Obituaries
Linda Mae Sentelik
Jun 8, 2021
Mogadore: On Tuesday, June 8th, 2021, Linda Mae Sentelik (Gandee) passed away peacefully at Summa Hospital. Her husband of 58 years, Joe, was waiting to welcome her into Heaven.Linda was born on November 10th, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to the late Otmer and Dorothy Gandee. Her late older sister Sandra, whom she loved dearly, was Linda's best friend and 'protector'...
Ethel Mae Phillips
Jun 7, 2021
Ethel Mae Phillips, 79, of Tallmadge, passed away on June 7, 2021. She was born in Akron on April 12, 1942 to the late Gilbert and Nellie Fought. Mae grew up in North Hill while it was rural and had many fond memories of riding her horse, Chico in the woods for hours. She loved animals her entire life and...
Donald Jeffrey Brandle
Jun 7, 2021
Donald Jeffrey Brandle, 57, a lifelong resident of Springfield Township, went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2021. He was born on September 17, 1963 in Akron to the late Betty and Donald Brandle. Donald graduated from Stow High School and was a devoted mechanic for 35 years. He married Suzie on August 27, 2016, who was...
Randall James Phillips
Jun 6, 2021
Randall James Phillips, "Randy", age 61, of Stow, Ohio, died on June 6, 2021 at Aultman Alliance Hospital. He was born on March 10, 1960 in Alliance, the son of Bonnie (nee Puhl) Phillips, with whom he lived, and the late James Vernon Phillips. Randy spent many years as a steel worker. He loved to fish, being outdoors and any...
Matilda Acuff
Jun 6, 2021
Matilda Acuff, age 98, passed away on June 6. She was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Sandrene) Horak, who emigrated from Austria at the start of WWI. Born on August 12, 1922, she grew up in Akron, eventually meeting her future husband, a Tennessee farm boy, on a city bus.While her husband served in the Army in...
Polly A. {Fleming} Henderson
Jun 6, 2021
Polly A. Henderson, age 73 of Wadsworth passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2021. She was born in Wadsworth on March 6, 1948, the daughter of the late James F. and Mary E. {Held} Fleming, Sr.In addition to her parents, Polly was preceded in death by her granddaughter Rebekah Swartz, brother Gary E. Fleming and son-in-law Todd...
Darcy Rubino
Jun 6, 2021
Darcy Rubino, 26, finished her earthly journey on June 6, 2021 and took Jesus' hand and walked into heaven. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Mountain of Hope Faith Church, 6385 S. Cleveland Massillon Rd., New Franklin, OH 44216. Family and friends will be received at 1:00pm with the service beginning at...
Gerard Robert Hutton
Jun 5, 2021
Gerard Robert Hutton, "Gerry", age 55, of Akron, Ohio, died on June 5, 2021 at Akron City Hospital.He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania on October 30, 1965, the son of the late William Francis and Florence (nee McCarry) Hutton. Gerry was really proud that he went to St Cyril Elementary School and Monsignor Bonner High School, both in the Philadelphia...
Joseph Grimaldi Sr.
Jun 4, 2021
Joseph Grimaldi Sr., 95, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away on June 4, 2021. He was born on March 19, 1926 near Pittsburgh to the late Sebastiano and Grace Grimaldi. He grew up as an inner-city kid in the Italian section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, lied about his age to serve in World War II early, and fought as a U.S. Marine...
John R. Burrier Jr.
Jun 4, 2021
John R. Burrier Jr., "Big John", age 79 of Brimfield, Ohio, died on June 4, 2021 at Mercy Hospital due to complications of Covid 19. He was born on March 8, 1942 in Germano, Ohio, the son of the late John R. and Mabel (Flickinger) Burrier Sr.Big John was a Class A Core Maker at American Steel Founderies in Alliance...
Michael Kenneth Winkler
Jun 3, 2021
Michael K. Winkler, age 40 of Akron passed away suddenly from a brain aneurysm on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Mike was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Winkler, his maternal grandparents Gene (Jeanette) Laney, great-grandma Genevieve Nestor, many aunts, uncles and dear friends.Mike is survived by his mother Pam {Laney} Winkler; sisters Melissa (Jason) Sapper and Marcia Winkler; nephew...
Rosemary A. Weaver
Jun 3, 2021
Rosemary A. Weaver, age 86, of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on June 3, 2021 at Altercare Rehab in Kent, Ohio. She was born on March 12, 1935 in Akron, the daughter of the late Steve and Anna Buzaki. Rosemary was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. She loved gambling, cooking, fishing, camping and flower gardening. Survivors include...
Robert Faris
Jun 3, 2021
October 28, 1983 - June 3, 2021Rob left this world in the presence of his loved ones, escorted into the next by his father Brian Faris and grandfather Edward Long Sr.He was brilliant, articulate, well read, and brutally honest. His struggle is now over. He leaves to continue to love, his mother Judy Faris, sister Jenn (Adam) McGhee, nephew Eli...
George W. Hagan
Jun 2, 2021
George W. Hagan, of Silver Lake, passed away on June 2, 2021, from complications from Covid-19. He was born June 1, 1936, one of 9 children. George graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1954, and then joined the Coast Guard. He was a First Class Petty Officer. Some of his duties included being in charge of shore-side navigation on...
Karl O. Frentzel
Jun 1, 2021
Karl passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2021 at the age of 92 surrounded by his children. Born on November 4, 1928, in Canton Ohio. After graduating from Timken High School, he worked as a mechanical/design engineer, retiring from Central States Can Company.He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Betty, to whom he was married...
Marian L. Everhart
Jun 1, 2021
Marian L. Everhart, 93, passed away June 1, 2021 at Heather Knoll Rehab and Nursing Facility.Born in Akron, Ohio on April 5, 1928, she lived both in Ohio and Miami, Florida during her life. She greatly enjoyed traveling to Mexico and the Bahamas, especially on cruises.Marian, like her mother, was an excellent cook, and a great caregiver. She took care...
Nathan Taylor Eicher
Jun 1, 2021
Nathan Taylor Eicher, "Nate", age 26, of Akron, Ohio, died on June 1, 2021 after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born on September 4, 1994 in Akron, the son of Bryan (Dana) Eicher of Atwater and Michelle Waldo of Akron. Nathan was a talented musician, known to his friends as a genius guitarist. His smile brightened any...
Ralph Paul Black
Jun 1, 2021
Ralph Paul Black, age 62, of New Washington, Ohio, died on June 1, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 22, 1959 in Munich, Germany, the son of the late Paul Edwin Black and Gudrun (nee McKeny).Ralph loved watching war movies and was a history buff, especially with war. He was incredibly prideful of being a welder. Ralph...
Betty Jo Gartrell
May 31, 2021
Betty Jo Gartrell, 86, passed away May 31, 2021. Born in Wilding, WV to Donald and Lula (Finch) Shockey, she resided in Tallmadge, OH most of her adult life. Betty was a Christian who loved working as an insurance agent for many years and she greatly enjoyed life to the fullest.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Pamela Fisher
May 31, 2021
Pam was taken from the arms of those that love her more than anything in the world, straight into the arms of the "One" that loves her even more. Her spirit strong but her body frail. Her Crown of jewels added new luster with the grace and dignity that she embodied throughout her life.If you want to know Pam, these...
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