Obituaries
Helen Zimmerman
Feb 1, 2020
Helen Zimmerman, age 93, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. She was born on October 18, 1926 in Granite City, IL, and moved to Akron a few years later. Helen spent most of her life in the Firestone Park area.She graduated from Garfield High School in 1944 and started working at S. S. Kresge (now K-Mart) for several years;...
Jack W. Krager
Feb 1, 2020
Jack W. Krager, 73, died February 1, 2020 surrounded by his family after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born December 22, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Howard and Geraldine Krager. The leader of this family, Jack was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a hardworking man who was always willing to lend...
Emanuel E. Lockett "Big M"
Feb 1, 2020
Emanuel E. Lockett, "Big M", 66, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord on February 1, 2020. He was born in Akron on September 22, 1953 to the late Allan A. and Sallie Mae (nee Gaines) Lockett. Big M graduated from East High School and retired from Local 894 after over 30 years of service. He received Christ...
Dortha "Dottie" Thomas
Feb 1, 2020
Dortha "Dottie" Thomas, 91, of Akron, passed away on February 1, 2020. Dottie was born in Accident, Maryland on January 10, 1929 to the late Walter and Prema Haenftling. She retired from a career in food service at Springfield Schools and was a longtime member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church. In her free time, she enjoyed playing euchre and cheering...
J.R. Hobbs
Jan 31, 2020
J.R. Hobbs, 47, of Portage Lakes, passed away suddenly on January 31, 2020 of natural causes. He loved cooking, football (especially the Ravens), and spending time with his family. J.R. will be deeply missed by his wife of 15 years, Kathy Keller; son, Max Keller; mother and father-in-law, Nancy and Larry Spier; brothers-in-law, Mark (Anna) Keller and Steven (Katey) Spier;...
Christina Ann Ward-Rex
Jan 31, 2020
Christina Ann Ward-Rex, 41, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020 with her loving family surrounding her, after a very courageous battle with stage four liver cancer. She looked her cancer straight in the face and fought bravely and courageously the whole time, until her body just couldn't fight anymore. She was born on March 12, 1978 at Barberton Hospital...
Robert E. Eddy
Jan 31, 2020
Robert E. "Bobby" Eddy, age 67 of Akron passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. He was born on August 13, 1952, the son of Earl F. and Bertha J. {Metts} Eddy. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother Thomas Eddy, sister Betty Gearhart, and brothers-in-law Edward Reeder and Robert Gearhart. He is survived by his love of...
Harold E. Crawford
Jan 30, 2020
Lifelong Akron resident and East High School Alumni Harold E. Crawford 89, surrounded by his family passed away on January 30, 2020.Harold is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Muriel Crawford. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jean (Wasson); children, Bret Crawford, Kim (Luke) Eliadis, grandchildren, Brooke, Kelly, Seth, Shane, Casey and granddog Zoey;...
Ruth "Jo" Wright
Jan 30, 2020
Ruth "Jo" Wright, 81, passed at her residence and went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2020. Born March 22, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. She had been an active member of Grace Baptist Church, where she served as a Kitchen Angel. Jo was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Hubert D. Wright; step-son, John...
Caroline Jean Lutz
Jan 28, 2020
Caroline Jean Lutz, "Jean", age 78 of Atwater, Ohio, passed on January 28, 2020 at McCrae Manor in Alliance, Ohio.She was born on June 24, 1941 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William Valigora and Margaret Caroline Jones. Caroline was a elementary school teacher, teaching in Hawaii and Ohio; she enjoyed and loved all things Christmas and...
Merle Ann Blankenship
Jan 28, 2020
Merle was born on October 28, 1942 and passed away on January 28, 2020 at the age of 77, in Akron. She attended East High School. She never forgot the birthdays of family and friends. Merle and her husband would DJ for her class reunions. She enjoyed the good times she had with her good friends, Kay and Barb. She...
Charlene Deloris Ford
Jan 27, 2020
Charlene Deloris Ford, "Char", age 69 of Akron, Ohio died on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Canal Point Nursing Home. She was born on September 14, 1950 in Akron, the daughter of the late Fred L. and Kathlene D. (nee Harsh) Ford.Charlene graduated from Springfield High School and was a homemaker. She attended Springfield Assembly of God Church. Char is...
Joe J. Post
Jan 27, 2020
Joe passed from this earth to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on January 27, 2020. Joe was born on October 13, 1944 in Akron, Ohio.Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Post and Elnora "Ann" Braden. He leaves his wife of over 55 years, Joyce (Rittenour) Post; his daughter, Jennifer (Thomas "TJ") Gaines of Medina, OH; and...
Stephen K. Mcclarnon
Jan 26, 2020
Stephen K. McClarnon, age 75, of Akron passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born July 5, 1944, the son of Stephen and Edith {Jones} McClarnon. He and his wife Michele shared nearly 51 years of love and laughter. It is a mystery how fifty years can pass so quickly. He was preceded in death by his parents...
Robert W. Michael "Bob"
Jan 26, 2020
Robert "Bob" W. Michael, 83, passed away January 26, 2020. He was born in Akron and resided here his entire life. Together with his wife Evelyn, they ran the R. W. Michael Printing Company for over 50 years. Bob was a car enthusiast, enjoyed boating and spending time at Lake Erie. He was preceded in death by wife Evelyn of...
Duane Alan May
Jan 26, 2020
Duane Alan May, 51, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2020. He was born in Akron on May 22, 1968 to the late Glen and Mary May. Duane was a sheetmetal worker with Local 33 for over 30 years. He loved football and was a diehard Cleveland Browns fan. Duane loved being a father more than anything. His...
Jeffrey James Wilson
Jan 26, 2020
Jeffrey James Wilson, "Jeff", age 49, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Barberton Hospital.He was born on November 16, 1970 in Akron, the son of Patsy Mary Jean (nee Rickenbacker) Wilson.Jeff worked for 15 years for the City of Cuyahoga Falls Water Dept., he was a cement worker 3. He loved motorcycles, cars and dogs-especially his pit bull,...
Ernest J. Knecht
Jan 26, 2020
Ernest J. Knecht, 97, of Akron, OH passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born to parents Ernest R. and Maude Knecht in Akron on December 30, 1922.Preceding him in death is his son, Edward Knecht. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Della of 53 years; children Susan (Dennis) Arnold and John Knecht; daughter-in law Debbie...
Gwendolyn Elaine Luzius
Jan 26, 2020
Gwendolyn Elaine "Gwen" Luzius, age 92 of Stow passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. She was born on October 26, 1927, the daughter of Howard E. and Mildred {Eicher} Boyer.Gwen was preceded in death by her grandson Gary Cook, Jr. and husband, Fred Luzius. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Diane (Rod) Kline, Meri (Michael Piechocki) Nelson-Ellison;...
Donald Robert Wolfe
Jan 25, 2020
Donald Robert Wolfe, 89, of Akron, passed away January 25, 2020. He was born April 19, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Theodore Raymond Wolfe and Virgie Yocum Wolfe. Don served as a US Marine after graduating from Manchester High School. After active duty, he met and married his bride, Donna J. Hutton and recently celebrated 65 years of...
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