Obituaries
Anthony Domenic Testa
Nov 26, 2019
Anthony Domenic Testa, 94 of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. He was born on June 21, 1925, the son of Domenic and Rose {Carano} Testa, who preceded him in death, along with his son, Mark Anthony. Anthony will be dearly missed by his wife, Frances; daughters Victoria (Wayne), Jeannie (Paul), Frances (Robert); son Stephen (Shirley); 12 grandchildren;...
Richard T. Hartley
Nov 26, 2019
Richard T. "Tom" Hartley, 72, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 after a long illness. He was born to parents Harold and Ruth Hartley on June 25, 1947 in Akron. Tom enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends, and he was an amazing grandfather. He stated he did the best he could, and...
Shirley Jane Bittinger
Nov 26, 2019
Shirley Jane Bittinger, 86, passed away November 26, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Bill and Ethel (Lowry) Simons, she was a lifelong area resident. Shirley belonged to the Arlington Church of the Nazarene and was the pianist for many years there. She enjoyed reading the Bible, playing hymns, singing songs, watching wildlife and enjoying all...
Dolores Ruth Siers
Nov 26, 2019
Dolores Ruth (nee Yerkey) Siers, 90, of Suffield passed away after a long illness on November 26, 2019.Dolores was born on February 25, 1929 to Fred and Hallie Mae Yerkey of Suffield, Ohio. She was a long time member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dolores also enjoyed reading, playing bingo and the lottery, traveling, and spending time with...
Ronald Lee Goff
Nov 25, 2019
Captain Ronald Lee Goff, born August 28, 1950 in Parkersburg, WV to Ersel David and Vivian Hardman Goff, passed away peacefully on November 25, with his partner Nan and son Tyler by his side. Over his 69 years, Ron bore many names: Ronnie, Ron, Cpt. Ron, honey, and Dad. In his career, Ron was a soldier in the Ohio National...
Freda Marie Riemenschneider
Nov 25, 2019
Freda Marie Riemenschneider, age 81, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2019. Freda was born in Rootstown, Ohio on December 17, 1937 to her late parents, Ralph and Flora (nee Fox) Riemenschneider.She graduated from Rootstown High School and lived in Rootstown all her life. She worked for Oak Rubber Company and Giant Eagle in Rootstown in the bakery....
Janet R. Chalmers
Nov 25, 2019
Janet R. Chalmers, 86, of Akron, passed away on November 25, 2019. She was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania on July 19, 1933 to the late Joseph and Edna Bertoldi. Janet spent many years helping her family at their store and bar in Brady Lake. In her youth, she also had a stint as a female wrestler at the Akron Armory....
William Garfield Tucker Jr.
Nov 24, 2019
William Garfield Tucker Jr.Billy, age 59, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on November 24, 2019.Billy was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he resided until his passing. He graduated from Buchtel High School and was employed by Stankovic Transport as an over the road truck driver, a career he truly loved as it was his dream to...
Rickey Poe
Nov 24, 2019
Rickey Poe, age 59 of Cambridge, Ohio, entered Heaven with his loving family by his side on November 24, 2019 at 12:14 PM. He was born on September 21, 1960 in Akron, the son of the late Elbert and Elouise (nee Pauley) Poe.Rickey was a hustler like no other. He enjoyed fishing, camping, family and grandchildren. Rickey and Kim took...
Patricia L. Monstrom
Nov 24, 2019
Patricia L. "Pat" Monstrom, 81, passed away November 24, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio to Leo and Minerva (Murgatroyd) Murphy, she was a lifelong area resident. Pat enjoyed working with the mentally disabled, finding hidden gems at thrift stores, helping others and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew;...
Rita M. Sommerfeldt
Nov 24, 2019
Rita M. Sommerfeldt, 90, passed away on Sunday November 24, 2019 surrounded by her precious family. She was born on November 17, 1929 in Doylestown, Ohio. She lived most of her life in Suffield, Ohio.Rita was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and husband of 42 years, Jack Sommerfeldt; parents, Raymond and Helen Rech; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia...
David Matthew Swaino
Nov 23, 2019
David Matthew Swaino, 54, of Portage Lakes, was called Home to be with the Lord on November, 23, 2019. David was born in Barberton, Ohio on April, 11, 1965. He was a very hard worker and employed at the Akron Beacon Journal for over 20 years. David was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Swaino; mother, Carolyn Munn; wife...
Doyle E. Hilton
Nov 23, 2019
Doyle E. Hilton, 91 of Akron passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton. He was born on November 21, 1928, the son of William and Ovella Hilton. Doyle married his sweetheart, Naomi Crist on June 26, 1948, and enjoyed 67 years of marriage together before her passing in 2015. Also preceding Doyle were...
George Wood Iii
Nov 22, 2019
George Wood III, 53, passed away on November 22, 2019 after a two-year battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rosemary Lorkowski, and father, George Wood Jr. George is survived by his wife, Kimberly White; daughter, Kathryn (Kevin) Davis; his pride and joy, granddaughter, Payton Davis; brother, Thomas Wood; sister, Andrea Wood; and step-father, Ken Lorkowski....
Kathleen C. Price
Nov 21, 2019
Kathleen C. Price, "Kay", age 84, of Akron, Ohio, died on November 21, 2019 at Barberton Citizen's Hospital. She was born in Akron on February 25, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph Leo and Clara (nee Tobergte) Stith.Kay was a 1954 graduate of St. Mary High School. She also graduated beauty college. Kay was also a home health care...
Rose M. Westfall
Nov 21, 2019
Rose M. Westfall, 77, of Mogadore, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. Rose was born on September 13, 1942 to parents Herman and Frances Sonneberger, in Akron, OH. Rose was a library clerk at Mogadore Elementary School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her beloved family, friends, loved reading books and had a passion for animals. Preceding her...
Sharon Joy Smith
Nov 21, 2019
Sharon Joy "Mimi" Smith, 82, went home to be with the Lord welcomed by her family and friends on November 21, 2019. She was the true matriarch of the family, putting family above everything else. Mimi brought "joy" to everyone she met and had an abundance of love to share. She grew up with a strong faith in God which...
Lisa Kay Wolfe
Nov 20, 2019
Lisa Kay Wolfe, 55, of Akron, passed away on November 20, 2019. Lisa was born in Akron on September 9, 1964 and graduated from Ellet High School and Hammel Actual Business College. She worked as a sous chef in many area restaurants. Lisa was a wonderful mother and daughter. She took pride in her home and enjoyed decorating and cooking....
Merald T. Jones
Nov 18, 2019
Merald T. Jones, "Bud", age 79 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron on November 18, 2019. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 28, 1940, the son of the late James Merald Vaughn Sexter Honely and Priscilla Juanita (nee Kilgore) Jones.Bud was self-employed, and did many jobs. He enjoyed working on computers in every...
Hilda K. Hayes
Nov 18, 2019
Hilda K. Hayes, 85, passed away peacefully November 18, 2019 at home with her family by her side. She was an active member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. She made many pilgrimages over the years with her sister and other family members to the Holy Land. Hilda was the prayer warrior for her family as well as others in need....
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