Obituaries

Wesley Charles Recob

Wesley Charles Recob

Aug 1, 2020

Wesley C. Recob, 80, of Akron, went to be with his beloved wife of 56 years, Eleanor, on August 1, 2020. He was born on January 9, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Faye Recob. He graduated from South High School in 1957. He joined the Army National Guard in 1956, and served until 1965. Wes worked at Akron...

Jacqueline B. Steele

Jacqueline B. Steele

Aug 1, 2020

Jacqueline B. Steele, "Jackie", age 97 of Alliance, Ohio, formerly of Deerfield, died on August 1, 2020 at the Community Care of Alliance. She was born on October 18, 1922 in Akron, the daughter of the late Paul and Clynt (nee Barbee) Pannell.Jackie's life was her church, the Faith Bible Fellowship Church in Tallmadge. Jackie was not only a founding...

Michael "Randy" Martin

Michael "Randy" Martin

Jul 31, 2020

Michael "Randy" Martin, 58, of Uniontown, passed peacefully on July 31, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1962 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Lake High School. Randy was the kindest, most gentle, and loving person. He loved history, reading the Akron Beacon Journal, country music, and attending church every Sunday at Uniontown Chapel of Faith. Above all, Randy...

Amanda Lynn-Nichole Holland

Amanda Lynn-Nichole Holland

Jul 31, 2020

Amanda Lynn-Nichole Holland, age 27 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on July 31, 2020 at Akron City Hospital.She was born on August 9, 1992 in Akron, the daughter of Diane (nee Soulsby) Sakasci, with whom she lived, and Eddie (Jill) Holland of Massillon. Amanda was a 2011 graduate of North High School, where she was in restaurant management, attaining a cooking...

Jacqueline Duhl

Jacqueline Duhl

Jul 30, 2020

Born:February 3, 1958Passed away:July 30, 2020A Hopi PrayerDo not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow.I am the diamond glints on the snow.I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush. I am the swift uplifting...

Diane Marie {Lamusga} Lemaster Pavkov

Diane Marie {Lamusga} Lemaster Pavkov

Jul 30, 2020

Diane Lamusga Lemaster Pavkov, age 68 of Tallmadge passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was born in Akron on September 21, 1951 to Harry and Claretta {Host} Lamusga.Diane was preceded in death by her father, sister Amy Lamusga, and husband John Pavkov.She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Candra (Matthew) Morrison and Charlee LeMaster; step-children Rocky Pavkov...

John E. Stiles

John E. Stiles

Jul 30, 2020

Private John E. Stiles, 87, of Akron, OH passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born to parents John W. and Frances Stiles on July 12, 1933 in Franklin, Pennsylvania.Preceding him in death is his brother, Ronald L. Stiles.Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Donna (nee Miller) of 66 years; children, Donald Stiles, Barbara Massie...

Mark J. Kavali, Jr.

Mark J. Kavali, Jr.

Jul 29, 2020

Mark J. Kavali, Jr., 83, of Akron, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born to parents Mark J. Sr. and Lucielle Kavali on September 8, 1936 in Akron.Mark had a passion for hunting, fishing in Canada, bowling, golfing and playing cards, and made many lifelong friends along the way. He was a "man's man". He enjoyed...

Michael L. Collins

Michael L. Collins

Jul 27, 2020

Michael Lewis Collins, "Mike", age 48, of Lakemore Village, Ohio, died at his home on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 27, 1971, the son of Mary (nee Fritz) Collins, with whom he lived, and the late Gerald Collins. Mike was a graduate of Central Hower High School in 1990 and then he attained...

Eric Gardner

Eric Gardner

Jul 27, 2020

Eric Gardner, 53, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2020... Surrounded by his children. He was born to parents David (Stephanie) Gardner and Dorothy (Kent) Hamblin, on March 8, 1967, in Akron, Ohio. Eric is also survived by sisters, Pamela Curenton and Elissa Gardner and his children, Cody, Tabetha (Jason) Turner, Brandi, and Evelyn. Along with his six...

