Obituaries

Bennie Hazelett Sr.

Bennie Hazelett Sr.

Nov 24, 2017

Bennie Hazelett Sr., best body man and painter, peacefully passed away on November 24, 2017at the age of 77. He was born in Akron on July 2, 1940 to late parents, Auda and Mary Hazelett. Bennie is survived by his sons, Ben Jr. (Vicki), Timothy, Richard and Mark (Jane); sister, Wanda Fitzhugh; longtime girlfriend, Eileen Mitchell; numerous grandchildren and cousins;...

Donna L. Henkel (O'Toole)

Donna L. Henkel (O'Toole)

Nov 23, 2017

Donna L. Henkel (O'Toole), 83, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Donna will be sadly missed by her loving husband Lyle and their children, Anita Clary (Mike), Lyle (Vickie), Laura Miller (Jay), Carissa Campbell (Joe), and Tim (Kristyn), 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and two on the way, as...

Gary Keith Cockerham

Gary Keith Cockerham

Nov 23, 2017

Gary Keith Cockerham, born February 3, 1955, left us too soon while peacefully surrounded by family on November 23, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Wilma Cockerham. He is survived by his loving wife, Jody Ann (Terrell) Cockerham; son, Keith Bryan Cockerham (Lisa); daughter, Angela Lee (Cockerham) Cobb (John); four grandchildren: Faith, Grace, Ethan, and...

Charlotte Mollette

Charlotte Mollette

Nov 22, 2017

Charlotte (Jean) Mollette 86, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 19, 1931 in Kentucky to the late Roy and Agnes Shaver. Her family moved to Ohio when she was 11 years old, where she spent the rest of her life. Her family was the most...

Rita E. Warner

Rita E. Warner

Nov 22, 2017

Rita E. Warner, 62, of Akron, passed naturally on November 22, 2017 surrounded by her family after a longtime illness. She was born on July 1, 1955 to the late Helen G. and Raymond A. Warner Sr. Rita loved sewing and crafting, such as plastic canvas, quilting, needlepoint, crocheting and knitting. She also loved boating and camping. Rita was a...

Ronald Stanley Szlag

Ronald Stanley Szlag

Nov 21, 2017

Ronald "Mr. Ron" Stanley Szlag, 62, of Stow, OH passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Born August 16, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward and Irene Szlag, he graduated from Cleveland Central Catholic High School in 1972. Ron was employed by JoAnn Fabrics and had left behind many friends and co-workers. Besides his family and Cleveland sports, Ron also loved...

Margaret Marie Mayfield

Margaret Marie Mayfield

Nov 21, 2017

Margaret Marie Mayfield, age 67 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her home due to a battle with Liver and Pancreatic Cancers.She was born in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of Gertrude (nee Shriver) Mayfield of Suffield Twp., and the late Herman Mayfield. Margaret was a graduate of Field High School and she went on to...

Arletha Keaton

Arletha Keaton

Nov 20, 2017

Arletha Keaton, at age 99 years young, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Keaton; daughter, Anne Pearl Coffey; and grandson, Anthony Keaton. She is survived by son, Roosevelt (Janese) Engram; daughter, Shirley Keaton, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. A funeral ceremony will be held in...

Donald C. Prather

Donald C. Prather

Nov 20, 2017

Donald C. Prather, 81, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2017. He was born in Warren, OH, to the late Charles and Helen Prather. He was a proud veteran of the US Army, having served from 1959-1961. He retired from Nabisco in 1991 after 25 years of service. In 1973 Donald was called to preach at...

David P. Rardin

David P. Rardin

Nov 20, 2017

David P. Rardin, age 62 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, November 20, 2017 in Akron, Ohio. He was born on August 5, 1955 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of the late David S. and Shirley (nee Brosch) Rardin. David was a 1974 graduate of Garfield High School. He was a salesman for Wayside Furniture. Mr. Rardin enjoyed customizing cars,...

Jack L. Thompson

Jack L. Thompson

Nov 19, 2017

Jack L. Thompson, 86, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2017. He was born in Akron on December 6, 1930 to the late Louis and Pearl Thompson. Jack retired from F.W. Albrecht Grocery Co. after 46 years of service, having managed stores in both Cuyahoga Falls and Hudson. He was a past president...

Carolyn J. Smith

Carolyn J. Smith

Nov 17, 2017

Carolyn J. Smith, 74, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2017. Daughter of Othel and Nora Woolum, Carolyn was born in Oak Hill, OH on August 15, 1943. She retired in 2005 from JC Penney after 35 years of service. Carolyn loved spending time with her family, cooking, was an avid gardener, enjoyed the outdoors and taking trips to Amish...

Josephine Harris

Josephine Harris

Nov 17, 2017

Josephine Harris, 75, of Akron, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on November 17, 2017. Josephine was born on April 14, 1942 Newport, Arkansas to the late Edward and King Person. She was very active in the church and served as an usher for many years. She enjoyed fishing, cooking, bingo, and family gatherings.Josephine was preceded in death by her...

Marlene (Wearley) Stephenson

Marlene (Wearley) Stephenson

Nov 17, 2017

Marlene (Wearley) Stephenson, 85, passed away November 17, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Marlene retired from Kmart with 20 years service. Marlene enjoyed dining out, travel, visiting casinos and reading. She spent hours creating beautiful needlepoint and knitting projects.Marlene was preceded in death by daughter, Nancy. She is survived by sons, Richard (Nancie), Kenneth (Michelle), and Jeffrey; grandchildren, Mikenna,...

Esther L. Hagen

Esther L. Hagen

Nov 16, 2017

Esther L. Hagen, 94, of Akron, passed away November 16, 2017. Esther was born in Colver, Pennsylvania on July 30, 1923 to the late Calvin and Jessie Mervine. Prior to moving to Akron in 1943, she was a resident of Nanty Glo, PA. She was very proud of her part-time service at the Summit County Board of Elections, where she...

Richard A. Mills

Richard A. Mills

Nov 16, 2017

Richard A. Mills, "Rick", age 67, of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1950 in Akron, the son of the late Shird and Elsie (nee Buchanan) Mills.Rick retired from SGS Tool Company where he worked for 20 plus...

Brenda Sue Julian-Eckberg

Brenda Sue Julian-Eckberg

Nov 15, 2017

Brenda Sue Julian-Eckberg went to live with Jesus in Heaven on November 15, 2017. She was welcomed by her dad Jack Julian, Sr., her brother and best friend Dr. Jack Julian, Jr., and her sister-in-laws Debbie and MaryBeth Eckberg. She was 53 years old and lived in Akron, Ohio.Brenda will be missed dearly by her former husband and current friend...

Faye E. Starkey

Faye E. Starkey

Nov 13, 2017

Faye E. Starkey, 77, of Akron, passed away on Monday November 13, 2017. Faye was born on July 27, 1940 in Salem, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Weaver. She loved to play cards with her siblings on Fridays, and have her children over every Sunday for dinner and games. She loved to bake but was famous for her...

Jennie D. Beck

Jennie D. Beck

Nov 13, 2017

Jennie D. Beck, 83, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2017. She was born in Chelsea, VT to the late Andrew and Anna Dudash. She was a beloved wife, mother and homemaker. She was known for her cooking, shopping and sense of humor. Jennie loved traveling home to New Jersey and spending time with her grandchildren....

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