Obituaries
James D. Davis
Aug 13, 2018
James D. Davis, "Jim", age 62 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on Monday, August 13, 2018 at 6:20 AM at Hospice Care Center in Copley, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 18, 1955 in Akron, the son of the late James J. and Helen (nee Petros) Davis. Jim was a 1973 graduate of Hoban High School and...
Terry A. Derr
Aug 13, 2018
Terry A. Derr, 58, of Akron, passed away on August 13, 2018. He was a paramedic for AMR for 15 years. Terry enjoyed the water, jet skiing, gardening and animals. He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Victoria; sons, Christopher and Stephen; and daughter, Anna (Braylin); and granddaughter, Juliana. Family will receive friends on Friday August 17,...
Robert L. Boston
Aug 13, 2018
Robert L. Boston, born on October 8, 1933 in Wingett Run, Ohio, passed away on August 13, 2018.Bob went into the Air Force in 1951, where he took classes in A&E Mechanics, and was a gunner on a B36 bomber. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in June 1955. Bob worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 31...
Judith L. Liggett
Aug 13, 2018
Judith L. Liggett, 78, passed away on August 13, 2018. Judith was born July 26, 1940 in Akron to the late Donald and Doris Thursby. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1958 and was a longtime manager at Ohio Bell, retiring after over 30 years of service. She was an active member of the Tallmadge Jaycees. In her free...
Norman G. Chulka
Aug 12, 2018
Norman "Norm" G. Chulka, 72, of Akron, passed unexpectedly on August 12, 2018. Norm was born in Cleveland, Ohio but lived most of his life in the Akron area. He served in the US Navy. Norm worked as a truck driver for Acme for many years where he eventually retired from. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating, and playing lead...
Kenneth Ketterman
Aug 12, 2018
Kenneth Dale Ketterman "Kenny" passed away on August 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Ketterman. He is survived by his son, Kameron Ketterman; mother, Kathy Ketterman; brothers, Kris (Dee) Ketterman and Kelly Ketterman; nieces, Kayla, Paige, Sarah; nephews, Kris, Matt, and Kelly; great niece, Harmony; and many aunts and uncles; special aunt, Blanche; and many...
Melissa Briggs
Aug 12, 2018
Melissa Beth Briggs, "MiMi" or "Mickey", age 65 of Lakemore, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 12, 2018.Mickey was born on September 30, 1952 in Akron, the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Callahan.Melissa had a long standing career working in the Akron community, General Tire for 20 years and as a Bailiff for the City of Akron for 20...
Lynne M. Ward
Aug 12, 2018
Lynne M. Ward, age 69 of Hartville, Ohio, died on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at 5:44 PM at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio.She was born on July 14, 1949 in Akron, the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (nee Lindsey) Wilson. Lynne was a graduate of Springfield High School and was an LPN. She retired from Fortis College...
Charles. H Chidester
Aug 11, 2018
Charles "Charlie" H. Chidester, 75, of Ravenna, passed away in August 2018. Charlie was a hardworking man who was devoted to his late wife for many years. He worked as a roofer and in construction for most of his life, and most recently worked as a janitor, where he eventually retired from.Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry;...
Ronald M. Renwick
Aug 10, 2018
Ronald M. Renwick, 68, passed away on August 10, 2018. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jackie; son, Mitch; parents, Richard and Virginia; brothers, Richard (Debbie), and Robert (Patti); sisters, Kathy (Jerry) Roepke, Kristine Gilroy and Karen Marietta; aunts, Joyce (Dan)Caldrewood and Ruth Bowers;...
David Paul Kovacs
Aug 10, 2018
David Paul Kovacs, 58, found his peace on August 10, 2018, surrounded in love by his daughters Brittany and Kristina, friend and his daughters' mother Cheryl Kovacs, and sister Elizabeth Wilson. He was preceded in death by parents Emery and Elizabeth Kovacs.Born September 8, 1959, he was a 1977 graduate of Norton High School. David had a robust laugh and...
Lois J. Carter
Aug 10, 2018
The world lost an angel while Heaven gained another. Lois Jean (Bittinger) Carter, age 76 of Akron, Ohio, went home to our Lord and Savior on August 10th, 2018. During her time here on earth, Lois loved and cared for her family and friends. Lois was loving, caring and kind beyond all measures to everyone who were near and dear...
Joyce Ann Marshall
Aug 10, 2018
Joyce Ann Marshall, 76, of Tallmadge, passed away on August 10, 2018. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 21, 1942 to the late Fred and Maude Eichenlaub. Joyce was the oldest of thirteen children. She was a licensed respiratory therapist and worked for Affinity, Summa Akron City, and the Cleveland Clinic. She also taught classes at the University...
John Mcclaskey
Aug 9, 2018
John McClaskey, 46, passed away suddenly on August 9, 2018. He loved spending time with his family, was a jack of all trades, and operated his own business as an electrician. John was preceded in death by his father, Terry Sr.; step-mother, Jo Ann; and sister-in-law, Jennifer. He is survived by his lifelong partner of 27 years, Penny; children, Johnathan...
Kimberly Ann Bailes
Aug 9, 2018
Kimberly Ann Bailes age 61, Our sweet Kimmie passed away August 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. A graduate of Springfield High School, Class of 1975 and Kent State University with a Master's Degree with Honors. She had a great love for music and education. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Her greatest joy was...
Eugene Dominic Lepera
Aug 9, 2018
Eugene Dominic Lepera, 77, of Mogadore, passed away on August 9, 2018. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 10, 1941 to the late Eugene James and Catherine Lepera. Geno had many interests. His love was martial arts and he had black belts in several different styles. He enjoyed working on classic muscle cars, fishing, vacations and traveling to...
Judith Ann Day
Aug 9, 2018
Judith Ann Day, 74, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2018. She was born in Tucker CO, WV on February 21, 1944 to the late Theodore and Nellie Day. She retired from Fairlawn Country Club in 2015 after 15 years of service. Judith also spent part of her life taking care of her mother...
John F. Koneff
Aug 8, 2018
John Francis Koneff passed away August 8, 2018, after a long illness. Born in Akron, he was just shy of his 77th birthday. He was a life-long resident of North Hill in Akron. After attending St. Hedwig Elementary School, he graduated from St. Vincent High School. John worked at General Tire Rubber Company for years. Golfing, playing softball, and watching...
Grace Elizabeth Roberts
Aug 8, 2018
Grace Elizabeth Roberts, 90, of Tallmadge, passed away August 8, 2018. Grace was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on December 28, 1927 to the late John and Martha Melville. She enjoyed quilting at the Tallmadge United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Dorcus Circle.In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roy...
John M. Moore
Aug 7, 2018
John M. Moore, 88, went home to be with the Lord on August 7, 2018. He was born February 18, 1930 to late parents, Dewey and Mary Iris Moore. John was happily married 66 years to the love of his life, Mary. They enjoyed traveling the world together and wintering in the Florida Keys, where he loved to fish, golf...
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