Obituaries
Timothy James Kapas
Apr 3, 2019
Timothy James Kapas, 61, was called Home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2019. He was born June 8, 1957 in Akron. Timothy had a big heart and was a very outgoing person. He was a wild, crazy and fun-loving guy. Tim loved to ride his Harley, play his guitar and go fishing. He will be greatly missed...
Billy Joe Maddox
Apr 3, 2019
Billy Joe Maddox, 83, went home to be with his Lord Jesus on April 3rd, 2019. Born in Ripley, WV September 20th, 1935, he graduated high school and went on to attend Mechanic Trade School in Dearborn, MI. A life-long car enthusiast, he then worked at many auto shops in the Northeast Ohio area, eventually becoming a co-owner and operator...
Reta Y. Shepherd
Apr 3, 2019
Our Beloved Mother went home to be with her Lord Christ Jesus on April 3, 2019 at the age of 94. She was a resident of Stow, Ohio since 1960. Mother was preceded in death by her husband Robert Shepherd Sr.; son Robert Shepherd Jr.; and grandson Richard Shepherd II. She is survived by her sons Billy Shepherd and Richard...
Thomas G. Jones, Jr.
Apr 1, 2019
Thomas G. "Tom" Jones, Jr., passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 1, 2019 at the age of 56. A generous man to many, he loved music and was an avid car enthusiast, talented artist, eccentric collector of many unique things and an entrepreneur of everything! He also loved animals, including his shop dogs, as well as all types of trains. Tom...
Dennis J. Ormsby
Apr 1, 2019
Dennis J. Ormsby, "Denny", age 65, died on April 1, 2019 at Arbors of Streetsboro.He was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 17, 1953. Denny served in the Vietnam War, retired from Akron-Canton Airport, and was a machinist for many years. Denny enjoyed eating spaghetti and meatball and anything sweet, playing cards, and golfing. He was a big Ohio sports...
Franklin Delano Baliga, Sr.
Mar 31, 2019
Franklin Delano "Frank" Baliga, Sr., 76, of Tallmadge, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn. He was born August 27, 1942 in Barberton, the son of Joseph S. and Theresa M. {Klemencsics} Baliga. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 until his retirement in 1975, and then...
Richard Ray Piercy
Mar 31, 2019
Richard Ray Piercy, "Dick", age 94, passed away on March 31, 2019, peacefully, with his family by his side.He lived a long, happy, and healthy life, touched with a great sense of humor. He was born on October 29, 1924 in Akron, the son of the late Lacy and Annie (nee Bivens) Piercy.Dick was a WWII honorably discharged US Army...
Susan M. King
Mar 29, 2019
Susan M. "Sue" King, 66, passed away March 29, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron to George and Doris (Hohenstein) Leidal, she was a lifelong area resident. Sue enjoyed cooking, playing cards, shopping, taking short road trips, and spending time with her family and friends. Most of all she cherished the time spent with...
Barbara A. Barwick
Mar 29, 2019
Barbara A. Barwick (Oberdorfer), 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on March 29, 2019. She was born in Akron on September 6, 1928 to the late Earl and Emma Oberdorfer. Barbara spent her career as a clinical psychologist, working at both hospitals and in private practice. She was a longtime member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Tallmadge, where she...
Sherry Louise Thomas
Mar 28, 2019
Sherry Louise Thomas, (Cordi-Miller), age 55 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord and her father, Lyle Cordi, on Thursday, March 28, 2019.Sherry leaves her beloved mother, Ota (nee West) Cordi; her husband, Keith J. Thomas, whom she married on November 26, 2006; her best friend and daughter, Amy Miller, and her son, Matt (Michelle) Miller; her...
Pierce Chatman Tiller
Mar 27, 2019
Pierce "Chat" Chatman Tiller, 75, of Akron, passed away on March 27, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born on August 18, 1943 in Council, Virginia to the late William Ezra and Beatrice Tiller. He graduated from Council High School, where he played four years of basketball. Following graduation, he moved to Akron, Ohio and began working at Goodyear...
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...
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