Obituaries
Charles Wesley Stephenson I
Jun 1, 2019
Charles Wesley Stephenson, I, "Charlie", age 72 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2019 at Essex of Tallmadge. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 14, 1946, the son of the late Charlie and Elizabeth (nee White) Stephenson.Charlie was a member of the Faith Temple Church of the Living God in Akron....
Paul Kenneth Dumke
Jun 1, 2019
Paul Kenneth Dumke, age 53, of Akron, passed away on June 1, 2019 with family by his side. Paul was born in Berea, Ohio, on October 1, 1965 to Patricia (nee Kollie) Dumke Pennington of Akron and the late Kenneth Carl Dumke. Paul liked all types of music and he enjoyed traveling all across the country. He was a blessing...
Theresa "Terry" Anne Slinger
Jun 1, 2019
Theresa "Terry" Anne Slinger, age 96, peacefully went to be with the Lord June 1, 2019, on her mother's birthday, surrounded by loved ones. Lizzie Slinger (granddaughter) lovingly cared for her as her home health aide from December 2017. Terry was born at her aunt's home in Sharon, PA to Gertrude and John Clarke December 14, 1922. She lived her...
Harry R. Perella
Jun 1, 2019
Fighting against it to the last, Harry Perella passed away on Saturday June 1, 2019. He was a hard working, generous, unpredictable, funny, orderly, complicated, proud, and charming man. He died knowing that he had helped a lot of people.Harry was born at St. Thomas Hospital on the fourth of July 1940. Harry spent the majority of his life on...
Dennis Neil Tennant
Jun 1, 2019
Dennis Neil Tennant, 79, of Kent, passed away on June 1, 2019 due to complications from smoking. He was born on May 1, 1940 in Ravenna to the late Pearley and Neva Tennant. Dennis served in the U.S. Army after high school and then spent 31 years as a car hauling truck driver. He was an avid bowler and participated...
Russell D. Myers
May 31, 2019
Russell D. Myers, 80, of Akron, passed away on May 31, 2019. He was born on September 13, 1938 in Ireland, West Virginia to the late Elmer and Catherine Myers.Russell had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. He was a good husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and was loved by everyone who knew him. He loved fishing,...
Dana Belle Wilson
May 31, 2019
Dana Belle McWhorter Wilson, 92, formerly of Jane Lew, WV passed away May 31, 2019 in Stow, OH. She was born August 14, 1926 to the late Mansfield and Maple (Wilkes) Melton. Dana Belle graduated from Jane Lew High School and later married Warren McWhorter. While raising her two children she also worked at the local glass company in Jane...
Helen Mihavics
May 30, 2019
Helen Mihavics passed away May 30, 2019. She was deeply adored and will be forever cherished by her family and friends.
Krista Marie Daniel Tisevich
May 30, 2019
Krista Marie Daniel Tisevich, age 40, of Springfield Township, Ohio passed away on May 30, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Krista was born May 8, 1979, in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of Kevin McCumbers and Michelle Dulaney. Krista was a unique, free-spirit who loved traveling, and just having fun. She had a beautiful one-in-a-million soul that had the ability...
Charles C. Currence Jr.
May 30, 2019
Charles C. Currence, Jr. , 47, of Canton, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at his home. He was born and raised in Akron on August 3, 1971, the son of Charles C. and Janice {Hinkle} Currence Sr. He spent his last ten years in Canton. Jr. was preceded in death by his mother and brother, Albert Currence. He will...
Merry V. Clark
May 30, 2019
Merry V. Clark, born September 5, 1942, is now lovingly surrounded in Heaven by her parents, Stephen and Virginia, brothers, Mark and Carl, and sister, Karen. She leaves to cherish her memory her children, Tina Derheimer, Lisa Wilson, and Joel (Carlene) Miller; sisters Eileen Stanovic and Kathi (Bob) Hayes; brother, David (Michelle) Stanovic; sister-in-law, Becky Stanovic; numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,...
Lori Beth Myers
May 30, 2019
Lori B. Myers, 64, of Uniontown, passed away on May 30, 2019.She was born on April 23, 1955 in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of Ron and Sara Lamb. Lori served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary Howard D. Miller Post 436 in Greentown for three years. She was a member of the Advent Lutheran Church.Lori is survived...
Julie K. Jenkins
May 28, 2019
Julie K. Jenkins (nee Brown), 53, passed away on the evening of Memorial Day, 2019, at her home. She became Mrs. Craig Alan Jenkins on October 14, 1989 enjoying almost 30 years with her husband, lover, and soul-mate, and co-owner of their family business, Jenkins Auto Service. Julie is preceded in death by her beloved grandmother, Edith Brown. In addition...
Randal Alan Knight
May 27, 2019
Randal Alan Knight (Randy), 57, of Akron, made his peaceful transition to his heavenly father on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019. Randy is now with his wife, Peggy and his father, Richard Sr. Leaving behind with a little broken heart is his daughter, Mandy; along with his mother, JoAnn Kiser-Johnson; brother, Ricky Knight; sisters, Debbie Wise, Kim Bordonaro and Misty...
Laurence C. Hawk
May 27, 2019
Laurence "Larry" C. Hawk, 89 of Akron, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019. Larry was born on January 16, 1930 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to Stewart and Anna Hawk. He graduated from Conneautville High School in 1947. Upon graduation from officers candidate school, he served our country in Korea in the U.S. Army from June 24, 1948 to August 15,...
Sara Caldwell
May 26, 2019
Sara Caldwell, 93, of Akron, passed away May 26, 2019 from complications from a fall. She was born in Connoquenessing, PA on May 11, 1926. Sara relocated to Ohio in 1966 and was a longtime resident at Seven Stories East, often in the pool or at the party center. She loved music, line dancing, cards, a good novel and a...
Delores (Decker) Cuffman
May 25, 2019
Delores "Dee" Darlene (Decker) Cuffman, 75, of Hartville, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 25, 2019 after a short battle with ALS. Dee loved to travel, play cards, gamble, and dance. She was a kind and compassionate woman with a generous heart. She gave unconditionally and was always thinking of others before herself. She was preceded in death...
Walter C. Fankhauser
May 24, 2019
Walter "Walt" C. Fankhauser, 68, of Coventry, passed away on May 24, 2019. Walt was born in Canton, Ohio on January 5, 1951. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1969, where he played on the football team. Walt served in the US Army from 1974-1976. He lived in Georgia for 32 years. He loved running, hunting, four-wheeling, and being...
Alan J. Conley
May 23, 2019
Alan J. Conley, 73, of Akron, found peace on May 23, 2019. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 16, 1946. He worked as a carpenter for 42 years, where he specialized in interior molding. He was considered a master craftsman with his specialized skills. Alan enjoyed fishing, bowling, and golfing. He cherished spending time with his wife antiquing,...
Geraldine Ruth Jones
May 23, 2019
Geraldine R. Jones, 88, of Akron, joined her husband James P. Jones, Jr. in death on May 23, 2019. She is survived by her four children, many siblings, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives. Requiem High Mass will be Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Chapel, 2935 Chenoweth Rd. Akron, OH...
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