Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Anthony R. Kidd
Jul 24, 2020
Anthony R. "Tony" Kidd, 73, of Barberton, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020. He was born to parents Alvin and Mary Kidd on June 21, 1947 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, Alvin "Duty", Davie "Snowman" and Robert "Pee-Wee" Kidd. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Jeanne; children, Barbara (Eddie) Felker...
Karen Ann Goodwin
Jul 23, 2020
Karen Ann Goodwin, age 80, of Akron passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was born on January 2, 1940 in Washington, D.C. to Joseph E. and Anna E. {Hendrickson} Lanham. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, James Goodwin, Sr.She will be dearly missed by her children, Vickie Goodwin, Norma Jean (Curt) Hendershot, James Goodwin, Jr., and...
Drew A. Wright Sr.
Jul 23, 2020
Drew A. Wright Sr., 56, gained his wings on July 23, 2020 with loved ones at his side. Drew, AKA "Big Daddy", was born in Akron to Donald Sr. and Joan Wright. He lived in Orange Park, Florida for the past 10 years, where he loved to go deep sea fishing. He also loved watching his beloved Ohio State and...
Don "D.J." Millward
Jul 23, 2020
Don "D.J." Millward went home to be with Jesus on July 23, 2020, after a short but very dignified battle with lung cancer. You couldn't have asked for a greater husband, father, brother, or friend. D.J. loved sports, camping, and serving the Lord. He was very active in his church, loved driving the church bus, and serving the community. An...
Raymere Nathaniel Ball
Jul 22, 2020
Raymere Nathaniel Ball, born on May 13, 2020, went to Heaven on July 22, 2020. Raymere blessed many lives in his short time on Earth. He loved to smile and laugh and play with his siblings. He will be truly missed by the many people who loved him, including his mother, Rayel Ball; sister and brothers, Anyiah, Michael, and Kash...
Barbara Ann Baglia
Jul 22, 2020
Barbara Ann Baglia, 66, of Akron, passed away suddenly on July 22, 2020. Barbara was born in Akron on June 3, 1954 to the late Herbert and Florence Benson. Barbara loved thrift shopping and had a great eye for secondhand items. She had a wide circle of friends and enjoyed meeting with them for morning Diet Coke at McDonald's. She...
Norma G. Cook
Jul 22, 2020
Norma G. Cook, "Gerri", affectionately known as "The Rug Lady", age 89 of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully on July 22, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1931 in Fayetteville, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Frank and Madeline (nee Painter) Perry. Gerri was a homemaker who enjoyed weaving rugs and making candy for missions, her faith in God...
Mary Ann Wesoloski
Jul 22, 2020
Mary Ann Wesoloski, age 86 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on July 22, 2020 from complications of an earlier stroke.She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 22, 1933, the daughter of the late Stephen and Mary (nee Hucik) Pollock.Mary Ann was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include her children, Victoria (Joseph) Bocchicchio, Richard...
Margaret Lehman
Jul 21, 2020
Margaret Barrowman Lehman, 96, departed this world on July 21, 2020. She was born on December 19, 1923 to John and Jean (Conn) Fisher in Gillespie, Illinois. Marge spent her youth there with her three sisters and parents in a Scottish Community where she played the clarinet in her high school band. At 18, she moved with her sister Mary...
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