Obituaries

Linda Ruth Key

Linda Ruth Key

Dec 31, 2019

Linda Ruth Key, 66, of Akron, passed away December 31, 2019. She was born on May 22, 1953. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jeanie McMillen; and sister, Kimberly. She will be dearly missed by her longtime companion, James McCartney; stepdaughter, Michelle (Brad) Hackathorn and their children; father, Michael Esterak; daughter, Angela Esterak (Sam Njegovan); son, Michael Marvin;...

Cheryl Lynn Wright

Cheryl Lynn Wright

Dec 31, 2019

Cheryl Lynn Wright, age 62 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on December 31, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in Akron on December 24, 1957, the daughter of the late James C. and Doris (nee Greening) Schrock. Cheryl was a 1976 graduate of Ellet High School. She worked for many years at Brown-Graves Lumber Co. and...

Jeffrey B. Thomas

Jeffrey B. Thomas

Dec 31, 2019

Jeffrey B. Thomas, 67, of Brimfield, died peacefully at home after a 2 1/2 year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) on December 31, 2019 with his wife Marie by his side. Jeff never complained, even after losing his speech and the ability to swallow and breathe on his own. If you asked him how he was doing, you got...

George M. Treharne, Jr.

George M. Treharne, Jr.

Dec 30, 2019

George M. Treharne, Jr., 30, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2019.George had a passion for race car driving, drag racing, playing pool, football and enjoyed going to watch the Cleveland Browns with his family. He loved wrestling and he collected many autographs and memorabilia since he was three years old!He has been a tow truck driver for...

Jack G. Deluca

Jack G. Deluca

Dec 30, 2019

Jack G. DeLuca of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2019 at his home, after 54 years of life, five years of which he gifted to his loving wife, Pamela. He closed his eyes after battling cancer for 2 1/2 years and awoke in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jack...

Beverly J. Humphreys

Beverly J. Humphreys

Dec 30, 2019

Beverly J. Humphreys, 72, went Home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2019 with family by her side. Bev was born in Akron to Larry and Lillian (Donner) Null. She always had a smile on her face and enjoyed music, reading and spending time with family and friends.Preceded in death by her husband, Carl, Sr., she will be...

"Andy" Andrew Linsenmayer

"Andy" Andrew Linsenmayer

Dec 30, 2019

"Andy" Mark Andrew Linsenmayer, 47, of Akron, passed away on December 30, 2019. He was born in Akron on July 4, 1972 and graduated from St. Vincent St. Mary High School in 1990. Andy loved playing video games, watching all types of movies, and collecting things. He enjoyed visiting flea markets in search of sports memorabilia, PEZ dispensers, hot sauces,...

Lewis William Nicholas

Lewis William Nicholas

Dec 29, 2019

Lewis William Nicholas, age 37, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was born on April 22, 1982, the son of William Nicholas and Darla {Blondheim} Elrod.Lewis was preceded in death by his father, William and his brother Michael Nicholas.He will be dearly missed by his daughter, Kylee; mother Darla (Dave Hanlon) Elrod; step-father Donald Elrod; brother David...

Ronald R. Rollins

Ronald R. Rollins

Dec 28, 2019

Ronald R. Rollins passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. He joined his high school sweetheart and wife of 58 years, Sandra Gail Rollins (Burton), who passed away in November of 2019. Ron was a coin collector, Chevy enthusiast, retired rubber worker and an all-around wheeler and dealer. He is survived by his four children - daughters, Sheila (George) Rose, Lori...

Laura Anne Genevish

Laura Anne Genevish

Dec 28, 2019

Laura Anne Genevish, age 35 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born on February 29, 1984. Laura was preceded in death by her grandma Helen Joseph.Left to cherish Laura's memory are her husband, Josh; children Samantha, Leighanne, Parker, and Savannah "Bunny"; four-legged fur baby, Pennie; mom Patti (John); sister Dee (David); brother Tony; grandparents...

