Obituaries
Nathan Lee Amundson
Oct 6, 2018
Nathan Lee Amundson, "Nate", age 37, of Coventry, died on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1980 in Akron, the son of Sally Lee and Norman Amundson.Nate was a 1998 Green High School graduate and a graduate of Akron University attaining a Bachelors Degree in Finance. Self-employed as a tiler, Nate found his...
De'Anthony D. Cunningham
Oct 6, 2018
De'Anthony D. Cunningham "Poppa," "Greg," and "Chicken"De'Anthony D. Cunningham, 23, of Akron, passed away on October 6, 2018. De'Anthony was born at City Hospital in Akron, OH on August 22, 1995. He grew up playing peewee football for the Firestone Park Rams, and he also played right field in baseball. He attended East High School, where he was involved in...
Michael Scott Treesh
Oct 5, 2018
Michael Scott Treesh, age 42, passed away Friday, October 5th, 2018, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident near his home in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born November 24th, 1975 in Akron, Ohio the son of Wil and Bonnie Treesh. Mike was raised in Cuyahoga Falls but has lived in Colorado for the past thirteen years. He loved...
Ramona Laura Lomax
Oct 5, 2018
Ramona Laura "Monie" Lomax, 56, of Akron, Ohio passed away on October 5, 2018 from a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Ramona was born and raised in Akron, Ohio on April 24,1962 a twin. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1980 and from Akron Institute with a Medical Coding and Billing Degree. She had worked as a Pharmacy Technician...
Thomas R. Brown
Oct 5, 2018
Thomas R. Brown, 60, of Akron, passed away on Oct. 5, 2018 after battling cancer. Tom was born in Akron on July 7, 1958 to Donald and Faith Brown. He had a great sense of humor and he could be found raiding the fridge. He will be missed by his mother, Faith Brown; sons, Kody (Leeza) Brown, Austin Brown, and...
Scarlett F. Grabski
Oct 3, 2018
Scarlet F. Grabski, 29, passed unexpectedly on October 3, 2018. Scarlet was born in Ravenna, OH on October 14, 1988. She attended Crestwood School, and later completed her GED with high remarks. Scarlet was very talented working with her hands, and worked as a carpenter for the last few years. She love spending time outside, and enjoyed working in the...
Charles F. Gardner
Oct 2, 2018
Charles F. Gardner, age 90 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1928 in Akron, the son of the late William A. and Bertha (nee Durbin) Gardner. Mr. Gardner was an honorably discharged US Army veteran during peacetime. Charles was a very loving man and was extremely devoted...
Joan R. Shaner
Oct 1, 2018
Joan R. Shaner, 83, passed away on October 1, 2018. She was born in Armstrong Co, PA to the later Truman and Ruth Shaffer. Joan retired from Barberton Citizen's Hospital where she worked as a CRNA for many years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in their RV and family gatherings, especially hosting Thanksgiving dinner in her home for over...
John "Jack" Mckean
Sep 30, 2018
John "Jack" McKean, 74, surprised us all by taking his flight to Heaven sooner than we hoped on September 30, 2018. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University in 1969. Jack retired from Wooster Brush Company after 23 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Dorothy McKean; brother, Leo H. McKean;...
Charles S. Ruark
Sep 30, 2018
Charles S. Ruark, "Chuck", age 67 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 7, 1951, the son of the late Vernon W. and Mary (nee Jobe) Ruark, Sr.Chuck worked for Cardinal Asphalt as a laborer for many years. He enjoyed fishing, collecting antiques and knives, working on cars, and playing...
Alvin Randolph Covey
Sep 29, 2018
Alvin Randolph Covey, age 94, of Akron, died on Thursday, September 29, 2018 at Rose Lane Nursing Home, Massillon.He was born on May 16, 1924 in Newport, Arkansas, the son of the late Hurkless and Dessie (nee Jones) Covey, and the husband of the late Ida (nee Donaldson) Covey.He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II,...
Linda Lea Salyers
Sep 29, 2018
Linda Lea Salyers, 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away September 29, 2018. Linda was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on January 21, 1944 to the late Gerald and Bernadine Titus. Linda was a strong, independent woman who overcame life's challenges to make the world a better place. She added joy and peace to peoples lives and truly had a loving heart.She...
Cecil I. Davis
Sep 28, 2018
Cecil I. Davis, owner of Davis Diesel Repair, Inc. in Springfield Township, died September 28, 2018, following a life-long battle with diabetes. For several months he had been lovingly cared for by the wonderful staff of both Pinnacle Nursing Home and Grace Hospice. Cecil was born November 30, 1939, in Lambert's Run, WV, to Harold "Barney" E. Davis and Marie...
Rosemary Paolucci Daugherty
Sep 28, 2018
On Friday, September 28th, 2018, Rosemary Paolucci Daugherty passed away at 86. Rosemary was born on March 20, 1932, in Akron, OH to Vincenzo and Anita Paolucci. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1950 and studied music at Kent State University. On May 15, 1954, she married Francis Michael Daugherty. Rosemary was an accomplished pianist and a church...
Dr. A. Arnold
Sep 28, 2018
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Dr. William A. Arnold "Doc," announce his passing on September 29, 2018. Doc was a selfless person who had a genuine soul. He was generous in all aspects of his life and dedicated to lend a helping hand. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Doc valued...
Timothy Scott Smith
Sep 27, 2018
Timothy Scott Smith, 57, of Canal Fulton, passed away unexpectedly on September 27, 2018. He was born in Akron on February 17, 1961. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Tim was a member of Local 18 Operating Engineers. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and riding his motorcycle. He loved football and playing the bass guitar. Tim was...
James Elvin Keefer
Sep 26, 2018
James Elvin Keefer, "Jim", age 82 of New Franklin, Ohio, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was born on November 30, 1935 in Leon, WV, the son of the late Elvin and Freda (nee Baker) Keefer. Jim's greatest joy was spending his time at the "Barn" with his loving wife, children, grandchildren,...
Anne L. Witsaman
Sep 25, 2018
Anne L. Witsaman, 99, of Akron, passed away September 25, 2018. Anne was born in Akron, Ohio on November 4, 1918 to the late John and Mary Karkalik. She enjoyed playing gin rummy almost daily and spending time outside with family and friends.In addition to her parents, Anne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Stanford...
Mildred A. Besser
Sep 24, 2018
Mildred "Millie" Besser, 91, of Tallmadge, passed away Monday September 24, 2018.Millie was born September 8, 1927. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Sophia Lukacevich, and the step-daughter of Anthony Petrovic.She was proceeded in death by her husband, Stanley E. Besser; sons, Stanley "Chuck" Besser, and John Besser.Millie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and...
William L. Dunnington
Sep 22, 2018
William L. Dunnington "Bill", 74, went home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2018. He was born in Akron on May 2, 1944 to the late Abe and Mildred Dunington. Bill proudly served in the Army National Guard and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 41 years of service. He attended Maranatha Bible Church. Bill was a...
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