Obituaries
Teresa Diane Dennis
Jul 6, 2018
Teresa Diane Dennis, 69, passed away on July 6, 2018. She was born October 10, 1948 in Grantsville, WV to late parents Alva Williams and Ruth Longshore. Teresa graduated with a Bachelor's degree from The University of Akron and worked at Sacks Electric for many years. She was an avid reader and loved her books. Teresa was preceded in death...
James Michael Williams
Jul 5, 2018
James Michael Williams, age 3 days, of Atwater, Ohio, died on July 5, 2018 at University Rainbow Babies Hospital of Cleveland. He was born on July 2, 2018 in Cleveland, the son of Andrew Michael and Jennifer Lee (nee Andrews) Williams. In the short time he was here he touched many lives. Our sweet little angel was a fighter from...
Jeffery Dale Husk
Jul 5, 2018
Jeffery Dale Husk, 48, of N. Canton, passed away on July 5, 2018. He was born in Reedy, West Virginia on March 31, 1970. Jeff proudly served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Air Enterprise for the past seven years. Jeff loved his job and considered his co-workers to be family. In his free time, he was an avid...
Patricia Ann Hays
Jul 5, 2018
Patricia Ann Hays, "Pat", age 84, peacefully fell asleep in death on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Akron General Justin T Rogers Hospice Care Center in Akron following a brief illness.Pat was dearly loved by her husband of 59 years, James H. Hays; her children, James Brian Hays and his wife, Kriss, Donna Jean Halbheer and her husband, Jurgen;...
Erica L. Portis
Jul 4, 2018
Erica L. Portis, MSN, RN, CRNA , age 43 passed away on July 4, 2018. Erica was born January 10, 1975 and was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. Erica earned her BSN from the University of Akron, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She continued her education earning her MSN in Nurse Anesthesia from Case Western Reserve University, and certification from...
Kimberly R. Carpenter
Jul 4, 2018
Kimberly R. Carpenter, 59, of Akron, passed away on July 4, 2018 after a long fought battle with cancer. Kim was born on August 31, 1958 in Akron, Ohio. She loved her husband, daughters, and grandchildren more than anything. Her friends and family will forever miss her contagious laughter and smile.Kim was preceded in death by her mother, Carol Torson...
Marla J. Weber
Jul 4, 2018
Marla J. Weber, 74, of Streetsboro, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2018. Marla was a devoted wife, mother, and "Mema." She loved spending time with her family and children. She loved the Lord and was a member of Hope Community Church in Hudson, OH. Marla spent most of her life Florida (50+ years), before relocating to...
Betty E. Baughman
Jul 3, 2018
Betty E. Baughman, age 63 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at her home. She was born on October 26, 1954 in Akron, the daughter of the late Charles Victor and Mary Hazel (nee James) Taylor. Betty was a 1973 graduate of Garfield High School and went on and furthered her education and received her certificate as...
David A. Whited
Jul 2, 2018
David A. Whited, 58, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 2, 2018. David was born in Akron, Ohio on May 14, 1960 to the late Arthur and Bonnie Whited. David honorably served in the USMC. He worked for Whited & Sons Concrete, loved fishing, hunting and whittling in his free time. David was a loving father and he will be...
Travis Lee Graham
Jul 2, 2018
Travis Lee Graham, 32, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2018. He was born November 18, 1985 in Akron to mother, Terri and his late father, Timothy Graham. Travis loved life, his family, and made friends wherever he went. His smile lit up every room. You could always count on him for a laugh. He enjoyed playing softball, was an...
George M. Lough
Jul 2, 2018
George M. Lough, 74, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2018. He proudly served in the US Navy and retired after 20 years. George worked for the US Postal Service and retired in 2010. He was a kind, gentle man who loved his family. His hobbies were fishing, playing cards with friends and family, solving puzzles,...
Twilla G. Uhrain
Jul 2, 2018
Twilla G. Uhrain, 87, formerly of Parkersburg, West Virginia, passed away on July 2, 2018. She was born on May 20, 1931 in Elizabeth, West Virginia to the late Floyd and Melissa Lowe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Uhrain; sister, Alberta Higgins; and brothers, Lloyd, Bernard, Jack, and Bob Lowe. She...
Anthony Philip George, Jr.
Jul 2, 2018
Anthony Philip George, Jr., "Tony", age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Barberton Hospital. He was born on May 13, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Anthony P. and Rose (nee Rodgers) George, Sr. Tony was a 1971 graduate of Hoban High School and attended Akron University. He was a car salesman for...
Aiden Joseph Benjamin Werner
Jul 1, 2018
Aiden Joseph Benjamin Werner, age 7, passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at home. He was born on April 21, 2011 in Akron, the son of Jared Werner and Rhiannon M. (nee Barnett) Williams. Aiden was a 1st grader at Barber CLC in Akron. He loved to make a lot of noise on his stander. Aiden loved to spend...
Rose Marie Sandrene
Jul 1, 2018
Rose Marie Sandrene, 90, of Akron, passed away July 1, 2018. Rose Marie was born in Akron, Ohio on July 11, 1927 to the late Paul and Ina Humphrey. Rose Marie was a devoted mother and grandmother and she will be dearly missed by all.In addition to her parents, Rose Marie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Peter...
Tracy Marleen Brown
Jun 30, 2018
Tracy Marleen Brown, 53, of Akron, passed away on June 30, 2018. Tracy was born in Akron on April 8, 1965 to the late Shirley and Reeves "Dean" Brown. She was the best sister and aunt in the world. She loved to have fun and enjoyed a good party. She loved her "coffee" as well. In addition to her parents,...
Amanee Rose Black
Jun 28, 2018
Amanee Rose Black, "Warrior Princess", was born on June 23, 2018 to Garrick II and Daisiree Black. She decided to enter this world on her own terms at 22 weeks and 6 days. In her very short life, Amanee enjoyed music; especially gospel music and listening to her daddy rapping to her. Amanee is a testament to God's awesome power,...
Chester A. Capron, Iii
Jun 28, 2018
Chester A. Capron III, 73 of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2018. He served in the US Navy for 3 years. He loved sports, gardening and spending time with his family. Chester was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Geraldine Capron. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife of 26...
Virginia Rose Lindesmith
Jun 28, 2018
Virginia Rose Lindesmith, age 85 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 28, 2018 at 2:50 PM at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 1, 1933 in Newell, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Carmen and Alice (nee McElroy) Laneve. Virginia was a retired registered nurse after 40 years of service at Akron General...
Ralph E. Oberholtz, Jr.
Jun 27, 2018
Ralph E. Oberholtz Jr.Ralph passed away very peacefully on June 27, 2018 at Akron Summa Hospital with family by his side. He attended West High, worked for the Spokane Marble Co, then decided to join the US Navy to see the seas and that he did. From 1951 to 1961, he served on the ships Sabine, Amphion, Elokomin, Cacapon, and...
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