Obituaries
Kayla Marie Geiger
Mar 7, 2020
Kayla Marie Geiger was born on December 21, 2019. She left this world to soon on March 7, 2020 when God called her home. She is survived by her loving mother Keleka Christian, father Branden Geiger, sister Keliyah Geiger, her loving grandparents Kimarie Geiger, Robert Geiger, Nicole Christian, Lawrence Christian, great grandparents, lots of cousins, aunts, uncles, a big loving...
Vincent Edward Felber
Mar 7, 2020
Vincent Edward Felber, age 58, passed away on March 7, 2020. Vince was born in Akron, Ohio on February 25, 1962. He graduated from Garfield High School, Class of 1980 and earned an advertising degree from Kent State University. Vince quickly discovered that he has a passion for serving the community, which led him to a career change. He graduated...
Doyle E. Wingard
Mar 6, 2020
Doyle Eugene Wingard, 94, passed away on March 6, 2020 at Mulberry Gardens Assisted Living. He was born in Wells Tannery, Pennsylvania on May 13, 1925 and grew up in Coburn, Pennsylvania. He lived in Akron for about 60 years and the last 12 years in Tallmadge, Ohio. He is survived by his daughters; Eugena Newsome (Brien) and Cheryl Boigegrain...
Edith Fairchild
Mar 6, 2020
Edith "Edie" Fairchild, 89, passed away peacefully March 6, 2020. She resided in Uniontown, Ohio and previously lived in Mount Vernon, Ohio most of her life. Edie worked for the Knox County Commissioner's Office for 25 years. She greatly enjoyed her pets, gardening, her plants, bird watching and spending time with her family. She was known to be competitive and...
Betty Jo Kitz
Mar 5, 2020
Betty Jo "B.J." Kitz, age 67, of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away March 5, 2020 at her home. B.J. was born March 31, 1952, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of Donald and Barbara {Brown} Lab. She married Steven Kitz on April 4, 1981. B.J. attended Ohio Northern University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy in 1975. She began her...
Mary C. Long
Mar 5, 2020
Mary C. Long, 62, of Akron, passed away on March 5, 2020. She was born in Akron on July 23, 1957 to Robert and Shirley McLeary. Mary proudly served in the U.S. Army. She spent her recent years as her mother's caregiver. She was very protective of her family and was always there to provide support to those in need....
Russell W. Peterson
Mar 3, 2020
Russell W. "Russ" "Rusty" Peterson of Portage Lakes passed away Tuesday March 3, 2020 in his home after a long battle with declining health. Russ, a Coventry Comet alumni was known for his numerous baseball records set at Coventry High school. He set many pitching records for the Comets in the 70s that stood for many years. He enjoyed watching,...
Marie "Jane" Mason
Mar 3, 2020
Marie "Jane" Mason, 85, passed away on March 3, 2020. Jane was born in Akron, Ohio on May 3, 1934 to the late Burnard and Anna Joseph. Jane was a 30 year member of Broadman Baptist Church, having previously attended North Haven Covenant Church. Jane was a longtime volunteer at Summa Western Reserve Hospital. She made many friends there during...
Peter Paul Apenzeller, Jr.
Mar 2, 2020
Peter Paul "Sonny" Apenzeller, Jr., age 85 of Hartville joined his wife in Heaven on Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was born on September 25, 1934, the son of the late Peter and Sabina {Botz} Apenzeller, Sr.Pete will be dearly missed by his children Donna (Denny) Yoder, Debbie (Neal) Slabaugh, Denise (Steve) Gatrell, David Apenzeller, and Darla (Steve) Snyder; 12...
Jaimie Lee Willochell
Mar 1, 2020
Jaimie Lee Willochell, age 28 of Akron, OH passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2020. She was born on September 22, 1991, the daughter of Tammie (Dale) Heavner and Jim (Trisha) Willochell.Jaimie will be missed by her parents; her daughter, Aubrei; her son, Noah; Mike (Rebecca) Moffit; her sister Ashley and nephew Aiden; her grandparents; her aunts and uncles;...
