Obituaries
Charles Dawson
Jul 30, 2024
Charles Dawson, 81, passed away July 30, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving children. He was born, raised and worked in Akron all his life. He was always a hard worker beginning on his family's farm and later as a mechanic, roofer and painter. He loved boating, fishing and playing Euchre during his retirement years.
He will be missed...
Gwynn S. Hicks Jr.
Jul 29, 2024
Gwynn S. Hicks Jr., affectionately known as "Sonny", left this world on July 29, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him. He was born on December 30, 1954 the son of the late Gwynn and Gladys Hicks Sr.
Sonny loved music and playing his guitar with his sons.
Beyond his...
Betty Hartz
Jul 29, 2024
Betty J. Hartz
DOB 4-5-39
DOD 7-29-24
Parents Henry & Elizabeth {Hilgert} Letz
Predeceased by parents Henry & Elizabeth, brother and sister-in-law James and Michelle Letz.
Betty will be forever missed by her partner of 40 years Blane Frye, life long friend and chosen sister Jean Frost and her family Jeanne (Chris), Ken, Kim (Nick), Helen (Dennis) and their children Sara, Denny, Jeff, Mandy, Ron,...
Dora J. Westren
Jul 28, 2024
Dora Jean Westren (Dorie), 82, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 28th after a brief illness.
Dorie was born on July 31, 1941, to Joseph and Mary Martinovich in Akron, Ohio.
Dorie is survived by her husband and best friend of 65 years, Ron Westren, their three children, and their families:
Son Ronnie Westren (Aimee), granddaughter Desiree Bickett (Lenny), great-granddaughter Stella...
Barbara Gayle Moore
Jul 28, 2024
Barbara Gayle "Barbie" Moore, age 63, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 28, 2024. She was born to Joe Sr. and Carolyn (Moss) Griffin on April 29, 1961 in Canton and graduated from Lake High School in 1979. Barb met and then married her soul mate Terry L. Moore July 2, 1983. They were...
James L. Pfaff
Jul 28, 2024
James L. Pfaff, age 74, of Tallmadge, passed away on July 28, 2024. He was born on January 10, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Donald and Doris (Meloni) Pfaff and graduated in 1968 from West Branch High School. Jim attended Kent State University where he studied music. While in college, Jim began dating Ellen Beamer and nine years...
Robert J. Hoffman
Jul 27, 2024
Robert J. Hoffman, 72, passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2024. Born in Youngstown, Ohio to Louie and Pat (Callahan) Hoffman, he resided in both Vienna and Uniontown most of his life. Rob was the owner and operator of Hairline Clinic for 24 years. An avid animal lover who had a great sense of humor, he enjoyed boating, going to...
Carol J. Baechel
Jul 27, 2024
Carol J. Baechel, 86, passed away peacefully July 27, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow. Carol enjoyed golfing, her dogs, phone visits with her favorite people, watching David Muir on ABC national news as well as the Browns and Steelers and spending time with her family.
Carol will be sadly missed...
Kim J. Bisson
Jul 27, 2024
Kim Joseph Bisson, age 69, of Green, OH, passed away on July 27, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1954, in Ravenna, OH, and was one of nine children. Kim was the loving husband of Sandra Lees-Bisson for 35 years.
Kim worked at Swagelok for 42 years before enjoying retirement cooking, traveling, eating out, watching Sci-Fi movies, and listening to...
Robert J. Mulhollen Sr.
Jul 26, 2024
Robert "Bob" J. Mulhollen Sr., 68, of Akron passed away on July 26, 2024. He was born in Akron on May 9, 1956, to the late Bob and Barbara Mulhollen. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1973-1975 as a hull technician. He was an avid swimmer and with his time with the Kent State swim team he trained with...
Diana Maria Molisee
Jul 26, 2024
Diana Maria Molisee, age 73, of Akron, passed away on July 26, 2024 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on August 30, 1950 to the late Eldred "Al" and Mary Molisee in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Garfield High School before attending the University of Akron where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in photography and computers.
Diana worked as a...
Hugh Conroy
Jul 26, 2024
Hugh Conroy, 72, passed away peacefully at home July 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio to George, Sr. and Claire (Stace) Conroy, he was a lifelong area resident. Hugh enjoyed classic cars, motorcycles, fishing, gardening, cookouts, drinking his beer, taking road trips to Woodsfield & Longbottom, Ohio and spending time with his family and friends.
He will...
Jack E. Machamer
Jul 25, 2024
Jack E Machamer, 69, of Mogadore, passed away on July 25, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1955 the son of the late Jack and Adeline Machamer. He graduated from Ellet High School. Jack retired after many years of dedicated services from Bertolini Trucking. He enjoyed racing cars and fishing. Jack was an unwavering supporter of his favorite football...
Shirley May Dula
Jul 25, 2024
Shirley May Dula, age 87, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 25, 2024. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey on May 6, 1937 to the late Arthur and Margaret (Dassler) Taylor. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved the Lord and her church family. She enjoyed visiting with her neighbors...
Sarah V. "Sally" Pope
Jul 25, 2024
Sarah V. "Sally" Pope, age 84, of New Franklin, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born on July 29, 1939 to the late Lester and Laura Mercer in Wheeling, WV.
Sally worked as a registered nurse for Breckenridge Hospital in Austin, TX for 16 years and Akron Children's Hospital for 23 years before...
Ronald K. Beken
Jul 23, 2024
Our loving father, Ronald “Ron” Beken, 83, of Rootstown, Ohio, was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on July 23, 2024.
Ron was born in Norvelt, PA, and later grew up in the Village of Lakemore where he attended Springfield High School. Ron married the love of his life, Nancy (Oster) Beken on June 25, 1960. Together,...
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Ballway
Jul 23, 2024
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Ballway, 63, of Tallmadge, passed away on July 23, 2024. She was born on August 30, 1960 to Charles "Chuck" Davis and the late Arlene "Babe" {Labay} Davis.
In addition to her mother, Cindy was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Greg Ballway.
Cindy Ballway was a mighty prayer warrior and a faithful servant of the Lord. Her beautiful...
Paul S. Moats Sr.
Jul 23, 2024
Paul Samuel Moats Sr. age 96, of Akron passed away on July 23, 2024. He was born in Akron on May 30, 1928. Paul married the love of his life Ivene and they had 3 sons, Larry, Jeff, and Paul Jr. He was preceded in death by parents Murrence and Nina Moats, wife Ivene, son Larry, and brothers Don and...
R. Wayne Taylor
Jul 22, 2024
Rev. R. Wayne Taylor, 76, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 at 10:40 p.m. Wayne was born on October 16, 1947 in Licking, MO to Warren and Pauline (Watson) Taylor. He was a proud resident of Stow, Ohio. Wayne was preceded in death by his father and brother, Ronald Warren Taylor, Sr. He leaves to mourn his passing, wife...
Ronald A. Carmack
Jul 22, 2024
Ronald Alan Carmack, age 72, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 22, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 14, 1952 to the late Herbert and Gloria (Lettie) Carmack. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1971 then served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a retired electrician and was a member of Local...
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