Obituaries
Joanne Christine Woods
Aug 27, 2020
Joanne Christine Woods, "Jo", age 77, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020, following a short battle with cancer. She was born on January 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Richard and Anne (nee Dancisin) Roller. Our mom had the soul of a gypsy, the heart of a hippie and the spirit of a fairy....
Donald E. Scott
Aug 27, 2020
DONALD E. SCOTT, 85Don was born in Akron, Ohio on December 30, 1934 to Louise and Everett Scott. He passed away at Pebble Creek Nursing Creek on August 27, 2020 after a long illness.Don was a longtime resident of Hartville, OH and loved just looking out over the farms and scenery. Don was a 1952 graduate of Garfield High School...
Lawrence Foote
Aug 27, 2020
Lawrence "Larry" Foote, 86, passed away on August 27, 2020 at Arbors of Streetsboro. He was born April 13, 1934 in Glouster, Massachusetts to the late Captain Frank J. and Margaret (Foley) Foote. His travels as a young man led him to Madison, Ohio where he met and married Nedra (Kaufman), his wife of 49 years. They raised their son...
Kathryn Lynn Ventura
Aug 26, 2020
Kathryn "Kathy" Lynn Ventura, 62, of Jackson Township (Canton), and formerly residing in Chagrin Falls for 36 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her home. Kathy is survived by her loving Husband Mark, Children Jessica (Jim) Berry, Mark (Erin) Ventura and Grandchildren Marko and Jenevieve. Parents of husband Mark; Mark and Wanda Ventura. Brothers Richard (Kym) Tolway,...
Jacqueline C. Kuczkowski
Aug 26, 2020
Jacqueline C. Kuczkowski, "Jackie", age 77, of Munroe Falls, Ohio, died at her home on August 26, 2020. She was born on August 25, 1943 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of the late Harry and Jeanette (nee Chudzinski) Wrzosek. Jackie received her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from D'Youville College in Buffalo and then she attained her Master's Degree from...
Judith Ann Campbell
Aug 26, 2020
Judy Ann Campbell, age 80, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.She was born on December 14, 1939, the daughter of the late Frank P. and Myrtle Jones. She was an only child.She graduated from East High School in 1957. Judy worked for the Akron Public Library, the National Park Service, and...
Lacey A. Kline
Aug 26, 2020
Lacey A. Kline, 28, passed away unexpectedly on August 26, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 22, 1992 and spent most of her life living in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating as a Black Tiger in the class of 2010.She leaves behind her beautiful daughter, Jaquelyn Capatosta. Also survived by her father, John (Beth) Kline; mother, Joy (John) Sabistina;...
Patricia Lee Wyckoff
Aug 24, 2020
Patricia Lee Wyckoff, "Pat", age 74, of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, August 24, 2020 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on July 4, 1946 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late Walter Sheridan and Rose (nee Dunn) Hann.Pat was a homemaker, however she did work in the hotel management business and in AR for Jack Kohl Realty...
Bonnie L. Goodspeed
Aug 24, 2020
Bonnie L. Goodspeed, age 73, of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, August 24, 2020. She was born on March 29, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of the late John and Martha (nee Bohrer) Miller. Bonnie worked and retired from Knudson Jewelers for 23 years. She loved to travel with her husband to Las Vegas, they traveled every year for 26...
Lewis S. Pressdee
Aug 23, 2020
Lewis S. Pressdee, age 92, passed away August 23, 2020 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio he was a lifelong area resident. Lewis was a U. S. Navy Veteran, serving in WWII. He was an avid HAM radio operator, W8LBJ. Lewis also enjoyed repairing anything that was broken and was always willing to help anyone with...
(Judith) Gayle Callesen
Aug 23, 2020
(Judith) Gayle Callesen, of Akron, passed peacefully on August 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom Thompson, Ola Lee "Judy" Taggert, and Bob Taggert; daughter, Leslie Bradley; and husbands, Bernie Callesen and Harvey Duncan. She is survived by her children, Lena Duncan Smoot (Doug), Thom Duncan,Ted Duncan, and Tina Williams (Steve); sister, Fran Miller; brother, Frank...
Gerald E. Martz
Aug 23, 2020
Gerald E. "Jerry" Martz, 86, of Akron, OH passed away on Sunday August 23, 2020. He was born to parents Perry and Beulah Martz on May 20, 1934 in Tallmadge, OH.Jerry was a fire fighter for the city of Akron for 30 plus years before retiring. He enjoyed going fishing, a good garage sale, was a good cook, and enjoyed...
Robert Mosley
Aug 22, 2020
Robert "Bob" Mosley, 71, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on August 22, 2020. He was born to parents Arlen K. and Genevieve Mosley on May 5, 1949 in Richlands, Virginia. Bob was a graduate of Springfield High School, and attended 2 years at the University of Akron. He was a proud Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. Preceding...
Elinor Margaret {Viebranz} Hopkins
Aug 22, 2020
Elinor M. Hopkins, age 97 of Canton left her earthly home on Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1922 in Ravenna to the late Harold and Edna {Roosa} Viebranz. She married the love of her life on May 29, 1941, and Tim preceded her in death on May 30, 1982. She was the first born of...
Ethel Lenore Austin
Aug 22, 2020
Ethel Lenore Austin (nee Smith), 94, of Green, OH passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born to parents Daniel and Mamie Smith on June 19, 1926 in Stow, OH.Ethel was passionate about collecting dolls, and she was a doll maker. She enjoyed traveling, particularly out west. She treasured her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren. Ethel...
Michael Wesley Dempster
Aug 22, 2020
Michael W. Dempster, 66, passed away on August 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; son, Jeffrey; daughter, Emily; and his brother, Joe. He also leaves behind many loving cousins and friends. We are so thankful for our family, friends and our church family that has lifted us up and helped us in so many ways. There will...
Mary Louise Holmes
Aug 21, 2020
Mary Louise (Smith) Holmes , 65, was known as Lu-Lu. She was born on December 31st, 1954 as the fifth child of nine siblings. She graduated from North High School and attended the University of Akron. Mary later went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Herman T. Holmes, with whom she had three children. After nineteen years of marriage...
Luevelt Tucker "Boot"
Aug 21, 2020
Luevelt Tucker "Boot" was born November 6, 1952 to the parentage of Henri and Lougressa Tucker in Octagon, AL. He accepted Christ at an early age and united with Paradise M.B. Church. He was formally educated at Marengo County Training School, Thomaston, AL. Luevelt had a passion for cars. Between the ages of 12 and 16 he wrecked as many...
Nancy J. {Timms} Hull
Aug 20, 2020
Nancy J. Hull, age 75 of Akron passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020. She was born on February 28, 1945 to the late Raymond and Alice {Holmes} Timms, and remained a lifelong area resident.Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, son Gary Dale Hull, Jr., and grandson Cory Hull. She will be dearly missed by her husband of...
Marjorie J. Wood
Aug 18, 2020
Born Marjorie Jane Gomer, June 14, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, to Walter and Martha Gomer. Margie, at the very young age of 86 departed this world peacefully with her son, Jim, by her side on August 18, 2020, and entered into God's loving arms in Heaven. She is now reunited with her husband, Wally, whom she was married to for...
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