Obituaries
Charles B. Henthorn
Jan 25, 2020
Charles (Lucky) Henthorn, 91, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2020. Lucky was born in Woodsfield, Ohio, on October 15, 1928, to the late Everett and Susie Henthorn. He was a Navy veteran and worked in the aerospace field for 38 years.Throughout his lifetime, he loved country music. He played while in the Navy,...
Helen Leona Anderson
Jan 25, 2020
Reunited with loved ones in Heaven on January 25, 2020. She was born on March 8, 1926 in Point Pleasant, WV. Helen married the love of her life, Melvin R. "Tom" Anderson Sr. in 1945. They settled in Akron where they raised their family. Helen was a lifelong homemaker that was devoted to her family. She was a special mother,...
Clarence W. Graham Jr. "Rock"
Jan 24, 2020
Clarence W. Graham Jr. "Rock" passed away January 24, 2020 after a long illness. In his early years, Rock was one of the star football players for Greensburg High School. Along with his brother George, they took their football skills and started the Greensburg Peewee football league in 1958. In addition to football, he loved to golf and bowl, helping...
Colleen Norfolk Twynham
Jan 24, 2020
Colleen Norfolk Twynham, 62, passed away after a short illness on January 24, 2020 surrounded by family. She enjoyed taking vacations with family and friends, golfing, camping, cooking, and was a longtime member of the Elks. Colleen was a loving wife, a caring mother, and a wonderful grandmother. Colleen is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Loew,...
Ashley Kristen Brown
Jan 23, 2020
Ashley Brown, age 30, of Munroe Falls, passed away suddenly, but peacefully on January 23, 2020. She is survived by her mother Cheryl (Duaine Titus) {Uber} Brown, grandparents George and Geraldine Uber, grandmother Georgiann Rook and other loved family and friends. Ashley was preceded in death by her loving father Kurt Brown, grandparents Borden and Joyce Brown, and best pal...
Theresa M. Yonker
Jan 22, 2020
Theresa M. Yonker passed away January 22, 2020 on her 60th birthday after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Ravenna, Ohio to Robert and Mary (Speaks) Eichler, she was a lifelong Suffield resident. She was a tenured employee at Lockheed Martin, where she held many positions. Theresa enjoyed camping, boating, traveling, water skiing, working Sudoku puzzles, mushroom hunting and...
Samuel M. Pritchard
Jan 21, 2020
Samuel M. Pritchard, 85, passed away January 21, 2020 at home. Born in Akron to Samuel and Viola (Erb) Pritchard, he was a lifelong area resident. Sam retired from both Firestone and Goodyear Tire (later Loral) & Rubber Companies. Sam was known for having a strong work ethic and helping those around him. He greatly enjoyed being outdoors, working in...
Ray Norman Pry
Jan 21, 2020
Ray Norman Pry, 86, of Akron, passed away on January 21, 2020. Ray was born in Akron on June 25, 1933 and graduated from Ellet High School in 1951. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after over 30 years of service. Ray was an avid golfer and could often be...
Jack J. Williams
Jan 21, 2020
Jack J. Williams, 68, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away after a long illness on January 21, 2020. Jack was born in Waterloo, Iowa on August 2, 1951 to the late Spike and Mildred Williams. Jack was truly one of a kind. His jokes brought a smile to everyone who knew him. He always encouraged his family to find the bright...
Meri Lynn Richmond
Jan 19, 2020
Meri Lynn Richmond (nee Morrell), 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 19, 2020.Meri loved spending time with her loving husband of 55 years, James Richmond, taking walks, tending to their yard together, and traveling. She enjoyed reading, playing Scrabble, watching criminal justice shows, and taking time out to pamper herself. Meri was very proud...
Kenneth C. Lemasters
Jan 19, 2020
Kenneth LeMasters, "Kenny", age 85 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on January 19, 2020 at Akron General Hospital. He was born in Akron on January 21, 1934, the son of the late Jasper and Orvia (nee Hunt) LeMasters.Kenny was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean War. Mr. LeMasters retired from Goodrich Chemical; he also worked for Lions...
Donald A. Dudones
Jan 19, 2020
Donald A. Dudones, 77, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents Bernard and Olive Dudones on April 13, 1942 in Akron.Preceding him in death are his parents, brother James, and son Kurt. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Carol, of 39 years; children, Anne-Marie (Keith) Martin...
Vincent Sabitina Jr.
Jan 18, 2020
Vincent Sabitina Jr., of Uniontown, passed away after a sudden illness on January 18, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by his family. Vincent was born in Akron, Ohio on February 13, 1964 to Vincent and Frances Sabitina. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1983.Vincent is preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Frances Sabitina. He is survived...
Gary Anthony Galati
Jan 18, 2020
Gary Anthony Galati, 70, passed away at home, January 18, after a brief, courageous battle with Leukemia.Gary was a lifetime resident of Akron, graduated from Akron North High School and attended the University of Akron and served with the United States Navy for four years. He served as an Firefighter with the Akron Fire Department for 25 years earning the...
Kyle H. Hamblin
Jan 17, 2020
Kyle H. Hamblin, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 27, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Jacquelyn (nee Snell) Hamblin of North Canton, Ohio and the late Keith Hamblin. Kyle was retired from the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority after 25 years of service. Kyle...
Harry Oberlin Peck, Jr.
Jan 17, 2020
My sweetheart, Harry O. Peck, 78, of Tallmadge passed away January 17, 2020. Harry was born on October 22, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Harry O. and Evelyn {Barr} Peck. He was a graduate of Ellet High School, retired as a Maintenance Supervisor from various companies, Norton Co., Babcock & Wilcox, and Midwest Rubber. He was a United States Air...
Anthony William Dzoch
Jan 17, 2020
Anthony William Dzoch, 56, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2020.Tony was a member of VFW Post 1062 and more recently the PAC of Akron. He enjoyed fishing, going to the casino, traveling, and just being out in nature. Tony was known to have a passion for drawing, being creative, and being helpful to...
Karen Marie Peoples
Jan 16, 2020
Karen M. {Bernhardt} Peoples, age 67 of Akron passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born on June 12, 1952 . Proceeded in death by husband Darrell Peoples and daughter Wanakie Peoples, Karen is survived by her three sons Shawanakie Peoples, Rashawn Peoples, Casual Woods; and their wives; 13 grandchildren; four siblings. A devoted, loving and supportive mother,...
Adamo V. Lattarulo
Jan 16, 2020
Adamo Vittorio Lattarulo, 89, died on January 16, 2020. He was born in the coastal hill town of Roccella Ionica in the Province of Calabria, Italy on September 3 1930. He came to America with his wife Vincenza "Virginia"and five year old daughter, Luigina "Louise" in 1967. He was originally a carpenter by trade, construction worker and worked at Ken-Tool...
Wilma Jean Hagerman Sandy
Jan 16, 2020
Wilma Jean Hagerman Sandy, age 88 of Akron passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born on April 17, 1931, the daughter of Walter B. and Norma {Pfeifer} Rockhold.Wilma was preceded in death by her first love, Lloyd P. Hagerman, her parents, two brothers, Henry and Kenny Rockhold, and sister Wanda Kimes.Wilma...
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