Obituaries
Joseph Boling
Jun 14, 2017
Joseph Franklin Boling "Frank," 84, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Akron City Hospital following a heart procedure. Frank was born on December 26, 1932 in Owensboro, KY to the late Rose and William Boling. He will be missed tremendously by his family and friends. He was a great man who could always tell a joke on a moments...
Luciano Joseph Iatonna
Jun 13, 2017
Luciano Joseph Iatonna, "Chico", age 63 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on Wednesday, June 13, 2017 at 1:27 PM at UH Portage Medical Center.He was born on May 28, 1954 in Dearborn, Michigan, the son of the late Giuseppe and Rosa Pia Iatonna. Chico was retired from Chrysler in 2006 after 33 years of service as a fork lift operator. He...
Yvonne Annette Zene
Jun 12, 2017
Yvonne Annette Zene, 51, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2017. Yvonne was born in Chattanooga, TN on June 4, 1966 to Matthew Zene Jr. and Doris Zene (nee Derrick). She graduated from Garfield High School in 1984 and attended Hammel College. She was employed at Target for over 20 years. Yvonne was a...
Bob (Lloyd) Hammond
Jun 12, 2017
Bob (Lloyd) Hammond, age 74 of Hartville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, the twelfth of June. Born August 6, 1942 in Cullman, Alabama, Bob was a pillar of strength and kindness in his family, in his church, and in his career. He is survived by his devoted wife Peggy (Dykes); sisters Linda (Bill Deceased) Beaver and Barbara...
Timmy Finch
Jun 11, 2017
Timmy Finch, age 45 of Butler, PA, formerly of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 11, 2017 in Butler County, PA, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.He was born on February 23, 1972 in Akron, the son of Randy and Joyce Neitz of Akron, Ohio. Timmy lived life to the fullest, which was evident through his smile, passion,...
Gladys Mae Fresh
Jun 10, 2017
Gladys Fresh, age 84 of Akron, Ohio, passed away June 10, 2017, peacefully, at the hospital with family by her side after battling pneumonia and heart problems. She was born June 13, 1933 to the late Dorothy Bosak in Akron, Ohio.Gladys was a greeter at Sam's Club in Fairlawn. She enjoyed being with people, she never met a stranger. In...
Rev. Cecil Smith
Jun 10, 2017
Rev. Willie Cecil Smith, "Smitty" 93, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 10, 2017. He was born on August 29, 1923 in Morganton, GA to the late Emlis Bartow and Mairiam Manie Smith. He served in the US Navy WWII and Korean Conflict. Smitty retired from BF Goodrich Chemical Plant in 1985 after...
Robert J. Harr
Jun 9, 2017
Robert J. Harr "Butch", 68, of Akron, after a long courageous battle went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2017. He served in the Vietnam War, a member of the Masonic Order Wayfarer Lodge No. 789, and a member of Firestone Park Baptist Church. Butch worked at Summit County Sheriff Dept. and The City of Akron Maintenance...
Rose Cherry Hayes
Jun 8, 2017
Rose Cherry Hayes, age 92 of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2017. She was born on January 7, 1925 in Akron, the daughter of the late John C. and Nellie E. Wynosky Cherry. Rose was a 1945 graduate of the Ohio School of the Deaf in Columbus. She was a homemaker and her greatest joy was being...
Denny Smith
Jun 6, 2017
Denny Smith, 68, of Akron, passed away June 6, 2017. Denny was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1948 to the late Wilma and Cecil Smith. He retired from Goodyear and he was an outdoor enthusiast, enjoying hunting, camping and fishing. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing bingo and cards and spending time with family. Denny was an avid...
Joe B. Dallas
Jun 5, 2017
Joe B. Dallas, age 96, of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, June 5, 2017 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He was born in Akron (the Firestone Park area), on November 15, 1920, the son of the late Joe and Angeline Mozzcopo Dalison. Joe worked for 40 years at Firestone as a supervisor in the Tire Division. He liked to golf at...
Colton James Smith, Ii
Jun 4, 2017
Colton James Smith, II, age 9 days old, died on June 4, 2017 at Akron Childrens Hospital. He was born on May 26, 2017, the son of Colton James Smith, I and Rose Flory Seery. Other than his parents, survivors include his siblings, Jessie Lynn Smith, Christopher Thomas Seery, Jr., Exzavior Michael Seery, Serenity Hope Seery, and Kilee Nichole Smith;...
Dorothy I. Lucien
Jun 4, 2017
Dorothy I. (nee Bable) Jenkins Lucien, age 70, of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at her home. She was born on October 1, 1946 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold Don Bable and Anna Mae (nee Brumit) Bable Cucuzza. Dorothy retired from Acme Grocery Store. She loved to play bingo and gamble, and...
Eleanor M. Delgado
Jun 4, 2017
Eleanor M. Delgado, 88, of Tallmadge, passed away June 4, 2017. Eleanor was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 24, 1929 to the late Frank and Florence Perona. She had a kind heart and was always there to help others in need. She loved bingo, Boggle and slot machines and she was always the entertainment for everyone around her, whether...
Stella Cypryla
Jun 4, 2017
Stella Cypryla was born on September 1, 1921 to Helena (Mnich) Cypryla and Michael Cypryla. After a lifetime of giving and helping others, she was called home to the Lord on June 4, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents and six siblings, she is survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Stella will be laid to rest on...
Hilda M."Sandy" Mchale
Jun 3, 2017
Hilda M. "Sandy" McHale, 89, passed away surrounded by family on June 3, 2017 under the care of ClearPath Hospice. She was born November 5, 1927 in Akron to late parents, Clyde and Vernie Elliott. According to her beloved husband of almost 70 years, Jack, Sandy was a "marvelous person," and they had a long, wonderful life together. Sandy loved...
Alayah Jewell Harris
Jun 1, 2017
Alayah Jewell Harris Feb.19th, 2016 - June 1st, 2017Daughter of Justen and Corrine Harris, Sister to Dae'Jon Harris. Surviving relatives:Paternal GrandParents Janice Harris and James CrawfordMaternal Grandparents Leonard and Melissa Kisner Many aunts uncles and cousins.Preceded in death:Paternal Great Grandmother : Doris Martin Cousin: Derric L Williams Maternal Grandfather: Dean Buffington Great Grandmothers: Rose Buffington and Ida AckleyIn leu of...
Cheryl Ann Elswick
Jun 1, 2017
Cheryl Ann Elswick, 49, passed away on June 1, 2017. She was born in Akron on July 2, 1967 and graduated from Field High School. Cheryl was employed at Equipment Transport. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Jonathan; stepfather, Larry Bennett; and stepmother, Rochelle Erickson. She will be deeply missed by her fiance, Joe Cirjak; daughters, Caitlyn...
Robert Gillespie
Jun 1, 2017
Robert "Bob" Gillespie, 81, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2017. Bob loved his family and enjoyed working even up until his passing. He is preceded in death by Violet "Max" Jackson; son, Daniel Miller; daughter-in-law, Linda Gillespie; parents; and 5 siblings. Bob is survived by children, Robert J. (Kathryn) Gillespie, David Gillespie, Tammie Conner, Dewey...
Gary S. Frang
May 31, 2017
Gary "Hey Man" S. Frang, 67, of (Portage Lakes), New Franklin, Ohio, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving companion Bonita Ferracane by his side. Gary was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1950 to Victor and Mildred Frang and resided here his entire life.He graduated from Garfield High School in 1968. In...
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