Obituaries

Gloria A. Ruggles

Gloria A. Ruggles

May 5, 2019

Gloria A. Ruggles, 87, of Stow, passed away suddenly on May 5, 2019. She was a devoted wife and mother, who will be missed by numerous family and friends. Gloria was the wife to the late Eddy Ruggles, former owner of Eddy's Bike Shop in Stow. She attended Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Gloria was preceded in death by...

Mark Joseph Blazick

Mark Joseph Blazick

May 5, 2019

Mark Joseph Blazick, age 65, was called to his heavenly home on May 5, 2019 after a long illness, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1953. He was a 1971 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and Southern Ohio College. Mark was a local Akron musician, song writer, music composer, owned his own computer business and...

Barbara J. Smith

Barbara J. Smith

May 5, 2019

Barbara J. Smith, 81, passed away May 5, 2019 with her family by her side. She was a 1955 graduate of Garfield High School and greatly enjoyed music, crafting and traveling, as well as camping, boating and dancing. The snowbirds nested in Fort Myers Beach, FL with friends for many years. She sang with the Mogadore Village Belles for 17...

Eric Sean Stoakes

Eric Sean Stoakes

May 4, 2019

Eric Sean StoakesMarch 3, 1976 - May 4, 2019Eric Sean Stoakes, age 43, of Barberton (formerly Coventry Twp.), died unexpectedly in his home on May 4, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1976, the youngest son of David L. Stoakes and Donna K. Haught.Eric was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents; step-father, David E. Haught; step-sister,...

Marjorie A. Vossos

Marjorie A. Vossos

May 4, 2019

Marjorie A. Vossos, 82, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Vossos; parents, Edward and Katherine (Butler) McBee; and 6 sisters. Margie is survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 8 at 10am at Hillside Memorial Park in the chapel, 1025 Canton Rd., Springfield Township,...

Tammy Sue Mulhollen

Tammy Sue Mulhollen

May 4, 2019

Tammy Sue (Drumm) "Buggs" Mulhollen, 51, life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 surrounded by loved ones due to a sudden illness. Tammy was born in Akron, OH to Roy and Sue (nee Finlaw) Drumm on August 4, 1967. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1986. She worked at Builder's Square and Lowe's....

Ronald Lee Lowe

Ronald Lee Lowe

May 3, 2019

Ronald Lee Lowe, 62, passed away at home on the morning of Friday May, 3rd 2019 when he lost his battle with heart disease. Ronnie will live on forever through all the wonderful memories he left behind with his family and friends. Growing up he loved to fish, trap, and gig frogs with his father. Ronnie was a man's man...

Virginia R. Henninger

Virginia R. Henninger

May 3, 2019

Virginia "Jenny" R. Henninger, 66, of Green, passed away at her residence with her husband by her side on May 3, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1952 in Bluefield, West Virginia.Jenny was the nicest, and most selfless, kind-hearted, and giving person, who cared deeply for her husband, her family, and her many, many friends, who all meant the...

John A. Myers

John A. Myers

May 3, 2019

John A. Myers, 59, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with lung cancer on May 3, 2019. He was born on January 1, 1960 in Alliance, Ohio to parents, Donald and Jean Myers. He attended Waterloo High School, and served in the US Airforce. He later graduated from the University of Akron. John...

David Alan Gay

David Alan Gay

May 2, 2019

David A. Gay, 56, passed away May 2, 2019 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Akron to Charles P. and Olive B. (Thorne) Gay, he was a lifelong area resident. He greatly enjoyed his motorcycles and his brotherhood with the OMENS, recently earning the name "FREEDOM FLYER". David was blessed late in life with a son who...

Barbara A. Herr

Barbara A. Herr

May 2, 2019

Barbara A. Herr passed away on May 2, 2019, at the age of 66. She was born December 3, 1952 to William and Violet Herr. She graduated with honors from Our Lady of the Elms. She graduated from Kent State University with a bachelors degree in journalism. She was a passionate journalist who loved photography, history, reading, and writing. She...

Lewis Scott

Lewis Scott

May 1, 2019

Lewis (Lus) Scott, passed away at the age of 76 at Aultman Hospital on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.Lus was born March 31, 1943 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Lewis and Hazel (Gavins) Scott.Preceded in death by father, Lewis Scott; mother, Hazel Twilla; step-father, John L. Twilla; siblings, Francine Scott, Norman Scott, and Michelle Williams. Survived by son, Lewis (Suzanne) Scott...

Dustin E. Easterling

Dustin E. Easterling

May 1, 2019

Dustin E. Easterling, 39, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2019. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for those he loved. Dustin enjoyed fishing, spending time with his friends and family, especially his daughters, Hannah and Willa. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Dustin is survived by his mother, Linda (Jim) Keener,...

Margaret L. Munro

Margaret L. Munro

May 1, 2019

Margaret L. Munro, 94, passed away on May 1, 2019. Margaret was born in Akron on February 4, 1925 to the late George and Jeanie May McKee. Margaret loved to travel and had fond memories of many vacations and her winters in Florida. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend and will be truly missed by all who...

Stanley "Paul" Davis

Stanley "Paul" Davis

May 1, 2019

Stanley "Paul" Davis , 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2019.Paul was an Army veteran, serving from 1946-1948. He was an active member of the Akron Baptist Temple, serving as a church deacon and superintendent of the Busy Bee Sunday School Department. His faith in and service to the Lord Jesus, and his...

Joseph Richard Falkenstein

Joseph Richard Falkenstein

May 1, 2019

Joseph Richard Falkenstein, "Joe", age 85 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was born on November 30, 1933 in Akron, the son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Keberle) Falkenstein. Mr. Falkenstein worked at Ford Motor Company in Bedford for 10 years, where he did his apprenticeship in...

William Maynard Gibson Jr.

William Maynard Gibson Jr.

May 1, 2019

William Maynard Gibson Jr., 81, of Springfield Twp., passed away on May 1, 2019. Bill was born in Akron on December 8, 1937 to the late William and Mary Gibson Sr. He retired from Goodyear Stow Mold after over 20 years of service. In his free time, Bill loved to watch NASCAR, the Indians, and the Browns. He was an...

James Jones, Sr.

James Jones, Sr.

Apr 30, 2019

James "Jake" Jones, Sr. went home to join his wife with Jesus on April 30, 2019.Jake was an excellent example of a father, husband and grandfather. Through his diligence and hard work he more than provided for his family throughout his lifetime. He served in the Korean War during which he was stationed in Germany. He retired from the City...

Linda Beatrice Williamson

Linda Beatrice Williamson

Apr 30, 2019

Linda Beatrice Williamson, "MiMi", age 74, of Akron, Ohio, died on April 30, 2019 at Akron General Hospital, after a battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 7, 1944 in Akron, the daughter of the late Chester C. and Mary Helen (nee Davis) Duff. MiMi was a graduate of Kenmore High School and was...

Steven O. Donatelli

Steven O. Donatelli

Apr 29, 2019

Steve O. Donatelli, 59, of Akron passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019. What kind of man did we lose that day? A man that always put his family first and made sure they had food on the table and new clothing for his children every school year. A man that loved his wife so incredibly much that he cut...

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