Obituaries
Wanda Lee Grey
Nov 24, 2024
Wanda Lee Grey, 77, of Akron, passed away surrounded by family on November 24, 2024. She was born on July 30, 1947, to the late Wade and Mary {James} Ervine.
In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husbands, James M. Jackson and Duane Grey, sons James W. Jackson and Lester Jackson, sisters Eunice Hopson and Wannetta...
Helen Marie LeBorgne
Nov 24, 2024
Helen Marie LeBorgne, 87, of Tallmadge, passed away on November 24, 2024. She was born in Corey, PA on May 2, 1937 to the late George and Mary {Stetz} Petruska.
In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her longtime love and father of her sons, Joseph LeBorgne, son Todd LeBorgne and nephew Michael Stricko.
Helen is survived by...
Ronald E. Berish Jr.
Nov 23, 2024
Ronald E. Berish Jr., age 66, of Akron, passed away on November 23, 2024. He was born on January 31, 1958, to the late Ronald Sr. and Dorothy Berish. Ron worked with Tallmadge Oaks for many years. He enjoyed the finer things in life, especially music. He also enjoyed nic-nacs, going to flea markets and aquarium ornaments . Ron was...
Shirley Fruth
Nov 23, 2024
Shirley Fruth, 87, passed away peacefully at home November 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Ronceverte, WV, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area as well as North Fort Myers, Florida all of her adult life. She enjoyed reading, sitting poolside with her friends, watching football games and spending time with her family.
Shirley was preceded in death by...
Marilyn Jeanette {Nervo} Shimko
Nov 23, 2024
Marilyn Jeanette Shimko, 87, of Akron, passed away on November 23, 2024. A lifelong resident of Akron, Marilyn was born to the late Stephen and Teresa {Tothy} Nervo.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband James M. Shimko, their sons James S. and Todd Shimko, and brother Robert Nervo.
Marilyn is survived by her loving grandchildren...
Dionne Lynn Deardorff
Nov 22, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dionne Lynn Deardorff, age 54, on November 22, 2024. She was born in Canton, Ohio on December 20, 1969. Her spirit of kindness and her ever-present helping hand made her a cherished friend, family member, and neighbor. She leaves behind a legacy of love, support, and unwavering presence in...
Caroline June Keith
Nov 22, 2024
Caroline June Keith, age 87, of Mogadore, passed away on Friday November 22, 2024. She was born on May 31, 1937 in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late William and Annetta Maudine (McDowell) Nicholson. She met and married Joseph Keith on June 15, 1957. She was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge for over 50 years where...
Thomas A. "Tommy" Binns II
Nov 22, 2024
Thomas A. "Tommy" Binns II, age 61, passed away on November 22, 2024. He was born in Akron on October 15, 1963, to the late Thomas and Joan Binns. He was a 1981 graduate from Garfield High School. Tommy was a car guy and always worked in the automotive industry. He loved motorcycles and fast cars. He took pride in...
Deborah Lynn Arnold
Nov 22, 2024
Deborah Lynn Arnold, born February 19, 1953, went home peacefully to be with the Lord and loved ones on November 22, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Wanda Arnold; brothers, Gary and Richard Arnold; and her favorite niece, Jamie Boggs.
Debbie was a kind and loving person. She had a talent for making crafty presents for...
Cynthia Anne Moffitt
Nov 21, 2024
Cynthia Anne Moffitt, age 67, of Largo, Florida passed away on November 21, 2024. She was born in Akron on May 21, 1957, to the late Roy E. Sutton and Ella Mae Sutton.
She was survived by her children Beth (Joe) LoCascio, James (Jane) Moffitt, David (Kayla) Moffitt; grandchildren Sam, Tiffani, Lindsay, Harriet, Anthony, Grayson, and Sophia; great-grandchild Weston; siblings Gary...
David E. Crow
Nov 21, 2024
David E. Crow, age 68, of Akron, went Home to be with the Lord on November 21, 2024 after many years of chronic illness. He was born on June 14, 1956 to the late Harvey and Jean Crow in Barberton, Ohio.
When he was young, David loved to play basketball. He also found great joy in family camping trips, biking and...
Cletus Leon Thomas
Nov 21, 2024
Cletus Leon Thomas, 82, passed away on November 21, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1942 the son of the late Stanley and Manie Pearl Thomas of Summerville, WV. Leon proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW of Mogadore and the American Legion of Pinellas Park, FL. Leon retired after 35...
Renee Ann Pegler
Nov 21, 2024
Renee Ann Pegler, 62, of Uniontown, OH passed away on November 21st, 2024 in her home, surrounded by family, following a diagnosis of ALS. She was born on July 31st, 1962 in Canton, OH to David and Nancy (Klingmann) Walter. She graduated from GlenOak High School and attended Stark State College / Kent State University. She spent the majority of...
David Samuel Turndick
Nov 21, 2024
David Samuel Turndick, 69, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 21, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 17, 1955 to the late Louis C. and Esther F. Turndick. After graduating from Garfield High School in 1974, he began his journey in the IT field, teaching himself skills and earning certifications that eventually brought...
Craig Alan Humphreys
Nov 21, 2024
Craig Alan Humphreys, age 54, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 21, 2024. Craig was born October 11, 1970, to the late Carl and Beverly Humphreys (nee Null). He was a 1989 graduate of Springfield High School. Craig earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from the University of Akron and a Master of...
Betty J. Varner
Nov 20, 2024
Betty J. Varner, age 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2024. She was born in Carroll County, Virginia on October 12, 1934 to the late Raymond and Beulah (Sawyers) Bond. She met Russell Varner in Virginia while he was serving in the Army and they married and moved to Ohio in 1956....
Jeanette Carter
Nov 20, 2024
Jeanette Carter, 83, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on November 20, 2024.
She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Morgan and Signora McCaskin on December 27, 1940. Jeanette was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1958. She was a devoted wife and mother.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest, her caring parents, Morgan and...
Richard A. Mitchell
Nov 19, 2024
Richard A. Mitchell, age 84, of Akron passed away in the comfort of his home with family by his side on November 19, 2024 after fighting a very aggressive form of cancer. He was born in Akron on October 29, 1940 to the late John E. and Dolores (Lowe) Mitchell. He spent 37 loyal years to Lawson/ Schwebel's Bakery and...
William "Billy" Addison Brake, II
Nov 17, 2024
“To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord…” - 2 Corinthians 5:8.
On Sunday, November 17, 2024, William Addison Brake, II, 55, was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus, his Mom, and many other loved ones who put their faith in Christ.
Billy was born December 16, 1968 in Akron, Ohio. The eldest child of William Addison Brake,...
Ronald Ray "Mac Ron" Rowan Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
Ronald Ray Rowan Jr., born June 8, 1972, passed away November 17, 2024. He is the son to Ronald Ray Rowan Sr. and Ophelia Rowan. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and at the age of 4 moved to Akron, Ohio with his family.
Ronnie graduated from East High School and Stark State College with an Associate of Applied Science, Heating,...
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