Obituaries
Judith A. Parsons
May 9, 2019
Judith "Judy Babe" A. Parsons, 79, of Akron, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2019 after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Akron. Judy Babe had a great sense of humor and a wonderful laugh. She was a caring woman who was always willing to lend a hand. She was always coiffed and ready to go for...
Carlos Leroy Davis
May 9, 2019
Carlos Leroy Davis, "CL", passed away in the loving arms of his Lord on May 9, 2019, after a short illness with ALS. He was born on February 20, 1943, the son of the late Clyde and Estel (nee Green) Davis in Sutton, WV.Carlos moved to the Akron area in 1965, and moved to Atwater in 1970 where he currently...
Mark Alan Maurer
May 8, 2019
Mark Alan Maurer, age 55, of Akron, Ohio, died on May 8, 2019 at Akron General Hospital following a battle with cancer.He was born on June 21, 1963 in Wiesbaden, Germany, the son of Patricia Ann (nee O'Neal) Maurer of Wooster, Ohio, and the late Marcus Frederic Maurer. Mark was a machinist for SGS Tool in Cuyahoga Falls. He enjoyed...
Edna Virginia Brooks (Guess)
May 8, 2019
Edna Virginia Brooks (Guess) age 75 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 8, 2019 at Summa Akron City Hospital. She was born on February 22, 1944 in Coeburn Virginia, to the late Gracie Mae Guess. Edna worked as a Nurses Aide at Summa Akron City Hospital for 40+ years.She enjoyed playing cards, watching her favorite soap opera "Young and the...
Matthew Bryan Redovian
May 7, 2019
Matthew Bryan Redovian, "Matt", age 40, of North Canton, Ohio, died on May 7, 2019 at his home after a brief illness. He was born on February 27, 1979 in Akron, the son of Dennis R. Redovian of South Carolina and the late Wanda (nee Montgomery) Redovian. Matt was a graduate of Green High School and was a cabinet maker....
Anna Mildred Graham
May 7, 2019
Anna Mildred Graham, 91, departed for her heavenly home on May 7, 2019 after suffering a stroke three weeks prior. After surviving the initial distress she demonstrated great strength as she rallied and enjoyed several days with her family, cherished friends, and members of her extended family from Community Baptist Temple. Mildred was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 6,...
Dorothy L. Humston
May 6, 2019
Dorothy L. Humston, "Loneita", age 93 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on May 6, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Akron on November 28, 1925, the daughter of the late Franklin and Mary (nee Brady) Browning, Sr. Dorothy was a homemaker that enjoyed gardening and crocheting. Her late sister and closest best friend, Pauline and her brother-in-law, Robert...
Charlotte A. Battle
May 6, 2019
Charlotte Battle, age 78, passed away at her home on Monday May 6, 2019 surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born in Columbiana, Ohio to the late John and Gertrude Hough. She graduated in 1958 from Columbiana High School. In 1959, she became the devoted wife of Robert Battle. Charlotte's passion was children, and she joyfully welcomed sons, Tracy, Tony,...
Glenn Allen Drown
May 6, 2019
Glenn Allen Drown, age 72 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on December 20, 1946 in Akron, the son of the late Rollin Ernest and Lily Elanore (nee Rouse) Drown. Glenn was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He then became a welder and worked as a fitter bender for B&W...
Gloria A. Ruggles
May 5, 2019
Gloria A. Ruggles, 87, of Stow, passed away suddenly on May 5, 2019. She was a devoted wife and mother, who will be missed by numerous family and friends. Gloria was the wife to the late Eddy Ruggles, former owner of Eddy's Bike Shop in Stow. She attended Redeemer Lutheran Church in Cuyahoga Falls. Gloria was preceded in death by...
Mark Joseph Blazick
May 5, 2019
Mark Joseph Blazick, age 65, was called to his heavenly home on May 5, 2019 after a long illness, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 7, 1953. He was a 1971 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and Southern Ohio College. Mark was a local Akron musician, song writer, music composer, owned his own computer business and...
Barbara J. Smith
May 5, 2019
Barbara J. Smith, 81, passed away May 5, 2019 with her family by her side. She was a 1955 graduate of Garfield High School and greatly enjoyed music, crafting and traveling, as well as camping, boating and dancing. The snowbirds nested in Fort Myers Beach, FL with friends for many years. She sang with the Mogadore Village Belles for 17...
Eric Sean Stoakes
May 4, 2019
Eric Sean StoakesMarch 3, 1976 - May 4, 2019Eric Sean Stoakes, age 43, of Barberton (formerly Coventry Twp.), died unexpectedly in his home on May 4, 2019. He was born on March 3, 1976, the youngest son of David L. Stoakes and Donna K. Haught.Eric was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents; step-father, David E. Haught; step-sister,...
Marjorie A. Vossos
May 4, 2019
Marjorie A. Vossos, 82, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Vossos; parents, Edward and Katherine (Butler) McBee; and 6 sisters. Margie is survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 8 at 10am at Hillside Memorial Park in the chapel, 1025 Canton Rd., Springfield Township,...
Tammy Sue Mulhollen
May 4, 2019
Tammy Sue (Drumm) "Buggs" Mulhollen, 51, life-long resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2019 surrounded by loved ones due to a sudden illness. Tammy was born in Akron, OH to Roy and Sue (nee Finlaw) Drumm on August 4, 1967. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1986. She worked at Builder's Square and Lowe's....
Ronald Lee Lowe
May 3, 2019
Ronald Lee Lowe, 62, passed away at home on the morning of Friday May, 3rd 2019 when he lost his battle with heart disease. Ronnie will live on forever through all the wonderful memories he left behind with his family and friends. Growing up he loved to fish, trap, and gig frogs with his father. Ronnie was a man's man...
Virginia R. Henninger
May 3, 2019
Virginia "Jenny" R. Henninger, 66, of Green, passed away at her residence with her husband by her side on May 3, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1952 in Bluefield, West Virginia.Jenny was the nicest, and most selfless, kind-hearted, and giving person, who cared deeply for her husband, her family, and her many, many friends, who all meant the...
John A. Myers
May 3, 2019
John A. Myers, 59, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with lung cancer on May 3, 2019. He was born on January 1, 1960 in Alliance, Ohio to parents, Donald and Jean Myers. He attended Waterloo High School, and served in the US Airforce. He later graduated from the University of Akron. John...
David Alan Gay
May 2, 2019
David A. Gay, 56, passed away May 2, 2019 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Akron to Charles P. and Olive B. (Thorne) Gay, he was a lifelong area resident. He greatly enjoyed his motorcycles and his brotherhood with the OMENS, recently earning the name "FREEDOM FLYER". David was blessed late in life with a son who...
Barbara A. Herr
May 2, 2019
Barbara A. Herr passed away on May 2, 2019, at the age of 66. She was born December 3, 1952 to William and Violet Herr. She graduated with honors from Our Lady of the Elms. She graduated from Kent State University with a bachelors degree in journalism. She was a passionate journalist who loved photography, history, reading, and writing. She...
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