Obituaries
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
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.
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
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,...
Evelyn P. Michael (Prusak)
Dec 25, 2019
Evelyn P. Michael (Prusak), 82, passed away December 25, 2019 after a long illness. She was raised in Peninsula, OH and spent most of her life in the Akron area. Evelyn was a loving mother and grandmother. Together with her husband Bob, they ran the family business for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Conrad....
Karen Lee {Briner} Mann
Dec 24, 2019
Karen Lee {Briner} Mann, age 75 of Mogadore passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019. She was born on September 18, 1944, the daughter of Harold and Ruth {Bennett} Briner.Per her wishes, cremation has taken place, and there will be no services. Please check back in a few days for the full obituary.
Kevin G. Kline
Dec 24, 2019
Kevin G. Kline, 60, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 24, 2019. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially coaching his children's soccer teams, and golfing weekly with his father, uncle and close friends. Everybody around Kevin knew his smile and always enjoyed a good laugh with him. He retired from Local 219 as a...
James A. Knotts
Dec 22, 2019
James A. Knotts, 85, of Akron, passed away on December 22, 2019. He was born in Akron on April 7, 1934 to the late Ercle and Ethel Knotts. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He retired from General Tire and Summit County Jobs and Family Services. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
M. Donald Mcclusky
Dec 22, 2019
Martin Donald McClusky (Don) was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Dec 9, 1928. Noted throughout his life for his wisdom, integrity, and humor, he was a Westinghouse finalist and salutatorian of his high school class. Don attended Carnegie Mellon University (Carnegie Tech) on a Chemical Engineering scholarship. Always a person to expand his horizons, Don also took playwriting classes, where...
Lee Foss
Dec 22, 2019
Lee Foss, age 87 of Green, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born on December 21, 1932.Lee was preceded in death by his wife Donna, sister Shirley, and his parents. Left to cherish Lee's legacy are his wife, Arlene; children Jim, DonnaJean (Dave), Dan (JimmyLee), Joy (Mark); step-children Gerry Lynn (Bob),...
Helen B. Stollings
Dec 21, 2019
Helen B. Stollings, age 87, of Stow, Ohio, died on December 21, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on October 6, 1932 in Logan, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Holly and Ruby (nee Morrison) Ward. Helen was a homemaker who enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Vickie (William) Sherlock, James Gregory (Kim)...
Richard Joseph Rodgers
Dec 20, 2019
Richard Joseph Rodgers, age 73, died at his home on December 20, 2019. Rick was a life-long Akron area resident and a 1964 graduate of John R. Buchtel High School. Rick worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber before joining the Akron Fire Department in 1972 where he eventually became a member of the first Akron Paramedic class and responded to...
Josephine Rich
Dec 20, 2019
Josephine Rich, "Jo", age 78, of Akron, Ohio, died on December 20, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on February 11, 1941 in Free State, TN, the daughter of the late Walter Payton and Ellie Agnes (nee Smith) Stafford.Jo was a home health aid and cared for several patients in the area. Some of her hobbies were gardening,...
Robert L. Sears
Dec 20, 2019
Robert L. Sears, 70, of Tallmadge went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on December 20, 2019 with his family by his side.Robert grew up in the Stow, and Munroe Falls areas. Bob loved fishing, hunting, and anything outdoors. Bob had a passion for nature and would spend hours tending to his yard, and...
Lori A. Lueck
Dec 20, 2019
Lori A. Lueck, age 61 of Portage Lakes, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on August 16, 1958 in Akron, the daughter of the late Ronald McDannell and the late Gloria (nee Coe) McDannell Polinger. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Mary E. May
Dec 19, 2019
Mary E. May, 88, went Home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2019. Born in Dawson Springs, KY to Bradley and Annie (Penrod) Matheny, she relocated to Akron in the early 1950's. She was a member of the Willard Church of Christ, where she served as a Deacon. Mary enjoyed crafts, drawing with her grandkids, shopping, lunch dates...
Joann Adair
Dec 19, 2019
JoAnn Adair, 61, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2019 after a short term battle with ALS after being diagnosed in April of this year. She was born in Akron on January 30, 1958. JoAnn had a deep faith and loved her church families at Compass North Church and where it all began for her at...
Riley Virginia Shipley
Dec 19, 2019
Riley Virginia Shipley, age 29, of Coventry Twp., Ohio, died on December 19, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on June 26, 1990 in Barberton, the daughter of David D. and Peggy Sue (nee Abbott) Shipley Weaver of Coventry Twp.Riley was a 2008 graduate of Coventry High School.In addition to her parents, Riley is survived by her siblings,...
Kenneth J. Richards
Dec 19, 2019
Kenneth J. "Butch" Richards, 75, of Akron, OH passed away quietly on Thursday, December 19, 2019. He was born on August 11, 1944 to parents Kenneth and Lillian Richards in Stow, OH. Preceding him in death are his parents, brother, Robert Richards; sister Barbara Richards; and dear friend, Doug. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Betty (Christopher) Clay...
Joshua Rix
Dec 18, 2019
It is with deep sorrow that our beloved Joshua Rix lost his battle with addiction. He was not just a statistic, he mattered in this world and everyone who ever met him loved him. The heartbroken people he leaves behind wanted a better life for him. Joshua enjoyed watching funny movies and pulling pranks on those he loved and spending...
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