Obituaries
James Raymond Guest
May 2, 2018
James Raymond Guest, "Jimmy", age 56, of Akron, Ohio, died on May 2, 2018 at his home. He was born on September 22, 1961 in Akron, the son of Barbara Guess, with whom he lived, and the late Howard Guess. Jimmy enjoyed football and baseball. He was inducted into the Ellet Football Hall of Fame. His deafness didn't keep him...
Wilma E. Fortney
May 2, 2018
Wilma, 84, passed away May 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. A longtime Akron resident, she was born in Ridley Park, PA on March 13, 1934. Wilma retired from May Company after many years of service. She enjoyed playing euchre, jigsaw puzzles, and vacations at the ocean. Wilma is survived by her husband of 63 years, Kenny; daughter,...
Rex Allen Wright
May 1, 2018
Rex Allen Wright, age 61 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 while working on his job. He was born on July 2, 1956, the son of Emily (nee Swartz) Wright of Suffield Twp., and the late William Harris Wright. Rex was a local truck driver for 1127 Construction Inc. of Akron. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and...
Violet Jean Garrett
Apr 30, 2018
Violet Jean Garrett, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2018. She was born in Wadsworth, OH on April 12, 1924 to late parents Harold and Marie Monbarren. Jean was the focal point of the family, loved her kids and grandkids, enjoyed taking many family vacations to the beach, and was a good cook. She was...
John Skeriotis
Apr 30, 2018
John Skeriotis, 71, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on April 30, 2018. He was born in Chios, Greece on February 5, 1947. He served in the Greek military for a brief period of time after graduating high school. He moved to the United States in 1968, and eventually settled in Akron, OH where he resided for 50...
Gaylord W. Hildreth. Sr.
Apr 30, 2018
Gaylord W. Hildreth, Sr., age 82, of Uniontown, Ohio, died on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 4:21 PM at Aultman Compassionate Care Hospice. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, on July 12, 1935, the son of the late Jesse and Elsie Mae (nee Bowers) Hildreth. Gaylord was an honorably discharged US Army veteran during peacetime, he earned the rank of...
Clarence Roy Franklin
Apr 29, 2018
Clarence Roy Franklin, 77, of Akron, passed away on April 29, 2018. He was a construction worker for various companies and was a member of the Outcast Motorcycle Club, chapter of Detroit MI for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, MT Johnson and Hattie Mae Franklin; daughter, Brenda Lee Johnson; brothers, Leroy Cade, Matthew Johnson....
Terry L. Hendon Sr.
Apr 29, 2018
Terry L. Hendon Sr., 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 29, 2018. He was born in Golden Pond, Kentucky on December 17, 1942 to the late Hoy and Bertha Hendon. Terry retired from Chrysler after over 30 years of service. He had many interests, including fishing, working on his computer, sports, and playing the lottery. He was a...
Judith K. Lusk
Apr 28, 2018
Judith K. Lusk, 69, of Uniontown, passed away on April 28, 2018. Judy was born in Spencer, WV, on May 24, 1948 to the late Julius and Evie Mollohan. Judy spent most of her life in Akron, and graduated from Central High School in 1966. Judy was very talented with her hands and enjoyed crafting, especially cross-stitching, sewing, and participating...
Margaret D. Collins
Apr 27, 2018
Margaret D. Collins, 86, of Akron, passed away April 27, 2018. She was born in Nanty Glo, PA, daughter of the late John and Annie Starr.She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Collins; daughter Catherine Porter, and brother Herbert Starr.Margaret is survived by her sister, Stella Lampe; daughter Tina Lockard; and sons, John (Cindy) Collins, Robert (Brenda)...
James Taucher
Apr 27, 2018
James E. Taucher, 65, passed away on April 27, 2018. He worked as a lab technician for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Taucher and Betty Taucher; and sister, Jane Taucher. James leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife of 44 years, Elaine; daughter, Tiffany (Cory) Elder-Campbell; grandchildren, Nathan Elder, Riley Elder,...
Janet C. Henry-Oakes
Apr 25, 2018
Janet C. Henry-Oakes, 87, of Brimfield Twp., passed away on April 25, 2018. She was born in Tiltonsville, Ohio on November 17, 1930 to the late Harold and Lois Burkhead. Janet retired from Kroger's Grocery. She was a longtime member of Suffield United Church of Christ and a past member of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, Janet...
Dennis L. Hopkins
Apr 25, 2018
Dennis L. Hopkins was born September 8, 1950 in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of the area. He entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2018 after a long battle with renal failure. Denny was a proud graduate of East High School, Class of 1968, attended Akron University and was the retired President/Owner of Equipment & Erectors, Inc.He...
Janet L. King
Apr 25, 2018
Janet L. King, 78, of Akron, passed away April 25, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Dry Creek, West Virginia on February 18, 1940 to the late Roscoe and Lessie Meadows. She now joins with her husband, Victor P. King, Sr. Janet is survived by her children, Victor "Bicty" King, Jr., Tonya McAllister, Tina Lindsay and Randy...
Vera "Toots" C. Buhalak
Apr 25, 2018
Vera "Toots" C. Buhalak passed away peacefully on April 25, 2018. A longtime Akron resident she was born April 26, 1934 in Richlands, VA. Toots was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents Courtney and Mary Lane, and sister, Billie Crawford. Vera is survived by her...
Robert Gower
Apr 24, 2018
Robert "Red" Gower, 90, passed away on April 24, 2018 at his home in Greenfield, Ohio. Robert was born in Blaine, West Virginia on August 11, 1927 to the late Isaac and Sarah Gower. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Bettie; second wife, Katherine "Kay"; children, Mara Isley, Katherine, Louis, Edward, and...
Ronnie E. Morris, Sr.
Apr 24, 2018
Ronnie E. Morris Sr. went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2018. He is survived by his 3 children, Ronda, Ronnie and Carrie; ex-wife, Vicki; and 5 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be sent to the Haven of Rest Rescue Mission.
Robert "Bob" M. Hughes
Apr 24, 2018
Robert "Bob" M. Hughes passed away peacefully on April 24, 2018 after a long struggle with diabetes and Alzheimer's at the age of 84. Bob graduated from Garfield high school in 1951 and later retired from Goodyear Tire. He remained active with his family and grandchildren as well as many organizations within his community and hometown of Akron, Ohio including...
Patricia Arfons
Apr 24, 2018
Patty Arfons, 68, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2018. She was very effective with the Outreach Program at Arlington Memorial Baptist Church for area youths. Patty loved spending time with her family and made friends everywhere she went. She was a devoted wife, mother and loving grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Janice Sue Pontius
Apr 24, 2018
Janice Sue Pontius, May 21, 1939 - April 24, 2018 (age 78). Preceded in death by her two sons, Jeff Russell and Bobby Klusty; her parents; four brothers and two sisters. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Charles Pontius, Sr.; daughters, Teri ( Bill) Dunkler and Joani (David) Marotto; sons, Richard (Pam) Klusty, Mark (Karen) Klusty, and Charles Pontius, Jr....
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