Obituaries
David R. Lacy Sr.
Feb 27, 2020
David R. Lacy, Sr., 66, was born December 24, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to Washington Lacy Jr. and Annie L. Lacy, the third of six children. He passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020, after a long illness. David was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School, Class of 1972, where he was on the...
Donald T. Wight
Feb 27, 2020
Donald T. Wight, 98, entered the Lord's heavenly home on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Don was born in Toledo and moved to Columbus at an early age. He attended Ohio State University before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a Sonarman 1st Class aboard the destroyer, USS Bernadou in the European Theater. Eventually, he settled in Akron...
Joseph S. Greathouse
Feb 27, 2020
Joe embarked on his eternal motorcycle ride February 27, 2020 to join his Dad (Joseph V. Greathouse) and many friends who have been waiting for him. During his life, Joe enjoyed raising his boxers. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being a mechanic. He made a point to have fun and forge lasting...
Bonnie Jo Oles
Feb 27, 2020
Bonnie Jo Oles, age 53 of Rootstown, Ohio, died on February 27, 2020 at the Avenue of Aurora. She was born on April 1, 1966 in Akron, the daughter of the late Robert G. and Louisa L. (nee Fellabom) Oles I.Bonnie was a 1986 graduate of North High School and worked at Portage Industries Workshop in Ravenna. She enjoyed her...
Jeanette L. Marous (Kuligowski, Scheffer)
Feb 27, 2020
Jeanette L. Marous/Kuligowski (nee Scheffer)Jeanette Marous, age 91, passed away February 27, 2020. She passed away peacefully at her home with husband, Jerome and daughter, Julie and family by her side. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at West Falls Bible Church in West Falls, New York. Donations may be...
John E. Staton
Feb 27, 2020
John E. Staton, age 93 of Akron, Ohio, entered into Heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2020. He is now with his loving wife, Esther Jayne (nee Mellinger) Staton, she preceded him in death on August 27, 2000 and they were united in marriage on August 19, 1949. Also in Heaven are his parents, Frank G. and Annie (nee Williamson) Staton...
Virginia A. Werner
Feb 26, 2020
Virginia A. Werner, 95, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was born in Akron, OH on September 15, 1924.She was preceded in death by her husband James M. Werner, Sr.; and granddaughter, Larie Stephan.Left to cherish her memory are her children; James Werner, Jr., Sheryl Martin, Paul Werner (Pattie); Virginia Stephan, Margaret Lumsden (Howard); grandchildren, Duane...
Thomas E. Brandt
Feb 22, 2020
Thomas E. "Tom" Brandt, 77, of N. Canton OH, passed away on February 22, 2020. He was born to parents Edward and Evelyn Brandt in Cleveland, OH on May 8, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kathy Scheel.Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Marilyn, of 30 years; children, Jennifer (Dennis) Spohn, Jason (Amy)...
John Thomas Mckinney
Feb 22, 2020
John Thomas McKinney, age 66, of Stow passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. He was born on December 8, 1953, the son of Albert B and Margaret {Matis} McKinney.John married the love of his life, Mary on September 15, 1990. Also left to carry on John's legacy is their son, Galen; siblings Barbara (Aran) Kongmuang, Charles (Deborah) McKinney, Patricia...
Kay F. Elder
Feb 21, 2020
Kay F. Elder, 77, passed away February 21, 2020 at Windsong Care Center. She resided in Akron, Ohio all of her adult life and taught sign language at the Akron area hospitals. Kay greatly enjoyed swimming, drawing, adult coloring books Bible study and she loved Jesus most of all.Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, she will be sadly...
William James "Will" Wright
Feb 21, 2020
William "Will" James Wright, 40, of Suffield Twp., passed away suddenly on February 21, 2020.Will was born on October 25, 1979, the son of Virginia (Talbott) Wright of Kent and the late Rex Allen Wright. He was a graduate of Field High School and Kent State University. He was a long time employee with CVS at multiple locations in Ohio....
James A. Lee, Sr.
Feb 21, 2020
James A. Lee Sr., 69, of Akron, passed away on February 21, 2020. He was born to parents Lysander and Kathleen (nee Ganley) Lee on August 28, 1950 in Johnstown, PA. Preceding him in death are his parents; sisters Pat and Verna; father-in-law George Hollowniczky and brother-in-law Daniel Hollowniczky.Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 34 years, Debbie...
Juanita L. Field
Feb 20, 2020
Juanita L. Field, 78, passed away peacefully February 20, 2020. Born in Liggett, KY to Milburn and Mary (Ellenburg) Hall, she resided in the Akron area her entire adult life. Juanita retired from the Akron Board of Education after more than 30 years of service. She greatly enjoyed gardening, her church family and spending time with her own family.In addition...
Mary Darlene Carroll
Feb 20, 2020
Mary Darlene Carroll, 77, of Brimfield Twp., passed away February 20, 2020. Darlene was a giving and compassionate wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Ken; daughters, Kim and Trena (Dane); grandchildren, Ryan (Abbey), Amber (Kyle), Autumn, Sage, Jaden; great-grandson, Anderson; and siblings, Joe, Loretta, Susan. Visitation Tuesday, February 25 from 4-7pm at...
Edward L. Horn
Feb 20, 2020
Edward L. Horn, age 62 of Akron passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was born on August 18, 1957, the son of Tony and Unis Horn. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Janet, and daughter Emily.Ed will be dearly missed by his sister-in-law Vicki, nephews David (Becky), John (Beth), and Danny (Cindy); nieces Lori and...
Mary Jean Lay
Feb 19, 2020
Mary Jean Lay, 76, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2020, surrounded by family members.¶Mary was born in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School in 1961. She lived in Cuyahoga Falls from 1965 until 2005 when she moved to Columbus. She returned to Cuyahoga Falls in 2019.¶Mary was a homemaker until 1980. She...
Nathan W. Craven
Feb 18, 2020
Nathan W. Craven passed away on February 18, 2020. He was born in Akron, OH on March 23, 1953 to the late Wallace Craven and Dorothy "Dolly" Farley. He enjoyed playing music, Tumbleweed photography, hunting, fishing, car shows and Crusin with the Cops. He was a member of the FOP Lodge No. 7.He was preceded in death by his parents....
Robert Lee Harris
Feb 17, 2020
Robert Lee "Rob/Robbie" Harris, 57 passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born on January 8, 1963, the son of Lee and LouAnn {Laubert} Harris.Rob will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 30 years, Teresa; daughters Brittany (Kevin) Bittner, Megan (Zach Cunningham) Harris; grandchildren Abigail Cunningham, "Lil" Kevin Bittner, Margaret...
Phyllis C. Hartman
Feb 16, 2020
On February 16, 2020, Phyllis C. (nee Woods) Nash Hartman, passed away after a short illness. She was born on September 20, 1938, the daughter of the late Forest and Helen (nee McDonald) Woods. She is survived by her three boys, James Jr, Kenneth "Ken" (Susan) and Bruce; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, whom she greatly loved. Also surviving are...
Lavonne J. Wilkinson
Feb 16, 2020
Lavonne J. Wilkinson (nee Winkleman)March 3, 1929 - February 16, 2020This world is not my home, I'm just passing through and she touched many many lives while doing so. Lavonne stepped into her Savior's loving arms on February 16, 2020 at the age of 90 after a brief illness. Lavonne spent many years as a cook in the Akron Public...
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