Obituaries
Mary Parker Nyarko Moore
Jul 15, 2019
Mary Parker Nyarko Moore, 47, of Akron, passed away on July 15, 2019. She was born in Ghana on February 23, 1972 to Solomon and Elizabeth (Swatson) Nyarko. She was a longtime employee of Akron Public and Hudson Schools and a member of the West Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She loved teaching the Bible as a full-time Pioneer. Mary was...
Anne L. Pack
Jul 15, 2019
Anne L. Pack, 82, passed on July 15, 2019 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Cool Ridge, West Virginia living most of her life in Wadsworth, Ohio and, upon retirement, she spent many years taking care of her mother and son in West Virginia. Anne enjoyed gardening, scrap booking, music and being involved in church.Anne is preceded in...
Kenneth Paul Horvath
Jul 14, 2019
Kenneth Paul Horvath, "Kenny", age 66 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Rose Lane Nursing Center in Massillon.He was born on January 30, 1953 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late James and Mary (nee Trpka) Horvath, Sr. Ken was an honorably discharged US Army veteran serving during peacetime. Kenny enjoyed playing his guitars, fishing...
Anthony (Tony) Petrasek
Jul 14, 2019
Anthony (Tony) Petrasek joined his beautiful son, Little Tony, along with his brothers and parents in heaven on July 14, 2019. Tony was a charismatic and strong, caring man who was both loved by many and gave his love to many. Tony believed that life was about creating wonderful memories. Tony was a proud Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Retiree...
Emma Jean Bowman
Jul 13, 2019
Emma Jean Bowman, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2019. She departed peacefully with family and loved ones by her side. She was born in Gip, West Virginia on December 20, 1927 to the late Theodore and Olive Byard. Jean spent her career in banking and was a registered notary. She was a longtime...
Linda C. S. Sharkey
Jul 13, 2019
Linda C. S. Sharkey, 51, went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2019 with her family by her side. Born in Fort Wayne, IN to Fahad and Nazeera Shaheen. She attended Purdue University, where she met her husband, Todd, and graduated with a degree in Dietetics. In 1993 they started their family and moved to Akron, OH....
Ronald Dean Hall
Jul 13, 2019
Ronald Dean Hall, "Ron" or "Ronnie", age 88 of Ravenna, Ohio, peacefully passed on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at his home.He was born on April 21, 1931 in Bethesda, Ohio, the son of the late Edward and Della (nee Wood) Hall. Ron was an Alliance Fireman for 29 years, retiring in 1981. Not only was he a firefighter but also...
Gladys Irene Reed
Jul 13, 2019
Gladys Irene Reed, 85, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, July 13, 2019. She was born in Buckhannon, WV on January 30, 1934, the daughter of Lee E. and Garnetta {Poole} House. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, William H. Reed, who passed away in 2017. Also preceding her in death...
Luann Scott
Jul 11, 2019
Luann Scott, 78, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 11, 2019. She was born in Canton, Ohio on November 18, 1940, the daughter of Alfred F. and Wilma H. (Elvin) Sutherland. Luann was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Loris Jr. Scott "Scotty", her parents, and dogs Mindy, Clay, Jake, Cinder,...
Ronnie L. Starcher
Jul 10, 2019
Ronnie L. Starcher, 71. passed away July 10, 2019 with his family by his side. Born in Akron to Charles and Blanche (Hensley) Starcher, he was a lifelong area resident and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. He retired from the City of Akron, Sewer Maint. Div. Ronnie enjoyed participating in the East High Alumni events,...
Valeeta Jean Shifflett (Takacs, Carlisle)
Jul 10, 2019
Valeeta "Val" Jean Shifflett (Takacs, nee Carlisle), 84, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2019. She worked at Akron General Hospital for 31 years, retiring as a nursing supervisor of the OB-GYN unit. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and she looked forward to giving presents, filling stockings, and baking cookies every year. She loved...
Pamela Lee
Jul 9, 2019
Pamela F. "Pam" Lee, 72, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. She was born November 23, 1946, the daughter of Luther and Marjorie (Housley) Watring. Other than her parents Pamela was preceded in death by her son, Brian Lee; brother, Ronald Watring; and her sister, Marilyn Dunkler. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 54 years,...
Robert M. Starn
Jul 9, 2019
Robert M. Starn, 76, passed away peacefully July 9, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Bob was a member of Tomorrow's World Church in Tallmadge. He was a Veteran of the Air Force and a diehard Browns fan.Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary. and twin brother, William. He will be missed by his sister, Ruthann (Joe)...
Eddie Lee Ahlstrom
Jul 9, 2019
Eddie Lee Ahlstrom, 39, of Akron, passed away on July 9, 2019. He was born in Akron on October 25, 1979 and graduated from Springfield High School. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. Eddie loved all sports and enjoyed rooting for the Browns, the Cavs, and the Buckeyes. He played soccer in his youth and coached the soccer...
Donna M Sinley
Jul 8, 2019
Donna M. Sinley, 64 , went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 8, 2019. Born and raised in Wooster, she was a resident of Akron for 42 years, and was a retired homemaker. An avid lover of Jesus Christ and voracious reader, Donna loved many things, including tending to her garden, cooking, and crafting.Preceded in death were her...
Trena J. Dobbins
Jul 8, 2019
Trena J. Dobbins, 63, passed away on July 8, 2019. She was a friend to many and everyone's #1 fan. Trena loved her husband, gambling, dancing, singing, and her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Charles; children, Chuck, Shelley and Ron; parents, Carlos and Pauline; 6 grandchildren; and many friends and family. Private services...
Dalene K. Carson
Jul 7, 2019
Dalene K. Carson, age 78 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 7, 2019 at Green Village Skilled Nursing. She was born on July 5, 1941 in Akron, the daughter of the late Frederick Donald and Marie Elizabeth "Ruth" (nee Clever) Kutscher.Dalene was a homemaker who enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and word searches. Her greatest joy was spending time with her...
Jacqueline Frances Berg
Jul 7, 2019
Jacqueline Frances Berg "Jackie", 87, left her Earthly life surrounded by her closest loved ones on Sunday, July 7th, 2019.She was born on June 26, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, and spent most of her life living in Ohio and Virginia. Jackie married her "precious love," Edward on February 6, 1954. He preceded her in death in 2003. Jackie will be...
Shirley Walker
Jul 6, 2019
Shirley Ann Walker died peacefully in Cuyahoga Falls on July 6, 2019 at the age of 65 after a battle with Diabetes.Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Mr. Ervin Walker, Sr., her mother, Mrs. Christine Walker, and her two sisters, Marjorie & Nancy Walker. She is survived by her children, Ronney M. Walker, Sr. of Atlanta, Georgia, Jamarko...
Karon Gail Adams
Jul 6, 2019
Karon Gail Adams, age 63 of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 11, 1956 in Akron, the daughter of the late Raymond and Bettie (Bachtel) Doan, Sr. Karon was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren....
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