Norma Jean Clark

Norma Jean Clark

Dec 28, 2019

Norma Jean (nee Edwards) Clark, 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2019 after a long illness. She helped anyone who needed her, and made sure all her girls had jewelry before she left. Mom worked at General Tire driving the lunch wagon for many years. She enjoyed all of her friends at Seven Stories, and...

James E. Davis Sr.

James E. Davis Sr.

Dec 27, 2019

James "Jim" Edwin Davis Sr., 80, of Akron, Ohio passed away with his family by his side on Friday, December 27, 2019. Jim was born in Garrett, Pennsylvania & spent his life between Garrett and Akron. A cement mason by trade, he was a member of Plaster & Cement Mason Local 109 for more than 50 years and retired from...

Esther Louise Smith

Esther Louise Smith

Dec 26, 2019

Esther Louise Smith was born in Springfield, Ohio, on December 7, 1939. She passed away on December 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.Esther was an amazing woman who loved and served God with all of her heart. She and her husband, David, shared 64 years of marriage making memories together every moment. Some of those memories included traveling on...

Edward C. Brennan

Edward C. Brennan

Dec 26, 2019

Edward C. Brennan, born June 23, 1954, has passed on as of Thursday, December 26, 2019. His spirit slipped away peacefully and is guided on angels' wings to be with the heavenly eternal.Preceded in death by all our ancestors and, who he coined as the son-shine of our lives, Justin, Ed leaves to cherish, Glorified Maria (Vallelonga) and child Darren...

Steven D. Knight

Steven D. Knight

Dec 26, 2019

Steven D. Knight, 41, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born on August 3, 1978 in Akron.Left to cherish Steve's memory is fiancée, Linda Usner; children, Leslie Knight, Kaitlin Knight, and Kyle Knight (Tymber); granddaughters Delilah Skinner and Molly Peake; parents John and Elizabeth Knight; 2 brothers, Shawn (Ami) Knight, and Timothy...

Charles Eugene Dupert, Sr.

Charles Eugene Dupert, Sr.

Dec 26, 2019

Charles Eugene Dupert, Sr., age 79 passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1940.Charles married the love of his life, Sue Moffit on February 20, 1961. Sue and their children Cathy (Tom) Millard, Deborah (Vito) Cilitti, Charles (Lizabeth) Dupert, Jr., and Robert Dupert; grandchildren Nathan, Jessica, Ashleigh, Victoria,...

Sandy Wierzbicki

Sandy Wierzbicki

Dec 26, 2019

Sandy Wierzbicki, 73, was called home suddenly on December 26, 2019 with her husband and sons by her side. She enjoyed spending time with family, annual trips to Florida and playing games. You could always find her at her grandkids events, their proudest supporter. Sandy is survived by husband of 52 years, John; sons, Stan (Holly) and Chuck (Eva); grandchildren,...

Heather A. Mitchell

Heather A. Mitchell

Dec 26, 2019

Heather A. Mitchell, 45, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 after a short illness. She was born in Akron on July 9, 1974 to Barbara (nee Witter) Mitchell of Akron and the late Ralph Mitchell. She was raised and lived in Akron and was a resident of Columbus for the past 9 years. Heather was passionate about...

Eddie Junior Kirk Jr.

Eddie Junior Kirk Jr.

Dec 25, 2019

Eddie Junior Kirk, Jr., age 41 of Akron, Ohio, died on December 25, 2019 at Akron General Hospital. He was born in Akron on August 22, 1978, the son of Eddie Junior Kirk, Sr. of Akron and Kim (nee Bolts) Kirk of Cleveland. Eddie enjoyed helping anyone that he could, he was respectful and had a great, loving heart. He...

Reva M. Fontana

Reva M. Fontana

Dec 25, 2019

Reva M. Fontana, 94, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 25, 2019. Born in Madisonville, Kentucky to Leon E. and Jewell R. (Oldham) Rudd, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Reva enjoyed watching and listening to Dr. Charles Stanley, the Cathedral Quartet and the Gaithers. She also loved reading,...

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