Obituaries
Bernard Thomas Dunn
Aug 7, 2020
Bernard T. Dunn, age 75, of Akron, passed away on August 7, 2020 at his home. Bernard is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis; son, Scott; step-daughter, Gina; grandson, Justin (Kayla) Oberlin; four great-grandchildren; sisters Pat Taylor, Sherri (Roger) Owens, and Shelli Nelson; many dear friends. Donations in honor of Bernard may be made to the American Cancer Society.To leave...
Douglas K. Miller
Aug 7, 2020
Douglas K. "Doug" Miller, 62, of Akron, OH passed away on August 7, 2020. He was born to parents Raymond and Lois Miller on February 10, 1958 in Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents.Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Steve (Cindy) Miller; niece, Julie (Jon) Kiehl; and special neighborhood friends, Carol, Sue and Ty, Kenny...
Edgar F. Plazek
Aug 6, 2020
Edgar F. Plazek, 87, of Ravenna, passed away on August 6, 2020. He was born in Cresson, Pennsylvania on August 8, 1932. Ed served in the U.S. Army. He attended St. Joan of Arc Church in Streetsboro and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends....
Joyce A. Tomer
Aug 6, 2020
Joyce A. Tomer, 76, passed away August 6, 2020. Born in New Castle, PA to James and Pauline (Callahan) Platt she had resided in the Akron area for the past 47 years. Joyce was very outgoing and she never knew a stranger. She greatly enjoyed fishing, camping, bingo, watching the Steelers and spending time with her grandkids and the rest...
Arlene E. Stalnaker
Aug 6, 2020
Arlene E. Stalnaker, age 64, of Akron, OH, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was born on February 9, 1956 to parents Aldo and Joan Stalnaker. Preceding her in death is her father; and brother, Wayne Stalnaker.She is survived by her mother; sister Alison (Ken) Wilson; nieces and nephews, Karie, Ken, Robin and Cindy. Arlene attended Central Hower...
William Ray Penix
Aug 5, 2020
On August 5, 2020, William Ray "Bill" Penix, age 72 passed away after battling cancer and complications from the COVID-19 virus. He was born on January 28, 1948. Preceded in death by his parents, William Seymore "Wick" and Vadie {Fannin} Penix, brothers John C. Penix and Glen A. Penix, and in-laws Earl and Neva {Ott} Alexander.He is survived by his...
Nancy Smith
Aug 4, 2020
Nancy M Smith, 54, was suddenly called home to the Lord on August 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Rev. John Britt Sr; son, Ryan; and daughter, Krystal. Nancy is survived by her husband of 26 yrs, Ricky; children, Paul (Felicia) Crites Jr., Coby Smith and Erica Marins; mother, Judy (Joe) Cefalo; siblings, Frankie (Joe) Taralla,...
Pamela Doretta D'Elia
Aug 4, 2020
Pamela Doretta D'Elia, 64, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2020. Pam was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 13, 1956 to the late Joseph and Eloise (Gregg) Swann, Sr. Pam grew up in Dayton, Ohio where she attended Fairview High School. Upon graduation from Aquanas High School (Detroit, MI), Pam attended The...
Edeltraud Erdle
Aug 4, 2020
Edeltraud "Edie" Erdle, 73, passed away August 4, 2020. Born in Nurnberg, Germany to Martin and Josepha (Trossman) Gohl, she next resided in Erie, PA before coming to Akron, OH. Edie was a self employed hairdresser for more than 20 years. She enjoyed hiking, cooking, taking care of her grandsons and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents,...
Donald L. Drumm
Aug 4, 2020
Donald L. Drumm, born April 15, 1954, passed away August 4, 2020. Don was a hard worker and the biggest hearted person with the most sarcastic remarks for everything. He was a die hard Buckeyes, Browns, and Indians fan. Don is survived by his daughters, Candi (Keith) Roberts and Amy (Eric) Phillips; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three siblings; and many...
Granville Ray Sloan
Aug 4, 2020
Granville Ray "Sonny" Sloan, age 77 of Akron passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was born on June 5, 1943 in Akron to the late Granville O. and Verla {Black} Sloan. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, sister Sheila, and brother Max. He will be dearly...
Martha Marie Williams
Aug 3, 2020
Martha Marie Williams (Klase) Martha Marie Williams, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2020. A wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, she shared the gift of love with everyone she knew. Her family always teased her that she was a cat with nine lives. God finally said, "It's time to come home Martha. You have been...
Kenneth R. Ball
Aug 3, 2020
Kenneth R Ball, age 82, met his Savior, face to face, on August 3, 2020.Kenneth was born April 27, 1938 in Coventry Township to James Frank and Emma Francis Ball (nee Randolph). He lived his entire life in the Akron area. Kenneth was a skilled machinist and retired from Gauer Mold & Machine in Tallmadge.He was also a veteran of...
Robert Carl Sims, Sr.
Aug 3, 2020
Robert C. "Bob" Sims, Sr., age 91, of Springfield passed away on August 3, 2020 at Altercare of Hartville. Bob was born in Hiawasswee, GA on February 8, 1929 to the late Elijah and Bessie {Burch} Sims.Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his son, Ron, on August 2, 2015. Bob retired from the Ford Motor Company,...
Daniel B. King Ii
Aug 3, 2020
Daniel "Danny" B. King II, 73, of Mogadore, OH died on August 3, 2020 due to long term illness.Danny was born on November 12, 1946 in Gettysburg, PA. Danny was a loving husband, father, papa and friend. He enjoyed NASCAR, motorcycles, building and painting model cars and most importantly spending time with his family. His greatest achievement in life was...
Jennie Lee Bush
Aug 3, 2020
Jennie Lee Bush, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2020, and Earl Gene Bush, 88, her beloved husband, joined her on August 8, 2020. Jennie was born in Akron on February 2, 1931 to the late Jess and Letha Overton. She was employed at several local businesses throughout her career: O'Neil's Department Store, Plastic Film,...
Chester Raymond Pryor
Aug 3, 2020
Chester R. Pryor, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020.Chet was born June 3, 1926 to Bryan and Pearl Pryor in Akron, OH, where he was a life-long resident.He was a veteran of World War II and was employed at AMHA.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanette; daughter, Sherry Stevenor; and grandson, Chris Evanoff.Chet...
Tracy Kay Hensel
Aug 2, 2020
Tracy K. Hensel, 69, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2020. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on April 21, 1951. She spent her career in real estate and in health care as a care giver. Her greatest passion in life was her three children and family. Tracy was preceded in death by her son, Gary Lee Jr., and...
Albert E. Collier
Aug 2, 2020
Albert Edward "Al" Collier, age 89 of Akron passed at home on August 2, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1931 to Thomas and Betty {Hodson} Collier. Al was a 1950 graduate of Garfield H.S., where he played football, baseball, and basketball. After graduation, he worked at Firestone Synthetic, where he met his wife, Rosalie. Al was stationed in...
Gene Ray Riddle
Aug 1, 2020
Gene Ray Riddle, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 1, 2020. Born in Akron, Gene was a graduate of Tallmadge High School (class of 1948). He enlisted in the US Navy serving from 1951-1953 on the USS Columbus. In 1951 Gene came home on leave to marry the love of his life, Mary. He worked...
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