Obituaries

Earl B. Jenkins

Earl B. Jenkins

Apr 11, 2019

Earl B. "Bernie" Jenkins, 85, passed away April 11, 2019 at home. Born in Zanesville, Ohio to Wayne and Florence (Snyder) Jenkins, he lived in Akron all of his adult life. Bernie enjoyed carpentry, bowling, golf, bingo, vintage cars, working in the yard and spending time with his grandkids.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister,...

Gordon R. Murray

Gordon R. Murray

Apr 11, 2019

Gordon R. Murray, 67, of Tallmadge, passed away on April 11, 2019. Gordon was born in Akron on October 7, 1951 to the late Isom and Dolores Murray. Gordon was a longtime licensed beautician and also worked as a nanny and personal assistant. In his free time, he enjoyed working in the yard and relaxing by the pool. His favorite...

Lenore A. Shew

Lenore A. Shew

Apr 11, 2019

Lenore A. Shew, "Lee", age 88, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2019 at Alter Care of Kent. She was born on September 1, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late John C. and Glade (nee Hughes) Davidson, Sr.Lee was a 1948 graduate of Ellet High School and was a homemaker, who...

Jeremy George Holmes

Jeremy George Holmes

Apr 11, 2019

Jeremy George Holmes, age 35, died on April 11, 2019 at work unexpectedly.He was born in Akron on November 30, 1983, the son of Dennis R. Holmes of Barberton and Gloria J. (nee Legg) Likens of Akron.Jeremy was a welder at East End Welding in Kent, Ohio. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, however, his greatest joy was spending time with...

Olivia Hamey

Olivia Hamey

Apr 11, 2019

Olivia "Liv" Hamey, 35, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2019.She was born April 9, 1984 in Medina, Ohio. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and was employed by Aultman Hospital in Canton as a social worker. Liv was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend to all those lives she touched. Liv will be...

Mary Christina Groff

Mary Christina Groff

Apr 11, 2019

Mary Christina Groff, "Tina", age 68 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at her home. She was born on October 2, 1950 in Spangler, PA, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mildred (nee Davenport) Natcher. Tina was a 1970 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting and spending...

Mary Beth Pitz

Mary Beth Pitz

Apr 10, 2019

Mary Beth Pitz born in Barberton, Ohio June 30, 1971. Passed away April 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Pitz. Mary Beth is survived by her husband of 14 years, Justin Ritter; children, Jacob (Kari) Pitz, Ryan Ritter, Caileigh Ritter; father, Robert (Patti) Pitz; sister, Amy Pitz; brother, Matthew (Tammi) Pitz; and other family and...

Ruth Lucille Toomey

Ruth Lucille Toomey

Apr 9, 2019

Ruth Lucille Toomey, age 91 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 9, 2019 at her home. She was born on September 14, 1927 in Waynesburg, PA, the daughter of the late Percy and Ethel (nee Peters) Spiker. Ruth was very involved with her church, The Chapel, as a volunteer with any program that they had. She was a true servant...

Donald Charles Bond

Donald Charles Bond

Apr 8, 2019

Donald Charles "Donny" Bond, 61, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019, at his home. He was born February 21, 1958, in Akron, the son of Charles and Jacqueline {Huth} Bond. Donny is preceded in death by his father, brother David Bond, and his best furry friend, Dude the dog. He will be deeply missed by his mother Jacqueline, brother Daniel...

Franklin L. Weidaw

Franklin L. Weidaw

Apr 8, 2019

Franklin L. "Frank" Weidaw, 69, passed away April 8, 2019 at his residence after a long battle with cancer. Born in Akron to Paul and Mary Lou (Moran) Weidaw, he was a lifelong Springfield Township resident. Frank enjoyed golfing, scuba diving, mountain biking, piloting, spending time at the casino and traveling. He also loved working as a counselor for the...

Constance A. Foster

Constance A. Foster

Apr 8, 2019

Constance " Connie" A. Foster, 80, of Akron, passed away on Monday April 8, 2019.She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 29, 1938. She was preceded in death by parents Wilfred and Emma Frame; in-laws, Fred and Myrtie Foster; sisters, Joan Hill and Betty Berry; step-children, Connie Foster-Lewis, Ronald Lee Foster, and Kathy Sue Ramey; and great-granddaughter, Summer Michelle...

Nancy Ellis Stitz

Nancy Ellis Stitz

Apr 8, 2019

Nancy Ellis Stitz, 82, passed away April 8, 2019 after a year of dealing with pancreatic cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio to Donald K. and Harriett (Smith) Ellis, she was a lifelong area resident.Left to cherish her memory are her children, Robert, David and dear Vanessa; her guard dog, Diesel; 3 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren. Nancy was preceded in death...

Troy James Mchenry "Chip"

Troy James Mchenry "Chip"

Apr 8, 2019

Troy James McHenry "Chip", 25, passed away suddenly on April 8, 2019. Troy was born in Cuyahoga Falls on February 14, 1994 to Jim and Robin McHenry. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 2012 and Fortis College in 2016. He was employed at K Company as an HVAC technician. A true outdoorsman, Troy loved swimming, camping and fourwheeling with...

Anna Maria Shook

Anna Maria Shook

Apr 8, 2019

Anna Maria Shook, age 67 of Stow, Ohio, died on April 8, 2019 at Alter Care of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born on December 12, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Anna Rosina (nee Smook) Andrasko.Anna was a graduate of Coventry High School and was a 911 Dispatcher for Stow and Coventry Township. She also...

Judy R. Sabo

Judy R. Sabo

Apr 7, 2019

Judy R. Sabo, 63, passed away on April 7, 2019 after a battle with cancer. Judy was a loving mother, a beloved wife of 31 years, and a friend to many. She enjoyed attending concerts with her family, supported her sons in their athletics, musical activities and SuperKids. Judy had a good sense of humor, and if someone was in...

Gloria A. Hanigofsky

Gloria A. Hanigofsky

Apr 7, 2019

Gloria Ann Hanigofsky, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Jesus said, "I am going to prepare a place for you and will come back and get you so you can live where I live." That is heaven and where Gloria now resides. She believed this. She met her husband, Larry,...

Betty Elizabeth Peake

Betty Elizabeth Peake

Apr 7, 2019

Betty E. Peake, 87, of Akron, surrounded by her family, went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2019. She was born in Burkes Garden, Virginia on March 14, 1932 to the late Gordon and Laura Lambert. She was a lifelong resident of Akron. Betty was a devoted Christian who was most recently a member of Temple Baptist Church....

Wendell C. Barbe

Wendell C. Barbe

Apr 7, 2019

Wendell C. Barbe, 88, of Akron, passed away April 7, 2019. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 8, 1930 to the late Cecil and Dela Barbe. In addition to his parents, Wendell was preceded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Sue. He is survived by children, Pamela (Jim) Smith, Becky (Jerry) Bringman, Wendy (Milton) Yoder,...

David Lee Dykes

David Lee Dykes

Apr 6, 2019

David Dykes, 33, beloved father, son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, went to be with the Lord on April 6th, 2019. He loved spending time with his two beautiful children, riding his Harley, coaching his daughter's softball team, running after his son, listening to music, bowling, permanently borrowing everyone's lighter and burning stuff on the grill. David Lee...

Billy Warren Cunningham

Billy Warren Cunningham

Apr 6, 2019

Billy W. Cunningham, 67, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2019. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on December 31, 1951 to the late Robert and Nila Cunningham. Billy is preceded in death by his brother, James; and his sister, Bobbi.He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Ferguson; niece, Jimmy Cunningham; and great-nephew, Grayson.Per Billy's...

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