Obituaries
Don Vanbuskirk
Jul 14, 2018
Don VanBuskirk, 44, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 14, 2018. Donny was born in Akron, Ohio on October 3, 1973 to Don and Becky VanBuskirk. He loved spending time with his family and friends, golfing, and driving his SS. He was a die-hard Steelers fan. He was preceded in death by his Grandma Elizabeth Black and his father-in-law, Rick...
Wayne A. Dorst
Jul 14, 2018
Wayne A. Dorst, 86, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2018. Wayne worked at Goodyear Tire for over 30 years before retiring. He was a devoted member at Ellet Community Church for over 20 years, and enjoyed singing there on Sundays.Wayne will be deeply missed by his wife, Blanche Dorst; children, Susan (Mike) Davis, and...
James W. Ralston
Jul 14, 2018
James W. Ralston, of Akron, was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 15, 1941. Jim passed away on July 14, 2018 after a battle with COPD. Please, stop smoking! Jim prayed everyday for Israel, our country, his family and close friends. He loved Jesus and was not afraid to talk about his salvation. Jim "Bud" enlisted in the Army, came...
Bonnie S. Schlegel
Jul 14, 2018
Bonnie S. Schlegel, 68, of Akron, passed away July 14, 2018. Bonnie was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on September 16, 1949 to the late Virgil Statler and Catherine Eddy. She is survived by Son, Richard (Mona) Schlegel, Robert Schlegel, Roger Schlegel and Ronnie Schlegel; sisters, Cathy Frye, Patricia Fletcher and Ruth Zickefoose; 1 nephew, 2 nieces and 7 grandchildren....
Steven Wade Elrod
Jul 13, 2018
Steven Wade Elrod, "Steve", age 62 of Canton, Ohio, died on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 1, 1956 in Tacoma, Washington, the son of David N. and Nancy (nee Simmons) Elrod of Akron, Ohio. Steven was a retired maintenance man with Goodyear Air Springs. He enjoyed hunting and golf. Steve was a member...
Elaine Richardson Jones
Jul 12, 2018
Elaine Richardson-Jones was born May 26, 1962 and passed away July 12, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her beloved nephew-son Monray Jones; grandmother Ada Stone; father Julius Richardson; father-in-law Rev. Christopher Jones; sister Patricia Bowles and sister-in-law Christine Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 23-years Edward "Eddoe" Jones; children Jaquar Richardson and EJ; mother Gussie Davis;...
Corrine Ann Krise
Jul 12, 2018
Corrine Ann Krise (Ceremano), 68, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born in Ansonia, CT to the late Dominic and Ann Ceremano. Corrine graduated from Seymour High School in 1968. At the age of 22 she moved to Ohio, worked several years in the restaurant business where she touched...
Jack S. Landon
Jul 12, 2018
Jack S. Landon, 84, of Hartville, went to Heaven on Thursday July 12, 2018. Jack was born to Floyd and Eva Landon on September 17, 1933. He was a proud veteran in the US Army. He married Kathleen Park November 17, 1957. Jack worked in several grocery stores in Upper Sandusky before moving his family in 1975 to Houston, TX...
Dexter I. Blair
Jul 11, 2018
Dexter I. Blair, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2018 after a short battle with cancer.Dex worked at the Board of Elections. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #750 for over 50 years, and a member at Grace Baptist Church for 8 years. Dex was a handy man. He loved to work...
Mitchell A. Griggs
Jul 11, 2018
Mitchell (Mitch) A. Griggs, 58, of Tallmadge, passed away July 11, 2018. Mitch was born in Akron, Ohio on March 10, 1960 to the late Billie K. Mullins. He was a brilliant man who could fix anything. Mitch loved to help others more than himself and would drop everything at a moments notice to do so. He loved hunting, fishing,...
Darya Lyn Benson
Jul 10, 2018
Darya Lyn Benson, "Dolly", age 70 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 10, 2018 at her home. She was born on September 28, 1947 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Bobbie and Rosemary (nee McCleary) Wilson. Dolly was a '65 graduate of Lincoln High School in Canton and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, fishing,...
Violet Thayer
Jul 9, 2018
Violet J. Thayer, 42, of Akron, passed away on Monday July 9, 2018. Violet was born in Akron, OH on June 28, 1976. She graduated from North High School in 1995.Violet was a very artistic and creative woman. She enjoyed creating art and writing poetry. She was a kind hearted person who loved animals, antiques, and anything from the 1920's-1960's...
Naomi Lee Mcintyre
Jul 9, 2018
Naomi Lee McIntyre, 95, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2018. She was born September 28, 1922 and resided in the Akron area for most of her life. Naomi was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a faithful servant of Christ and member of the Tallmadge First Church of God. Naomi was devoted...
Dorothy L. Garritano
Jul 8, 2018
Dorothy Louise Garritano, "Dottie", age 95 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born on February 12, 1923 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth (nee Barber) Metcalf. Dottie was a retail clerk for Kmart and she also sold Avon for many years. Dottie enjoyed dancing,...
Karen L. Selman
Jul 8, 2018
Karen L. Selman,, 66, passed away on July 8, 2018. She was born in Akron on June 4, 1952 to the late Charles "Whitey" Selman and Joyce Elaine Williams. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tara D. Kennell; brother, Howard L. Frick III; son-in-law, Joseph A. Miller; and the love of her life, Alfred Cootz. Karen will...
Shirley Jeanne Hagenbaugh-Largent
Jul 7, 2018
Shirley Jeanne Hagenbaugh-Largent, age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 7, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on November 17, 1933 in Akron, the daughter of the late Harry Ray and Dorothy (nee Emery) Miller.Shirley was a 1951 graduate of Akron East High School and was also a real estate agent in the Akron area. She liked...
George John Hennigin
Jul 6, 2018
George John Hennigin, age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He was born on December 13, 1957 in Cleveland, the son of the late George L. Hennigin and Shirley "Treasure" (nee Crane) Hennigin Kuzmickas.George was a clerk for 42 years in the grocery business. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan,...
Teresa Diane Dennis
Jul 6, 2018
Teresa Diane Dennis, 69, passed away on July 6, 2018. She was born October 10, 1948 in Grantsville, WV to late parents Alva Williams and Ruth Longshore. Teresa graduated with a Bachelor's degree from The University of Akron and worked at Sacks Electric for many years. She was an avid reader and loved her books. Teresa was preceded in death...
James Michael Williams
Jul 5, 2018
James Michael Williams, age 3 days, of Atwater, Ohio, died on July 5, 2018 at University Rainbow Babies Hospital of Cleveland. He was born on July 2, 2018 in Cleveland, the son of Andrew Michael and Jennifer Lee (nee Andrews) Williams. In the short time he was here he touched many lives. Our sweet little angel was a fighter from...
Jeffery Dale Husk
Jul 5, 2018
Jeffery Dale Husk, 48, of N. Canton, passed away on July 5, 2018. He was born in Reedy, West Virginia on March 31, 1970. Jeff proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Air Enterprise for the past seven years. Jeff loved his job and considered his co-workers to be family. In his free time, he was an avid...
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