Suzan Rae Bittner
Mar 1, 2020
Suzan Rae Bittner, 82, passed away suddenly due to complications of leukemia on March 1, 2020. She was born September 29, 1937 in Ravenna, OH to late parents Everett and Clara (Albers) Seaver. Suzan was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Henry Bittner; son, Phillip; siblings, Harry Edward, James Walter, Glenn Fulton, and Lois Carolyn; and daughter-in-law,...
Theresa G. Harrison
Mar 1, 2020
Theresa G. "Ginnie" Harrison (nee Workman), 81, of Akron, OH peacefully passed away on March 1, 2020. She was born on February 18, 1939, and raised by her step-father George and Earthel Henderson.Preceding her in death is her daughter, Alice Fay Harrison; grandson Christopher Adam Henderson; and brother, Thomas Henderson.Left to cherish her memory are her children; Theresa (Steven) Miklic,...
Calvin Lee Claytor
Mar 1, 2020
On Sunday evening, March 1, 2020, Calvin Lee Claytor, age 94, began his life in eternal glory. Calvin was born in Akron, Ohio on August 8, 1925, to the late Joseph Otto Claytor and Katie Lee Shaner. He was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Oliver and his sister Evelyn. He was a longtime member of Springfield Baptist Church,...
Taylor Glen Herchik
Mar 1, 2020
Taylor Glen Herchik was born March 7, 1986 in Houston, Texas, to the late Terry L. (nee Cox) Herchik and Michael W. (Sharon) Herchik of Uniontown, Ohio. Taylor passed away suddenly, on Sunday, March 1, 2020 in Akron, Ohio.Other than his father and stepmother, Taylor is survived by his siblings, Andrea M. Herchik of Shaker Heights, Jason and Rachel Peterson...
Jacqueline Cruse
Mar 1, 2020
Jacqueline Cruse, 72, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2020 after a long battle with dementia. Jackie was born June 8, 1947 to Jack and Helen (Garcea) Lynn. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1965 and spent a short time training to become a nun. Upon deciding it wasn't the life for her Jackie returned to Akron and...
Milo Ward Hutchison
Mar 1, 2020
Milo Ward Hutchison, age 68 of Akron passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020. He was born on October 4, 1951, the son of Gilbert and Annie Luva {Epp} Hutchison. Milo married the love of his life, Karen (nee Harker) on September 18, 1971. She is left to carry on his legacy, along with their children Angela Hutchison and Theresa...
Lois Ann Wallace
Feb 29, 2020
Lois Ann Wallace, age 78 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on February 29, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She was born on January 22, 1942 in French Creek, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Walter Ray and Eula Ray (nee Sears) Cool. Lois was a homemaker and she enjoyed working crossword puzzles, bingo, reading the newspaper, watching Gun...
Sandra K. Hoard
Feb 29, 2020
Sandra K. "Sandy" Hoard, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and joining her husband, Forest "Bud", on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Sandra fought a courageous and long 13 year battle with cancer. She was born to parents, Earl "Osbourne" and Irene McCracken on September 19, 1942.Preceding her in death is her husband, Forest "Bud" Hoard; daughter, Mary Ann...
Jeanne S. Mohler (Hotchkiss)
Feb 29, 2020
Jeanne S. Mohler (Hotchkiss), 64, of Mogadore, passed away on February 29, 2020. She was born to the late David and Eva Hotchkiss on April 10, 1955 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. Jeanne was a 1973 graduate from Mogadore High School. She was employed for over 30 years at Famous Supply. "Jeanne Bug" was an animal lover from a very early age.Jeanne...
Janet R. Wagner
Feb 29, 2020
Janet R. Wagner, age 84 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on February 29, 2020 at her home. She was born on March 25, 1935 in Akron, the daughter of the late Elmer John and Mary Elizabeth (nee Hughes) Bond. Janet was a homemaker and loved and took care of her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking and her church, Gospel Crusaders...
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