Obituaries

Daniel B. King Ii

Daniel B. King Ii

Aug 3, 2020

Daniel "Danny" B. King II, 73, of Mogadore, OH died on August 3, 2020 due to long term illness.Danny was born on November 12, 1946 in Gettysburg, PA. Danny was a loving husband, father, papa and friend. He enjoyed NASCAR, motorcycles, building and painting model cars and most importantly spending time with his family. His greatest achievement in life was...

Jennie Lee Bush

Jennie Lee Bush

Aug 3, 2020

Jennie Lee Bush, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2020, and Earl Gene Bush, 88, her beloved husband, joined her on August 8, 2020. Jennie was born in Akron on February 2, 1931 to the late Jess and Letha Overton. She was employed at several local businesses throughout her career: O'Neil's Department Store, Plastic Film,...

Chester Raymond Pryor

Chester Raymond Pryor

Aug 3, 2020

Chester R. Pryor, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 3, 2020.Chet was born June 3, 1926 to Bryan and Pearl Pryor in Akron, OH, where he was a life-long resident.He was a veteran of World War II and was employed at AMHA.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jeanette; daughter, Sherry Stevenor; and grandson, Chris Evanoff.Chet...

Tracy Kay Hensel

Tracy Kay Hensel

Aug 2, 2020

Tracy K. Hensel, 69, passed away suddenly on August 2, 2020. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on April 21, 1951. She spent her career in real estate and in health care as a care giver. Her greatest passion in life was her three children and family. Tracy was preceded in death by her son, Gary Lee Jr., and...

Albert E. Collier

Albert E. Collier

Aug 2, 2020

Albert Edward "Al" Collier, age 89 of Akron passed at home on August 2, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1931 to Thomas and Betty {Hodson} Collier. Al was a 1950 graduate of Garfield H.S., where he played football, baseball, and basketball. After graduation, he worked at Firestone Synthetic, where he met his wife, Rosalie. Al was stationed in...

Gene Ray Riddle

Gene Ray Riddle

Aug 1, 2020

Gene Ray Riddle, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 1, 2020. Born in Akron, Gene was a graduate of Tallmadge High School (class of 1948). He enlisted in the US Navy serving from 1951-1953 on the USS Columbus. In 1951 Gene came home on leave to marry the love of his life, Mary. He worked...

Wesley Charles Recob

Wesley Charles Recob

Aug 1, 2020

Wesley C. Recob, 80, of Akron, went to be with his beloved wife of 56 years, Eleanor, on August 1, 2020. He was born on January 9, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Faye Recob. He graduated from South High School in 1957. He joined the Army National Guard in 1956, and served until 1965. Wes worked at Akron...

Jacqueline B. Steele

Jacqueline B. Steele

Aug 1, 2020

Jacqueline B. Steele, "Jackie", age 97 of Alliance, Ohio, formerly of Deerfield, died on August 1, 2020 at the Community Care of Alliance. She was born on October 18, 1922 in Akron, the daughter of the late Paul and Clynt (nee Barbee) Pannell.Jackie's life was her church, the Faith Bible Fellowship Church in Tallmadge. Jackie was not only a founding...

Michael "Randy" Martin

Michael "Randy" Martin

Jul 31, 2020

Michael "Randy" Martin, 58, of Uniontown, passed peacefully on July 31, 2020. He was born on May 15, 1962 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Lake High School. Randy was the kindest, most gentle, and loving person. He loved history, reading the Akron Beacon Journal, country music, and attending church every Sunday at Uniontown Chapel of Faith. Above all, Randy...

Amanda Lynn-Nichole Holland

Amanda Lynn-Nichole Holland

Jul 31, 2020

Amanda Lynn-Nichole Holland, age 27 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on July 31, 2020 at Akron City Hospital.She was born on August 9, 1992 in Akron, the daughter of Diane (nee Soulsby) Sakasci, with whom she lived, and Eddie (Jill) Holland of Massillon. Amanda was a 2011 graduate of North High School, where she was in restaurant management, attaining a cooking...

