Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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