Obituaries
Cynthia Marie Robinson
Dec 27, 2020
Cynthia Marie Robinson, 50, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2020. She is now at peace after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. She was born in Akron on February 24, 1970 and graduated from Ellet High School in 1988. After earning her associate's degree in court reporting, Cindy began a career in health care...
Trifon John Andrico
Dec 26, 2020
Trifon John Andrico, 78, passed from this life into eternal life on December 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. John was born in Akron, Ohio. He was the 8th of 9 children born to John and Irene Andrico, Greek immigrants. John served in the U. S. Army for six years. He was a Quality Control Inspector at Saint Gobain...
Rebecca Jean Mafield
Dec 26, 2020
On December 26th, 2020 after a short battle with cancer, Rebecca Jean Mafield (Ankrom) passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born on August 26, 1955 in Akron, OH. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Ankrom and Alberta Ankrom. She is survived by her brother, Richard Ankrom II; sister, Deborah Ankrom; 2 daughters, Meagan Mafield and...
John H. Wheeler
Dec 26, 2020
John H. Wheeler, 79, of Tallmadge, left this life and joined his brothers and sister on December 26, 2020. He was born in Mt. Clare, West Virginia on October 5, 1941 to the late Charles and Goldie Wheeler. He retired as a produce manager at Giant Eagle. John loved hunting, NASCAR, and working in his vegetable garden. He was fond...
Paul F. Greenwell
Dec 25, 2020
Paul F. Greenwell, 84, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio to James and Mabel (Berchi) Greenwell, he was a lifelong area resident. He was a member of Springfield Baptist Church as well as the Retired Teamsters Fellowship Club. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. Greenwell; daughter in-law, Lyn Greenwell; son in-law,...
Gloria June Beal
Dec 25, 2020
Gloria June Beal, 88, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020. She was born in Witt, Illinois on June 23, 1932 to the late John and Oca Rheinhardt. Gloria retired from Firestone in 1985 and spent 30 years living in Greenville, South Carolina before returning to Ohio. Gloria enjoyed watching the birds in her...
Frankie D. Byrd
Dec 25, 2020
Frankie Byrd, 88, of Mogadore, loving wife of 60 years of the late Bill Byrd, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Day 2020. She gave great love to her children Shirley (Ron) Reynolds and Jerry (Vicki) Byrd; grandchildren Shannon (Jason) Smith, Sydnee (Don) Ortman; Travis (Krystal) Reynolds; Jaimie (Steve) Bennett; Megan (Adam) Weininger and 12 great-grandchildren. She...
Antonio V. Rossi
Dec 25, 2020
Antonio V. Rossi, "Tony", age 77 of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Antonio was born on November 15, 1943 in Carovilli, Molise, Italy where he spent the first 25 years of his life. After graduating college in Italy, he moved to the U.S. in 1968, joining the rest...
Sylvia Jean Dodson
Dec 25, 2020
Longtime Greentown resident, Sylvia Jean (Powell) Dodson, was taken home on December 25, 2020 at 5:40 am, and became an angel. She was the loving and very strong matriarch of our family. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on October 17, 1937 to James and Dorothy (Shaffer) Powell. The oldest of four children, all born in their home, she...
Wendy Kay Kostelenski
Dec 25, 2020
Wendy K. Kostelenski, age 72 of Tallmadge passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. She was born in Ravenna on February 8, 1948, the daughter of the late Donald Moors and Lida {Rhinehart} Matthews. In addition to her parents, Wendy is preceded in death by her husband Josef Kostelenski.Wendy will be dearly missed by her daughters Robin (Michael) Nelson and...
Rose Violet Baughman
Dec 24, 2020
Rose Violet Baughman, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2020. She was born on November 26, 1931 to Theresa and Joseph Sabistina, in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania.She was married to Frank Baughman on September 17, 1949 and had six children. Rose worked as an aide at Manor Care Nursing Home, where she retired after 25 years....
Janie Minton Cheatwood
Dec 24, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our mother, Janie Minton Cheatwood, who passed away on December 24, 2020. She was born on April 1, 1930, the daughter of the late James M. and Bertie {Rhoton} Minton. In addition to her parents, Janie is preceded in death by 12 of her siblings, daughters-in-law Jane Frymyer and...
William L. "Bud" Stirewalt
Dec 23, 2020
William L. "Bud" Stirewalt, 85, of New Franklin, passed away Dec. 23 at Barberton Hospital following a brave battle with Covid-19. Bud married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann, over 62 years ago. He was a former member of the National Guard for 11 years, and had been a truck driver for Roadway for 30 years. As a truck driver...
Howard Richards
Dec 23, 2020
Howard "Buck" Richards, 79, passed away peacefully on Dec. 23, 2020. He was born in Holcomb, West Virginia on July 27, 1941 to John Howard Richards and Reba Jane Richards. He built a family, a warm home and a full life in Norton, Ohio. Buck was never happier than sharing good food with loved ones on his front porch. His...
Glenn Ray Muth
Dec 23, 2020
Glenn R. Muth, age 87 of Uniontown, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with the Lord and his loving wife, Barbara, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was born on November 17, 1933 in Akron, the son of the late Oscar and Lucille {Agin} Muth. Other than his parents, Glenn was preceded in death by...
Melvin C. Merrick
Dec 23, 2020
Melvin C. "Mel" Merrick, 75, of Stow, passed away on December 23, 2020. He was born to parents John and Edith Merrick on March 29, 1945. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Cathy Merrick, of 52 years; children, Mark (Lisa) Merrick, Tonia Koons, Brendia Merrick, SSGT Shane (Dawn) Merrick; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers, Garrett (Cheryl) Merrick and...
Sharilyn Long
Dec 22, 2020
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sharilyn Long, age 73, on December 22, 2020 at Akron General Medical Center from complications of COVID.Sherry was preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Jody; mother, Marion; father, Lorenzo; brothers, Timothy Jones and Willie Jones; and sister, Becky Simon, who passed only 10 days prior to Sherry, also...
Donna L. Osborne
Dec 22, 2020
Donna Louise (Johnson) Osborne (née Davis), 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 22, 2020. Donna was a 1949 graduate of Springfield High School. She held several jobs over the years, including working for the City of Akron, Shulan's Jewelers, and (probably her favorite) Cornerstone Christian Bookstore. In her youth, Donna played the piano...
Peggy L. Bennett
Dec 22, 2020
"Together Again"Peggy L. Bennett, 85, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was born July 14, 1935 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Denzil Carl and Stella Mae Claycomb.Peggy was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Nothing was more important to her than her family. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.In addition...
Carolyn J. Fournier
Dec 22, 2020
Carolyn J. Fournier, 75, of Akron, passed away on December 22, 2020. She was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia on July 27, 1945 to the late Burrel and Margaret Smith. Carolyn retired from Summit County Children Services after 30 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Smith. She will be...
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