Jacqueline Duhl

Jacqueline Duhl

Jul 30, 2020

Born:February 3, 1958Passed away:July 30, 2020A Hopi PrayerDo not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow.I am the diamond glints on the snow.I am the sunlight on the ripened grain.I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush. I am the swift uplifting...

Diane Marie {Lamusga} Lemaster Pavkov

Diane Marie {Lamusga} Lemaster Pavkov

Jul 30, 2020

Diane Lamusga Lemaster Pavkov, age 68 of Tallmadge passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was born in Akron on September 21, 1951 to Harry and Claretta {Host} Lamusga.Diane was preceded in death by her father, sister Amy Lamusga, and husband John Pavkov.She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Candra (Matthew) Morrison and Charlee LeMaster; step-children Rocky Pavkov...

John E. Stiles

John E. Stiles

Jul 30, 2020

Private John E. Stiles, 87, of Akron, OH passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. He was born to parents John W. and Frances Stiles on July 12, 1933 in Franklin, Pennsylvania.Preceding him in death is his brother, Ronald L. Stiles.Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Donna (nee Miller) of 66 years; children, Donald Stiles, Barbara Massie...

Mark J. Kavali, Jr.

Mark J. Kavali, Jr.

Jul 29, 2020

Mark J. Kavali, Jr., 83, of Akron, OH passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born to parents Mark J. Sr. and Lucielle Kavali on September 8, 1936 in Akron.Mark had a passion for hunting, fishing in Canada, bowling, golfing and playing cards, and made many lifelong friends along the way. He was a "man's man". He enjoyed...

Michael L. Collins

Michael L. Collins

Jul 27, 2020

Michael Lewis Collins, "Mike", age 48, of Lakemore Village, Ohio, died at his home on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 27, 1971, the son of Mary (nee Fritz) Collins, with whom he lived, and the late Gerald Collins. Mike was a graduate of Central Hower High School in 1990 and then he attained...

Eric Gardner

Eric Gardner

Jul 27, 2020

Eric Gardner, 53, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 27, 2020... Surrounded by his children. He was born to parents David (Stephanie) Gardner and Dorothy (Kent) Hamblin, on March 8, 1967, in Akron, Ohio. Eric is also survived by sisters, Pamela Curenton and Elissa Gardner and his children, Cody, Tabetha (Jason) Turner, Brandi, and Evelyn. Along with his six...

Pamela Marie Yerkey

Pamela Marie Yerkey

Jul 27, 2020

Pamela Marie Yerkey, 75, of Akron, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on July 27, 2020 from Congestive heart failure. Pam was born and raised in South Akron in the Sherbondy Hill neighborhood. She graduated from South High School in 1963. Pam attended cosmetology school and practiced as a hair stylist for over 30 years. She...

Justin M. Smith

Justin M. Smith

Jul 27, 2020

Justin M.. Smith, age 26, of Mogadore, Ohio, died on July 27, 2020. He was born in Canton, Ohio, the son of Christopher Smith and Terri (nee Gayelit) (Jimmie) Kincaid, who survive.Justin was a hard worker and a great father! He loved his three daughters with his whole heart, Arabella, Delaney and Charlotte "Charlie" Smith. Justin also liked fast cars,...

Gerald Francis Wagner, Sr.

Gerald Francis Wagner, Sr.

Jul 26, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" F. Wagner, Sr.(November 8, 1926 - July 26, 2020)This world lost a very special person, who was loved by all who knew him, on July 26, 2020. Gerald "Jerry" F. Wagner, Sr., of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at his residence. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.Born on November 8,...

Yar Bo

Yar Bo

Jul 26, 2020

Yar Bo, 63, passed away July 26, 2020. Born in Burma, he resided there until 2015 when he and his wife moved to Akron, Ohio. Yar greatly enjoyed fishing, traveling, reading his Bible, listening to music and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his father, Ah Bo and grandson, William Moo, he will be sadly missed by...

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