Obituaries
William R. Allen
Sep 9, 2024
William Robert Allen, also known as Bob, Bobby, Grandpa, Papaw, Daddy'O, Dad, and Pastor Allen, age 81, of Akron, passed away on September 9, 2024. He was born in Parkersburg, WV, on March 15, 1943, to Bill and Nina Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Dan and Tom. Bob is survived by his loving wife...
Mike D. Jones, "Dr. Death"
Sep 9, 2024
Michael Douglas Jones, a.k.a. "Dr. Death", 71, of Uniontown, passed away on September 9, 2024. He was born in Akron on September 24, 1952 to the late Harold E. and Irene {Laport} Jones.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his beloved wife Leona "Darlene" Jones in 2018, and his brothers Curtis Jones and Kevin Jones.
Mike is...
William Leon Anderson Jr.
Sep 8, 2024
Funeral Service for William Leon Anderson Jr. will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Newcomer Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 11-12 prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Brother William L. Anderson Jr. a.k.a. “Pee Wee”, transitioned to a new life on September 8, 2024. He was born February 7, 1961...
John Paul Salyer
Sep 8, 2024
John Paul Salyer, age 88, of Akron, passed away on Sunday September 8, 2024 at Copley Health Center. He was born on March 24, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Jason and Myrtle (Gilbert) Salyer. He served for 9 years in the United States Marine Corp. stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and traveled to many places. Once honorably...
Joseph Lloyd Graffuis
Sep 6, 2024
Joseph Lloyd Graffuis, 65, passed away unexpectedly September 6, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Thomas and Rita (Bey) Graffuis, he was a lifelong area resident. Joe enjoyed watching the Browns and Buckeyes, NASCAR, camping, having a beer in his garage and spending time with his family, including his dog Mordecai. He also loved watching his granddaughter play softball.
In addition...
Benedetto R. Donatelli
Sep 6, 2024
Benedetto Robert Donatelli passed away on September 6th. Ben was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was the son of Domenico and Maria Donatelli. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Ann Bisesi. Their family, son Ben of Akron, daughter Jeannemarie Fazio (Tom) of Green, son Michael (Laura) of Mt. Juliet,...
Helen R. Martin
Sep 6, 2024
Helen R. Martin, 98, passed away peacefully at home September 6, 2024. She left her earthly home to go on to her eternal home in Heaven with Jesus Christ, her personal and loving Savior.
Helen was always loving, kind and faithful to her family and many friends. Her love and prayers have helped us in our lives. She will be greatly...
Robert H. Moyer
Sep 6, 2024
Robert (Bob) Moyer, age 90, of Medina, passed away Friday, September 6, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life.
Born November 2, 1933 in Youngstown, Ohio to Vesta and Tom Moyer, Bob graduated from Youngstown State University, and served honorably in the Army. Bob worked for both Goodyear and Firestone before retiring and moving to the consulting world. He was a...
Joe Jr Sturm
Sep 6, 2024
Joe Jr Sturm, age 79, of Akron, passed away on September 6, 2024 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe Jr Sturm was born December 21, 1944 in Barbour County, WVA to J. Luther and Chloie (England) Sturm. He graduated from Central High School in 1963. He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber as a...
Milton A. Bowersox Jr.
Sep 6, 2024
Milton A. Bowersox Jr., 63, of New Franklin, passed away on September 6, 2024 surrounded by his family. Milt was born on October 16, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to Betty and the late Milton Bowersox Sr. He attended Norton High School, and retired from E.L. Stone after 20+ years of service.
Milt was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing....
Clinton Eugene Thomas Jr.
Sep 5, 2024
Clinton Eugene Thomas Jr., age 54, of Akron passed away on September 5, 2024.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 5, 1969. He grew up in Brooklyn, North Carolina and Akron. He played college basketball in both California and New York. His last career path was in the health care field in a group home where he was...
Douglas R. "Doug" Lampe
Sep 5, 2024
Douglas Ray “Doug” Lampe, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024 at JTR Hospice Care Center in Akron, Ohio after a long, progressive illness with COPD and heart failure. Doug was born on January 26, 1940 in his grandparents (Cook) home in Akron, Ohio. His parents were the late Raymond V. Lampe and Dorothea Cook Lampe. Doug was...
Edward P. Craft
Sep 4, 2024
Edward P. Craft, 64, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 4, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Frances (Weese) Craft, he was a lifelong area resident. Ed enjoyed his candy, motorcycles, collecting guns and spending time with his family and friends. He was a fun loving guy who enjoyed life to the fullest and never knew a...
Howard "Wayne" Pickens
Sep 3, 2024
Howard "Wayne" Pickens
July 11, 1944 - September 3, 2024
Wayne went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
He was born in Akron, OH on July 11, 1944, to James and Lulah Pickens. Wayne is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally; daughters, Lisa Fuller (Christian), Rebekah Crabeels (Shawn), and sons, Jerry Pickens (Lisa)...
Jeanette Faye Johnson
Sep 3, 2024
Jeanette Faye Johnson, 69, of Akron, passed away on September 3, 2024. She was born on January 7, 1955 in Bellevue, Ohio, the youngest of the five children of the late Clyde Henry and Claire Lorraine Johnson.
Jeanette graduated from Bellevue Senior High School in 1973 before attending Akron General Nursing College. She earned her nursing degree in 1978 and spent...
Justine Mary "Dini" (Swan) Price
Sep 3, 2024
Justine Mary “Dini” (Swan) Price, age 65, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Justine was born November 26, 1958 and grew up in Ellet, Ohio. She was a cherished daughter, sister, and aunt.
Justine was known for her bright personality, thoughtfulness, and contagious laugh that could brighten anyone’s day. She found joy in the simple things...
Marylyn Jean Heffelfinger
Sep 3, 2024
Marylyn Jean Heffelfinger, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 3, 2024. Marylyn was born on February 13, 1929 in Letart, West Virginia to the late Hoyt and Mary Sayre.
She graduated from high school in Point Pleasant, West Virginia before moving to Akron, Ohio to attend cosmetology school. Through family members, she was introduced to Dail Kay. They...
Jacqueline S. Walder
Sep 2, 2024
Jacqueline S. Walder, 74, of Canal Fulton, Ohio, formerly of Uniontown passed away peacefully September 2, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Delmer and Margaret (Plouse) Williams, she was a lifelong area resident. Jackie enjoyed reading, bicycling, water skiing, rollerblading, going to Cancun and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her...
Meta Virginia Lee
Sep 2, 2024
Meta Virginia Lee, age 73, of Hartville, born November 22, 1950, passed away on September 2, 2024 surrounded by those who loved her.
She is proceeded in death by her parents Virginia Connors (mother), John Ringler (father), George McCartney (stepfather); and brother Timothy Ringler. She is survived by her 3 children David Patti (Rachel) of Erie, PA, Meta M. Hausser (Michael)...
Carl Hundley Jr.
Aug 30, 2024
Carl Hundley Jr., age 51, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday August 30, 2024. He was born in Akron on June 23, 1973 to Carl and Juanita (Spragling) Hundley.
Carl is survived by his father and mother Carl and Juanita Hundley; brothers Rodney (Leanne) Tarver, Darrell (Dana) Tarver, Anthony (Deborah) Hundley, Martin (Talise) Hundley, Rodney...
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