Obituaries
James Craig Blythe
Oct 18, 2020
James C. "Jim" Blythe, age 73 of Akron passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. He was born on January 29, 1947, the son of the late James and Marie {Fisher} Blythe. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Bob. Jim will be dearly missed by his children Debbie and Jimmy (Danielle); grandchildren Brandon,...
John Francis Spence
Oct 18, 2020
On October 18, 2020, John "Jay" Francis Spence of Akron, Ohio, departed his earthly body and became present with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 67 years old. Jay passed from this life surrounded by his closest family and was never alone. Jay handled death as he handled life, Steadfast and Fearless,...
Deborah L. Margroff
Oct 18, 2020
Deborah L. Margroff, age 58 of Akron passed away at her home on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Debby was born in Akron on September 6, 1962, the daughter of Leo and Joanne {Hiltbrand} Hoffman.Debby was a caring and compassionate soul, and loved spending time with her family, especially outdoors. She spent her retirement caring for her great-nieces and great-nephews, whom...
Brenda A. Thompson
Oct 18, 2020
Brenda A. Thompson, 62, passed away October 13, 2020 with family by her side as she battled with cancer, she was never alone. Brenda was known for her caring heart and goofy humor. She enjoyed thrift shopping, playing scratch offs and spending time with her family.Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Vesta Kirk, and partner of...
Ronald M. Wick
Oct 17, 2020
Ronald M. Wick, 83, passed away October 17, 2020 at his residence. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he also lived in Cuyahoga Falls during part of his life. Ron worked as a computer programmer and he enjoyed music, animals, nature and anything outdoors, and spending time with his family.Preceded in death by wife, Barbara Wick; son, Terry Wick; grandson, Aaron Thomas;...
N. Jeanne Romine
Oct 16, 2020
N. Jeanne Romine, 81, went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2020. A longtime resident of the Uniontown area, she was born April 25, 1939 in Cresson, PA. She taught preschool at Calvary Temple in Springfield and was involved in the creation of Harmony Baptist church in Tallmadge. Jeanne enjoyed spending time with family, reading, baking, traveling,...
James A. Pronio
Oct 15, 2020
James A. Pronio, 78, passed away October 15, 2020 with his wife by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a lifelong area resident. He retired from the City of Akron, where he worked as Superintendent of Street Cleaning. Jim was known for his sense of humor and he enjoyed baseball, gardening, fishing and spending time with his family.Preceded...
Linda L. Clinesmith
Oct 15, 2020
Linda L. Clinesmith, 76, of Canton, passed away on October 15, 2020 at home. She was born in Akron, Ohio to parents Willie Neil Jean Jr. and Edith Pauline Goolsby on August 24, 1944.Preceding her in death is her husband, Robert C. Dewey, and her second husband, Gary L. Clinesmith.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Kristen Grinnell and...
Robert Lawrence Oldham
Oct 14, 2020
Robert Lawrence Oldham, 75, passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2020. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, The University of Akron and The University of Akron School of Law (class of 1971). He played soccer for Akron, where he lettered for three years, and remained a lifelong soccer fan. Robert was an avid reader, researcher, had a...
Celestia Bell Simons
Oct 14, 2020
Celestia Bell Simons, "Sue", age 94 of Akron, Ohio, died on October 14, 2020 at Wind Song Care Center. She was born on December 29, 1925 in Elmira, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Henry and Opal (nee Moore) Cottrill. Sue was the owner and operator, from the mid 1960s until 1989, of the Corral Sandwich Shop here in...
Kathleen C. Macdonald
Oct 14, 2020
Kathleen C. MacDonald (nee Ripple), age 82, of Springfield Twp., passed away October 14, 2020.She is preceded in death by her husband, George; brother, Eugene Ripple; and parents, George and Beatrice Ripple. Survived by two daughters, grandchildren: Jason Curry and Ashley MacDonald and great-grandchildren: Kylee, Brianna, Annabelle, Bryson and Lisa.Kathy grew up in Springfield and always felt blessed to have...
Jeffrey R. Snyder
Oct 13, 2020
Jeffrey R. Snyder, 57, passed away October 13, 2020 after a courageous 7 month battle with kidney cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio to Gerald and Doris (Sees) Snyder, he was a lifelong area resident. Jeff was a 1981 graduate of Revere High School. He was employed by Richfield Coliseum, Tavern of Richfield, Winking Lizard, Laurel Lake and Al's Restaurant in...
David Milton Bragg
Oct 13, 2020
David M. Bragg, age 76 of Akron passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his home, with his family by his side. He was born in Akron on February 25, 1944 to the late Chester and Janice {Brannon} Bragg. David will be dearly missed by his wife of 52 years, Joyce {Ohse}; children Janice (Stan) Andrus and Matthew Bragg;...
Cherri L. George
Oct 13, 2020
Cherri L. George, 61, of Stow, passed away on October 13, 2020. Cherri was a loving mother and grandmother with a warm and caring personality. She made friends wherever she went with her goofy sense of humor and positive attitude. She was an avid videogamer, loved playing Bingo and scratchoffs, and enjoyed nature when she had the chance. Preceded in...
Owen Sims Garner
Oct 12, 2020
Obituary for Owen Sims GarnerLt. Col. Owen Sims Garner USAF (Ret.)B. April 2, 1933 Hamden, CTD. October 12, 2020 Copley, OhioOwen (Dad, "Poppy") passed peacefully from his home into the arms of Jesus after a long anddetermined battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a 1951 graduate of The Loomis School in Windsor,CT, a 1955 graduate of Trinity College in Hartford...
William W. Hardman
Oct 12, 2020
William W. Hardman, age 68, born on February 29, 1952, passed away peacefully, on October 12, 2020 at his home. William was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. William was preceded in death by his parents, William G. Hardman and Esther L. Burris. He is survived by his brother, Scott Burris; his fiance, Pamela Gsellman; his children, Nikki Brown, James...
Christa Michelle Miller
Oct 12, 2020
Christa Michelle "Chrissy" {Martin} Miller, age 48 passed away early Monday morning, October 12, 2020. She was born at Akron City Hospital on October 13, 1971 to the late Frank and Patricia Martin. Chrissy loved making people laugh. She would go out of her way in the grocery store, dancing just to make someone smile. She had such a heartwarming...
Bennie Edward Wiley
Oct 12, 2020
Bennie Edward Wiley, 86, of Brimfield, OH went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2020. He was born to parents, Robert and Gladys Wiley on November 15, 1933 in Dickens, TX.Preceding him in death are his sisters, Phyllis (Jack) Cheatham, Louise (H.L.) Hoagland, and Helen Day.Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 62 years, Joan...
Larry Gene Boso Iii
Oct 10, 2020
Larry Gene Boso III, born to his loving parents Larry Boso Jr. and Rachel Newman-Boso on February 13, 1996, gained his wings on October 10, 2020. He went Home to be with the Lord. Larry had a heart of gold, a smile that could light up the universe, and was more loved than he will ever know. He was our...
Bernard Lee Park
Oct 9, 2020
Bernard Lee Park of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away on October 9, 2020.He was born on March 1, 1932 to the late Robert Park and Maxine Ingram.Barney was preceded in death by his wife, Michelle.Survivors include his son, Barney Goss; and his grandchildren, Breanna and Blake Goss of Canton, Georgia.He faithfully served his country in the US Navy.In lieu of...
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