Obituaries

Ferdinand Misbrener

Ferdinand Misbrener

Jul 3, 2020

Ferdinand Misbrener, 82, passed away July 3, 2020 with his family by his side. Born in Breznica, Yugoslavia to Jakob and Ana (Schenberger) Misbrener. He completed his education through high school in Germany. Fred immigrated to California, USA in 1956 at the age of 18. He relocated to Akron in 1957 and was a local resident for the rest of...

Laird Dale Rager

Laird Dale Rager

Jul 3, 2020

Laird Dale Rager, age 90 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, went to Heaven on July 3, 2020 at his home, to join his wife, the former Betty Shields, whom he married on November 27, 1952, she preceded him on May 30, 2014, and many other family and friends. He was born on December 2, 1929 in Bell Twp., PA, the son...

Vickie Lynn Hudson

Vickie Lynn Hudson

Jul 3, 2020

Vickie Lynn Hudson, age 67 of Clinton, Ohio, passed away, after a brief illness, on July 3, 2020.She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 12, 1952, the daughter of the late Robert and Vivian Yvonne (nee Shackelford) Halman.She is survived by two sons, Ryan (Jennifer) Derhammer and Zachary Hudson, all of whom are incredibly fortunate to have called her...

Wilma S. White

Wilma S. White

Jul 3, 2020

Wilma S. White, 86, of Akron, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020. She was born in Burton, WV on November 22, 1933 to parents Clark and Nell Robinson. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth White.Left to cherish her memory is her son, Greg White; sister, Rose Mary Cummins; nieces and nephews, Terri Reuting, Tyler Cummins, Troy...

Valerie Joanne Booker

Valerie Joanne Booker

Jul 2, 2020

Valerie Joanne Booker, 62, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2020. She was born June 22, 1958, in Akron, to the late William Booker, Sr. and Grace (nee Harris) Booker. She worked as a dining team member at AVI Foodsystems, displaying her flair for cooking and having fun. Valerie lived joyfully through simple pleasures,...

Arthur Jakup Dinkins

Arthur Jakup Dinkins

Jul 1, 2020

Arthur Jakup Dinkins, 94, of Akron passed away 01 July 2020 after battling constant infections; and ultimately CDIF.Originally from the farmland of Indiana, "Jake" or "Bud" as he was called by family members, joined the Army at the beginning of WW II, serving as an expert marksman in some rough places, to include the Ardennes. He earned three Bronze Stars...

Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park

Jun 30, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Mae Park, 93, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on June 30th, 2020. A long-time Akron resident, she was born August 30th, 1926 to late parents Lloyd and Viola Weidaw. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Louis; and brothers, Ralph, Jim, Paul and Clyde....

James Timothy Rufener

James Timothy Rufener

Jun 30, 2020

James T. "Jim" Rufener, 63, suddenly passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Born in Canton, Ohio on July 31,1956 to parents Carl E. Rufener Sr. and Marjorie Schreckengost, Jim lived in Suffield for his entire life. Jim worked on a dairy farm until he had a massive stroke in December of 2016, which left him mostly paralyzed on his...

Troy Kenneth Huffman

Troy Kenneth Huffman

Jun 30, 2020

Troy Kenneth Huffman, born April 30, 1965 in Akron, OH passed away in his home on June 30, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS. He is preceded in death by his father, Troy Allen Huffman, and is survived by his mother, Virginia (nee Dunfee) Huffman; sister, Cindy (Bob) Miller of Massillon, OH; and his best friend and life's love,...

Beverly Rae Runion

Beverly Rae Runion

Jun 29, 2020

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.Beverly Rae (nee Hogle) Runion, age 84 of Randolph, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020. Born on December 14, 1935 to the late John Hogle and Eleanor (nee Wagner) Crites and stepfather Max Crites. She loved playing poker with her family and friends. She enjoyed having her family around her for cookouts and family...

Debra F. {Franks} Ingram

Debra F. {Franks} Ingram

Jun 28, 2020

Debra F. Ingram, age 65 of Akron passed away after a long illness on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at The Colony Health Care Center in Tallmadge. She was born in Akron on May 7, 1955 to Mack and Edith {White} Franks.Debra will be dearly missed by her son, Kris (Hoa Ly) Ingram; mother Edith Franks; brother Jim Franks; sisters Judy...

Keith Allen Lara

Keith Allen Lara

Jun 28, 2020

Keith Allen Lara, 39, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2020. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 9, 1980 and grew up in the Ravenna area. He graduated from Ravenna High School in 1999 where he was a member of the wrestling team. Keith was a postal carrier with the US...

Marybeth Willett

Marybeth Willett

Jun 27, 2020

Marybeth Willett, born January 6th, 1956 in Akron, OH, passed away suddenly on June 27th, 2020. Mom loved spending time with her family, reading books, drinking coffee, and being a dog mom to Halo and Shelby. For the past 15 years she served as an administrative assistant with the Portage Soil and Water Conservation District. Marybeth was preceded in death...

Patricia Leah St. George

Patricia Leah St. George

Jun 27, 2020

Patricia Leah St. George, 85 was born on January 6, 1935 and passed away on June 27, 2020, after a brief illness. She is survived by husband, John F. St. George and preceded in death by her son, Daniel F. St. George. She is also survived by her children, Catherine Spitler, Angela and Dan Smith, Theresa St. George, Karen St....

Elwood Lauck

Elwood Lauck

Jun 26, 2020

Elwood James Lauck, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on June 26, 2020. Elwood was born in Findlay, Ohio on November 1, 1948 to the late Harold and Loretta Lauck. He attended Lorain Community College before joining the U.S. Air Force and serving in Vietnam. He spent his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, retiring after over 40 years...

Levy Alvin Walters

Levy Alvin Walters

Jun 25, 2020

Levy Alvin Walters, 66, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord on June 25, 2020. Levy was born in Tampa, Florida on August 10, 1953 to the late Green and Ruby (Channey) Walters. Levy was a retired bricklayer with Local 7. He loved his family and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Levy is survived...

Stephen Gary Pfeiffer

Stephen Gary Pfeiffer

Jun 25, 2020

Stephen G. Pfeiffer, "Steve", age 58 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 25, 2020 at his home, after battling an extended illness. He was born on December 4, 1961 in Akron, the son of the late Sherman W. and Gwen L. (nee Bartholomew) Pfeiffer. Steve was a sexton/custodian at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for several years. He enjoyed cooking, his...

Mary Rose Azar (Nee Cacioppo)

Mary Rose Azar (Nee Cacioppo)

Jun 24, 2020

Mary Rose Azar (nee Cacioppo), 84, of Akron, passed away on June 24, 2020. Mary was born in Akron on July 29, 1935 to the late Joseph and Catherine Cacioppo. Mary was a past parishioner at St. Martha Catholic Church. She was a longtime member of the Summit County Republican Party and a volunteer with the Summit County Board of...

James C. Mccullen, Iii

James C. Mccullen, Iii

Jun 24, 2020

James C. McCullen, III, 55, passed away June 24, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to James and Alice McCullen, he was a lifelong area resident. Jr. graduated from East High School in 1983 and lived his life as he pleased.Jr. was preceded in death by father, James "Sonny" McCullen, sister, Tina Harden, nephews, Tommy, Jason. He...

Eric L. Mckinstry

Eric L. Mckinstry

Jun 23, 2020

Eric L. McKinstry, 22, was reunited with his loved ones in Heaven on June 23, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 15, 1998 to parents April Uhl (Ramey) and Eric McKinstry. Eric attended Green High School where he was a scholar athlete, lettering in many sports and achieving honor roll recognition since middle school. He then attended...

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