Obituaries
Cletus Leon Thomas
Nov 21, 2024
Cletus Leon Thomas, 82, passed away on November 21, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1942 the son of the late Stanley and Manie Pearl Thomas of Summerville, WV. Leon proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW of Mogadore and the American Legion of Pinellas Park, FL. Leon retired after 35...
Renee Ann Pegler
Nov 21, 2024
Renee Ann Pegler, 62, of Uniontown, OH passed away on November 21st, 2024 in her home, surrounded by family, following a diagnosis of ALS. She was born on July 31st, 1962 in Canton, OH to David and Nancy (Klingmann) Walter. She graduated from GlenOak High School and attended Stark State College / Kent State University. She spent the majority of...
David Samuel Turndick
Nov 21, 2024
David Samuel Turndick, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 21, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 17, 1955 to the late Louis C. and Esther F. Turndick. After graduating from Garfield High School in 1974, he began his journey in the IT field, teaching himself skills and earning certifications that eventually brought...
Craig Alan Humphreys
Nov 21, 2024
Craig Alan Humphreys, age 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 21, 2024. Craig was born October 11, 1970, to the late Carl and Beverly Humphreys (nee Null). He was a 1989 graduate of Springfield High School. Craig earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Akron and a Master of...
Betty J. Varner
Nov 20, 2024
Betty J. Varner, age 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2024. She was born in Carroll County, Virginia on October 12, 1934 to the late Raymond and Beulah (Sawyers) Bond. She met Russell Varner in Virginia while he was serving in the Army and they married and moved to Ohio in 1956....
Jeanette Carter
Nov 20, 2024
Jeanette Carter, 83, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on November 20, 2024.
She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Morgan and Signora McCaskin on December 27, 1940. Jeanette was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1958. She was a devoted wife and mother.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest, her caring parents, Morgan and...
Richard A. Mitchell
Nov 19, 2024
Richard A. Mitchell, age 84, of Akron passed away in the comfort of his home with family by his side on November 19, 2024 after fighting a very aggressive form of cancer. He was born in Akron on October 29, 1940 to the late John E. and Dolores (Lowe) Mitchell. He spent 37 loyal years to Lawson/ Schwebel's Bakery and...
William "Billy" Addison Brake, II
Nov 17, 2024
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord…” - 2 Corinthians 5:8.
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, William Addison Brake, II, 55, was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus, his Mom, and many other loved ones who put their faith in Christ.
Billy was born December 16, 1968 in Akron, Ohio. The eldest child of William Addison Brake,...
Ronald Ray "Mac Ron" Rowan Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Ronald Ray Rowan Jr., born June 8, 1972, passed away November 17, 2024. He is the son to Ronald Ray Rowan Sr. and Ophelia Rowan. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and at the age of 4 moved to Akron, Ohio with his family.
Ronnie graduated from East High School and Stark State College with an Associate of Applied Science, Heating,...
Barbara E. Smith
Nov 17, 2024
Barbara E. Smith, 79, of Akron, passed away on November 17, 2024. She was born on December 24, 1944 the daughter of Virginia Wilson of Akron, Ohio. Barbara loved and devoted her life to her family especially her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Wilson; beloved husband Charles Smith; daughter Bonnie Marshall; granddaughter Destiny Spore; and brother...
Raymond T. Edith
Nov 16, 2024
Raymond T. Edith, age 76, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2024. He was born on December 21, 1947, in Clayton, Alabama. Raymond was a hard worker, always providing for his family. He was a loving family man and also a great friend. Raymond was an avid sports fan and enjoyed travelling and fishing....
Elaine Rae Bensch
Nov 15, 2024
Elaine Rae Bensch, born November 30, 1950 in Akron, Ohio, was called home by the Lord on November 15, 2024.
Elaine was a loving, nurturing wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. Since she was born, she devoted her life to family. Anything she did was with passion and her whole heart.
She is preceded in death by her life-long husband Walter “Bill” Bensch...
Rev. Lynn C. Gorman
Nov 15, 2024
Lynn Carol Gorman was born November 20, 1951, the first child of Carolyn Gorman (nee Cozad) and John P. Gorman. Lynn was known for her long history of compassionate work as a minister and as a counselor to others. Although quiet by nature she had a forceful spirit when motivated by her faith in God and her commitment to advocating...
Jeremy William Petty
Nov 14, 2024
Jeremy William Petty, age 68, a dedicated truck driver and cherished family man, passed away on November 14, 2024 at Malachi House in Cleveland. Born on August 19, 1956, in Akron, Ohio, he enjoyed a life filled with adventure and commitment, qualities that defined both his career and personal endeavors.
As a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Army, Jeremy exhibited...
Harvey Lee Bennett Jr.
Nov 14, 2024
Harvey Lee Bennett, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2024 at the Hospice Care Center. Harvey was born on February 8, 1946 to Harvey and Willie Mae Bennett (deceased). Harvey was a life resident of Akron, Ohio, where he retired from Goodyear Research.
Harvey will always be remembered as being loving, caring and outgoing. Harvey loved...
Patricia "Trisha" Sample
Nov 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of our mother, Patricia Sample, who sadly passed away on November 14, 2024, at the age of 65. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom and love in abundance. A daughter, sister, aunt and a friend to many, she was...
Jeffrey S. Warner
Nov 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Jeffrey S. Warner announces his passing on November 14, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio, Jeff was a beloved husband, father, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blair J. and Edith L. Warner.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Michelle Warner; his daughter, Kaitlin Mariano...
Kay Voorheis
Nov 13, 2024
Kay Voorheis (nee Leasure) went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024 with her family by her side.
Kay was born on May 28, 1951 in Caldwell, OH. She was a proud graduate of Tallmadge High School class of 1969. Kay started working in the admitting department of Green Cross hospital upon graduation. She spent most of her...
Janice L. Clark
Nov 12, 2024
Janice L. Clark, 88, of Akron, passed away on November 12, 2024. She was born on October 29, 1936 the daughter of the late Harold and Alice King. Janice graduated from East High School. She retired from Edwin Shaw after many years of dedicated service. Janice was a proud member of Lakemore Post #273. She had many accomplishments but her...
Philip J. Dye
Nov 12, 2024
Philip John Dye passed away suddenly at his home on November 12, 2024. Philip was a lifelong resident of Akron. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After college, Philip became a member of the Akron Police Department where only after 4 years he...
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