Obituaries
Charles "Charlie" Ray Welch
May 31, 2021
Charles "Charlie" Ray Welch, 81, was welcomed into the open arms of our Lord on May 31, 2021. He was born in Lebanon, PA, traveled half of his life with a carnival circuit, lived in the Tampa, FL area with his family and finally settled down in Akron. Charlie was a loving husband, father and brother. He enjoyed wood working,...
Debby Lou Vernotzy
May 30, 2021
Debby L. Vernotzy, age 64 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Debby was born on March 10, 1957 to the late Glenn and Millie {Rowe} Vernotzy. Debby's memory will always be cherished by her sister Wendy (Mark) Wilkinson; brother Larry (Debra) Vernotzy; nieces Monica Wilkinson, Mindy (Rick) Hogg, Marisa Wilkinson, Tanya (Bob) Grimes and Marli (Justin)...
James W. Grubbs
May 30, 2021
James W. Grubbs, 66, passed away May 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio to James and Eva Jean (Hayes) Grubbs he was a lifelong area resident. Jim previously worked for the Ken-Tool Company and he belonged to the Mogadore Moose lodge #1082. He was a U. S. Army Veteran who enjoyed golfing and spending time with...
Phyllis Jean Mcfalls
May 29, 2021
Phyllis was born April 20,1936 and she passed on May 29, 2021. She was employed at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as a young lady. She enjoyed fishing, playing cards with friends and working outside in the yard.She is preceded in death by her parents, Mary (Buza) Young and Odell Young, Sr.; husband, Charles McFalls, Sr., sons, Charles McFalls,...
Donald Ray Swartout
May 29, 2021
Donald Ray Swartout, 85, of Stow, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021.Don was born July 16, 1935, in Akron, OH to the late James and Merle Swartout.He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Elva Alberta (Platt), son in law, Eric Witt, and great granddaughter, Sara King.Don was a 1953 graduate of Kent State High School. Afterwards,...
Patricia Louise Rankine
May 29, 2021
Patricia Louise "Pat" Rankine, age 85 of Akron passed away on Friday, May 29, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Akron on April 30, 1936, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Flossie {Hixson}Gowin.In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Gowin.Pat's memory will live on in the hearts...
Leonard Paul Borrelli
May 29, 2021
Leonard P. Borrelli, age 75 passed away on May 29, 2021, with his beloved wife Sandra L. Borrelli, age 73, joining him in Heaven on Saturday, June 12, 2021. Both born in Akron, and longtime residents of Mogadore, Leonard was born on February 11, 1946, and Sandra on May 2, 1948. They were preceded in death by Leonard's parents Carmen...
Donald A. Dexter
May 29, 2021
Donald A. Dexter, 90, of Akron, passed away on May 29, 2021. Don was born in Akron on August 28, 1930 to the late Leon and Ethel Dexter. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. After returning from the service, Don joined the Akron Police Department. In 1963, he went to St. Louis, MO to learn...
Nicholas Scott Kirkpatrick
May 29, 2021
Nicholas Scott Kirkpatrick, age 32 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 29, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Nicholas was born on June 5, 1988 to Jeffrey Kirkpatrick and Linda {Byard} Kirkpatrick. Godfather David Spitzer.Nicholas and his Dad loved working side by side everyday in the business they created as partners and best friends Kirkpatrick Construction. Nicholas climbed...
James Jackson Jr.
May 28, 2021
James Jackson Jr., 77, born on August 31, 1943 in Greene County, Alabama, passed away on May 28, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. He was a loving husband who loved fishing and was also a master mechanic. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Myra Jackson. He also leaves his children, Kelley (Gavin) Duncanson, Karla (Merle) McJunkin, Dante (LaVerne)...
Jennie Morris (Seiler, Unger)
May 28, 2021
Jennie Morris, 85, of Akron, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. She will be missed by all who knew her, including many who will remember her from her years of managing, and later owning, Art's Place on Waterloo Rd. She loved crocheting from an early age, and her countless creations will forever be a reminder of the beautiful person...
Charlene Sue Kibby
May 28, 2021
Charlene Kibby, 68, passed away on May 28, 2021. Charlene graduated from East High School in 1971 and The University of Akron with a Masters in Education. She retired from Lake Local Schools after 32 years as a second grade teacher. She is survived by her father, Eugene Kibby; siblings, Becky (Jim) Ferrell and Gene (Laura) Kibby; nieces and nephews,...
Mary "Mimi" Lee
May 27, 2021
Mary Anne "Mimi" Lee, 92, died May 27, 2021. She was born June 27, 1928 in Buffalo, New York to the late Herbert and Anne (Lundy) Lee. She was a graduate of St. Mary High School and retired from Burkhardt Consolidated Co. as a bookkeeper. Mimi was a long-time active member of Saints Philip and James in Canal Fulton where...
Philip Lee Torson
May 26, 2021
Philip Lee Torson, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Dorothy (Ray); nephews Jeffery and Mark, niece Kimberly Carpenter. He is survived by his beloved wife Leslie (McMurray); sons, P. Aaron (Angela), Jared (Leigh); grandchildren Luke & Julia; brothers, Ken (Anita), Tim (Linda); great nephew & great niece, Christopher &...
William Fred Kester
May 26, 2021
William "Fred" Kester, age 91 of Akron passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 26, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Fred was born to the late William and Hazel {Hadley} Kester.In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose. Fred is survived by his twin brother Willard (Frances) Kester; sister Mary Lou Millhoff; many...
Tammy L. Hayes
May 25, 2021
Tammy L. Hayes, 58, passed away May 25, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio to Gordon and Margie (Strahin) Hayes, she was a lifelong area resident. Tammy greatly enjoyed her home, country music, gaming with friends and family get togethers. In addition to her parents, Tammy was preceded in death by daughter, Angie Chamberlain; grandmother, Wanda Strahin; sister, Tina Brooks. She...
Kay Ann Powell
May 25, 2021
Kay Ann (nee Spence) Powell, went home to be with the Lord, on May 25, 2021, unexpectedly. She was born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania on January 10, 1946 to Robert Alexander Spence and Mary Kathryn (nee Mellott) Spence.Her family moved to the Akron area while Kay was in elementary school. She met the love of her life, James Powell, while attending...
Mary A. Gibson
May 25, 2021
Mary A. Gibson, age 68 of Akron passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She was born in Akron in April 16, 1953, the daughter of the late James Lucas and Betty {Hood} (Don) Szucs.Mary's legacy will live on in her children Donald (Becky) Gibson and Tammy (Jonathan) Belknap; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brother James (Linda)...
Richard Curtis Andrews
May 24, 2021
Richard Curtis Andrews, 57, passed away May 24, 2021. He graduated from Stow High School and greatly enjoyed lottery scratch offs, playing bingo, watching the Indians and Browns as well as spending time with his family. Rich once appeared on Cash Explosion.Rich was preceded in death by his father, Jack, Sr.; brothers, Jack, Jr., David. He will be sadly missed...
William R. Reed
May 24, 2021
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