Obituaries
Karen E. Thomas
May 10, 2017
Karen E. Thomas, age 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on May 10, 2017 at her home. She was born on July 9, 1939 in Akron, the daughter of the late Roy and Elsie Stout Thomas. Karen retired from the Parma VA Hospital after many years of service. She was a lifelong certified dental assistant. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle...
James A. Soles
May 9, 2017
James A. Soles, 74, went home to be with the Lord on May 9, 2017. He was a retired Vietnam Veteran in the US Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. James also enjoyed HAM radios and going to flea markets. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, and step-daughter. James leaves to...
Michael T. Lugenbeal
May 8, 2017
Michael T. Lugenbeal, of Akron, died suddenly Monday, May 8, 2017, at his home. He was born October 9, 1960 in Ironton, OH, the son of Russell T. and Virginia Mount Lugenbeal. After moving to Wooster, he graduated from Wooster High School in 1979, and graduated from the University of Akron in 1985 with a B.S in Industrial Management. After...
James D. Curry
May 8, 2017
James D. Curry, 67, of Akron, passed away on May 8, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born in Huntington, West Virginia on June 18, 1949 and proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He spent his career as a drywall finisher and belonged to the Painters Union 841. He had a deep love for...
Vincent Sabitina
May 8, 2017
Vincent Sabitina Sr., age 78, passed away May 8, 2017. He was born in Ellsworth, PA to the late Joseph Sabistina and Theresa Scarito. Vince worked for 35 years at Ford Motor in Walton Hills, retiring in 1998. Vince was an avid golfer and sports fan.He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Frances; children, William of Davie,...
Clyde Dallas Rush
May 7, 2017
Clyde Dallas Rush, 94, passed away on May 7, 2017 in Bethany, Oklahoma. He was born September 10, 1922 in Mogadore, OH to Lindsey Dallas Rush and Grace Marie (Call) Rush. He married Elma Pearl Halladay on September 14, 1942. They had 64 happy years together before she passed away. Clyde had a host of family and friends he loved...
Elizabeth E. Slater
May 7, 2017
Elizabeth E. "Betty" Slater, 92, passed away on May 7, 2017. She was born in Akron on May 22, 1924 to the late George and Mary Arlene Schroeder. Betty retired from Hillside Memorial Park where she worked as the office manager for over 25 years. In her free time, she loved to play bingo, visit casinos, fishing, and spending time...
Cloy Clark Ebersole
May 6, 2017
Cloy Clark Ebersole, 29, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2017. Cloy was born and raised in Goodyear Heights and excelled in basketball, baseball and bowling. His greatest joy in life was his daughter and he was also a loving uncle and brother. Cloy will be missed for his sense of humor and quick wit. He was always...
Edward Lee English
May 6, 2017
Edward Lee English, "Ed", age 81 of Uniontown, died on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Akron General Hospital. He was born on March 26, 1936 in Akron, the son of the late Kenneth and Selena Wisner English. Ed was a 1954 graduate of Central High School. He was an insurance agent with State Farm Insurance Co. for close to 40...
Jeffrey Eugene Thomas
May 5, 2017
Jeffrey Eugene Thomas, 52, of Akron, passed away on May 5, 2017. He worked for Rotocast Technologies Inc. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and spending time with his family. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Telford Thomas; and uncle, Homer Thomas.He leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife of 2 years, Angela; son, Jeffrey Thomas; daughter, Jordin Thomas; step-daughter,...
Donald R. Hayes
May 4, 2017
We pause today to shed a tear for Donald Ray Hayes who passed peacefully in his home on May 4, 2017. He was born in Central City, Kentucky on July 8, 1937 to late parents Jess and Flora Hayes. Donald enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going to the race car tracks, and traveling around visiting.To cherish his memories, he leaves Marge,...
Theresa A. Seger
May 4, 2017
Theresa A. Seger, age 56 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on Thursday May 4, 2017 at 12:35 AM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on May 25, 1960 in Barberton, the daughter of the late David and Genevieve Rozewicz Kovacs. Theresa was a 1978 graduate of Ellet High School. She was an accountant for various firms. Theresa was an avid...
Annett Tarter
May 4, 2017
Annett Tarter, "Annie", age 79 of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 4, 2017.Annett was born in Paducah, KY on January 25, 1938 to the late Morris and Mary Ivey Wilkins. They moved to Akron in 1941. She graduated from Kenmore High School and attended the University of Akron for stenography. Annie...
Adolph H. Tokes
May 3, 2017
Adolph H. Tokes, age 90, loving father and grandfather, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1926 to the late Peter and Hermina Cologie Tokes in Adena, Ohio. He married Kathryn Tokes (nee Wilson) on September 27, 1952, and they moved to Akron shortly thereafter. Adolph was a proud veteran of the US Army,...
Clement Joseph Ferraro
May 2, 2017
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Virginia C. Miller Torrence
May 2, 2017
Virginia C. Miller-Torrence, "Jenny", age 53 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Akron City Hospital due to complications of a massive stroke. She was born on February 14, 1964 in Akron, the daughter of the late Clifford Ray and Imogene Hosaflock Miller.Jenny liked decorating, gardening, music, and she was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. She loved...
Thelma I. Hershey
May 2, 2017
Thelma I. Hershey, 89, of Akron, passed away on May 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 14, 1927 in Philippi, WV to the late Arley and Violet Lantz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Hershey; daughter, Diana L. Hershey; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. Thelma is survived by...
Teresa A. Stevens (Nee Monte)
Apr 29, 2017
Teresa A. Stevens, age 53 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on April 29, 2017 at her home. She was born on December 9, 1963 in Akron, the daughter of Joan Zateslo Monte of Akron and the late Anthony Monte. Teresa was a 1982 graduate of Green High School and obtained an associates degree from the Akron Institute of Medical and Dental...
Charlotte Turley
Apr 29, 2017
Charlotte Turley, 70, passed away at home after a long illness on April 29, 2017. She was born October 19, 1946 in Cleveland, OH to late parents Thomas and Grace Giallanza. Charlotte was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Cook. She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Mike; sister, Tina (Les) Berki; and niece, Elise (Doug) Zeiser....
Justin A. Malcolm
Apr 28, 2017
Justin A. Malcolm, 42, of Diamond, passed away April 28, 2017. Justin was born on October 7, 1974 to James and Susan Malcolm. Justin loved playing darts in the Newton Falls Men's League, he enjoyed singing and traveling and was an avid Huey Lewis fan. He was a member of the American Legion Post 737 and the AMVETS Post 112....
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