Obituaries
Edwin Eugene Stephens Sr.
Jun 24, 2017
Edwin "Gene" Eugene Stephens Sr., 86, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2017. He grew up in Tallmadge, OH. After graduation, he enlisted in the Navy proudly serving his country during the Korean Conflict. Upon discharge Gene worked at Ace Rubber in Akron, and then was a mailman in Tallmadge for 32 years. He was predeceased by his parents, Guy...
Robert Jennings Smith
Jun 24, 2017
Robert J. Smith, 91, of Brimfield, passed away June 24, 2017. Bob was born on November 27, 1925 to the late Olive and J.B. Smith of Spearfish, South Dakota. He served honorably in Europe with the Army in WWII and earned his M.A. in Education from Stanford, followed by further graduate work at Harvard. Bob taught at Lehigh, Kent State...
Arleen R. Williams
Jun 23, 2017
Arleen R. Williams, born September 26, 1929, was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; son, Dale; and parents, Roy and Cicely Carpenter. She is survived by her loving family: children, Barry (Jill), Lillian Santee, Wendy (Joe) Samaco, Lois (Stan)...
Larry A. Gower
Jun 22, 2017
Larry A. Gower, 71 of Akron, passed away on June 22, 2017. It was his honor to serve in the US Army. He was a foster parent, steel worker and avid sports fan and master of the knuckle ball. Larry loved children and was a father to few, and "Dad" to many. He is survived by his children, Larry M....
Marie Schumann Calcei Schroeder
Jun 22, 2017
Marie Schumann Calcei Schroeder, 90, of Mogadore, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2017. She was born in Stow, OH on March 29, 1927. She grew up in Wisconsin before moving back to Ohio. Marie worked hard all her life and was the best cook.She was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Velva Schumann,...
Lucille C. Boggs
Jun 22, 2017
Lucille C. Boggs, age 91 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at her daughter's home. She was born in Akron on July 27, 1925, the daughter of the late Carl and Gladys Baker Starr. Mrs. Boggs was a homemaker and enjoyed shopping, cooking, decorating-especially for Christmas. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was...
Leonard Louis Angell
Jun 21, 2017
Leonard Louis Angell, age 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2017 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his mother Cecilia Schauwecker. Lenny leaves behind a loving wife of 37 years, Cheryl "Sherry"; stepdaughters Lisa Morley-Powell (Larry) and Charlene (Jason) Ross; 3 grandchildren Tristan, Tanner and Madison Ross. Lenny's...
Richard Owen Hopkins, Jr.
Jun 20, 2017
Richard Owen Hopkins, Jr., 19, went to be with his father in Heaven on June 20, 2017. Richie was a beloved son, brother, fiance, grandson, uncle and all around wonderful man and a positive role model to his peers. He was born in Nash Co., NC to Alisha Lee Harmon and Richard Owen Hopkins, Sr. He was a 2016 graduate...
Shanna Marie Williams
Jun 20, 2017
Shanna Marie Williams, age 39, of Mogadore, Ohio, who after battling a short illness, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Shanna was born on August 23, 1977 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Mogadore High School in 1996, where, in her senior year, she was the Homecoming Queen.After high school, Shanna attended both, the University of...
Darrell E. Jackson, Jr.
Jun 19, 2017
Darrell E. Jackson Jr., went home to be with the Lord on June 19, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory, parents, Darrell Sr. and Robin Jackson; siblings, Da'Leah and Emmanuel; grandmothers, Traci Jackson and Shelly Whitaker; grandfathers, Darrell Harris and Roger Bunn. Visitation will be held on Thursday June 29, 2017 from 10-11am with the funeral service immediately following...
Maynard Lazar, Ii
Jun 19, 2017
Maynard Lazar, II, "Took", age 68 of Lakemore, Ohio, died on Monday, June 19, 2017 at his home. Took was born on June 22, 1948 in Akron, the son of the late Maynard and Pearl Davis Lazar. He was a member of the BAC Local Union #07 as a tile setter. He was a musician, he played the organ and...
Mark Joseph Arble
Jun 18, 2017
Mark Joseph Arble, 49, went home to be with his beloved mother Joy on June 18, 2017. Mark had a great sense of humor, was loyal and had a big heart and would do anything for anyone. He had many interests including riding, martial arts, fishing, and karaoke. The times that brought him the most joy throughout his life was...
Julia P. Talkington
Jun 18, 2017
Julia P. Talkington, 67, of Akron, unexpectedly passed on June 18, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. She now joins her husband of 47 years, Verlin in eternity. She worked at Marc's for 26 years and loved to play bingo, cards, casino games and crocheting but most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded...
Ralph Hodgson
Jun 17, 2017
Ralph Hodgson, Jr., "Jim", age 82 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Akron Children's Hospital. He was born on May 8, 1935 in Cloe, PA, the son of the late Ralph Hodgson, Sr. and Edith Wood Hodgson Fye.Ralph was an honorably discharged Army veteran following the Korean War. Jim was retired from General Motors in...
William E. Raber
Jun 17, 2017
William E. Raber, age 72, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017 due to complications from several different medical conditions. Bill was a unique blend of immense personal strength, quiet perseverance, intelligence, and character. He will be missed by many. The following he wrote himself prior to his passing."I was employed as a medical technologist in the...
Janice Ellis-Davis
Jun 15, 2017
Janice Ellis-Davis went home to be with the Lord suddenly on June 15, 2017. She was born on June 5, 1949 in Akron, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her mother, Edith Hollway and brother, Butch Ellis.Janice will be deeply missed by her daughter, Kelly McCormick-Raber and son, Sean (NeeCee) McCormick; grandchildren, Aaron McCormick, Alicia Fulton, Amber Fulton, Katrina (Thomas)...
Bernadette Ann White
Jun 15, 2017
Bernadette Ann White passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was born October 27, 1963 to Bernard and Rose White. She was the loving sister of Alan White, Mary (Dave) Fletcher, John White, Kevin White, Karen (Mario) Mariola, Christina (Todd) Fleming, Michael (Anna) White, Shannon White, David White, Tim (Ryan) White, and Brian White. Bernadette...
James R. King
Jun 15, 2017
James R. "Jim" King, 74, passed away after a brief illness on June 15, 2017. He was born on October 21, 1942 in Kenosha, WI to late parents Clarence and Alice King. James was a great lover of animals, especially dogs, an avid Cleveland sports fan, enjoyed putting together jigsaw puzzles, collecting cookie jars, and playing cards, especially euchre. He...
Tonya Lynn Meyer
Jun 15, 2017
Tonya Lynn Meyer, born June 16, 1972, in Akron, was the first and only daughter of Douglas C. Meyer and Connie J. Armsey. She attended Kenmore High School and Akron University, and always looked to further her education and better her life. Tonya was known by many names over the years: Monkey Stamo and Monk as a child, as Grandma...
Shawn Ryan Morris
Jun 14, 2017
Shawn Ryan Morris, age 36, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Alden ("Corky") Morris, and his stepfather, Edward Fraelich. He is survived by his mother, Deborah Morris Fraelich, née Hess; three children, Ethan, Shawnah and Leeam; his brother, Nathan Morris (Larissa White) and their four children, Logan, Paige, Chase and Kaleb,...
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