Obituaries
Linda Wolford
Dec 10, 2019
Linda Wolford, 70, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2019. She enjoyed her family, especially time with her grandchildren, playing cards, and watching game shows and cartoons. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and a sister. She is survived by husband, Gene; daughters, Crissy (Jim) Sowers, Lisa (Dan) Reese; step-daughters, Ginny (Erick) Bognar, Cheryl...
Thomas Larry Long
Dec 9, 2019
Thomas Larry Long, 73, went home to be with the Lord on December, 9, 2019. Larry passionately loved playing guitar his whole life, and sharing his passion by teaching others to play. Over the years he formed many local bands in which he played, sang, and formed multiple friendships. For over 50 years he has played several types of southern...
Kelly Marie Lehman
Dec 9, 2019
Kelly Marie Lehman, age 58 of Akron, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in Akron on February 11, 1961, the daughter of Bob and Mary {Ellet} Pratt.Kelly was preceded in death by her father, parents-in-law Bill and Winifred Lehman, and sister-in-law Kay O'Hare. She is survived by her husband of...
George (Curtis) Low
Dec 8, 2019
George (Curtis) Low, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 8, 2019. He was born in Cumberland, Maryland on May 23, 1928 to the late George and Mabel Low. Curt served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He retired as a truck driver from Northern Haserot and then spent twenty years working for Akron Auto Auction. Curt and...
Jeanne M. Brookins-Clegg
Dec 7, 2019
Jeanne M. Brookins-Clegg, age 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Saturday, December 7, 2019.She was born on August 16, 1927 in Paris, France, the daughter of the late Jean Antoine and Angele (nee Jauneau) Comiti. Jeanne was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, crocheting and baking, however, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and...
Linda Lee Cornmesser
Dec 7, 2019
Linda Lee Cornmesser, 73 of Uniontown, passed away on December 7, 2019 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born on January 29, 1946, the daughter of Lon H. and Oma {Holland} Goodwin.Linda was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Ashley Nicole Mollohan, and grandson Max Waggle.She will be dearly missed by her husband of 52 years, Robert; her...
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...
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