Obituaries
Patricia D. Heard
Jul 13, 2020
Patricia D. "Patty" Heard, 85, of Akron, passed peacefully away at her home on July 13, 2020. She was born in Rosebud, Pennsylvania on May 31, 1935.She was preceded in death by her husband, Brian B. Heard; son, Jeffrey L. Heard; and sisters, June Sheposh, and Charlotte Bell. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Gregg Heard; sister, Janet...
Verlin "Slim" Weaver
Jul 12, 2020
Verlin "Slim" Weaver, 88, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2020. He was born in Jellico, TN and resided in Ohio for most of his life. Slim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He served the Lord for over 72 years ministering and traveling with his family, known as "The Singing Weavers,"...
Kevin John Mccarty
Jul 11, 2020
After a short battle, at the age of 61, Kevin John McCarty decided to see old friends and family including his mother, Joanne; brother, Dion; and son, Sean Michael, as well as spend his days fishing with his Shepherds, Tia (10) and Kia (14) . He will be remembered by wife, Jennifer; his father, John; sister, Dana; brothers, Terry (Susan),...
Victor Morrow
Jul 11, 2020
Victor Morrow, 54, of Coventry, passed peacefully at home on July 11 from complications of diabetes. Vic was born in Akron on Oct 1, 1965 and worked for Summit County as a CAD draftsman after his illness ended his chosen trade in carpentry. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; mother Loraine (Chuck) Boyer; brothers Warren (Karen) Morrow, Steve Morrow;...
Michael Phillip Aus
Jul 11, 2020
Michael Phillip Aus passed away on July 11, 2020. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 30, 1969, and raised in Lincoln, Montana and Colorado. He was the son of Phillip Aus and Jane Jeppe. He attended Mesa College in Grand Junction, Colorado. He lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Chicago, Illinois and Akron, Ohio. He was married to Christy...
Jacqueline E. Hill
Jul 10, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Jacqueline E. Hill, 91, announce her passing. She is preceded in death by her brother, Ted, and is fondly remembered by her three children, Kathy, David and Kim; brother, Stanley; sisters, Lois and Janet; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.Visitation from 2-4pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron on...
Josephine "Jo" Johnson
Jul 10, 2020
Josephine "Jo" Johnson, 82, passed away peacefully after a short illness on July 10, 2020. She loved crocheting blankets for her babies, spending time around her family and reading. Jo enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and spoiling her pets. Josephine retired from Summit County Department of Family Services after 25+ years of service and was past president of...
Richard Dennis Price
Jul 10, 2020
Richard Price, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 10, 2020 after a 20 year battle with heart disease. Richard was born to Kathryn and Fredric Price in Columbus, Ohio on April 17, 1949. He graduated from Whetstone High School in 1967. He moved to Akron to start his career in 1973.He is survived by his wife...
Ebony D. Mcdonald
Jul 8, 2020
Ebony Danelle "Tootie" McDonald 35, gained her wings suddenly on July 8, 2020. Born July 22, 1984 in Akron, Ohio to Zebdee McDowell Jr. and the late Yolanda J. {Williams} Wray.Ebony received her associate degree as a Medical Assistant at National Institute of Technology in the early 2000's. She went on to further this career at Heather Knoll nursing and...
Ralph Lindell Strunk
Jul 8, 2020
Mr. Ralph Lindell Strunk, 83, peacefully passed from this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at his home in Atwater, Ohio. Mr. Strunk was born in Pine Knot, Kentucky, in December 1936, to Mr. Edgar Ray Strunk (b1901-d1985) and Mrs. Edith Bell Strunk (née Potter) (b1909-d1998). He was the youngest of five siblings, who preceded Mr. Strunk in death: Ms....
Imogene "Jeanie" Rose Mayer
Jul 8, 2020
Imogene "Jeanie" Rose Mayer, 75, of Massillon, OH, passed away July 8, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born August 24, 1944 in Unaka, NC to the late Hobert and Kathryn Rose. Jeanie retired from Summa Health Systems and has spent her time enjoying her family, children and grandchildren. She was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and...
Cheryl Renea Tolbert
Jul 7, 2020
Cheryl Renea Tolbert, age 67 of Akron, Ohio died on July 7, 2020 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1953 in Windber, PA, the daughter of the late John and Betty (nee Minahan) Horner. Cheryl managed Pierre's Restaurant in Roanoke, VA and took great pride in her decades of service in the food industry. She enjoyed...
William Francis Johnson
Jul 7, 2020
William Francis Johnson, 60, of Akron, passed away on July 7, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1959 in Tucson, Arizona to William and Della Johnson. Billy proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was trained as a Red Eye Chaparral technician before being stationed in Korea. Upon leaving the service, he made his career as an electrician and...
John M. Schott
Jul 6, 2020
John M. "Marty" Schott, 70, passed away July 6, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Harriett (Outland) Schott, he was a lifelong Akron area resident. John was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron. He worked as an Insurance Adjuster with Grange Insurance for many years before starting his own company, Schott Associates. John...
Janice Kay Mytko
Jul 5, 2020
Janice Kay Mytko, "Kay", age 67, of Akron, Ohio died on July 5, 2020 in Barberton. She was born on July 28, 1952 in Canton, the daughter of the late Francis Eugene Eidmann and the late Elsie Mae (nee Whipple) Stover. Kay was a 1970 graduate of Green High School and she also graduated from Akron Barber College. She worked...
Ramona E. Lucas
Jul 5, 2020
Ramona E. Lucas (McElwain) after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Ramona was born July 28, 1956 to Beatrice and Rob Roy McElwain. She volunteered for the Red Cross serving on site in many disasters including Minot, ND, Memphis, TN, New Orleans, Houston and in...
Lorraine Faye Moore
Jul 4, 2020
Lorraine Faye Moore (nee VanPelt), 76, of Akron, passed away after a long illness on July 4, 2020.She was preceded in death by her loving husband William R. Moore Jr., her parents, Horace and Mable VanPelt, brother Tom VanPelt, and daughter Tammy Kelly (nee Szczotka).Lorraine is survived by her children, Randy Szczotka, Patricia Moore (Sheila), Kathleen Bindas; sister, Delores (Butch);...
Gary Lee Henry
Jul 4, 2020
Gary L. Henry, 68, of Doylestown, passed away on July 4, 2020. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on August 17, 1951 to parents Harold and Betty Jean Henry. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Greg Henry; and daughter Kristy Henry.Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Peggy of 36 years; children, Christine Henry, Shawn (Lisa)...
Jimmie Robert Lee Nottingham, Jr.
Jul 3, 2020
Jimmie Robert Lee Nottingham Jr., 40, of New Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2020. He was born in Barberton on June 18, 1980 to the late Robert Lee Nottingham Sr. and Charlotte Ann Nottingham. Jimmie loved owning his own business, Nottingham Lawn Care. He had a keen interest in politics and jokingly referred to himself as "Mayor Jimmie"....
Janine Lyn Surgen
Jul 3, 2020
Janine Lyn Surgen, "NiNi" or "Bean", age 20 of Akron, Ohio died on July 3, 2020.She was born on March 3, 2000 in Akron the daughter of Richard D. "Rich" and Brenna (nee Clark) Surgen, with whom she lived. Janine was a free spirit-doing whatever she wanted to do-she was a "new-age hippie", and very artistic, enjoying painting, sketching, doodling...
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