Obituaries
Barbara Ann Rissland
Sep 15, 2019
Barbara Ann Rissland, 62, died September 15, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Born January 4, 1957, Barb is survived by partner, Rick Hanlon of Rittman; father, Jack Cordier of Mogadore; sister, Rebecca (Ro) Janssen of Clinton; brother, Jim (Mary) Cordier of Mogadore; sister, Laura (Bob) Dornhecker of Kent; and brother, John (Belinda) Cordier of Mogadore. Barb's mother,...
William H. Crist
Sep 15, 2019
William "Bill" H. Crist died September 15, 2019 at the age of 30...celsius. Bill was born in Akron, Ohio on November 22, 1931 and graduated from Central High School in June of 1949. He worked for the Crawford Letter Company where he met the love of his life, Frances G. Garrett. They married in 1954. Bill retired from the University...
James Fate
Sep 15, 2019
James "Jim" Fate, 62, passed away after a 3 year battle with cancer on September 15, 2019. Jim was very free-spirited and did things his way. He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavaliers fan, but his heart belonged to the Dallas Cowboys. Jim proudly served in the US Army and was a plumber by trade for most of...
Herbert F. Reschke
Sep 15, 2019
Herbert F. Reschke "Butch", 78, of Akron OH, passed into his heavenly home on September 15, 2019. Butch was born on July 1, 1941 to parents Samuel and Beulah Reschke. He retired from Roadway Express in 1997, after being employed for 30 plus years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing Euchre with his friends, camping and spending time with his family....
James E. Golden
Sep 14, 2019
James "Chevy" Golden, age 31, died suddenly on September 14, 2019. Visitation will be held this Friday, September 20, 2019 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Road, Akron, OH 44305 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM.The funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:00 AM the funeral home, where Pastor Randy Baker will celebrate his...
Barbara S. Holland
Sep 14, 2019
Barbara S. Holland, 75, went home to be with her Lord on September 14, 2019. She was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on November 14, 1943. Barb graduated from Monroe High School of Michigan. She lovingly looked back on her childhood as a PK with her twin sisters; Sandy and Sharon.She held many positions over the years with a few...
Frank P. Mushisky Ii
Sep 13, 2019
Frank P. Mushisky II, 48, passed away unexpectedly September 13, 2019. Born in Akron on July 22, 1971, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Ellet High School in 1989 and Hammel College in 1990. Frank enjoyed spending time with his family and also his dogs. He loved Lucille Ball, Whitney Houston, Stevie Nicks, the band Heart, and comedians...
Juanita R. Noel (Nee Maiorano)
Sep 13, 2019
Juanita R. Noel (nee Maiorano), 78, of Akron, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019. Juanita retired from Summa Health System after 41 years of service. She lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved by many.Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Ann...
Gregory Wayne Ricketson
Sep 12, 2019
Gregory Wayne "Greg" Ricketson, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at his home with his loving wife of 44 years, Denise beside him. He was born on January 3, 1954, the son of Mose and Laura Belle {Thomas} Ricketson. Greg was the youngest of 7 children. He was preceded in death by his parents, and James and Willie...
Raymond P. Cumberledge
Sep 11, 2019
Ray Cumberledge, 57, of Akron, OH passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at home after a long illness, with his wife Tammy by his side. She was the love of his life for 42 years. He loved his football and was an avid Ohio State fan. During summer months you could always find him fishing at the lake with his...
Tracy Lyn Barrows
Sep 11, 2019
Tracy Lyn Barrows, 44, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on February 21, 1975 to Ronald (Beth) Barrows and Linda {Bennett} Barrows. Tracy will be sadly missed by her mother Linda, fiancé Jimmy, close friend Hal, and all of her family and friends.She loved her truck, working on cars and playing softball....
Istvan Gyoker
Sep 10, 2019
Istvan Gyoker, "Steve", age 87, of Brimfield Twp., Ohio, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Arbors of Stow. He was born on April 9, 1932 in Onod, Hungary, the son of the late Istvan and Julianna (nee Bene) Gyoker. Steve worked and retired from Goodyear. He was past president of the Hungarian-American Club of Akron, where he also held...
Richard W. Nagle Sr.
Sep 10, 2019
Richard W. Nagle Sr., 59, passed away from a lengthy illness on September 10, 2019. He enjoyed life to the fullest and spending time with family was very important. Richard was very active with scouting, pursuing the outdoors, and a jack of all trades who was willing to help anybody. He was an avid Ohio State, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland...
Alice Marie Cutright Fields
Sep 10, 2019
Alice Marie Cutright Fields, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at her home. She was born on January 9, 1928 in Weston, WV, the daughter of the late Herman and Bessie (nee Brown) Butcher. Alice worked as a waitress and manager for F. W. Woolworth for many years. She enjoyed her church,...
Shannon A. Zuccaro
Sep 10, 2019
An amazing wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, Shannon A. Zuccaro, passed away September 10, 2019. Born September 1, 1956, in Levittown, Pennsylvania, to Robert F. and Bonnie A. Fox, she moved to Akron, Ohio, with her family in 1967 after stops in Pottstown, York and Allentown, Pennsylvania and Chillicothe, Ohio. Shannon graduated in 1974 from Ellet High...
Betty L. Carlson
Sep 9, 2019
Betty L. Carlson was born March 31, 1928 and passed away September 9, 2019 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.She worked and volunteered for many years at area hospitals. She enjoyed shopping, crafts and spending time with her family.Betty is survived by sons, William, Jr., Roger (Gayle), Gary (Lori) and 8 grandchildren.Cremation has taken place and there will be no...
Heather Dawn Balthis
Sep 9, 2019
Heather Dawn Balthis, 36, went home with the Angels on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, surrounded by family and friends. She was a 2005 Graduate from Stow-Munroe Falls High School. She was enrolled at Individual Outcomes, LLC. Heather is preceded in death by her grandmother, Pam Cleveland. She is survived by her mother, Tammy (William) Tate,...
Steven Wesley Peasley
Sep 9, 2019
Steven W. "Steve" Peasley, 65, of Kent passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1954 in Cadillac, MI to Donald E. and Ida A {Hoggard} Peasley. Preceding Steven in death were his son Josh, sister Patty, and father. Steven is survived by his loving wife, Rosa; children Michelle, Steve Jr., and...
Glenda Marie Lauro
Sep 8, 2019
On September 8, 2019, Glenda Marie Lauro went home to be with the Lord. She was 64 years old. Born March 30, 1955, she was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Jane Moore; father, Harold Hamrick; and brothers, William and Eugene Hamrick. Glenda is survived by her 5 children: sons, Keith and Ricky (Aimee), and daughters, Maria (Francisco), Stephanie...
Zella M. Meyers
Sep 8, 2019
Zella M. Meyers (nee Glass), 93, of Tallmadge, OH, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 8, 2019 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born to parents Wilfred and Florence Glass on September 19, 1925 in Nanty Glo, PA.Zella was the light to so many, both personal and professional. She was loved and respected by all...
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