Obituaries
Christian Michael Thacker
Jan 1, 2020
Christian Michael Thacker, age 28 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 1, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 14, 1991 in Akron, the son of Christopher Thacker and Michelle (nee Rollins) Dillinger all of Akron.Christian was a 2010 graduate of Kenmore High School and was an electrician through the local electrical union. He enjoyed playing video games...
James Leo Dineen Jr.
Jan 1, 2020
James Leo Dineen Jr., 94, of Akron, passed away on January 1, 2020. Jim was born in Akron on June 5, 1925 to the late James and Marie Dineen Sr. Jim was a graduate of Springfield High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Hawaii in 1943 during World War II. He served in the...
Samuel R. Greenaway, Jr.
Jan 1, 2020
Samuel R. "Bob" Greenaway Jr., 65, of Akron, OH passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born to parents Samuel Robert Greenaway, Sr. and Theresa Marie (nee Whitcore) on July 16, 1954 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Preceding him in death are his parents, and his brother John. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Judy of 41...
Rose Marie Hurd
Dec 31, 2019
Rose Marie Hurd, 80, passed away on December 31, 2019 in the compassionate care of Akron Summa Hospital - Hospice. Rose was a resident of Uniontown and a 1958 graduate of East High School. She worked as an Executive Secretary at Lawsons for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Angelo and Anna Canto (Sentelik), and survived...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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,...
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