Obituaries
Sandra Faye {Stover} Boone
Apr 26, 2021
Sandra Faye {Stover} Boone, age 72 of Akron passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1948, the daughter of the late John D. and Freda {Russell} Stover. In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her son, Michael Lamb; sister Sherri {Stover} Slonsky; brother Donnie Stover.Sandra will be dearly missed by...
Harold M. Shaver Sr.
Apr 26, 2021
Harold "Hap" Morgan Shaver Sr., 88, of Akron, passed away April 26th, 2021. He was born on April 6th, 1933 in Kentucky to the late Roy and Agnes Shaver, his family moved to Ohio when he was 9, where he spent the rest of his life. Hap worked as a lab tech for Goodyear for 41 years. He was an...
Francis R. "Frank" Ropchock
Apr 26, 2021
Francis R. Ropchock, 78, passed on April 26, 2021. He was born November 25, 1942. Preceded in death by father and mother, George Sr. and Mary Ropchock. He leaves behind loving family of wife, Nancy O'Brien of 57 years; 2 sons, Shawn and Ronald Ropchock; daughter, Stacey Bibey; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Darlene Laney; brothers, George, Jack, Jim and...
Sharon Kay Cruise
Apr 26, 2021
Sharon Kay Cruise, age 72 of Canal Fulton passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. She was born in Kenmore on June 19, 1948, the daughter of the late Leonard G. and Sadie L. {Wise} Daily.In addition to her parents, Sharon is preceded in death by her siblings William, Eugene "Pete," Ethel, Nancy, Edith, June and Elsie.Sharon will be greatly...
Robert M. Polen
Apr 25, 2021
Robert M. Polen, age 71, a long-time resident of Green, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Akron City Hospital. He was born November 8, 1949 in Steubenville, Ohio to Harold and Kathleen (Coss) Polen. Bob was employed with Green Local Schools for 36 years. He was also a member of the Eagles Post #501 since 2008. Bob enjoyed the...
Meki Leila Sheaffer
Apr 25, 2021
Meki Leila Sheaffer, age 73 of Akron, passed away surrounded by love, at her home on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was born on June 4, 1947, the daughter of the late William and Marcaria {Corwin} Bibler.In addition to her parents, Meki is preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Sheaffer. Meki is survived by her life partner John...
Edward A. Slusser
Apr 24, 2021
Edward A. Slusser, 74, passed away April 24, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. Born in Danville, Pennsylvania on September 8, 1946, he resided in the Akron area most of his adult life. He was a proud U. S. Army Veteran and previously worked as a material foreman for Conrail. He enjoyed fishing, softball and once appeared on Bowling for Dollars hosted...
Frances Testa
Apr 24, 2021
Frances Testa, age 93 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021. She was born on November 14, 1927, the daughter of the late Antonio and Salvatorica (nee Cuccu) Demelas. Frances will be dearly missed by her sister, Mary Hall; children, Victoria (Wayne) Dixon, Frances (Robert) Glaski, Jeanne (Paul) Crater and Stephen (Shirley)...
Aaron Paul Adams Jr.
Apr 24, 2021
Aaron Paul Adams Jr., age 67, of Twinsburg, Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on April 24, 2021 at 3:00 AM at Grand Village Care Center. He was born on July 31, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Aaron P. and Agnes M. (nee Robertson) Adams Sr.Aaron was a construction worker and enjoyed bowling and working on cars.His...
Robert J. Hoch
Apr 23, 2021
Robert J. Hoch, (Bob) 84, passed into Heaven peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side, April 23, 2021, after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Proceeded in death by his parents Charles F. and Hazel Hoch, brother, Charles Jr., and sister Garnet. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Norma, children Robert Jr., (Terri), Gary...
David Lee Smith
Apr 23, 2021
David Lee Smith, "Dave", age 64 of Akron, Ohio, died at his home on April 23, 2021. He was born on August 30, 1956 in Peru, Indiana, the son of the late William and Mary Magdalene (nee Foster) Smith.Dave was a concrete Mason and worked for Union #109, where he was a finisher for 30 plus years. He enjoyed ping...
Lisa Ann Kleintop
Apr 22, 2021
Lisa Ann (McMahon) Kleintop ascended to heaven on April 22, 2021 while surrounded by friends and loved ones at the age of 58. Lisa was born September 11, 1962 in Willoughby, Ohio to her mother, Shirlee McMahon, and her late father, Richard. Lisa was deeply loved by many, including her daughter, Molly, brothers, Rick and Tim, Tim's wife, Colleen, her...
David William Berkenstock
Apr 21, 2021
David William Berkenstock, age 48 passed away April 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was a devoted and loving son, husband, father, papa and brother. His favorite thing in life was spending time with his family, and attending any event that involved his children and grandchildren. David loved hunting, and fishing with "Baby Girl." He was a...
James Richard Blatt
Apr 20, 2021
James Richard Blatt, age 87, passed away and went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 20, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He attended Carnegie Tech where he played football and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Jim briefly served in the US Air Force...
Carolyn M. Young
Apr 20, 2021
Carolyn M. Young, age 81, of Mogadore, Ohio, died on April 20, 2021 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born on January 28, 1940 in Okeechobee, FL, the daughter of the late Kenneth O. and Estalee (nee Murdock) Gullett. Carolyn retired in 1999 as a business education teacher, after 30 years of service, from Rootstown High School. She loved...
James L. Kelley
Apr 20, 2021
James L. "Jim" Kelley, age 58 of Akron passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. He was born in Fort Campbell, KY on October 28, 1962, the son of Mike and Glenna {Triplett} Kelley.Jim will be dearly missed by his longtime love, Brenda Andrews; children Allison and Jimmy Kelley; step-children Brooke (Bill) Petty and Donald (Kelly) Andrews; grandchildren Aiden, Aaron,...
Dale Claude Carroll
Apr 19, 2021
Dale C. Carroll, 87, passed away on April 19, 2021. He was born in North Carolina on December 21, 1933, to the late Virgil and Ethel {Hodges} Carroll. Dale was a member of Tallmadge Alliance Church, and was the chair of the Board of Elections for the City of Tallmadge for many years. In addition to his parents, he was...
Marlene M. Van Pelt Brooks
Apr 19, 2021
Marlene M. Van Pelt Brooks, 84, passed away unexpectedly April 19, 2021. Born in Brackenridge, PA on May 12, 1936 to Walter and Etta (Scholl) Mohney, she grew up in Akron and later lived in Stark County. Marlene loved animals, puzzle books, watching TV and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Ronald Robert Conley
Apr 19, 2021
Ronald R. Conley Sr. 94, known to everyone as Bob passed away April 19, 2021. Bob was born in Akron, Ohio, son to Ralph and Laura {Burdette} Conley, but his family soon moved to Wirt Co. WV, where he would live before moving on to Gans, PA. Leaving school in the 9th grade, Bob spent time working in the coal...
David Lee Dalton
Apr 18, 2021
David Lee Dalton, 77, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2021.He was born in Hammond, Indiana to Kenneth and Betty (Williams) Dalton. David was the eldest of four siblings. As the son of a Baptist minister, he moved several times while growing up - living in Indiana, Massachusetts, and New Jersey before moving to Southern California...
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