Obituaries
Duane "Dewey" G. Leigh
Oct 19, 2018
Duane (Dewey) G. Leigh, Akron, Ohio went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2018. The eldest son of Alfred Senior and Margaret (Lee) Leigh of Tallmadge, Ohio, Dewey served in the Air Force from 1950-1952, graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron and obtained a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University. He...
George A. Cusma
Oct 18, 2018
The Cusma Clan is back together again.It was with great joy that on Oct. 18th, 2018, George A Cusma, 93, was finally able to join the most important people in his life for an eternity of harmony, peace, and love, in the same bed that his wife began her journey.Preceding him, was his wife of 55 years, Eleanor, his daughter,...
Donald Lee Cutlip
Oct 18, 2018
Donald L. Cutlip, 67, of Akron, passed suddenly on October 18, 2018.Don was born on September 26, 1951 in Clay County, West Virginia. In 1970, he relocated to Akron where he spent the rest of his life with his wife, Linda and daughter, Sherri. Don enjoyed reading the bible, music, and playing guitar, but above all, he cherished spending time...
Ross William Berger, Jr.
Oct 18, 2018
Ross William Berger, Jr., age 67, of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 28, 1951 in Akron, the son of the late Ross William and Helen Moynell (nee Stoneking) Berger, Sr.Ross was an honorably discharged US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Berger retired from the US Post...
Robert R. Mccravy
Oct 18, 2018
Robert R. McCravy, 82It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert R. McCravy announces his unexpected passing on Thursday, October 18, 2018. The most important thing to Bob was spending time with his family. He loved his kids and his grandkids. Whether it was going out for a meal or just hanging out together, those are the times...
John Edward Benek
Oct 17, 2018
John Edward Benek went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 17, 2018. John was born Sept. 5, 1953. He was a 1971 Graduate of Wadsworth High School and Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for the City of Wadsworth, Super 8 Motel, Storage Buildings Unlimited and Summit Racing Equipment. John is preceded in death by father...
Olga D. Yanke
Oct 16, 2018
Olga D. Yanke, 65, of Akron, passed away on October 16, 2018. She was born in Cleveland on September 14, 1953 to the late Joseph M. and Olga J. Yanke. Olga retired from Yanke Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc. after 10 years of service. She was a gifted artist, working in charcoal and making hook rugs. She loved antiques and owned...
Barbara Jeanne Mears Mccoy O'Brien
Oct 15, 2018
Barbara Jeanne Mears McCoy O'Brien, age 80, transitioned from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2018. She was born to the late Richard (Eupha) and Stella (nee Cinko) Mears on August 24, 1938 in Akron, OH. In her day she enjoyed working as a waitress at the Waterloo and McMuldren's restaurants. Her love...
William "Bill" T. Shipley
Oct 15, 2018
William "Bill" T. Shipley passed away on October 15, 2018 after a short battle with cancer at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center. Born on August 21, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Ralph and Marcia (Harnar) Shipley. He was a graduate of Field High School and retired from Ohio Department of Transportation in 2010. Bill was...
Allen L. Wyatt
Oct 15, 2018
With immense courage, after a long battle following a heart attack, Allen L. Wyatt left us at the young age of 59 to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15, 2018. In our grief, we are shaken by the totality of you. Your unquestionable love for your family and friends. Your love of music. Your life-long love of Harleys....
Denver Harold Truman
Oct 15, 2018
Denver Harold Truman, 91, of Norton, passed away on October 15, 2018. He was born in Swandale, West Virginia on April 26, 1927 to the late Creed and Daisy Truman. Denver proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from Wright Tool and Forge after 36 years of service. Denver loved spending time in his garden and sharing his vegetables...
Beth Marie Mcmullen
Oct 14, 2018
Beth Marie Deschambeault McMullen, 65, of Uniontown, passed away on October 14, 2018 at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio.A native of East Conway, New Hampshire, she lived in the Lexington, Kentucky area for nearly forty years before retiring to Fort Myers, Florida. Beth is preceded in death by her parents; Paul and Alice Deschambeault, as well as her beloved...
Shelley Lee Troutman
Oct 13, 2018
Shelley L. Troutman, 41, of Norton, passed unexpectedly on October 13, 2018. She was born in Akron, OH, and graduated from Norton High School. She worked at Meech Static Eliminators for the last two years.Shelley was a fun loving and outgoing person who had a contagious smile. She was loving and always willing to help anyone in need. She was...
Gabriel M. Mckeever
Oct 12, 2018
Gabriel M. McKeever, age 38, passed away unexpectedly October 12, 2018. He will be dearly missed by his mother Sandy McKeever; sister Autumn McKeever, father Michael (Jeanette) McKeever; precious niece Peyton Asbury, and best friend and loving son Gabriel McKeever and Audrey Bergstrom, the mother of his son; his loving grandmother Betty J. Bulick, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and...
Janet Ruth Gilpin
Oct 12, 2018
Janet Ruth Gilpin, 75, of Akron, passed away on October 12, 2018. Janet was born in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania on April 17, 1943 to the late Ralph and Sadie Christner. Janet was an outspoken person with a great sense of humor. She had many interests, including collecting frogs, playing cards, visiting the beach and casinos, and listening to politics on talk...
Paula M. King
Oct 12, 2018
Paula M. King lost her courageous battle with cancer and passed away peacefully on October 12, 2018. Born on September 13, 1943, Paula was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She adored her family, hosting many parties especially during the holidays, and she lived life to the fullest. Paula is survived by her husband of 45 years, Thomas King; son,...
Sonia A. Conte
Oct 11, 2018
Sonia A. Conte (nee Hamilton) Sonia A. Conte passed away on October 11, 2018. Sonia was born in Jeannette, PA on October 29, 1938 to Howard and Alice Hamilton. Her family moved to Akron in 1952, and Sonia graduated from Ellet High School in 1956. She retired from Aesco Electronics in 1991. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic...
Joyce L. Nagle
Oct 11, 2018
Joyce L. Nagle, age 82, passed away on October 11, 2018 at her home in Akron.Joyce was born on February 1, 1936 in Spangler, PA, the daughter of the late Harry William and Gertrude (nee Abrams) McCall.She was a homemaker and her greatest joy was taking care of her family. Joyce is survived by her children, Linda Leslie, Bill (Cyndi)...
Eleanor Sharon Recob
Oct 10, 2018
Eleanor Sharon Recob, age 78 of Springfield Twp., Ohio, died on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on October 17, 1939 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Sebert and Dorothea (nee Knight) Trail. Eleanor was a 1957 graduate of Charleston High School and tended bar for Roll Away, Bel Air, and Bill...
Sue Helen Eddy
Oct 9, 2018
Sue Helen (nee Kaliszewski) Eddy, age 67 of Barberton, Ohio, died on October 9, 2018 at 11:07 PM at her home. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 20, 1951.Her husband, Robert Lee Eddy is deceased. Survivors include her sisters-in-law, Carol A. Werner of Uniontown, and Rebecca "Becky" S. Justice of Mogadore; and her brother-in-law, James C.(Nancy) Eddy of...
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