellen Reymann (Moltz)
Nov 20, 2020
Mary Ellen Reymann (Moltz), Age 78, of Akron, passed away due to COVID-19 on November 20, 2020. She was born on July 11, 1942, to Frank and Peggy Moltz. She was raised in Cleveland and graduated from St. Mel's grade school and St. Joseph Academy High School. She received a nursing degree from St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing in...
Patricia "Jo" Greathouse
Nov 20, 2020
Patricia "Jo" Greathouse, 84, passed away November 20, 2020 with her family by her side after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's. Born in Akron, Ohio to Arthur and Patricia (DeHart) Jones, she was a lifelong resident of Rootstown. Jo was a member of Friendly Neighborhood Club, Parkinson's support group and the Ravenna Church of Christ. She enjoyed singing...
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