Obituaries

Nancy L. Dailey

Nancy L. Dailey

Mar 12, 2020

Nancy L. Dailey (Roton) was born on November 24, 1944 in Elkview, West Virgina to Harley and Rose Roton. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Leonard F. Dailey.Nancy lived and raised her family in Tallmadge, Ohio for over 45 years. She is survived by daughter, Carmen (Robert) Stauffer; grandsons, Kyle, Kody, and Kael Stauffer, all of...

Betty Lou Douglas

Betty Lou Douglas

Mar 12, 2020

Betty Lou Douglas, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on March 12th, 2020. She was born December 30th, 1936 in Duffy, West Virginia to Charles O. Thompson, Sr. and Beatrice {Long} Thompson.Betty moved to Ohio in 1969, where she went on to receive her Associate's Degree in Hospitality Management. She used her degree to pursue a career with the...

Mark T. Lukasik

Mark T. Lukasik

Mar 11, 2020

Mark T. Lukasik, 53, passed away April 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Toledo, he lived in Clearwater, Florida for several years before coming to the Akron area. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Desert Storm. Mark wasn't a stranger to anyone and he always had a smile on his face. He was...

John Louis Racher

John Louis Racher

Mar 11, 2020

John Louis Racher, born October 18,1947, passed away March 11, 2020 at Summa Health/Akron City Hospital.Most of his life was spent in Cuyahoga Falls where he graduated from high school in 1965. He proudly served as an electronics technician in the US Navy on board the USS Enterprise, repairing Phantom Jets during the Vietnam War. He was a graduate of...

Kenneth L. Arbogast

Kenneth L. Arbogast

Mar 11, 2020

Kenneth L. "Kenny" Arbogast, 74, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Kenny was born in Marlington, West Virginia to parents Russell and Gracie Eva Arbogast on May 30, 1945.Preceding him in death are his parents Russell and Gracie Eva Arbogast; grandparents, Flora and Wade Arbogast; grandparents Soloman Wade and Flora (Channel) Arbogast; and brother Donnie Sharp. Left...

Timothy A. Cooper

Timothy A. Cooper

Mar 11, 2020

Timothy A. Cooper, 52, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2020 after a short illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to David and Ruth (Christian) Cooper, he was a lifelong area resident. He worked as a Machinist at Schaeffler Transmission Systems. Tim enjoyed his job, history, fishing, music, playing the drums in many bands, riding his motorcycle and spending time with...

Bennie E. Burch

Bennie E. Burch

Mar 11, 2020

Bennie E. Burch, 88, went home to be with the Lord on March 11, 2020. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1951, and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Bennie attended Montgomery College in Annapolis, MD and retired from Goodyear after 43 years of service. Bennie was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years,...

Marian L. Deitch

Marian L. Deitch

Mar 11, 2020

Marian L. Deitch, age 86 of Austintown, Ohio Formerly of Brimfield, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Akron General Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1933 in Cahokia, IL, the daughter of the late August and Marie (nee Junior) Juelfs. Marian worked for 25 years for Roadway Trucking as a billing clerk. She enjoyed cooking, sewing-she made her...

Nancy Ann Rutledge

Nancy Ann Rutledge

Mar 10, 2020

Nancy Ann Rutledge, age 67 of Akron passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born on January 26, 1953, the daughter of Raymond and Norma Jean {Bernhold} Kleinhenz. Nancy will be dearly missed by her children, Zak (Jennifer) Kleinhenz and Abby Rutledge; grandchildren Emily, Noah, Owen, Sage, and Richard; siblings John (Debbie), Steve (Heather), Amy (Bill), Matt (Joy),...

Naomi G. Galloway

Naomi G. Galloway

Mar 10, 2020

Naomi Galloway, 97, of Akron, passed away on March 10, 2020. Naomi was born to parents, Lodi and Maude Bookout, on March 10, 1923 in Upland, IN. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eldon; her parents; in-law parents, Ted and Mary Galloway; sisters, Dorothy (Ed) Meisser, Marcella (Art) Robinson, Charlotte (Bob) Campbell and Taylor Galloway, her great-granddaughter.Left to...

Carole Ann Ezell-Bell

Carole Ann Ezell-Bell

Mar 10, 2020

Carole A. Ezell-Bell, age 84 of Akron passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 16, 1935, the daughter of the late William G. and Anna {Gluhman} Brown. Carole will be dearly missed by her husband of 25 years, Louis "Walt" Bell; daughters Stephanie Ezell and Sandra (Randy) Ezell Mollohan; grandson Ryan; step-children...

Judith "Judi" Grace Lambert

Judith "Judi" Grace Lambert

Mar 10, 2020

Judith "Judi" Grace Lambert, 77, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020. She was born in Sutton, WV to late parents Paul and Virginia (Carr) Perrine. Judi enjoyed traveling, bingo, Elvis, and bowling, where she was the league secretary of Foxy Ladies at Midway Lanes for 20+ years. The family would like to thank the staff at Altercare of Stow...

Betty Jean Reed

Betty Jean Reed

Mar 9, 2020

Betty Jean Reed, 89, of Akron, passed away on March 9, 2020. She was born on March 26, 1930 to the late Archie and Cora Jackson. Betty spent most of her career at KMart on Darrow Rd. She was instrumental in the opening of the store and retired as a manager. Betty was the rock of her family. Everyone knew...

Tammy Lee Dean

Tammy Lee Dean

Mar 9, 2020

Tammy Lee Dean, age 50 of Akron passed away after a brief illness on Monday, March 9, 2020. She was born on December 27, 1969, the daughter of Richard Dean and Becky {Mobley} Dean. Tammy was preceded in death by her grandparents, nephew Jacob Pyle, and her best friend Eddie Lewis.She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Kierra Martin;...

Rita Mae Cross

Rita Mae Cross

Mar 9, 2020

Rita Mae Cross, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 9, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Her greatest joy was her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mariam Conti; father, Walter Weakland; sister, De'Nae Sargeant; brother, Michael Weakland; and husband, Phil Cross. Rita is survived by children, Linda (Robert) Porter, Raymond (Audrey) Cross,...

Douglas A. Van Zant

Douglas A. Van Zant

Mar 8, 2020

Douglas A. Van Zant, 72, passed away peacefully March 8, 2020 at his residence. Born in Akron to George and Elizabeth (Hill) Van Zant, he later moved to Portage County, where he resided the past 20 years. Doug worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and later retired from IBM. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and was proud...

Michael David Hillis

Michael David Hillis

Mar 8, 2020

Michael David Hillis, age 56 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born on June 3, 1963, the son of Jakey Hillis and Donna (Chet){Sawan} Puett.Mike is preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, Nathan and Alma Sawan.He will be dearly missed by his children, Renee Hillis, Michelle Hillis and David Hillis; grandchildren Grace...

Kayla Marie Geiger

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

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

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...

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