Obituaries
Winnie Louise (Tate) Westfall
Dec 7, 2019
Louise Westfall went home to be with the Lord following a lengthy illness on December 7th, 2019 with her husband and daughters by her side. Louise was born November 23, 1933 in Woodbury, TN to the late Medford "Roy" and Luzetta (Bogle) Tate. Louise moved from Woodbury to the Akron area in 1942 where she met and married William (Bill)...
Herschel L. Bates
Dec 7, 2019
Herschel L. Bates, "Hersh", age 74, of Wadsworth, Ohio, died on December 7, 2019 at the Bates family farm in Caldwell, Ohio. He was born March 2, 1945 in Pomeroy, Ohio, the son of the late Harry and Thelma "Gail" (nee Niswonger) Bates. Hersh was a boiler maker at BWX retiring in 2009 after 34 years of service. In 2005...
Dorethea Floreen Marie Tucker
Dec 6, 2019
Dorethea Floreen Marie Tucker, age 23, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019. She was born on January 26, 1996, in Chicago, IL. Dorethea was preceded in death by her grandmother, Doretha Tucker, grandfather Floyd Tucker, and niece My'Resha Drummond. Dorethea will be dearly missed by her three children: son Isaac Carson, and daughters Skylar Carson and Azariah Tucker; mother,...
Mary Louise Nickell
Dec 6, 2019
On December 6, 2019, Louise Nickell went to join her loving relatives who preceded her in passing, including her late husband of 69 years, Hillard G. Nickell. Louise lived to be 100 years of age on October 11, 2019.She was a real "artist" at cooking and her recipes were always in demand, such as Mushroom Swiss Steak, Lake Erie perch...
Troy Lee Lawson
Dec 6, 2019
Troy Lee Lawson, 41, was born May 6, 1978 and born again in Heaven on December 6, 2019. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Leroy and Wanda Lawson, and Ed and Rosemarie Steurer; 4 aunts; and 1 cousin. Troy is survived by his son, Tyler Lee of AZ; parents, Chuck and Sylvia Steurer; brother, CJ (Tiffany); favorite nephew,...
Wanda A. Wright
Dec 6, 2019
Wanda A. Wright (nee Skinner), 93, passed away on December 6, 2019 surrounded by the love of her entire family and the lights from her favorite Christmas decorations. She was born on July 22, 1926 in Mogadore to the late Edward and Margaret Skinner. In 1945, she and her husband Dale made their home in Brimfield, Ohio where they raised...
Frank Joseph Smith Jr.
Dec 6, 2019
Frank Joseph Smith Jr., 69, of New Franklin, passed away on December 6, 2019. He was born in Barberton on July 3, 1950. Frank worked for Frank Lucco Company and later retired from Keller Hall Inc. After retirement, he started his own excavating business, Smith and Sons. Frank was always on the go. He loved traveling, looking for a good...
Marcia L. Scott
Dec 6, 2019
Marcia L. Scott, 78, passed away on December 6, 2019 after a brief illness. She had a strong faith and was very involved at Mogadore Christian (Cornerstone) Church for many years. Marcia enjoyed reading, watching game shows on tv, and the Cleveland Indians. Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Velda Wilson, and daughter, Sara Jane. She...
Elva Jean Lohri-Csanyi (Colvin)
Dec 6, 2019
Over 2,000 years ago, God gave the world the best gift to give man, his son. On December 6, 2019, we gave God one of our best gifts we had, our mother. Born Elva Jean Colvin (Lohri) was a child of God! She was born the first child of Victor Morgan Colvin and Faye Thomas Colvin on March 21, 1931...
Raymond W. Isom
Dec 6, 2019
Raymond W. "Ray" Isom, 88, entered Heaven's gates December 6, 2019. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing, beekeeping and spending time with his family. Ray was an Army Veteran and spent his career at Goodyear Aircraft (working on Navy blimps), Home Center Appliances, Jones Motor Company and P.I.E. Nationwide.Preceded in death by two infant daughters and an infant great grandson, he...
Charlotte Roberta Palmer
Dec 5, 2019
Charlotte Roberta Palmer, age 67 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on December 5, 2019. She was born on December 8, 1951 in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of the Robert Coy and Violet (nee Chapman) Coy Smith. Charlotte is survived by her sons, Mitchell and Robert Preston, both of Indiana. Charlotte also leaves her daughter, Teresa Palmer of Akron. Charlotte is...
Joan H. Falkner
Dec 5, 2019
Joan H. Falkner, 83, passed away on December 5, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late Clarence and Olive Riley. She will be dearly missed by her children, Sherree (Garry) Cowden, Cynthia (Doug) Palm, Gordon Falkner, and Daniel (Vesa) Falkner; siblings, Rick (Jeannette) Riley and Janet Fortenberry; grandchildren, Mike, Jefferey, Brittany, Russell, Joseph, Justin, Joshua, Brandy, Danielle, and...
Dorothy J. Bridges
Dec 5, 2019
Dorothy J. Bridges, 75, passed away December 5, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Cecelia (Oprin) Klein, she was a lifelong area resident. Since 1971 she and her husband owned and operated Bridges Boats. Dorothy enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling to the beach in Florida, shopping, crafting and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Dorothy leaves behind her...
Howard Barton
Dec 4, 2019
Howard Barton, age 90 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on December 4, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 8, 1928 in Tomahawk, KY, the son of the late Greenville and Nancy (nee Mullett) Barton. Howard was a trucker driver/tow motor operator at Norton Company and retired after 37 years of service. He enjoyed yard sales, going to Rogers...
Sharilyn Ann Tomsho
Dec 4, 2019
Sharilyn Ann Tomsho, "Sherry", age 76 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on December 4, 2019 at Colony Health Care Center in Tallmadge. She was born on April 29, 1943 in Canton, the daughter of the late Louis Earl and Mildred Christina (nee Canterbury) Shuck. Sherry was a graduate of Hoover High School in North Canton. She worked and retired from the...
Randy E. Greathouse, Sr.
Dec 3, 2019
Randy E. Greathouse, Sr., 53, of Akron OH passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2019. He was born in Akron, on January 20, 1966 to parents Larry and Pauline Greathouse.Preceding him in death are his grandparents George Greathouse, Grampie (Eva) Sasinowski, and son Randy Greathouse Jr.Left to cherish his memory are his parents; grandparent Doil Greathouse; son Shaun (Shauna) Greathouse;...
George Kennedy
Dec 3, 2019
George "Pete" Kennedy, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 3, 2019. He enjoyed camping, sitting by a campfire, watching westerns, and a good cigar. Pete was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Donna, and a host of other loving family members. Per his wishes, cremation has...
Rev. R. Mcclelland
Nov 30, 2019
Rev. Terrence R. "Terry" McClelland, age 73 of Akron, Ohio, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Colony Health Care Center. He was born on December 27, 1945 in Akron, the son of the late Robert Barton and Elma (nee Brooks) McClelland. Terry was a 1963 graduate of Hudson High School. He...
Barbara Lois Knepper
Nov 30, 2019
Barbara Lois Knepper, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. She was born on November 9, 1937, the daughter of Alta Mae and John Herman Cole, who preceded her in death, along with her husband, James, grandson John Luke Knepper, and several sisters and a brother.Barbara will be dearly missed by her sons John (Elizabeth), Dan,...
Charlotte E. Fisher
Nov 30, 2019
Charlotte E. Fisher, 84, passed away November 30, 2019. She was a lifelong Tallmadge resident and devoted much of her life to helping others through People Serving People. Charlotte enjoyed sewing, working in her yard, being an Indians fan, and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Bill and son, Jim, she will be sadly missed...
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