Obituaries
Sandra Gail Rollins (Burton)
Nov 15, 2019
Sandra Gail Rollins (Burton) passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning November 15, 2019. She spent her life in devotion and service to the Lord and her family. Gail is survived by her high school sweetheart husband of 58 years, Ronald R. Rollins, daughters Sheila Rose (George), Lori Smith, Jessica Baker (Jesse) and son, Ronald S. Rollins. Also her...
Patricia Marie Yoak
Nov 15, 2019
Patricia Marie Yoak, age 72 of Canandaigua, NY, reunited with her loved ones that passed before her on Friday, November 15, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 1, 1947, the daughter of Corliss H. and Helen D. {McMullen} Yeager, Jr. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Mike and David Yeager, and daughter Theresa...
Paul Clark Mencer
Nov 15, 2019
Paul Clark Mencer, 92, son of the later Carl H. and Jessie A. (Clark) Mencer, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019. Paul was born, raised, and lived his entire life in Akron.Paul graduated from Garfield High School. He was a member of the Family of Faith United Methodist Church (formerly Church of the Good Shepherd). His fraternal affiliations include...
Kathy A Rouse
Nov 15, 2019
Kathy A. Rouse, 64, of Akron, passed away on November 15, 2019. Kathy had a wonderful sense of humor and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Jessie Rouse; and brothers, Tim and Jessie Rouse. She is survived by her brothers, Richard and David Rouse; sister, Jennifer Nesich;...
Andrew Leidal
Nov 14, 2019
Andrew Leidal, 70, passed away November 14, 2019. Born July 4, 1949 in Dombuhl, Germany to Michael & Susan (Rohn) Leidal, he was an Akron area resident the past 67 years. Andy retired from Owens Corning and he was a U. S. Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam. He enjoyed traveling, watching football, listening to rock and roll records and...
Gary L. Woods
Nov 13, 2019
Gary L. Woods, 70, passed away on November 13, 2019. He was born on April 1, 1949, in Fairmont, WV, to the late Lawrence and Betty Woods. Gary graduated from Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division. He was a member of the Army/Navy Club Post 273 and the Airport VFW. He was an avid...
William E. Corrigan
Nov 13, 2019
William E. "Bill" Corrigan, Sr., 84, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was born to parents Royle and Florence Corrigan on July 26, 1935.Preceding him in death is his wife, Pauline T. Corrigan (nee Bohoff) of 53 years; children Robert R. Corrigan and William E. Corrigan, Jr.Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Debi (Bill)...
James E. Taylor
Nov 13, 2019
James E. Taylor, 85, went Home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2019. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them camping, traveling and fishing. James was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps and retired from Akron General after 35 years of service. James was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Ona Belle...
Doyle Wilbur Decker Sr.
Nov 12, 2019
Doyle Wilbur Decker, Sr., "Mr. D", age 89, of Lakemore, Ohio, died on November 12, 2019.He was born on August 25, 1930 in Springfield Twp., Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Minnie (nee Kurtz) Decker. Mr. D loved to play sports, he played sports for 8 decades. He played baseball, basketball, softball, bowling and volleyball.He retired from Teledyne...
John M. Pierson
Nov 12, 2019
John M. Pierson, 58, of Akron, passed away on November 12, 2019. John was a custodian at Kent State University and retired in 2018 after 34 years of service. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved woodworking in his free time. John will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 24 years,...
Robert B. Hudkins
Nov 12, 2019
Robert B. "Bob" Hudkins, 89 of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Altercare of Hartville. He was born in Richwood, WV on May 13, 1930, the son of Earl and Fanny Hudkins.Robert will be dearly missed by his wife of 55 years, Julianne; sons Richard, Robert, and Bill; daughter Linda (Clark); grandchildren Danielle, Christopher, Kristen, and Billy;...
Deborah Marie Goson
Nov 12, 2019
Deborah Marie Goson, "Debbie", age 66 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1953 in Akron, the daughter of the late Glen Burdell and Fleta (nee Dean) Edwards. Debbie was a 1972 graduate of East High School. She enjoyed gardening, she had a large vegetable garden, she...
Frederick D. Mason
Nov 12, 2019
Frederick D. Mason, "Rick", age 67 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on November 12, 2019 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1952 in Akron the son of Dorothy (nee Tubb) Mason of Cuyahoga Falls and the late Clifford M. Mason. Other than his mother, Rick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cecilia (nee...
Jeffrey L. Heard
Nov 11, 2019
Jeffrey L. Heard, 59 of Akron, Ohio passed away November 11, 2019. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1979 and attended Kent State and the University of Akron. Jeff was a collector of music as well as music memorabilia. He also enjoyed history and spending time with his friends.Preceded in death by his father, Brian B. Heard, he will...
Merlene Joyce Bush
Nov 11, 2019
Merlene J. (nee Lamb) Bush, age 83, passed away, Monday, November 11, 2019. She was born on April 2, 1936 in Lakemore, the daughter of the late Merle and Roseline (nee Samuels) Lamb. Other than her parents, Merlene was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Melissa Bush; and her sister, Gloria Barnes. Survivors include her devoted husband, James "Jim", of...
Michael L. Townsend
Nov 10, 2019
Michael L. Townsend, "Mike", age 41 of Akron, Ohio, died suddenly at his home on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1978 in Akron, the son of the late Gary and Linda (nee Hrubik) Townsend. Mike enjoyed vacations, playing chess, being a spectator at his children's sporting events, and driving. Survivors include his wife, the former...
Craig A. Dulworth
Nov 10, 2019
Craig A. Dulworth, 54, passed away peacefully at Akron Summa (City) Hospital surrounded by his parents on November 10, 2019. He was a talented artist and an avid Cleveland sports fan. Craig was a dedicated employee at Fin Tube Products Inc. for several years. He attended Copley High School. Craig was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents....
James H. Goodwin
Nov 9, 2019
James H. Goodwin, Sr. a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather left this world peacefully on November 9th, 2019 with his family by his side.Jim was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he spent 44 years of his life with his wife Camille and his children.He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War with the U.S....
Darla R. Ebie
Nov 9, 2019
Darla R. Ebie (nee Frock), 53 of Akron, OH passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 9, 2019. She was born to parents Robert and Maxine Frock on February 14, 1966.Darla was a graduate of Kenmore High School, class of 1984. She collected cows and Snoopy memorabilia and her favorite color was purple. Darla was a former member and...
Robert Gene White
Nov 9, 2019
Robert Gene White, 92, of Brimfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1927 in Spencer, WV, the son of Geraldine White and Victor Anderson, who preceded him in death, as well as his daughter, Renate Simmons. Robert will be deeply missed by his wife of...
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