Obituaries
Johnny Predico
Dec 20, 2018
Johnny Predico, 47, of Brimfield Twp., passed away on December 20, 2018. Johnny was born in Akron on February 22, 1971. He spent his career as a truck driver. In his free time, he enjoyed rooting for the Browns and Indians, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends. Everyone will always remember Johnny as a happy-go-lucky guy...
Thomas C. Caldwell
Dec 20, 2018
Thomas C. Caldwell, 94, of Mogadore, passed away on December 20, 2018. He was born in Butler County, PA on June 24, 1924 to the late Charles and Margaret Caldwell. Tom proudly served as a Medic in the U.S. Army and retired from Gulf Oil Corporation. He was a member of the Mogadore Lions Club, the Mogadore VFW, and the...
Shelley A. Allen
Dec 19, 2018
Shelley A. Allen, 48, of Akron, passed surrounded by her family and friends on December 19, 2018 after a very long battle with cancer. Shelley was an amazing human being who greatly impacted everyone who knew her. She was an outgoing woman who always put others before herself and who would do anything for anyone. She had a smile that...
David F. Donel
Dec 18, 2018
David F. Donel, 80, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2018 surrounded by family . A longtime resident of Summit County, he was born March 11, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV. The greatest joys of David's life were his wife of 60 years, Judy, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and countless friends. He never knew a stranger. David will be remembered...
Billy Delbert Hudnall
Dec 18, 2018
Billy Delbert Hudnall, age 87 of Akron, Ohio, died on December 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 7, 1931 in Pond Gap, West Virginia, the son of the late Hansford and Gladys (nee Beckett) Hudnall. Billy was an honorably discharged US Army veteran during the Korean War. He retried from Goodyear Aerospace after 44 years of...
Larry David Peaslee
Dec 18, 2018
Larry D. Peaslee, 75, of Akron, passed away on December 18, 2018. He was born to the late John and Marie Peaslee on December 13, 1943. He retired from the City of Akron in the Department of Engineering after 35 years of service. Larry owned a 1955 electric purple Ford truck that he adored. He spent a lot of time...
Marcia A. Nazario
Dec 16, 2018
Marcia Nazario was born June 28, 1943 in Xenia, Ohio to Ruth (Buzz) Culp Phillips and Elvin Phillips.Marcia was a 1961 graduate of Farrell High School, Farrell, PA. Marcia relocated to Akron, Ohio and was employed for many years in the medical field as a Nurse's Assistant. She was employed at Akron General Hospital and worked with various Home Health...
Janet E. Molnar
Dec 16, 2018
Janet E. Molnar, 71, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2018. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and was a resident of The Woodlands in Ravenna. Janet was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple. She retired from Bierce's Hardware, where she worked for many years.Janet was preceded in death by her...
Jerry Dale Ratliff
Dec 16, 2018
Jerry D. Ratliff, 64, of Mogadore, passed unexpectedly to go home with the Lord on December 16, 2018. He was born in Pikeville, Kentucky on August 5, 1954 to Lundy and Lorraine Ratliff, Belcher. He graduated with honors from Kent State University with a degree in metallurgical engineering. He owned Hark Laboratories in Barberton, Ohio, where he worked as a...
Mary Kathryn Markle
Dec 16, 2018
Mary Kathryn Markle, "Kathryn", age 95 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at Mulberry Gardens. She was born on June 4, 1923 in Dayton, PA, the daughter of the late Reuben and Mary (nee Gearhart) Lydick. Kathryn was retired from Ohio Bell/ATT. Following retirement, Kathryn went to beauty school and had her own beauty shop, "Kathryn's Cuts...
Julia Anna Dulabahn
Dec 15, 2018
The Hobbitt, Julia Dulabahn, has departed these shores on another adventure, this time to the Undying Lands. She leaves behind her sons, two bald trolls named Russell and Richard (don't ask). Other Hobbit-kin are her siblings, Carol and Bob. And cousins from places as far away as Bywater, Chuck and Sue. And enough friends and family to fill a Party...
Tony Agliolo Jr.
Dec 15, 2018
Tony Agliolo Jr., 94, of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018. Tony was a lifetime resident of Akron and worked at General Tire his entire career, retiring after over 30 years of service. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Tony Sr. and Mary; son, Sammy; and sister, Josephine Pace. He is survived by his son,...
William A. Lemmon
Dec 15, 2018
William A. Lemmon, 90, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018 after battling recent health issues. He was born November 1, 1928 in Akron to late parents William F. and Laura Lemmon. Bill was hard working, retiring from Goodyear after 44 years of service and through self-motivation conducting a real estate career at the same time. During his leisure time,...
David P. Houston
Dec 14, 2018
David P. Houston, 68, of Portage Lakes, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2018, surrounded by family. Born and raised in Akron, he moved to Homosassa, FL in 1981 and lived there for 17 years before returning to Akron. David cherished his family and was eager to talk about their accomplishments. He had an infectious laugh...
Walter Wagner
Dec 14, 2018
Walter "Wayne" Wagner, 57, of Massillon, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 14, 2018. Wayne worked at Preferred Compounding for 27 years as a calendar operator. Wayne was a soft spoken man with a gentle nature. He had many friends and was loved by all who knew him. He had a giving personality and was always...
Ronald Glenn Colbetzor
Dec 14, 2018
Glenn Colbetzor, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 14, 2018, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.Glenn was born October 14, 1961, in Akron, OH, to Gloria (May) Sherman. Glenn attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Akron East High School, and attended Fortis College and The Ohio State University. Well-loved for his music and an active member of the...
Mary Ann Johnson
Dec 13, 2018
Mary Ann Johnson, 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2018. She was born in Waycross, Georgia on July 25, 1943 to Johnnie Johnson and Mary Jewel Hood. Mary Ann spent her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She spent many years working in the Surgical Unit at Summa Akron City Hospital and retired from Middlebury...
Kenneth V. Saffles, Sr.
Dec 12, 2018
Kenneth V. Saffles, Sr., "Ken", age 84 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on January 22, 1934 in McMinnville, Tennessee, the son of the late Charles and Ethel (nee Fuller) Saffles. Ken was a South High School graduate and worked for 44 years and retired from Goodyear as a...
William D. Haught
Dec 10, 2018
In Loving Memory of William D. Haught 1931-2018William "Bill" David Haught, 87, of Akron, Ohio passed peacefully on December 10, 2018 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born at Akron City Hospital on October 10, 1931 to the late Mildred and Warren Haught. Bill joined the United States Army on October 13, 1948, just after turning 17 years old. On...
Judith A. Beeman
Dec 9, 2018
Judith A. Beeman, 80, went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2018. Judy lived for loving her family and cooking especially during the holidays. She retired from Sears after 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Catherine Gallagher; son, Mark Beeman; sister, Fran Henkel; and brother, James Gallagher. Judy leaves...
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