Obituaries
Joyce Ann Jarvis
Sep 20, 2019
Joyce Ann Jarvis, age 61 of Akron, Ohio, died on September 20, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 19, 1958 in Akron, the daughter of the late Roy and Betty (nee Turney) Jarvis. Joyce had a huge heart and loved her family. She enjoyed listening to music and liked to sing. Her greatest joy were her two...
Suzanne Maselli
Sep 19, 2019
Suzanne Maselli (nee Golden), age 80, of Akron, OH passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019. She was born to parents Virgil and Elinor Golden on November 8, 1938 in Akron. Suzanne was a loving mother and when her children were growing up, she would always attend their sporting events. She enjoyed family gatherings and loved to shop. Preceding her...
Gladys Ruth Duffield
Sep 18, 2019
Gladys Ruth Duffield, 90, passed away September 18, 2019 with her family by her side. Born and raised in Shinnston, WV, she came to Akron, OH in 1943 and resided in the Ellet area, later moving to Portage Lakes in 1967. Ruth was a retired school bus driver for the Coventry Local Schools and was a member of the Cottage...
Barbara A. Pryor
Sep 18, 2019
Barbara A. Pryor, "Barb", age 81 of Akron, Ohio, died on September 18, 2019 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on August 16, 1938 in Akron, the daughter of the late Carol Victor and Mary (nee Wright) Salyards. Barb was a demo lady for many years for Acme Grocery Stores. She enjoyed crafting and cooking.Survivors include her husband,...
Jerry M. Whitis
Sep 17, 2019
Jerry M. Whitis, 76, of Stow, OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was born on November 24, 1942 to parents William and Eva Mae Whitis in Somerset, KY. Jerry was very proud to serve his country as a Navy Veteran. He liked to stay active and really enjoyed going to church, bowling, playing the banjo, playing the...
Suzanne "Suzie" H. Blevins
Sep 17, 2019
Suzanne "Suzie" H. Blevins, 74, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on September 17, 2019. A lifelong resident of Akron, she graduated from Central Hower HS and retired from Akron City - Summa Health Systems after 43 years of service. Suzanne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was outspoken and loved by all. Suzie...
William E. Dixon
Sep 17, 2019
William E. Dixon, 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Akron City Hospital with his family by his side. He was born on June 9, 1937, the son of Robert and Helen Dixon.William was part of the class of 1956 at North High School, where he played basketball and football. He retired from RCA Rubber after 34 years...
Charles W. Ports
Sep 17, 2019
Charles W. Ports, "Sonny", age 71 of Green, Ohio, died on September 17, 2019 at Akron General Hospital.He was born on September 25, 1947 in Akron, the son of the late Robert C. Ports and Helen L. Worrells.Sonny was a graduate of Springfield High School, class of 1966. Following high school and college, Chuck enlisted in the US Armed Forces...
Walter L. Worthy
Sep 16, 2019
Walter L. Worthy "Papa", 87, of Akron, passed away suddenly on September 16, 2019. Papa was born on June 27, 1932 in Georgetown, Georgia to the late Green and Louise Worthy. He proudly served in the U.S. AirForce, stationed in Alaska. He spent his career as an accountant at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, retiring after 35 years. He continued working...
Dennis W. Liston
Sep 16, 2019
Dennis W. Liston, 78 of Akron, passed into God's arms on Monday, September 16, 2019 at his home. He was born on February 7, 1941, the son of Robert and Ruby {Knight} Liston, who preceded him in death. Also preceding Dennis was his beloved wife of 55 years, Linda, who passed in 2014. Dennis will be sadly missed by his...
Joel Christian Malek
Sep 15, 2019
Joel Christian Malek, 36, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 15, 2019. He was born on March 24, 1983, the son of Donald J. Malek and Erin A. Keller-Watson. Joel will be sadly missed by his parents; sister Jessica Malek-Kent; extended family in California; and many dear friends in California and Ohio. Joel loved nature, and being outside....
Barbara Ann Rissland
Sep 15, 2019
Barbara Ann Rissland, 62, died September 15, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Born January 4, 1957, Barb is survived by partner, Rick Hanlon of Rittman; father, Jack Cordier of Mogadore; sister, Rebecca (Ro) Janssen of Clinton; brother, Jim (Mary) Cordier of Mogadore; sister, Laura (Bob) Dornhecker of Kent; and brother, John (Belinda) Cordier of Mogadore. Barb's mother,...
William H. Crist
Sep 15, 2019
William "Bill" H. Crist died September 15, 2019 at the age of 30...celsius. Bill was born in Akron, Ohio on November 22, 1931 and graduated from Central High School in June of 1949. He worked for the Crawford Letter Company where he met the love of his life, Frances G. Garrett. They married in 1954. Bill retired from the University...
James Fate
Sep 15, 2019
James "Jim" Fate, 62, passed away after a 3 year battle with cancer on September 15, 2019. Jim was very free-spirited and did things his way. He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers fan, but his heart belonged to the Dallas Cowboys. Jim proudly served in the US Army and was a plumber by trade for most of...
Herbert F. Reschke
Sep 15, 2019
Herbert F. Reschke "Butch", 78, of Akron OH, passed into his heavenly home on September 15, 2019. Butch was born on July 1, 1941 to parents Samuel and Beulah Reschke. He retired from Roadway Express in 1997, after being employed for 30 plus years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing Euchre with his friends, camping and spending time with his family....
James E. Golden
Sep 14, 2019
James "Chevy" Golden, age 31, died suddenly on September 14, 2019. Visitation will be held this Friday, September 20, 2019 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Road, Akron, OH 44305 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM the funeral home, where Pastor Randy Baker will celebrate his...
Barbara S. Holland
Sep 14, 2019
Barbara S. Holland, 75, went home to be with her Lord on September 14, 2019. She was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on November 14, 1943. Barb graduated from Monroe High School of Michigan. She lovingly looked back on her childhood as a PK with her twin sisters; Sandy and Sharon.She held many positions over the years with a few...
Frank P. Mushisky Ii
Sep 13, 2019
Frank P. Mushisky II, 48, passed away unexpectedly September 13, 2019. Born in Akron on July 22, 1971, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Ellet High School in 1989 and Hammel College in 1990. Frank enjoyed spending time with his family and also his dogs. He loved Lucille Ball, Whitney Houston, Stevie Nicks, the band Heart, and comedians...
Juanita R. Noel (Nee Maiorano)
Sep 13, 2019
Juanita R. Noel (nee Maiorano), 78, of Akron, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019. Juanita retired from Summa Health System after 41 years of service. She lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved by many.Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Ann...
Gregory Wayne Ricketson
Sep 12, 2019
Gregory Wayne "Greg" Ricketson, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his home with his loving wife of 44 years, Denise beside him. He was born on January 3, 1954, the son of Mose and Laura Belle {Thomas} Ricketson. Greg was the youngest of 7 children. He was preceded in death by his parents, and James and Willie...
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