Obituaries
Richard Tenney
Aug 30, 2018
Richard E. Tenney, 89, of Akron, passed peacefully on August 30, 2018. He was born on August 18, 1929 in Akron, OH to the late Earl and Nellie Tenney. He served in the US Army as a Corporal during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Firestone Tire as a firefighter for 40 years before retiring in 1990. Richard was an...
Linda Lee Flanagan
Aug 29, 2018
Linda Hillegass FlanaganOn Wednesday, August 29, 2018, Linda (Hillegass) Flanagan, 70, earned her wings after a long and valiant battle with cancer.Linda was born on August 13, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to Karl and Mildred Peacock, both of whom preceded her in death. On July 21, 2001 she married Tom Flanagan who preceded her in death in 2016.Linda graduated from...
Dorothy Ann Berish
Aug 29, 2018
Dorothy Ann Berish, age 82 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 3, 1936 in Akron, the daughter of the late Russell and Leora (nee Swartz) Hamilton. Dorothy was a 1954 graduate of East High School and a secretary for Thermal Products in Akron for many...
John H. Gonser
Aug 28, 2018
John H. Gonser, 88, of Tallmadge, passed away August 28, 2018. John was born in Canton, Ohio on May 25, 1930 to the late Lloyd and Gertrude Gonser. He proudly served during the Korean Conflict, for which he was awarded the Purple Heart in the United States Navy. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, the Cleveland Indians and spending time with his...
Donna L. Hickman
Aug 28, 2018
Donna L. (Post) Hickman, nee Mills, born July 20, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. She died peacefully in her sleep with her loved ones beside her at the age of 82. She leaves behind 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a full time mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time and loving her family. Donna loved to play...
Rebecca Lynn Higgins
Aug 28, 2018
Rebecca Lynn Higgins, age 64 of Parma Hts., Ohio, died on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her home. She was born in Port Hueneme, California on June 15, 1954, the daughter of the late Roger Ellis and Florence (nee Hudkins) Bird. Rebecca was a 1972 graduate of Garfield High School in Akron and also attended the University of Akron. She...
David R. Heckman
Aug 27, 2018
David R. Heckman, 72, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2018. David was born in Akron, Ohio on October 19, 1945 to the late Joseph and Eleanor Heckman. David retired from the Hudson Police Department as a Patrolman where he worked for 32 years. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his siblings and...
Harold H. Harris
Aug 26, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Harold H. Harris Jr., 63, of Florence, Kentucky announce his passing on Sunday, August 26, 2018. Harold was born on October 19, 1954, in Akron, Ohio to the late Harold H. and Eleanor Harris. He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Karen Harris. Children; Lisa Ellis, Harold H....
Raymond "Lou" Schiele
Aug 26, 2018
Raymond "Lou" Schiele, 91, of Tallmadge, passed away with family by his side on August 26, 2018. He was born in Sharon Center, Ohio on May 17, 1927 to the late Raymond and Irene Schiele. Lou was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and Air Force. Lou spent his career as a dairyman. He worked...
Defany Dorie Houston
Aug 25, 2018
Ms. Defany Houston, age 61, passed away at home in Akron, OH, on August 25, 2018 of natural causes.Defany enjoyed building unique bonds with each and every one of her grandchildren and greats. It gave her joy to cook a special meal made from the heart for loved ones. She was pretty much open to any new activity on any...
Frances V. Sabitina
Aug 25, 2018
Frances V. Sabitina, 77, of Uniontown, died peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday August 25, 2018. She was born in East Rochester, PA on October 22, 1941 to the late William Edward Milligan and Frances Kathryn Grant. Frances worked for many years at Ferriot Bros Inc. She was an avid bingo player and loved spending time with...
Charleen M. Hertzog
Aug 24, 2018
Charleen M. Hertzog, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on August 24, 2018. She was born in Brady Lake, Ohio on February 18, 1937 to the late Willis and Mabel Rhinehart. Charleen was a devoted wife and mother and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Charleen is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Ronald Hertzog;...
Lyndle Westerfield
Aug 23, 2018
Lyndle Westerfield, 83, passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2018. A longtime Akron resident, he was born in Drakesboro, KY on November 19, 1934. Lyndle was employed at Midwest Presort for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Alfie Westerfield. He leaves to survive his wife of 52 years, Norma; children, Timothy (Daphne) Westerfield, Vickie...
Randall Ray Mcmillan Sr.
Aug 23, 2018
Randall Ray McMillan Sr., age 59, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2018 at home surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Randy was born on March 4, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army receiving his Honorable Discharge. He also worked at Sonoco Products for 20 years and MJ's Pub & Grille for...
Jack Carl Hull
Aug 23, 2018
Jack Carl Hull, 67, of Springfield Twp, passed away on August 23, 2018. He was born in Akron on May 18, 1951 to the late Alvon and Maxine Hull. Jack was a car and motorcycle enthusiast. He loved spending time with his family and his dogs. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his...
Leslie E. Bible
Aug 23, 2018
Leslie E. Bible "Bud", 92, joined his wife in the presence of the Lord on August 23, 2018. He was born in Canton, OH to the late Leslie A. and Margaret Bible. Leslie served in the US Navy during WWII on the USS Olsen Destroyer. He participated in the invasion of Normandy Beach. He also retired from the City of...
John V. Stropoli
Aug 21, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of John Vincent Stropoli announces his passing on Wedneday, August 21, 2018, at the age of 65 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Donna and his children, Tony (Marisa), and Jonathon (Terri). John will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Hallie, Amanda, Cameron, Cade, Ellie,...
Mary Ruth Williams
Aug 21, 2018
Mary Ruth Williams, 65, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2018 at home, after a year long battle with cancer. Mary was born October 6, 1952, in Akron, Ohio. She was the loving daughter to two very special parents, the late Ralph and Martha Cuppett.Mary thoroughly loved everyone she met and everyone that met her felt the same. Her family...
Linda L. Campisi
Aug 20, 2018
Linda L. Campisi, 58, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on August 20, 2018. She was born in Barberton on November 6, 1959. Family was a big part of Linda's life. She enjoyed spending time outdoors camping, boating, fishing and gardening. Linda was a dietician at Summa St. Thomas for many years. Linda was preceded in death by her father,...
John C. Carder
Aug 20, 2018
John C. Carder, 87, went home to be with the Lord on August 20, 2018. He was born in Akron on March 23, 1931 and graduated from Hower Aviation High School. John served in the South Pacific as a radiation specialist in the US Air Force, after which he worked for 31 years as a computer service technician with IBM....
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