Obituaries
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,...
Susan M. Geul-Smith
May 29, 2020
Susan M. "Susie" Geul-Smith was received in Heaven early in the morning on Friday May 29, 2020. She was born on December 3, 1950 to the late Robert and Fern {Smith} Parr. Also preceding Susie is her brother, Rusty Parr.She is survived by her husband Todd Smith; daughters Sherri Joyner and Tia Drugan; grandchildren Chloe and Colby. She is also...
Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Vartenuk (Wilson)
May 28, 2020
Virginia "Ginny" Ruth Vartenuk (Wilson) passed away from congestive heart failure on May 28, 2020. A longtime resident of Suffield Township, she was born May 22, 1925 in Akron, OH and attended Akron East High School. Virginia dedicated her life to her family and was happiest surrounded by those she loved. In addition to raising her three sons, she fostered...
Antonio Nestich Sr.
May 27, 2020
Antonio Nestich Sr., 70, of Akron, passed away on May 27, 2020. He was born in Venezuela on March 6, 1950 to the late George and Magdalena Nestich. Antonio retired from Burghardt Metal Fabricating Company. In his free time, he loved playing bingo, traveling to casinos, and spending time with his family. He also loved animals and had many dear...
Helen Louise Nichols
May 26, 2020
Helen Louise Nichols, age 95, passed away on May 26, 2020. She was born on April 2, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late George J. and Mary (nee McMuldron) Raymond. Helen lived in Suffield, Ohio for the past 49 years. Helen was one of 10 children and is survived by her brother, Wilfred Raymond Sr. and Donald...
Elizabeth Szakmeister
May 24, 2020
Elizabeth Szakmeister, age 87 of Akron passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at her home. She was born to the late Imre and Anna Skrapics in Hungary on November 20, 1932. Elizabeth immigrated from Hungary with her husband John and her three brothers, Janos, Imre, and Stefan, all of whom preceded her in death. She will be dearly missed...
Kim M. Nestor
May 24, 2020
Kim M. Nestor, 42, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Kim was born on December 20, 1977 to mother Melinda Trusky and father Mike Trusky. Preceding her in death is her beloved mother, Melinda. Left to cherish her memory is her husband, James Nestor of 18 years; daughter, Anna Nestor; aunt, Teresa Ricco; niece, Krissy Karabinus; Caitlyn...
James A. Lostetter
May 24, 2020
James A. Lostetter, "Jim" or "Blue Beard", age 82, of Lakemore, Ohio, died on May 24, 2020 at The Colony in Tallmadge. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Akron, the son of the late William and Marian (nee Stanley) Lostetter. Jim was a laborer for many years before retiring from the Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills. He...
James Andrew Stevens I
May 22, 2020
James Andrew Stevens I, "Jim", age 69 of Stow, Ohio, died on May 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 6, 1950 in Preston County, West Virginia, the son of the late Russell Lantz and Nadine Frances (nee Day) Stevens. Jim was a graduate of Springfield High School. He was an honorably discharged US Air Force Sergeant...
Lorne E. Markland
May 22, 2020
Lorne E. Markland, 57, passed away May 22, 2020 at home with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Lonnie and Lucy (Darpino) Markland, he was a lifelong area resident. Lorne loved sports, coaching baseball little league, riding his dirt bike, taking walks and weekend trips, listening to music, spending time with friends at KC's Dugout as well...
Paulette Marie Johnson
May 21, 2020
Paulette M. Johnson (Oseland), 51, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2020. Born April 21, 1969, she was a lifelong resident of Akron. Paulette was a R.N. who loved to take care of her patients from the area. However, her greatest accomplishment was her family whom she was so proud of. She loved animals and rescued many. She...
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