Obituaries
Samuel Anthony Williams, Sr.
Jun 21, 2019
Samuel Anthony Williams, Sr., "Sam", age 70 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 15, 1948 in Compton, California, the son of the late Russell Arthur and Marion (nee Tomsello) Williams. Sam enjoyed car shows and especially classic cars. He was a big music buff. Sam owned and operated Sam's Towing...
Delores Olivia Shaw
Jun 20, 2019
DELORES SHAW, daughter of the late Samuel "Sam" and Eva (nee Ransom) Shaw, was born on January 27, 1953, in Cleveland. She was called home on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Pearlview Care Center in Brunswick.She confessed to Christ at an early age. She graduated from John Adams High School with a passion for sewing. She developed a passion for...
Maureen A. Whitlock
Jun 20, 2019
Maureen A. Whitlock, 71, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2019. She was born and raised in Centralia, PA. Maureen moved to Akron when she was 20 years old where she attended the University of Akron. She was an x-ray technician for over 30 years. Maureen enjoyed many smile filled years raising her children and spending...
David L. Rowles
Jun 20, 2019
David L. Rowles, 75, son and dedicated caretaker of Robert and Violet Rowles of Akron, OH, and brother of Margret "Peg" Johnston and Dr. Donald Rowles (Marcia), passed away on June 20. He was the beloved, sweet father of three daughters, Pamela McCauley (Rodney), Deborah Orostin (Mark, and Carrie Pierce (Michael), and nine grandchildren, Tara, Austin, Meghan, Ryan, Dylan, Chas,...
Katie Wohlfarth
Jun 19, 2019
Katie Wohlfarth, 68, of Akron, passed away on June 19, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 14, 1950 to the late Phillip and Dorothy Wohlfarth. Katie graduated from Thiel College and relocated to Akron where she has resided for over 30 years. As a child, Katie loved visiting auctions and garage sales. This led to her lifelong...
Henri Safi
Jun 19, 2019
Henri Safi, age 86 of Uniontown, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2019 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 28, 1932 in Beruit, Lebanon, the son of the late Hannah and Marie (nee Cheirah) Safi. Henri immigrated to this country in 1957 and fulfilled his dream of becoming an American...
Cheryl Ann Mccurry
Jun 18, 2019
Cheryl Ann McCurry, 63, passed away unexpectedly on June 18, 2019. Born in Pittsburgh, PA she resided in Streetsboro, OH the past 30 years. Cheryl graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Degree in Nursing, recently retiring as an RN at North Coast Behavioral Healthcare. She enjoyed reading, playing dominos (cheating), fishing with her husband, cloud watching, gardening, canning,...
Beverly Jean Zook
Jun 16, 2019
Beverly Jean Zook, "Bev", age 71 of Akron, Ohio died on June 16, 2019 at Bath Manor.She was born on May 29, 1948 in Akron, the daughter of the late Albert and Alma (nee Miller) Sasko. Bev was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, cooking, and playing poker. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include...
David O. Burdette
Jun 16, 2019
David O. Burdette, 82, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2019. A longtime Akron resident, he was born in Ripley, WV on March 19, 1937. David loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, and the love of his life, Betty. He was a veteran of the US Navy.David was preceded in death by his loving...
Mary Kennedy
Jun 15, 2019
Mary Kennedy, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away June 15, 2019 at Bath Creek Estates. Mary was an Akron area resident for most of her life and she enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, playing bingo and going to the casino.Preceded in death by husband, Edward and son, Edward, Jr., she will be sadly missed by son, Ralph (Sandy); grandchildren, David,...
John Rawdon
Jun 15, 2019
John Rawdon, 93, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ June 15, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron on August 18, 1925 to Ira and Bertha (Whiteside) Rawdon, he was a lifelong resident. John was a U. S. Navy Veteran, serving in the Seabees during WWII. He worked at Goodyear Aerospace and later retired...
Jacqueline Mary Sines
Jun 14, 2019
Jacqueline Mary Sines, 90, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, with her loving family around her. She was born January 19, 1929, the daughter of Ben and Alice {Mudd} Thompson. Jackie married Harry Sines on December 1, 1950, who passed away previously. Also preceding her in death were her parents, brothers Ben and Tom Thompson, and sister Jane Winland. She...
Paul J. Tomaiko
Jun 13, 2019
Paul J. Tomaiko, 77, of Akron, passed away on June 13, 2019. He was born in Akron on January 17, 1942 to the late Paul and Kathreen Tomaiko. Paul worked for Firestone for many years and eventually retired from Acme. He was a life member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. He loved hunting, fishing, and relaxing with a cold...
Joseph L. Bearer
Jun 13, 2019
Joseph L. Bearer (known as Peepaw and Papa), 1109 months old (92 years), born February 17, 1927, passed away on June 13, 2019. He was a beautiful man inside and out. Known as Snowflake, he was truly one of a kind. Joe was born in Carrolltown, PA and moved to Akron at the age of three. He graduated from Central...
Richard L. Kisela
Jun 12, 2019
Richard L. Kisela passed away peacefully at City Hospital on Thursday, June 12, 2019, after a long battle with diabetes and kidney failure. He was welcomed into the loving arms of his mother, Sophia, and his cherished Alfalfa and Darla, as well as many other loving family and friends. Richard was born on July 3, 1957 and grew up in...
Sandra Lee Johnson
Jun 12, 2019
Mrs. Sandra Kibler Johnson came into this world on December 21,1950. She was the second of three children born to Boylese Elias Kibler and Louise Crew Kibler (both deceased). She was called home on June 12, 2019. Her brother, Boylese Elias Kibler Jr, preceded her in death.She was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and attended the Cleveland Public Schools,...
Savella Washington
Jun 10, 2019
Savella Washington, age 83, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 10th, 2019.Savella, affectionately known as Mickey, was born in Crawfordsville, Arkansas, and moved to Ohio in her youth. After giving birth to her three children, Savella began to experience mental illness which allowed her to live most of her life in a constant state of childlike wonder. She...
Stephen T. Labay, Sr.
Jun 10, 2019
Stephen T. Labay, Sr. passed away Monday June 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Steve grew up in the family business, Johnny's Auto and Truck Towing, Inc., which his father began in 1926. He was behind the wheel of a truck as soon as his feet could reach the pedals. In addition to driving a wrecker, he spent many...
Franklin D. Kittinger
Jun 10, 2019
Frank "Lollypop" D. Kittinger, 80, of Uniontown, passed away on June 10, 2019. A memorial service will be held at his residence on August 24, 2019 at 6:00pm.
John Becker Jr.
Jun 9, 2019
John Becker Jr., 91, passed away June 9, 2019. He was born January 18, 1928 in Akron Ohio, graduated from Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Force a proud veteran of World War II. John's legacy, as a caring loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather will be remembered by all he touched. Preceded in death by...
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