Obituaries

William G. Stevens

William G. Stevens

Jan 29, 2017

William G. Stevens, "Bill", 60 years old of Akron, Ohio, passed away suddenly from complications due to multiple sclerosis on January 29, 2017. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 26, 1956 to Wilma and Maurice E. Stevens. Preceded in death by father, Maurice E. Stevens; daughter, Michelle Stevens; brother, Daniel Stevens. Survivors include his wonderful wife, Teresa "Terri"...

Michael D. Santy

Michael D. Santy

Jan 28, 2017

Michael D. Santy, 66, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2017. He was born in Akron, OH to the late Dorsel and Evelyn Santy. He was a proud and highly decorated Vietnam Veteran. Michael enjoyed fishing and bowling. He was a hard worker, retiring from factory work after 30 years. Michael was in the Righteous Rider...

Robert Bishop

Robert Bishop

Jan 28, 2017

Robert "Bob" Bishop, 65, passed away at home on January 28, 2017. He was born February 9, 1951 in Akron. Bob was a loving and caring father and husband. He was a very kind man. Bob is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sharon; children, Eric (Kennya) B. Bishop, Angela D. Bishop, Brian Stair and Cory Stair; 3 grandchildren;...

Jean R. Scott Ii

Jean R. Scott Ii

Jan 28, 2017

"Randy", Jean R. Scott II, 59, of Akron, Ohio passed away of natural causes Saturday, January 28, 2017. Randy was born in Copley, Ohio to Jean and Vaughan Scott on June 7, 1957. He graduated from Copley High School and served in the United States Air Force where he was Crew Cheif for Kilo Flight. He worked for the Goodyear...

Kenneth Swiger

Kenneth Swiger

Jan 26, 2017

Kenneth Swiger "Weasel" 68 of Kent, passed away at home Thursday January 26, 2017 surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Kenny was born November 4, 1948 in Akron, OH. He attended Field High School and was a Vietnam Veteran. In his younger years he was known as a great mechanic. He loved to watch old TV shows...

Merlin R. Magrell

Merlin R. Magrell

Jan 26, 2017

Merlin R. Magrell, 75, was reunited again with his loving wife of 38 years, Charlotte, on January 26, 2017. He was born October 7, 1941 in Uniontown, OH and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Merlin was a Marine Corp veteran and retired after 30 years of dedicated service in the trucking industry and a proud Teamster member....

Mary Elizabeth Schafer

Mary Elizabeth Schafer

Jan 25, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Schafer, "Liz", age 31 of Kent, Ohio, formerly of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 5:00 PM at her home.She was born on July 29, 1985 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Keith Schafer of Alliance and Teresa Ford of Akron. Other than her parents, Miss Schafer was a...

Warren R. Lee

Warren R. Lee

Jan 24, 2017

Warren R. LeeWarren Ray Lee, 66, passed away on January 24, 2017.He was born in Charleston, West Virginia and retired in 2013 from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) after 34 years of service as an Auditor. Warren loved to fish, going to the shooting range, collecting baseball cards, playing with his model trains and watching football.Warren was preceded in...

Johnnie Mae Rentas

Johnnie Mae Rentas

Jan 22, 2017

Johnnie Mae Rentas 54 Sunrise December 22, 1962 -- Sunset January 22, 2017She was a lifetime residence of Akron, OH and a devoted member of Community of Christ Church. Johnnie was a volunteer at Choices community Center.She is survived by her loving daughter, Quianna Rentas-Hall and grandson Qui'Avonte Marshall; devoted BFF and caregiver, Bonnie Long.Family will receive friends on Wednesday,...

Melina J. (Boston) Huddy

Melina J. (Boston) Huddy

Jan 22, 2017

Melina J. (Boston) Huddy, 62, of Mineral Wells, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2017. She was born in Akron, OH and attended Rootstown Local Schools. Melina worked for the Lanxide Co and was responsible for prototypes for NASA Space Shuttle Program. She was the Faith and Community Reporter for Parkersburg News and Sentinel. She...