Pamela Marie Yerkey

Pamela Marie Yerkey

Jul 27, 2020

Pamela Marie Yerkey, 75, of Akron, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 27, 2020 from Congestive heart failure. Pam was born and raised in South Akron in the Sherbondy Hill neighborhood. She graduated from South High School in 1963. Pam attended cosmetology school and practiced as a hair stylist for over 30 years. She...

Justin M. Smith

Justin M. Smith

Jul 27, 2020

Justin M.. Smith, age 26, of Mogadore, Ohio, died on July 27, 2020. He was born in Canton, Ohio, the son of Christopher Smith and Terri (nee Gayelit) (Jimmie) Kincaid, who survive.Justin was a hard worker and a great father! He loved his three daughters with his whole heart, Arabella, Delaney and Charlotte "Charlie" Smith. Justin also liked fast cars,...

Gerald Francis Wagner, Sr.

Gerald Francis Wagner, Sr.

Jul 26, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" F. Wagner, Sr.(November 8, 1926 - July 26, 2020)This world lost a very special person, who was loved by all who knew him, on July 26, 2020. Gerald "Jerry" F. Wagner, Sr., of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at his residence. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.Born on November 8,...

Yar Bo

Yar Bo

Jul 26, 2020

Yar Bo, 63, passed away July 26, 2020. Born in Burma, he resided there until 2015 when he and his wife moved to Akron, Ohio. Yar greatly enjoyed fishing, traveling, reading his Bible, listening to music and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his father, Ah Bo and grandson, William Moo, he will be sadly missed by...

Thomas Earl Mccaslin

Thomas Earl Mccaslin

Jul 26, 2020

Thomas Earl "Tom" McCaslin, age 78, fell asleep peacefully in death surrounded by family Sunday, July 26, 2020, after a 13 year battle with the ravages of Parkinson's Disease. Tom was a loving husband, father, grandfather, minister and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Tom was born in Lakewood, Ohio, on July 16, 1942, but his...

Sherri Lynn (Nee Stover) Slonsky

Sherri Lynn (Nee Stover) Slonsky

Jul 26, 2020

Sherri Lynn (nee Stover) Slonsky, age 52, of North Canton, Ohio, died after a long courageous battle with cancer, at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born on December 8, 1967 in Akron, the daughter of the late John D. and Freda L. (nee Russell) Stover. Sherri was a graduate of Springfield...

Steven M. Maselli

Steven M. Maselli

Jul 25, 2020

Steven M. Maselli, 60, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on July 25, 2020. He was born in Akron on September 22, 1959 to the late Joseph and Suzanne Maselli. Steve played baseball in his youth and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Steve proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Kent Latex. In his free time, he enjoyed...

Jerry Gentry

Jerry Gentry

Jul 25, 2020

Jerry Gentry, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on July 25, 2020. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 5, 1955 to the late Preston and Laura Gentry. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam. Jerry was a longtime member of Green Family Worship Center in Uniontown where he had many close friends. In his...

Jimmie Grant, Jr.

Jimmie Grant, Jr.

Jul 25, 2020

Jimmie Grant, Jr., 77, of Akron, OH passed away on July 25, 2020. He was born June 11, 1943 to parents Jimmie Grant Sr. and Rosie Mae Wyley Grant, in Ensley, AL. His family relocated to Akron, OH when he was 4 years old, where he attended Akron Public Schools.Jimmie (Junior, to family) was affectionately known and self-proclaimed as, "the...

James E. Sullivan

James E. Sullivan

Jul 25, 2020

James "Jim" Sullivan 12/12/1944 - 7/25/2020 Jim passed comfortably after a five month battle into God's Arms with his wife Mary by his side every step of this journey. Jim is a very proud retiree of the Akron Fire Department. Jim retired with 25 years of service and retired as a Lieutenant.He valued the brotherhood of the firefighters and counted...

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