Obituaries
Brianna Nicole Lewandowski
Apr 19, 2019
Brianna Nicole "Brii" Lewandowski, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2019, in Ravenna. She was born on June 11, 1996, the daughter of Joseph and Christine {Cosavage} Lewandowski. Brii was enrolled at Stark State College. She loved to listen to music, spend time with family and friends, and go shopping. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers,...
Bettiegene Grace Brown (Nee Mills)
Apr 19, 2019
Bettiegene Grace Brown (nee Mills) was born in Akron, Ohio on February 25, 1949, passed away on April 19, 2019. A private memorial service for immediate family members prior to cremation will be held on April 24, 2019 at Newcomer Funeral Home. Graveside service to be announced at a later date.Bettiegene was preceded in death by her father, Edward Eugene...
John Bruce Clinton
Apr 19, 2019
John Bruce Clinton, 70, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 19, 2019. He was born in Akron on April 29, 1948. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with the Star Lodge. Bruce had many interests, including fishing, hunting, flea marketing, and going to yard sales and estate sales. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends....
Lessie June Scherer
Apr 18, 2019
June, 83, was welcomed into the Kingdom of God on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She passed peacefully in home at her daughter's house surrounded by her husband, family, and loved ones.Born in Owensboro, Kentucky on June 16, 1935 to the late Alma and Robert Greer, she was the youngest of five children. She went to college to become a registered...
Patricia F. Speicher
Apr 18, 2019
Patricia F. Speicher, 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; parents, Fred and Anna Marie Mayhew; daughters, Kathy and Margaret; and sister, Eloise. Patricia is survived by her son, Larry (Sandi) Speicher; grandchildren, Joe, Andrew, Christopher, Sara, Angelique, Kendra, Justin, Brandi; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Lindsay, Adrianna, McKinley,...
Janet F. Steele
Apr 18, 2019
Janet F. Steele, 85, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on April 18, 2019. She was born on April 4, 1934 to the late William and Minnie Bell Klepper. She was born and raised in Lakemore, Ohio. Janet had a very strong work ethic. She retired from Edwin Shaw Hospital after many years of nursing....
Donna L. Eshbaugh
Apr 18, 2019
Donna L. Eshbaugh, age 68, of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 22, 1950 in Akron, the daughter of Earl Robert Sullivan of Largo, Florida and the late Jean (nee Wells) Sullivan. Donna was a 1968 graduate of Tallmadge High School. She worked at State Farm Insurance Company for many...
John H. Wagner
Apr 18, 2019
John H. Wagner, age 80 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Heather Knoll Care Center.He was born on July 8, 1938 in Akron, the son of the late John V. and Emma C. (nee Herferd) Wagner.John was a retired Akron Fireman after having 25 years of service. He enjoyed golfing and his greatest joy was spending...
Mary Ellen Somerville
Apr 18, 2019
Mary Ellen Somerville, age 92 of Akron, Ohio, had slipped from our hands to the Lord's hands at her home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born on April 9, 1927 in Gorman, Maryland, the daughter of the late George L. and Dessie M. (nee Knotts) Hoffman, she was proud to be a coal miner's daughter. Mary was a...
Victoria Ann Copen
Apr 17, 2019
Victoria Ann Copen, age 58, of Ravenna, passed away April 17th, 2019 at UH Portage Medical Center. Victoria was born November 9th, 1960 in Akron to Robert Glenn Anderson and Wilda (Johns) Cole. Victoria was a talented artist and was proud to have passed that skill onto her daughters. She enjoyed spending time outside feeling the warmth of the sun....
Dorian Moon Gates
Apr 16, 2019
Dorian Moon Gates, born on April 8, 2019 at 4:37pm, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his parents on April 16, 2019 at 10:40pm. Dorian is survived by his parents David Gates and Tarrah Focht, his big sisters Kayla Dove Haines and Piper Kathleen Focht, his "Grammy" Laura Reaser, his "Bama" and "Papa" Kay and Bill Harris, and...
Randy L. Brown, Jr.
Apr 16, 2019
Randy L. Brown, Jr., 35 passed away unexpectedly April 16, 2019 at home. Born in Akron, Ohio to Randy and Kelly (Bowman) Brown, Sr., he was a lifelong area resident. Randy was an animal lover and he enjoyed playing pool, watching the Browns and Buckeyes, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his girls and family.In addition to his parents, Randy...
Kermit Gail Riffle
Apr 16, 2019
Kermit Gail Riffle, 75, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2019. He was born in Selbyville, WV and was a longtime resident of the Akron area. He enjoyed spending time at the beach, riding his bicycle and volunteering for Stark Parks Trailblazers. Kermit was a veteran of the US Air Force and retired from BF Goodrich. He is preceded in...
Glenda Lou Richardson
Apr 15, 2019
Glenda Lou Richardson, "Chee Chee", age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 15, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on July 26, 1949 in Akron, the daughter of the late L. D. and Willie Lou (nee Gaddis) Wilson. Glenda worked as a laborer at Ferriot Inc. and as a nurses aid at St. Edwards Nursing Home. She...
Denver G. Mullins
Apr 15, 2019
Denver G. Mullins, 61, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2019. He was a longtime employee of R. C. Musson Rubber Company, where he retired. Denver always saw the good in everyone. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed comedy. He loved Firebirds, bonfires, playing horseshoes, and spending time with his friends.Denver was preceded in death...
Dianne Grant
Apr 15, 2019
Dianne Grant, age 73 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born on April 13, 1946 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of the late Clifford Berdit and Mary Ann (nee Rutkowski) Garner, but lived most of her life here in the Akron area.Dianne was a homemaker who loved to...
Marshall Bryson Iii ("Poppy")
Apr 15, 2019
Marshall Bryson III ("Poppy"), 74, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on April 15, 2019. Marshall was employed with the City of Akron for a period of time before moving on to work with Finest Supermarket and ultimately retiring from the Akron Beacon Journal in 2010. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening, and was a huge Browns...
Homer D. Kenner, Jr.
Apr 14, 2019
Homer D. Kenner, Jr., age 80, of Akron, Ohio, died on April 14, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 14, 1938 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late Homer D. and Julia (nee Denson) Kenner, Sr.Homer was a graduate of Barberton High School and was an electrician. He worked and retired from ITW in Akron. Homer...
Evelyn Marie Hanlin
Apr 14, 2019
Evelyn Marie "Maxine" Hanlin, 92, of Atwater, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on April 14, 2019. She was born on June 29, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Evelyn Lyons. She graduated from East High School. Evelyn was a devoted Christian and attended the Randolph Friendship Bible Church. She loved to garden and be outside, read, and do...
Mary (Adair) Grim
Apr 13, 2019
Mary Lou (Adair) Grim, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Born in Clovis, NM to Ray Newton Adair and Ruth Bertice (Dotson) Adair, Mary Lou spent her childhood on her family's ranch in Texas. As a girl, she was an adventurous child, climbing windmills and riding the trains with her father. She grew up in Tucson, AZ...
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