Obituaries
Evelyn Sue Hughes
Jan 4, 2020
Evelyn Sue Hughes, 69, of Akron passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.Evelyn graduated from Central High School in 1968. Most of her working career was in production management and customer service in the Akron area.She enjoyed clog dancing and spent more than 30 years as a member of Grassroots Connection which became...
Dennis Keith Blaylock
Jan 3, 2020
Dennis Keith Blaylock, "Denny", age 66 of Stow, Ohio, died at his home on January 3, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Carl and Leola (nee Warner) Blaylock. Dennis was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Denny was an over-the-road truck driver, he liked to travel....
Charles E Newell Sr.
Jan 3, 2020
Charles E. Newell Sr., "Chuck", age 83 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 3, 2020 at his home.He was born on December 6, 1936 in Akron, the son of the late Fred E. and Della May (nee Greathouse) Newell. Chuck was an honorably discharged US Army veteran during peacetime. Mr. Newell worked for Goodyear for many years, retiring in 2001.Survivors...
Steven J. Wood
Jan 2, 2020
Steven J. Wood, 60, passed away at home peacefully with his family on January 2, 2020.Steve was born in Akron, OH. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1978 as a member of the baseball and basketball teams.Steve began his career as a volunteer firefighter with Tallmadge Fire Department in 1979. He worked full time at Stow Fire Department for...
Edward J. Serdinak
Jan 2, 2020
Edward J. Serdinak I, 92, joined his wife, Beaulah "Faye" of 67 years, with his family by his side on January 2, 2020. He was born to parents Steven and Katherine Serdinak on October 15, 1927 in Akron. Ed was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WW2 and the Korean War. He was a dedicated family man, always making...
Lee Anne Grimes
Jan 1, 2020
Lee Anne Grimes, age 68 of Akron, Ohio, died on January 1, 2020 at her home.She was born in Akron on September 24, 1951, the daughter of Patricia "Pat" (nee McLain) Sells, with whom she lived, and the late Arnold Sells. Lee Anne graduated from KSU as a Valedictorian of her class and obtained a BS in Nursing. She was...
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...
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