Obituaries
David L. Hulmes
Apr 25, 2020
David L. Hulmes, "Dave", age 70 of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 21, 1949 in Akron, the son of the late Charles Hulmes and Joyce (nee Redding) Hulmes. Dave was a 1967 graduate of Green High School and was retired from Ford Motor Co., working at...
David Popiel
Apr 24, 2020
David "Dave" Popiel, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on April 24th, 2020.David is survived by his wife, Sandy Popiel; his brother, Wayne (Mary) Popiel, his daughter, Debbie (Kevin-Deceased) Chambers; Grandchildren, Melissa (Dave) Light, Mandie, and Kevin; Stepson, Mike (Laurie) Shaffer; and Grandchildren, Scotty, and Chand; Stepdaughter, Robin (Jeff) Casey; Grandchildren, Kameron, Corie, and Quinton; and four great grandchildren.He...
Laura Marie Minne'
Apr 24, 2020
Laura Marie Minne', 91, passed away April 24, 2020. Born in Carrollton, Ohio to John, Sr. and Laura (Ours) Morvatz, she spent all of her adult life in Akron. She retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 35 years of service. Marie greatly enjoyed golfing and bowling with her special friends.In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Nila R. Nestor
Apr 24, 2020
Nila Rose Nestor, age 78, of Akron, Ohio passed away on April 24, 2020 after spending time at home with so many who loved her. She was bornon August 23, 1941 and raised in Akron, the oldest of three children to Mildred and Wayne Poling.She was a loving and dedicated mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and caregiver to many....
Delma Ruth Strange
Apr 24, 2020
Delma Ruth Strange, age 62 of Warren, Ohio, died on April 24, 2020 at Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren, losing her battle with covid-19. She was born on November 18, 1957 in Warren, the daughter of Donna Mae Younger Lawrence of Leavittsburg, Ohio and the late William Lawrence. Delma was a 1976 graduate of LaBrae High School where she was...
Thomas Allen Jessel
Apr 23, 2020
2/23/1951 – 4/24/2020Thomas Allen Jessel was born on February 23, 1951 in Barberton, Ohio to Annette Jessel and Dale Jessel, both of whom are deceased. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Jacqueline S. Jessel; brothers, David (Sherry) Jessel, Paul (Patty) Jessel; sister, Claudia (Mark) Hawley; grandchildren, Ayden Custer, Landon Custer and Haley Dalton; step-grandchildren, Staci Lyn...
Scott Francis Whitford
Apr 23, 2020
Scott F. Whitford, 59, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2020. He was born on November 19, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Mary Whitford (Gigac). Scott loved working with his hands and building things. He worked for over 40 years as a carpenter, at one time owning Whitford Contracting Services LLC. He was...
Rodney Craig Biggie
Apr 23, 2020
Rodney Craig Biggie, "Rod", age 71 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 23, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on June 23, 1948 in Barberton, the son of the late Robert William and Kathryn (nee Hyre) Biggie. Rod was a welder and worked for several places. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Mr. Biggie was a member of the...
Marlene Donaldson
Apr 22, 2020
Marlene Donaldson, passed away on April 22, 2020 at home, peacefully surrounded by family from Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Ray and Irene (nee Wolfe) Brooks. She grew up in Goodyear Hgts. with her parents and two sisters.Marlene attended Barber Elementary School and graduated from East High School,...
Donald William Lee
Apr 22, 2020
Donald W. Lee, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.He was born in Akron on December 3, 1950, the son of the late William E. and Geraldine (nee McBreen) Lee. Survivors include his loving wife of 38 years, the former Teresa Selman, whom he married on October 14,1982; his children, Robert (Becky) Lee of Uniontown, Laura (Bryan) Selman...
Terry Noel Batchik
Apr 21, 2020
Terry Noel Batchik passed away April 21, 2020. He loved to tell the story of how his father, Emlin T. Batchik and his mother, Gloria Patri(Probert) Batchik were both born on March 6, 1917 and he was born on their birthday, March 6, 1943 in Coventry in the family home on Fruit Drive on long Lake.Terry graduated from Coventry High...
Rose Anne Mcclain
Apr 21, 2020
Rose A McClain (Nee Wilcoxen)Sunrise 12/23/1939Sunset 04/21/2020Rose was 80 years old, was born and lived in Akron, Ohio most of her life. She lived in Southern Californiafor 5 years. She attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from South High School. She married Stewart McClain and they had four children. She also graduated from the Akron School of Practical Nursing. She...
Coy Samuel Steuart
Apr 21, 2020
Coy Samuel Steuart, age 78 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on April 21, 2020 at Sunrise Assisted Living. He was born on May 15, 1941 in Wooster, Ohio, the son of the late McConnell and Grace (nee Major) Steuart. Coy lived in Wooster, Ohio and graduated form Wooster High School. He completed his Bachelors Degree at Ohio University and served...
Rev. L. Dailey
Apr 21, 2020
Rev. Robert L. Dailey, 87, of Fairlawn, went home to be with the Lord on April 21, 2020. Bob was born on May 22, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert and Leona Dailey Sr. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. After his honorable discharge, he moved to Los Angeles to attend Life Bible College. He then returned...
Thomas F. Deitch
Apr 20, 2020
Thomas F. Deitch, 86, passed away April 20, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He is now reunited with his wife of 57 years, Ann (Ishman) Deitch. Born in Akron, Ohio to Martin and Ruth (Ess) Deitch, he was a lifelong area resident. Tom retired from Prudential Insurance after a long career. He was a member of...
Juanita M. Miller
Apr 20, 2020
Juanita M. Miller, 81, of Akron passed unexpectedly on April 20, 2020. Juanita enjoyed watching TV, especially game shows, and caring for her dog, DeeDee.Juanita was preceded in death by her parents, Elza and Nannie Metz; and siblings, David Metz, Gordon Metz, Shirley Lentz, and Louise Guthrie.Left to cherish her memory is her husband and partner of 44 years, James...
Denver Edward Mccolley Jr.
Apr 19, 2020
Denver E. McColley Jr., 60, of Akron, passed unexpectedly on April 19, 2020. He was born on March 18, 1960 in Akron, Ohio. Denver graduated from Tallmadge High School, and went on to serve in the US Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and liked to sit on his porch and listen to the wolves howling at the nearby zoo.He...
Joanne Skibiski
Apr 19, 2020
Joanne Skibiski, 70, passed away April 19, 2020. Born in Akron, Joanne lived in Tallmadge for most of her life.She loved her pets: Sunny, a Cockatiel and her dog, Andy. She spent many hours working in her yard and gardening. She had a great sense of humor and was a Beautiful humble person.She was preceded in death by her sisters,...
Barbara A. Blankenship
Apr 19, 2020
Barbara A. Blankenship, 66, passed away April 19, 2020 at The Colony Healthcare Center after a recent illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, she had resided in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for most of her adult life and graduated from North High School. Barb previously worked as a baker and a cook at Stuzman's Bi-Rite, and was a beloved Chef for the...
Shirley A. Randolph
Apr 19, 2020
Shirley Ann (Ulbrich) Randolph, 77, passed on Sunday, April 19, 2020, surrounded by her family at home.Shirley was born on May 5, 1942, in Ottawa, WV. She moved with her family to Akron as an infant and grew up in the Sawyerwood community of Springfield. Shirley worked for a short time at the Brimfield Egg Farm and later managed an...
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