Obituaries

Patricia Jo Vargo Mcverry

Patricia Jo Vargo Mcverry

Aug 12, 2019

Patricia Jo Vargo McVerry, 82, passed away August 12, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio to Roy and Delores (Mahoney) Unger, Pat worked as Human Resource Director at Akron General Medical Center for many years. She then moved to North Carolina, where she retired working as Human Resource Director for Greer Pharmaceuticals. She loved golf, shopping, travel, making clothes for her...

Hollie A. Sloan

Hollie A. Sloan

Aug 12, 2019

Hollie A. Sloan, 47, of Brimfield, passed away peacefully at her home on August 12, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 20, 1971. She graduated from Lake High School in 1989. She was very involved in Field Schools Youth sports, serving as secretary of Youth Football and the scorekeeper for softball teams. She was an avid Alabama...

Felicia Renee Hammond

Felicia Renee Hammond

Aug 12, 2019

Felicia Renee "Phillie" Hammond, 32, passed away unexpectedly on August, 12, 2019. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong area resident. Felicia was a sociable person who enjoyed spending time at the beach with her children, coaching her sons' soccer teams, crafting, cooking and being surrounded by loved ones.Preceded in death by grandparents, Patrick and JoAnne Glenn, Millard Knowles; aunt,...

Albert W. Ball Jr.

Albert W. Ball Jr.

Aug 12, 2019

Albert W. Ball, Jr., "Bud", age 71, left this earth surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones on Monday, August 12, 2019, at his home. He was born on June 29, 1948, the son of Albert W. and Ruth S. {Stueber} Ball, Sr., who preceded him in death. Also preceding Bud were his sister, Bev Lupton, and his grandson,...

Fredrick Schromm, Jr.

Fredrick Schromm, Jr.

Aug 11, 2019

Fredrick Schromm, Jr. passed away peacefully August 11, 2019 with his loving family by his side.Fred is survived by his wife, Henrietta; son, Daniel (Denise) Recob; daughters, Cynthia (Bryan) Inscoe, Sandra Schromm; 'favorite' grandson, Alexander Posten; and brother, Larry (Sherry) Schromm. Fred is also survived by extended family, daughters, Tamara (Bruce) Barnjum, Sandra (Frank) Toth; grandchildren, Joe McCoy, Blake (Megan)...

Victor Bibby

Victor Bibby

Aug 10, 2019

Victor Bibby, 95, lifelong resident of Ellet, Ohio, an Akron fireman, bricklayer, and Navy veteran, died on August 10, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 34 years,Loretta Bibby(Devenny), a son David (Mary) Bibby of Hartville, Ohio, and daughter, Cheryl (Stephen) Kegg of Chapel Hill, North Carolina as well as six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren along with his daughter-in-law...

Carolina Brumbaugh

Carolina Brumbaugh

Aug 9, 2019

Carolina Brumbaugh passed away August 9, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Carolina enjoyed quilting, crafting and spending time with her large family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Robert Brumbaugh; parents, Thomas and Mary Cardoni; siblings, Philip, Louis, Joseph, John, Ange, and Carmela. Carolina is survived by her brother,...

Lucille W. Douglas

Lucille W. Douglas

Aug 9, 2019

Lucille W. Douglas, 96,of Tallmadge, went peacefully to her Savior, 8/9/2019. She was born 1/24/1923 in Scottsville, KY to parents F.A. and Effie Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Huel, son Mark, 5 sisters and 2 brothers.She is survived by sons Michael (Christina) of Tallmadge, Henry (Pam) of Mogadore, Matthew of Uniontown, Morgan (Joni) of Akron....

Jaquelyn Amelia Toney

Jaquelyn Amelia Toney

Aug 9, 2019

Jacquelyn Amelia "Jacque" Toney, 81, passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 9, 2019. She was born on August 2, 1938, the daughter of Miguel Ayala and Maude {Nash} Ayala. Jaque was preceded in death by Ralph Charles Croghan, Willis Toney and son Russell Croghan.Jacque will be dearly missed by her daughter and best friend Paula Croghan; grandson Phillip...

