Obituaries

Robert "Bob" A. Weatherholt

Robert "Bob" A. Weatherholt

Jun 16, 2021

Robert "Bob" A. Weatherholt, 80, of Akron, OH, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at home with family. He retired from the Akron Fire Department after 27 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Judith; parents, Floyd A. and Rosie Weatherholt; brothers, Floyd Jr., Ricky, Ralph, Tony, Steve; mother of his children, Sally Weatherholt; and...

Kurt James Augsburger

Kurt James Augsburger

Jun 16, 2021

Kurt James Augsburger, age 53 of Kenmore passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at his home. He was born in Akron on December 9, 1967, a son of the late Jack Augsburger and Barbara (Jim) {Saffels} Sumey. In addition to his parents, Kurt was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Jennie Augsburger, grandparents John (Maddie) Saffels and Wade (Ruth)...

Ernest A. Johnson

Ernest A. Johnson

Jun 15, 2021

Ernest A. Johnson, "Buck", age 66 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on June 15, 2021 doing what he loved to do at his hunting camp in Adamsville, Ohio. He was born on September 21, 1954 in Grantsville, West Virginia, the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (nee Ayers) Johnson. Buck was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting. When...

Ronald "Ronnie" D. Puckett

Ronald "Ronnie" D. Puckett

Jun 15, 2021

The world lost a wonderful character. Ronald "Ronnie" D. Puckett, 68, left us on June 15, 2021. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1971. Ronnie was a loving grandfather, an avid Browns and Indians fan, enjoyed sci-fi and Stephen King books, playing the lottery, and loved to bake cookies for his little angels. He spent many years working in...

Jane Marie Filler

Jane Marie Filler

Jun 15, 2021

Early Tuesday the Morning of June 15, 2021, Jane Marie Filler (nee Shirey) of Akron, Ohio, finished her race here on earth and was called home to heaven to claim her eternal reward and be reunited with her late husband, Kenneth, at the age of 82. Jane, was the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (nee Ishman) Shirey, and...

Melissa Mae Cassidy

Melissa Mae Cassidy

Jun 14, 2021

In loving memory of Melissa Mae Cassidy. She passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2021 at the age of 38. Melissa was born in Akron, Ohio to father, Mark Louis Cassidy and mother, Laura Knapp Cassidy Waterhouse. She was a lifelong area resident. Melissa was a survivor after months of battling with cancer. She previously worked as a manager at...

Allan Ernest Beck

Allan Ernest Beck

Jun 14, 2021

Allan E. Beck, Jr., age 74, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2021, at his daughter's home.He was born July 22, 1946, in Akron, the eldest son of Allan E. Beck and Lorraine (nee Leffler) Beck.Allan graduated from Hoban High School. Following graduation he served the U.S. Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. After the war,...

Sharon Louise Delaney

Sharon Louise Delaney

Jun 14, 2021

Sharon Louise Delaney, born 9-18-1956 Akron Ohio, died 6-14-2021 Toledo Ohio.Sharon died of leukemia; she was 64 years old.Sharon went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with 'her Billy', her daughter Abigail and her son-in-law Mike Christian at her bedside. The loss is deep and hard to bear.While her life began in Akron/Stow, Ohio, Sharon grew through her...

James F. Steele

James F. Steele

Jun 13, 2021

James F. Steele, 88, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Born in Centerville, OH on October 16, 1932 to the late Raymond and Ruth Steele. He was a long distance truck driver and retired from Hamrick Truck Driving School as an instructor. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. Preceded...

Bruce Harvey Ensminger

Bruce Harvey Ensminger

Jun 13, 2021

Bruce Harvey Ensminger, age 89 of Akron made it to his 69th wedding anniversary on Sunday, June 13, 2021, before passing away peacefully. He was born in Akron on October 12, 1931, a son of the late Harvey M. and Virginia {Krall} Ensminger. In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brothers Allan, George and Richard...

Bonnie Jean Leidig

Bonnie Jean Leidig

Jun 12, 2021

Bonnie Jean Leidig (Cunningham) passed away at home on June 12, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 13, 1931 and graduated from Garfield High School. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Martin (Dick) Leidig, mother Freida Lewis, brother Sonny Lewis, and grandson Ryan Moore. In her younger years she was an avid bowler, loved to play...

Gloria Jean Stewart

Gloria Jean Stewart

Jun 12, 2021

Gloria Jean Stewart, "Cookie", passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2021 from complications brought on by her ongoing health issues that she bravely fought for several years. Cookie was born on May 5, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Walter and Mildred (nee French) McDonald.She grew up in Copley, Ohio where she graduated from Copley High School in 1973....

David Lee Carnes

David Lee Carnes

Jun 12, 2021

David Lee Carnes of Akron, Ohio passed away on June 12, 2021. He was 78 years old.David was born on November 21, 1942 in Anderson, SC to Joe and Josephine Stasney Carnes who preceded him in death. David graduated from Garfield High school in 1961 and joined the Air Force where he was stationed in Roswell, New Mexico and Spain....

Sandra Lee {Zofchak} Borelli

Sandra Lee {Zofchak} Borelli

Jun 12, 2021

Leonard P. Borrelli, age 75 passed away on May 29, 2021, with his beloved wife Sandra L. Borrelli, age 73, joining him in Heaven on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Both born in Akron, and longtime residents of Mogadore, Leonard was born on February 11, 1946, and Sandra on May 2, 1948. They were preceded in death by Leonard's parents Carmen...

Randy A. Owens

Randy A. Owens

Jun 11, 2021

Randy A. Owens, 67, Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, June 11th, 2021. Graduated from Garfield High School in 1972 and retired from Lockheed Martin as a machinist after 35+ years of service. Randy was a master woodworking craftsman and gun enthusiast. He was an avid animal lover, story teller and enjoyed sharing a good joke with family and friends. Randy...

Michael Lee Helmacy

Michael Lee Helmacy

Jun 11, 2021

Michael Lee Helmacy, 64, of Akron, passed away suddenly on June 11, 2021. He graduated from East High School in 1974 and joined the U.S. Navy. Mike was stationed in the Pacific Northwest and remained there for several years after his military service. While living in Seattle, Mike became interested in the emerging computer industry. He taught himself how to...

Charles Joseph Marotto, Jr.

Charles Joseph Marotto, Jr.

Jun 11, 2021

Charles Joseph "Chuckie" Marotto, Jr., age 34 of Akron entered the gates of heaven on Friday, June 11, 2021. He was born on May 27, 1987, the son of Charles J. Sr. and Elizabeth {Hadley} Marotto. He was a 2005 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School where he was a member of the varsity football and wrestling teams. Chuckie was...

Jack James Zager

Jack James Zager

Jun 10, 2021

Jack James Zager, 34, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 10, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1986 in Akron, OH to Andrew Zager and Lori Williams. He was the biggest kid of them all and enjoyed spending time with all of the kids in his life, especially his son who was...

Marlon E. Sanders

Marlon E. Sanders

Jun 10, 2021

Marlon E. "Bear" Sanders, 74, passed away June 10, 2021. Born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, he resided in the Akron area all of his adult life. He was a U. S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam. Bear greatly enjoyed reading, motorcycles, fishing and was actively involved in the AA program.Preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Imolene Sanders, he will...

Jack Holdren

Jack Holdren

Jun 10, 2021

Jack Holdren, 73, of Akron, passed away surrounded by his family after complications due to CLL, on June 10, 2021. He was born on June 22, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio to late Forrest and Jenny May Holdren. Jack was a hard worker. Over the years he worked as a freight man for Spector Motor Freight for over 20 years, and...

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