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Bishop William Pittman
May 23, 2025
T h e E a r l y Y e a r s
Born on Oct 9, 1935 in the red clay hills of Commence, Georgia, William the third son of Narcissus Pittman went from adolescence to manhood at the tender age of 12. Leaving behind his brothers Arthur and James to take care of Momma, William set out on his...
Leah Margaret Couts
May 23, 2025
Leah Couts, daughter of Clive and Margaret McDonald, passed away May 23, 2025 after a brief illness. She retired after a long career as a surgical nurse. Leah enjoyed baking, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. Leah’s “happy place” has always been the family farm in Dresden Ohio. A special Thank You to Elaine for being so kind and helpful to Mom...
Terry A. Stonestreet
May 23, 2025
Terry A. Stonestreet, 69, passed away peacefully at home on May 23, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio to Delbert and Minnie (Reed) Stonestreet, he resided in both Akron and Portage County all of his life. Terry was a long time employee for Ramco Specialties Inc, of Hudson, Ohio. He was a natural prankster who enjoyed fishing, being outside, watching Westerns...
Kenneth R. Friend
May 23, 2025
Kenneth R. Friend, age 71, of Mogadore, passed away on May 23, 2025. He was born in Akron, OH on July 28, 1953 raised by his mother Lydia and graduated from Ellet High School. He was a owner and operator of Ellet Radiator where he worked for 40 years. He was a dedicated father and grandfather. Ken was adventurous and...
Ronald "Lee" Dykes Sr.
May 22, 2025
Ronald Lee Dykes, Sr., 73, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer on Thursday, May 22, 2025. He was born in south Akron, Ohio, on August 1, 1951. Lee thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Possessing an ever-present gift of gab, he never met a stranger and seemed to know someone everywhere he...
Colleen A. Ahart
May 22, 2025
Colleen A. Ahart, age 94, of Tallmadge, passed away on May 22, 2025. She was born on February 26, 1931 to the late Homer and Bernice (Filley) Carter in Haydenville, OH. Her hometown of Haydenville was the last company town in Ohio. Colleen was a graduate of Logan High School.
She found love and was happily married to Alfred. Together they...
Christopher F. McKissack
May 21, 2025
On May 21, 2025, Christopher F. McKissack, 66, accepted a call from his Lord and Savior to join his Heavenly Father after suffering a Heart Attack.
Chris started his earthly journey on September 27, 1958, born the second child of six to his mother, Robbie M McKissack in Nashville, TN. He resided in Akron, Ohio since the age of three.
Chris has...
Collin Roger Noirot
May 20, 2025
COLLIN ROGER NOIROT, 91, died peacefully May 20, 2025, surrounded by family and immediately was in Heaven with his Lord Jesus Christ because he had accepted Christ as his Savior as a young boy. Collin was born on Saturday, October 7, 1933, in Plevna, Alabama, to Arthur and Ella (Pruitt) Noirot.
When he was 16 years old, and still going to...
Wendy D. Green
May 19, 2025
Wendy D. Green, 57, of Akron, passed away on May 19, 2025. She was born in Japan on May 5, 1968 to Mathew and Belinda Green. She was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. After high school, Wendy worked for Old Country Buffet. Wendy adored animals. She also enjoyed any type of game.
Wendy is survived by her loving mother Belinda...
Joy L. Lapinskas
May 19, 2025
Joy L. Lapinskas, 84, passed away peacefully May 19, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Dorothy (Harper) Day, she resided in both the Akron and Navarre areas during her life. Joy enjoyed dancing, playing cards and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Joy was preceded in death by her son, John "Jay" Hyde. She will...
Kathern T. Refi
May 18, 2025
Kathern T. Refi, 83, passed away on May 18, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1942, the daughter of the late Joseph and Roberta Refi of Akron, Ohio. Kathern was known for her warmth, kindness, and deep love for her family, which remained at the center of her life.
She worked for Goodrich for 20 years and retired from the...
Phoebe Thompson
May 18, 2025
The world dimmed when Phoebe Thompson, age 89, of Stow, Ohio previously of Jamaica, took her leave from this earthly realm on Sunday May 18, 2025. Born on April 16, 1936, in the sunlit fields of St. James, Jamaica, Phoebe blossomed into a beloved seamstress and hat maker. One of ten siblings, she forged her own path, always surrounded by...
Mary Lou Hayward-Brown
May 17, 2025
Mary Lou Hayward-Brown passed away at home with her daughter and daughter-in-law Saturday morning (5/17/25). She is survived by her son Brett (Kim) Babick, her daughter Lisa (Sabra) Babick, and her 4 grandchildren, Broden (Courtney) Babick, Riley (Ingrid) Babick, Elizabeth (Daniel) Herber, and Kegan (Abigail) Babick. Mary Lou adored her grandchildren. She was a proud 1966 graduate of North High,...
James Allen Stefanko Jr.
May 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow we mourn the passing of James A. Stefanko, Jr. on May 17th at the age of 72 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years Wendie; son James; grandchildren Tiffany and Jon; 2 great-grandchildren Joey and Landen; sister Shirley Duncan; brother Richard (Nita); and numerous other family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Betty Joe Davis
May 16, 2025
Betty Joe Rawdon Davis, 98 years young, on Friday, May 16, 2025, passed away from this earthly life into her eternal home in Heaven. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Ira and Bertha (Whiteside) Rawdon. She and her husband, Steve Davis (deceased 1980), resided in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Betty lived alone up until one year ago when she fell...
Chambers Earl Crytzer Jr.
May 16, 2025
Chambers Earl Crytzer Jr, 63, of Akron, passed away May 16, 2025. Chambers was born in Akron, Ohio on June 26, 1961 to the late Chambers and Margaret Crytzer. Chambers retired from Lange Grinding after 30 years of service. He served in the United States Army as a Lieutenant Mechanic. In his free time, he enjoyed working on his Buick,...
Tom Pergola
May 15, 2025
Thomas M. Pergola, 63, of Akron, passed away on May 15, 2025 after a battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Tom was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Victor and Margaret Pergola. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1979. From 1982 to 1986, he served in the U.S. Air Force as an engine mechanic. Following his service, he spent the...
Creston "Pete" McCumbers
May 15, 2025
Creston “Pete” McCumbers, 68, of Wadsworth, passed away surrounded by his family on May 15, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 6, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to the late Creston and Murlene McCumbers. He was raised in Stow and graduated from Stow High School in 1975. Pete worked in sheet metal for many years, and...
Barbara E. Whitacre
May 14, 2025
Barbara (Elliott) Whitacre, 84, of Tallmadge passed away on May 14, 2025 due to complications from Kidney Disease. Barbara was born in Gleason, West Virginia on January 29, 1941 to the late Robert "Boots" and Isabella Elliott (nee Paugh). She was one of six siblings.
She is survived by her children, Anita (Bob) Baughman, Robert (Paul) Whitacre, Pamela (Johnny) Scott and...
Isabella E. Widener
May 14, 2025
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Faithful Servant of God
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, the family of Isabella Widener announces her peaceful passing into eternal rest on May 14, 2025. Isabella was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and a steadfast woman of faith whose life radiated grace, strength, and compassion.
Born on January 25,...
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