Obituaries
James L. Bowles
Mar 27, 2019
James L. "Jim" Bowles, 62 passed away unexpectedly March 27, 2019 at home. Born in Canton, Ohio to Jack and Peggy (Stottlemire) Bowles, he was a 1976 graduate of Tallmadge High School and was employed by Ford Motor Co. in the Skilled Trades at Walton Hills Stamping Plant. Jim enjoyed many outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating, and water...
Barbara L. Allen
Mar 26, 2019
Barbara L. Allen, age 62 of Akron, passed away on March 26, 2019 at Hospice of Medina. She was born on February 15, 1957 in Fancy Gap, VA, the daughter of the late James and Bernice Worrell. Barb was a dedicated member of Community of Christ Church in Akron. She took pride in volunteering at Street Ministries, Inc.Survivors include her...
Gwendolyn F. Frank
Mar 26, 2019
Gwendolyn F. Frank, 79, of Uniontown, passed away on March 26, 2019. She was born in Akron on February 12, 1940 to the late Garland and Lois McCary. Gwendolyn was a longtime member of Spirit of the Dove Ministries. She spent many years working as an X-ray technician and medical assistant. She devoted her life to raising her family and...
Margaret Boylen
Mar 26, 2019
Margaret "Peggy" Boylen, 92, was called home to be reunited with her beloved husband Richard on March 26, 2019. A lifelong Akron resident, she was born June 29, 1926 to late parents Elmer and Mary Bond. Her family was very important to her. She was a proud Indians fan, enjoyed crocheting, camping, attending softball games and wrestling matches, and spending...
Stephen D. Benjamin
Mar 25, 2019
Stephen D. "Steve" Benjamin, 69, passed away unexpectedly March 25, 2019 at his residence. He lived in several states during his life and made many friends wherever he went. Steve loved traveling, fishing, music, the ocean, telling jokes and making people laugh.Preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Juanita (Heater) Benjamin and first wife, Janet, he will be missed by,...
Roger L. Case
Mar 25, 2019
Roger L. Case, 65, of Akron, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born October 11, 1953 in Akron, the son of Joseph and Reva {Facemire} Case. He married Frances Kulcsar on September 7, 1974. Roger worked as an auto technician for 34 years. He loved fishing, hunting, and bowling. Roger is preceded in death by his father, Joseph....
Patrisha Mae Butler
Mar 25, 2019
Patrisha Mae Butler, age 26, of Akron, Ohio, died on March 25, 2019 at her home after a long battle with breast cancer.She was born on March 13, 1993 in Akron, the daughter of Michael and Gail Butler of North Carolina and Colleen (nee Brady) Butler Bennington of Akron. Patrisha was a very loving mother of three sons, Tonio Mitchell,...
Robert Allen Anderson
Mar 25, 2019
Robert Allen Anderson, "Rob", age 64 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died at Akron General Hospital on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born on February 22, 1955 in Spencer, West Virginia, the son of the late Virgie (nee Milhoan) Rhoades. Rob has been a furnace operator for the past 15 years at Seville Bronze in Seville. He loved being outdoors, working...
Charles F. Frye
Mar 24, 2019
Charles "Chuck," F. Frye, 81, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2019 after enjoying a visit with his family the evening before. Known to his family as "Sugar," Chuck was born on March 19, 1938 in Mt. Claire, West Virginia. He followed his siblings to Akron, where he worked in appliance repair for many years. He...
William F. Pappano
Mar 24, 2019
William F. "Bill" Pappano, 80, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, at the Justin T. Rodgers Hospice Care Center, in Akron. He was born March 31, 1938, the son of Fred and Maxine {Whitson} Pappano. He married Deborah Bornstine on December 9, 1988. Bill worked for Lockheed Martin for 41 years before his retirement. Prior to his work in the...
Claude Lee "C.L." Stone
Mar 24, 2019
Claude Lee "C.L." Stone. October 27, 1928 to March 24, 2019. Claude was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Ethel May and his granddaughter, Leah. Claude is survived by his sons, James (Janet), Gerald (Taryn) and Jack (Sandra); grandchildren, Tomara, Brandy, Andrew, Kelly and Katie; great-grandchildren, Pierce, Fiona,...
Steven John Hinman
Mar 23, 2019
Steven John Hinman, 51, formerly of Akron, passed away on March 23, 2019 at his home in Salt Lake City. He was born in Akron on June 15, 1967 to Michael Hinman and the late Janet Hinman. Steve graduated from Lake High School in 1985 and served four years in the U.S. Army. He worked for CDK Global in Salt...
Tate Richard Arick
Mar 23, 2019
Tate Richard Arick, 22, passed away unexpectedly March 23, 2019. Born in Newark, Ohio he relocated to NE Ohio in 2015. Tate belonged to the Worship Team at Faith Family Church, where he loved to praise the Lord. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, bowling and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Susie (Music)...
Vivian Virginia Polanski
Mar 23, 2019
Vivian Virginia (Ketterman) Polanski, 88, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born February 24, 1931, a member of the Apostolic Church of Barberton. She worked for Matthews Nursing Agency for many years, and as a private duty certified nurses assistant. She is survived by 3 children: son...
Michael Sarnescky
Mar 22, 2019
Michael Sarnescky, "Mike", age 67 of Akron, Ohio, died on March 22, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on July 7, 1951 in Pennsylvania, the son of the late Frank J. and Mildred (nee Abrams) Sarnescky. Michael was a dedicated worker and retiree of Ken-Tool after 45 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, watching his shows-The Price Is...
Betty Ann Scarberry
Mar 22, 2019
Betty Ann Scarberry, 65, peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2019. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was born in Camp Lejeune, NC to late parents, William J. and Mary R. Welker. Her family was the love of her life. She was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting quilts, taking trips to Florida and was especially fond...
Lawrence Arden Mehling
Mar 22, 2019
Lawrence Arden Mehling, "Larry", age 82, of Kent, Ohio, died at his home on March 22, 2019.He was born on March 28, 1936 in Rootstown, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Agnes (nee Knoch) Mehling. Larry was an honorably discharged US Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked and retired from RB&W located in Kent. He...
George Joseph Falkenstein
Mar 20, 2019
George Joseph Falkenstein, known to his family as "Jody", passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2019 at the age of 53 years.A native of Akron, Jody graduated from Springfield High School. He completed his education at NIT Vocational Trade Center before pursuing a career of almost twenty years as a professional Arborist with the Davey Expert Tree Company.Jody had a...
Una F. Riley
Mar 20, 2019
Una Riley, 67, of Akron, passed away on March 20, 2019. Una was a member of Akron Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She retired from FirstMerit Bank after 15 years of service.Una is survived by her loving husband, Tyrone; siblings, James (Connie) Mathews, Otha Loftin,David (Candace) Mathews, Marilyn Oliver, Walter Mathews, and Harold Garrett; honorary son and daughter, Daniel and...
Betty Jean Sells
Mar 20, 2019
Betty J. Sells, (nee Six), passed away peacefully and into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the age of 83. She was born on August 2, 1935 in Akron, to the late Thomas and Marjorie (nee Lindville) Six, she lived in Rootstown where she attended school through the 10th grade and moved back to Akron,...
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