Ethel B. Abrashoff

Ethel B. Abrashoff

Jan 22, 2017

Ethel B. Abrashoff, age 93 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 11:45 AM at Aultman Hospital. She was born on December 28, 1923 in Milford, PA, the daughter of the late Simon Wesley and Elva Yohn Pannebaker.Ethel was a cafeteria worker in the Springfield School System for 23 years. She...

Helen Kaylynn Wise

Helen Kaylynn Wise

Jan 22, 2017

Helen Kaylynn Wise, "Kay", age 74, passed away on a beautiful day on Sunday, January 22, 2017 and is in the loving embrace of our Lord, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Her perseverance and faith in God were always foremost in her life. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Kay grew up and resided most of her life in Akron,...

Ruth I. O'Donnell

Ruth I. O'Donnell

Jan 22, 2017

Ruth I. O'Donnell, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2017. She was born on February 21, 1927 in McClainsville, OH to James and Mary Travis. Ruth was the youngest of 9 siblings. She enjoyed sewing, working in the yard and spending time with her family. Ruth was a member of the 99 club at...

William J. Shuttleworth

William J. Shuttleworth

Jan 21, 2017

William J. Shuttleworth, 51, of Akron, passed away on January 21, 2017. He was born in Canton, Ohio on January 14, 1966 to the late Paul and Frances Shuttleworth. He was employed at W.W. Grainger for 19 years. In his free time, he loved gardening. Bill will be deeply missed by his longtime companion, Sheri Spagnola; siblings, Paul Samuel (Carolyn)...

Erin Renee Ward

Erin Renee Ward

Jan 21, 2017

Erin Renee Ward, age 35, left this world January 21, 2017, to find peace and serenity after a long battle with addiction. Erin was born in Akron, Ohio on May 20, 1981 to Larry and Wendy (nee Kirk) Ward. Erin made her mark from day one. Her piercing blue eyes, beautiful smile, infectious laugh and hilariously sarcastic sense of humor...

Esther (Davis Bell) Fox

Esther (Davis Bell) Fox

Jan 21, 2017

Esther (Davis Bell) Fox, 90, went Home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2017. Greatly loved by friends and family, she is survived by her children, David (LaVonne), Mark (Valerie), Mary Green (Noah), James (Vickie), Katie Byerley (Dick); 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband, Robert Fox, and Marvin Bell; brother, Robert; and...

Edward Lee Weese

Edward Lee Weese

Jan 20, 2017

Edward Lee Weese, 79 of Kent, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally; brother, Fred; and sister, Glenna. Ed leaves to cherish his memory, sons, Mark, and Jeff (Kim) Weese; daughter, Becky (Jon) Tucker; grandchildren, Morghan, Riley, Cameron, Sydney, Reese and Kelsey; sisters, Freda Whitsett, Doris Bragg...

Blaine N. Smith

Blaine N. Smith

Jan 19, 2017

Blaine N. Smith, 68, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2017. He had been a life long resident of Akron. Blaine was retired from Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton.He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Betty Smith; brothers, Clyde and David Smith; and granddaughter, Courtney Mueller. He is survived by his companion of...

Betty Lou James

Betty Lou James

Jan 19, 2017

God took his Angel, Betty Lou James, home on January 19, 2017. Betty was born in Poe, West Virginia on October 20, 1947 and lived most of her life in the Akron area. During her high school years, she volunteered at the Salvation Army. Betty was a server at E.J. Hammond and Lindsey Amber Restaurants until she retired. She was...

Ida Bertha Thomas

Ida Bertha Thomas

Jan 19, 2017

Ida B. Thomas (Bertie) 94 passed away on January 19, 2017. The family requests that donations be made to Akron Say Nope to Dope Inc. at the Keybank on E. Waterloo Rd. in Bertie's honor.

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