Mildred Ann Zhender

Mildred Ann Zhender

Aug 8, 2019

Mildred Ann Zehnder, "Millie", age 72 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on August 8, 2019 at The Colony Health Care Center. She was born on June 17, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of the late Dayle and Florence (nee Mackey) Zehnder Sr.Millie loved to play bingo, eat and make crafts with her friends and family. Millie worked at the Weaver Workshop...

David M. "Mike" Schaaf

David M. "Mike" Schaaf

Aug 8, 2019

David M. "Mike" Schaaf of Green, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at age 70 on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was born September 17, 1948 to Floyd and Ellen Schaaf and was preceded in death by his parents and grandmother Jeanette Monahan. He is survived by his devoted partner in life, Dawn Tudor; brother, Richard L. (Maria) Schaaf, Sr.; sister, Dorothy...

Frances A. Conley

Frances A. Conley

Aug 8, 2019

Frances A. Conley, 91, known to everyone as Jo, found her peace on August 8, 2019 after a long fight with Alzheimer's. Jo was born into 13 children, to Miles and Nora Coughenour in Smithfield, Pennsylvania on February 17, 1928, living there for the next 25 years. On March 4, 1950 she married Ronald "Bob" Conley Sr., moving from PA...

Cecil E. Hudson

Cecil E. Hudson

Aug 8, 2019

Cecil Eugene Hudson, 81, of Akron, passed away on August 8, 2019, after a short battle with lung cancer. He was born on February 14, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to Robert Hudson Sr. and Ira Joe Carter Hudson. A graduate of East High School, Cecil served in the Ohio National Guard and the US Navy. He retired from B.F. Goodrich.An...

Ronald Lee Withrow Sr.

Ronald Lee Withrow Sr.

Aug 8, 2019

Ronald Lee Withrow Sr., "Ron", age 75, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Akron City Hosptial. He was born on October 3, 1943 in Akron, the son of the late Earl John and Rita Veronica (nee Horning) Withrow.Ron was a 1962 graduate of Central High School. He was a welder by trade and worked and retired...

Phyllis L. Kurtz

Phyllis L. Kurtz

Aug 8, 2019

Phyllis L. Kurtz, age 84 of North Canton, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home, Akron.She was born on December 2, 1934 in Akron, the daughter of the late Stephen and Leah (nee Meyer) Stich. In her younger years she was a teacher, teaching primary students in the Springfield Local Schools. Mrs. Kurtz was a...

Beverly A. Carroll

Beverly A. Carroll

Aug 7, 2019

In Loving MemoryBeverly A. Carroll passed away on August 7, 2019. She was born on April 29, 1933 in Akron, Ohio, where she lived for all her life. She worked for over 40 years at Ohio Edison. Beverly will be dearly missed by all her friends and family. Survivors include her son, Kevin Carroll and his wife, Terri; grandchildren, Jessica...

James Henry Daniels Sr.

James Henry Daniels Sr.

Aug 6, 2019

James Henry Daniels Sr., 79, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2019. He was born in Edison, Georgia on April 15, 1940 to the late John and Carrie Daniels. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Chrysler Corporation after 39 years of service. He attended Maranatha Bible Church. In his...

Randy E. Greathouse, Jr.

Randy E. Greathouse, Jr.

Aug 6, 2019

Randy E. Greathouse. Jr., 28, passed away unexpectedly August 6, 2019. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong area resident. Randy enjoyed video games, his job, animals, music and spending time with his friends and family. He was well known for his sense of humor, kind heart and his strong work ethic.Preceded in death by his grandpa, Zane Dick, Sr.,...

Evelyn E. Adelman

Evelyn E. Adelman

Aug 6, 2019

Evelyn E. "Ella" Adelman, 77, left this earth surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. She was born April 1, 1942 in Akron, the daughter of Robert & Evelyn {Erickson} Rowe. Just short of their 60th wedding anniversary, Mark & Ella were together as teenagers. From cruising the streets of Akron, to creating a home in Suffield, Ella...

Carol Lynn Barker

Carol Lynn Barker

Aug 6, 2019

Carol Lynn Barker, "Lynnie", age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her home. She was born in Akron on January 2, 1950, the daughter of the late Elmer Grant and Wanda Dorothy (nee Myers) Lewis.Carol was an animal researcher for Akron City Hospital for 28 years, retiring in 2004. She enjoyed knitting and all kinds...

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