Obituaries
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...
Terri Sue Amberger
Nov 8, 2019
Terri Sue Amberger, 62 of Akron, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at her home. She was born in West Virginia on September 28, 1957, the daughter of Lloyd and Maxine {McMorrow} Pritt. Terri was preceded in death by her parents, husband William F. Amberger, sister Sherri McNeal and nephew Jimmy.Terri will be sadly missed by her love, Darryl;...
Robert F. Myers
Nov 8, 2019
Robert F. "Bob" Myers, 86, passed away November 8, 2019 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge, Ohio. He was born in Akron on March, 21, 1933 to Robert and Ada (Whitehair) Myers. Bob enjoyed telling stories, singing, playing the harmonica, darts, walking, reading the bible and talking about his faith.Preceded in death by daughter, Christine; siblings, Ruby, Lucille, Evelyn,...
John Earl Dorner
Nov 8, 2019
John E. Dorner, age 87, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 30, 1932, the son of Harry and Loretta {May} Dorner. John married his sweetheart, Mae Kelly, and they spent 42 wonderful years of marriage together until her passing in 2002.John worked as a...
Lawrence Arthur Riley
Nov 8, 2019
Lawrence Arthur Riley, born June 14, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, Larry graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School in 1971, attended John Carroll University and resided in Akron most of his life.He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Henry; brother, Patrick Roy, sister, Carol Ann; and great-nephew, Avery Gliebe. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Grace, and siblings:...
Jay M. Weisburd
Nov 7, 2019
Jay M. Weisburd, 66, of Akron, passed away on November 7, 2019. He was born on April 1, 1953 to the late Sheldon and Arlene Weisburd. He grew up in Levittown, New York, and graduated from Levittown Memorial High School. He studied at the School of Public Communications at Boston University, where he graduated from in 1971. He studied Substance...
Gary R. Strain
Nov 7, 2019
Gary R. Strain, age 74 of Streetsboro, Ohio, passed away on November 7, 2019.Gary was born on March 3, 1945 in Akron, the son of the late Robert and Jean (nee Snider) Strain.He served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War, he was honorably discharged. Gary was a truck driver most of his life, he loved to...
Cornelius J. Goga
Nov 7, 2019
Cornelius J. "CJ" Goga, 93, passed away November 7, 2019. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Anna (Gmuca) Goga, he retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company International with many years of service. In his capacity as Director of Engineering for Asia/Africa, he greatly enjoyed his successful career that included traveling, working with people all over the world,...
Betty Ann Moore
Nov 6, 2019
Betty Ann Moore, age 89 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on November 6, 2019 in Bradenton. She was born on October 10, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late Oscar and Chloe (nee Heckathorn) Rodemoyer. She was blessed to have one brother, Richard Rodemoyer. They attended youth group together where they accepted Christ. This was also...
Kamarie Faith'Lynn Thomas
Nov 6, 2019
Kamarie Faith'Lynn Thomas, born on May 26, 2019, passed away suddenly at Akron Children's Hospital on November 6, 2019 at 6:48pm.Kamarie is survived by her mother; Kwanisha Thomas; her big brother, Khalil Ruple; her "Nema", Latoyka Clemons; her grandmother, Mary Dean; her Papa, Jerry Thomas; special aunty, Daynequa Garrett; aunties J'kysha Thomas, Dreana Brown, Charnae Brown, and Jasmein Downing; great-aunt,...
Justine Suzanne Vidmar
Nov 6, 2019
Justine S. Vidmar (nee Eakin), age 61, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on November 6, 2019. The family will welcome guests for a wake in honor of her life on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00pm at UWUA Local 126, 1155 George Washington Blvd, Akron. Family and friends may visit from 1:00pm until the time of the service. Justine was...
Margaret M. Burtscher
Nov 5, 2019
Margaret M. Burtscher, 87, formerly of Akron, passed away on November 5, 2019 in Round Rock, Texas. Margaret was born in Anita, Pennsylvania on February 12, 1932 to the late Gellert and Anna Piszker. Margaret was a longtime member of St. Matthew Parish. She had many interests, including gardening and playing bingo with friends. Above all, she loved spending time...
Paul R. Hauser
Nov 5, 2019
Paul "Bob" R. Hauser, 70, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 5, 2019.Bob was born to parents Paul and Brenda Hauser on March 13, 1949 in Akron, OH. Bob was a machinist for many years and was always there to lend a helping hand and would give you the shirt off his back. He was an avid fisherman,...
Barbara June Clark
Nov 5, 2019
Barbara J. Clark entered the gates to Heaven on November 5, 2019. Barb was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Dumont; brother, Richard; son-in-law, Todd; daughter-in-law, Brandy; longtime partner, Sid; nieces, Sydni and Michele; and her beloved and dearly missed son, Steven.Barb was known to all the neighborhood "kids" as Momma, or Ma. She always lived her life...
Netta M. Miller
Nov 5, 2019
Netta M. "Red" Miller , 97, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on November 5, 2019. She was born April 1, 1922 to the late Oaky and Lydia Weekly in Middlebourne, WV. Netta was a proud resident of Mogadore. She loved to make people laugh and always had a smile on her face. She enjoyed...
Joann F. Perdew
Nov 5, 2019
Joann F. Perdew, 81, of North Canton, passed away peacefully at her home on November 5, 2019. Joann was one of thirteen children, born on November 19, 1937 in Procious, West Virginia to the late Renford and Beatrice Keener. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and family meant everything to her. She was kind and funny and loved by...
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