Obituaries
Mildred Irene Hughes
Jun 4, 2020
Mildred Irene Hughes, age 89, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020. Born on December 15, 1930, Mildred spent her life in the Medina area, and celebrated 69 years of marriage with her love, John.She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Dorothy {Brunskill} Clawson and son David Gregory Hughes. She is survived by husband,...
Sue Ann {Ketterman} Breedlove
Jun 4, 2020
Sue Ann Breedlove (Ketterman) 83 years old, a resident of Uniontown, Ohio since 1961 and grew up in Tucker County, West Virginia, succumbed to illness early in the morning of June 4, 2020. She was surrounded with love and care from family in her home, where she resided with her husband Dale Breedlove for decades.Preceding Sue, her mother Texie Ann...
Dorothy Namolik
Jun 4, 2020
Dorothy Namolik, 94, passed away peacefully June 4, 2020. Born in California, PA, she resided in Stow, OH most of her adult life. Dorothy was a longtime member of the First Christian Church. Preceded in death by husband of 64 years, Arthur Namolik; son, Artie Namolik. She will be sadly missed by son, Ed; grandchildren, Danielle, Brandon, Shanna; great grandchildren,...
Larry J. Ritterbeck Sr.
Jun 4, 2020
Larry J. Ritterbeck Sr., 72, passed away surrounded by family on June 4, 2020. He was born in Ava, OH and lived most of his life in the Cuyahoga Falls and Springfield areas. Larry enjoyed working on cars and trucks with his kids, especially his Stingray. He owned L&R Sanitation and retired from Waste Management in 2009. He was a...
Douglas C. Meyer
Jun 3, 2020
The family of Douglas C. Meyer sadly announces that he passed away at home on June 3, 2020. He was employed for over 30 years at Owens-Corning. Doug was an avid sports fan and loved all the Cleveland teams, especially the Indians. Family and friends can light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. He was predeceased...
Monte W. Hendrix
Jun 3, 2020
Monte W. Hendrix, 68, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. He was born to parents Paul and Thelma Hendrix on November 17, 1951.Preceding him in death are his father; mother; brother, Daniel Hendrix; great-nephew, Dylan; and sister-in-law, Patricia Hendrix.Left to cherish his memory is his brother, Clayton; sister, Cindy (Bruce) Kilby; James Hendrix; Paula (Joseph) Ward; nieces,...
Helen M. Elmert
Jun 3, 2020
Helen Elmert, just shy of her 100th birthday, passed away unexpectedly at Altercare of Brimfield on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was born in Akron on June 6, 1920, the daughter of Oscar and Bertha {Maley} Aikey. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Anthony, two sons, Anthony Wayne and Jeffrey Joel Elmert; and two...
Donald L. Walters
Jun 2, 2020
Donald Lee Walters, Sr., 64, passed away June 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Deborah Ann (Geiger) Walters; father, James Walters. Don will be sadly missed by children, Angie (Mike), Donnie Jr. (Lena), Carol (Ron); grandchildren, Johnny, Nathan, Cody, Gabrielle, Logan, Emmalynn, Lucas, Elias, Graciella, Jay, Shawn, Luke, Levi; great grandchildren, Olivia, Elijah,...
Harlen Lee Robinson
Jun 2, 2020
Harlen Robinson, "Buck", age 75 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 2, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on April 13, 1945 in Barberton, the son of the late Harlen and Mabel (nee McKim) Robinson. Buck was a NW High School graduate in Canal Fulton and was an honorably discharged US Army veteran during the Korean War. He...
Aaron C. Harvey
Jun 2, 2020
Aaron C. Harvey, 34, of Mogadore, OH, died unexpectedly June 2nd, 2020, of a medical condition. He worked passionately in asphalt since he was 19 years old. He enjoyed fixing things, riding dirt bikes and fishing when he could. Aaron adored his daughter McKenna and his only wish was to have spent more time with her.Aaron is survived by his...
Saundra J. Hardway
Jun 2, 2020
Saundra J. Hardway, age 82 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 2, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 17, 1937 in Clarksburg, WV, the daughter of the late Abram Ford and Margaret Jane (nee Jones) Coffindaffer. Saundra was a homemaker and always took care of her family. They were always primary. While taking care of her family,...
Patricia J. Irvin
Jun 1, 2020
Patricia J. Irvin, 77, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2020. Pat was born on June 30, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia. Her career included: Aerosol Systems in Twinsburg, Ohio, Akron Public Schools as a volunteer and active member of the PTA, Ampco System Parking, and Amtrak. Throughout her life, she was a dedicated...
Ethel I. Hoffman
Jun 1, 2020
Ethel I. Hoffman, 95, of Akron, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. She was born to parents Albert and Bessie Lemke, she was a lifelong resident of Akron. Preceding her in death is her husband, Chris; her brother and 2 sisters. Ethel was a faithful member of the Brown Street Church of Christ and was a wonderful example of...
Beverly Joan Lewis
Jun 1, 2020
Beverly Joan Lewis, "Bev", age 81 of Newton Falls, Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on June 1, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 9, 1938 in Akron, the daughter of the late John C. and Margaret (nee Casto) Jones. Beverly was a graduate of Hower High School and she had attended Stark State College. Beverly loved...
Deborah Lynn Stonestreet
Jun 1, 2020
Deborah Lynn Stonestreet, "Debbie", age 61 of Deerfield, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 22, 1959 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lawrence Charles and Sandra Sue (nee Stevens) Mugrage. Debbie was a 1977 graduate of Ellet High School. She worked for InfoCision as a telemarketer. She enjoyed...
Sandra Cooper Slater
May 31, 2020
Sandra Cooper Slater, age 61, entered her heavenly home on May 31, 2020. Sandy had stage 4 lung cancer. Sandy loved the ocean and beach. She enjoyed a vacation to Myrtle Beach in 2016 with her sister Cindy. Sandy loved camping along the Lake Erie shore when she was married to Don Cooper. She went to a lot of rock...
Gary J. Raymond, Jr.
May 31, 2020
Gary J. Raymond, Jr, 50, of Akron, passed away on May 31, 2020. He was born in Grantsville, WV on August 8, 1969.He is preceded in death in death by his father, Gary J. Raymond, Sr.; his grandparents; 2 uncles and 1 aunt. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Phyllis Bowe (nee Self); brother, Gary Dean Raymond (fiancée...
Lorie Yvonne Witchey
May 29, 2020
Lorie Yvonne Witchey, 65, went home with the Lord on May 29, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio to late parents Rusty and Bill Witchey. Lorie retired from the City of Akron as a Police, Fire and EMS communications supervisor. She was a longtime member of the Goodyear Heights Baptist Church, where she also worked, and was known for...
Lee Allen Virden
May 29, 2020
Lee Allen Virden, age 59 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 29, 2020 at his home. He was born September 3, 1960 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Allen and Lorraine (nee Waring) Virden. Lee was a 1978 graduate of Stow High School and attended Akron University and South Georgia College. He was employed with Bill Doraty Kia...
Geraldine Marie Artis
May 29, 2020
Geraldine Marie Artis, age 82, of Akron, passed away on May 29th, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was born in Dillonvale, OH on May 4, 1938 to Frank and Julia Pawlak. From a young age, Geraldine was taught never to let her deafness be a weakness and she was proud to be a hardworking, independent woman,...
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