Obituaries
Betty Marie Gang
Oct 7, 2020
Betty Marie Gang, age 89 of Akron, Ohio, died on October 7, 2020 at Mulberry Gardens, where our mother received exceptional care and love from the nurses, her aides and entire staff, we thank you.She was born on December 31, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late Martin L. and Marie (nee Statts) Efferson. Betty was a homemaker and...
Robert D. Bishop
Oct 6, 2020
Robert D. Bishop, 73, owner of Bower's Towing Co., passed away October 6, 2020 after a long illness. Bob was born December 5, 1946 in Akron to Robert and Ferdena Bishop now deceased. He spent all his life in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow, Ohio. Before Bob joined the Navy Sea Bees during the Vietnam War, he worked at Bower's Towing....
Scott Cohoe
Oct 6, 2020
Scott Cohoe, 63, passed away October 6, 2020 after a heroic battle with cancer. Born in Rochester, NY to George and Shirley (Hurst) Cohoe he was an Akron area resident for most of his life. Scott was a builder and general contractor, specializing in painting, plumbing, electrical and remodeling. He enjoyed traveling, working puzzles and spending time with his family...
Lee Roy Tompkin
Oct 6, 2020
Lee Roy Tompkin, long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2020 at the age of 64. Lee was born on February 17, 1956 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was a machinist by trade, but dabbled in many construction jobs, and loved to work with his hands. Lee found the Lord in 1986 as a father of...
Angie Eplin
Oct 6, 2020
Eva Angeline "Angie" Eplin, age 90 of Akron went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born on Christmas Eve, 1929 in Union City, TN to the late Joseph and Mary Lee {Dycus} Vaught.In addition to her parents, Angie was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Bob, brother Bill and sisters...
Dale E. Clemson
Oct 5, 2020
Dale E. Clemson, age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on October 5, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on July 19, 1955 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph and Dolores (nee Ward) Clemson. Dale loved to watch western movies, classic cars shows, collecting model cars and listen to the classic old country music. Dale also...
Douglas R. Cook
Oct 5, 2020
Douglas R. Cook, age 75 of Akron entered Heaven's gates on Monday, October 5, 2020. He was born on April 11, 1945 in Akron to the late Fred and Eulalia {Ballway} Cook. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by brothers Christopher and Blaine Cook and sister Pamela Dennis.Doug will be dearly missed by his siblings Mark...
Betty P. Piper
Oct 4, 2020
Betty P. Piper, 91, passed away October 4, 2020 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to James and Sarah (Burgess) Ledford, she was a lifelong area resident. Betty retired from National City Bank, where she worked as a teller for many years. She enjoyed watching TBN and loved to shop on QVC. In addition to her...
Sidney R. Pearl
Oct 3, 2020
Sidney R. Pearl, departed from us, suddenly, on October 3, 2020 at the age of 69. He was born on December 8, 1950 in Natchez, Mississippi, to the late Dorothy Mae Pearl. Sidney moved to Akron, Ohio at an early age where he graduated from South High School "BIG BLUE" in 1970. After graduating, he was employed by General Tire...
Philip P. Breiding
Oct 3, 2020
Philip P. Breiding, 91, passed away on October 3, 2020. He was born in Akron on September 3, 1929 to the late William and Ora (Schraber) Breiding. Phil was also preceded in death by his wife, Marietta Breiding; son, Dennis Breiding; daughter, Eva Marie Lucas. He will be dearly missed by his children, Paul and Nicholas Breiding, Deborah Peterson, and...
Ralph T. Starner
Oct 2, 2020
Ralph T. Starner, 88, of Akron, passed away on Friday, October, 2, 2020. He was born to parents, William and Gertrude Starner on July 7, 1932 in Stow, OH.Preceding him in death is his beloved wife of 53 years, Lolita (nee Cooper); son-in-law, Terry Trayer; and 11 siblings. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Sandy (Brian) Struchen, Lisa...
Rosann Wright
Sep 30, 2020
Rosann Wright, age 89 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Danbury Woods of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on May 12, 1931 in Philadelphia, PA.Rosann was preceded in death by her husband, William Wright, mother Thelma Speedy, son, Steve Anderson and step-daughter Karen Israel.She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Jeanne Davies; step-daughters Linda...
Sherrel Ann Azzarello
Sep 28, 2020
Sherrel Ann Azzarello, 63, passed away September 28, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio to Delno and Norma (Davis) Stuart, she was a lifelong area resident. Sheri was a 1977 graduate of Tallmadge High School. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, listening to records, watching reruns and spending time with her family and her dogs.Sheri will be sadly missed by sons, Nate (Cassandra)...
Donna Gail (Phillips) Bentley
Sep 28, 2020
Donna Gail (Phillips) Bentley passed shortly after her 66th birthday, on September 28, 2020.Donna joins her father, LC; mother, Sue; and brother, Mike, who have preceded her in death.She leaves behind her daughter and son-in-law, Rosie and Scott Luck; grandchildren, Sam, Elsie Sue, Alastor, and Nathan and wife Emily; and upcoming great-grandson, River. She also leaves her sisters, Teresa Johnson...
Mary Anne Hayes
Sep 27, 2020
Mary Anne Hayes1947 - 2020Mary Anne was called home Sunday, September 27, 2020 surrounded by family in her home. She was a loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Grandmother that will forever be missed. To those that did not know her, they regrettably learned that her name was not Mary but MARY ANNE! She had a strong ability to make people...
Charles D. Sigman
Sep 27, 2020
Charles D. Sigman, 93 years old, went to be with his heavenly father on Sunday, September 27, 2020. He was born in Erbacon, WV to Clarence and Jennie Sigman on June 25, 1927. He moved to Akron in 1951 and worked for Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin, retiring after 37 1/2 years. After retiring, Charles went to work part time at The...
Marilyn J. Williams
Sep 27, 2020
Marilyn J. Williams, 86, passed away September 27, 2020. She was from Lima, Ohio, but lived 56 years in Cuyahoga Falls. She loved her children and grandchildren more than anything in the world, and dedicated her life to them, always putting their needs ahead of hers. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, and cards with friends, reading, but her favorite activity...
Mary I. Natko
Sep 27, 2020
With great sadness in their hearts, her family surrounded Mary as she gained her wings on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home. She was born in Akron, OH on July 24, 1939 to the late Francis and Mary {Filsarra} McInally. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her brother, David, and sister Vivian.Mary will be...
Joseph Radcliffe
Sep 26, 2020
Joseph Radcliffe, 80, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Busch Radcliffe; father, Eugene Radcliffe; sister, Bobby Balko; daughter, Marjorie Radcliffe Remick (Randall Radcliffe); three grandchildren and one niece. He is survived by his wife, Mary Vaslavsky Radcliffe; children, Hollie Radcliffe Kroon (Brian Kroon), Ami Gasaway, Max Gasaway, Joseph Gasaway, Mary...
Ruth E. Leibert
Sep 26, 2020
Ruth E. Leibert, age 91, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Akron City Hospital.She was born on March 7, 1929 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to the late Roy and Ada (nee Amos) Saunders. Ruth was a housekeeper for many years in many businesses and the Holiday Inn. She loved sports, especially baseball, football and NASCAR....
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