Obituaries

Barbara Henderson

Barbara Henderson

Dec 13, 2016

Barbara Henderson, 49, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2016 in Wooster, OH. Barbara was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 9, 1967 and lived there most of her life. She was an avid Steelers fan. Most of all, she loved spending time with her daughter and family. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Butler; mother, Rita...

John Alexoff

John Alexoff

Dec 13, 2016

John Alexoff, 92, of Akron, passed away December 13, 2016. Born in Youngstown and raised in Massillon, John proudly served in WWII as an Army veteran receiving recognition for his expert marksmanship. John was an avid pinochle and poker player always betting on that ace in the hole. In his youth he played semi-pro football. John was equally proud of...

Paul E. Troyer

Paul E. Troyer

Dec 13, 2016

Paul E. Troyer, 72, of Akron, passed away on December 13, 2016. He was born in Hartville, OH on May 20, 1944 to the late Eli and Fannie Lee Troyer. Paul was a talented carpenter and a devoted member of Temple Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Troyer. He will...

Julie S. Jarrell

Julie S. Jarrell

Dec 12, 2016

Julie S. Jarrell, 59, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2016. Julie was born on July 26, 1957 in Akron, Ohio; the daughter of Charlie and Mary Smith. She lived in Tallmadge while raising her son, Michael Jarrell and she worked at various Advertising Agencies over the years. Julie was vivacious and loved life. She will be dearly...

Reca Marie O'Donnell

Reca Marie O'Donnell

Dec 12, 2016

Reca Marie O'Donnell, 92, of Stow, passed away peacefully at home with her son, daughter-in-law, daughter, and granddaughter by her side on December 12, 2016. Reca was born in Akron on April 7, 1924 to the late Vaster and Edna Richardson. Reca was a beautician, having worked at Polsky's and Copley Bell. She always took great pride in her appearance...

Pearle Elizabeth Carr

Pearle Elizabeth Carr

Dec 11, 2016

Pearle Elizabeth Carr, age 90, passed away on Sunday, December 11th, 2016. She was born August 29th, 1926 in Fallscreek, Pennsylvania to Charles and Mabel Thomas. Pearle was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, Robert S. Carr; grandson, Avery Wood; brother, Charles Thomas; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Carr. She is survived by her children, Theresa (Jack) Wade,...

Robert Louis Bauer

Robert Louis Bauer

Dec 10, 2016

Robert Louis Bauer, "Bob", age 46 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, went to be with the Lord at his home on Saturday, December 10, 2016.He leaves behind his mother, Elisabeth Taylor; his father Bob, stepmom Cathy; sister Sheri; brother, Michael; and his three children Caleb, Destiny, and Bobbie; and many many friends and loved ones. Bob lived hard, worked hard, and...

Barbara Ann Israel

Barbara Ann Israel

Dec 10, 2016

Barbara Ann Israel, 84, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 10, following a long illness. She was a resident of Rockynol Nursing Home for the past several months.Barbara was born in Whitesville, West Virginia, on January 19, 1932. She graduated from Whitesville High School, Class of 1950 and later attended Charleston Business College. She moved to...

Mary Joan Flowers

Mary Joan Flowers

Dec 9, 2016

Mary Joan Flowers, "Doe-Doe", age 79, of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 12:18 am at Akron City Hospital. She was born on February 14, 1937 in Lost Creek, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Charles Lowell and Grace Marie Donohew Weaver. Mary was a homemaker and she enjoyed cooking and being with her family. Survivors...

Maryann Runion

Maryann Runion

Dec 8, 2016

MaryAnn Runion, age 71, fell asleep in the Arms of the Lord on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 2:32 PM with her husband by her side at the Villages Regional Hospital in Florida. MaryAnn was the former owner and president of The Goodie Basket Shoppe in Tallmadge, Ohio. She loved her family and her pets; traveling and flying with her...

Mildred K. Summers

Mildred K. Summers

Dec 8, 2016

Mildred K. Summers, 84, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the age of 84. She was born in Elkview, West Virginia, but lived most of her life in Springfield Township. Alzheimer's had her residing at Arbors At Stow. Millie's passions were gardening, flowers and always being a care taker of her family, friends, and neighbors. She is preceded...

Linda Ellen Delsavio

Linda Ellen Delsavio

Dec 8, 2016

Linda Ellen DelSavio, age 73 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 7:01 AM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1943 in Fenwick, WV, the daughter of the late Elmont R. and Nona Lena Taylor Robinson, Sr.Linda was a bar maid in several establishments. She enjoyed socializing with her friends and family. Survivors...

Charles Alan Reed

Charles Alan Reed

Dec 7, 2016

Charles "Chuck" Alan Reed, 57, of Mogadore, passed away December 7, 2016. Chuck was born on June 21, 1959; son of the late Clyde and Marguerite Reed. He was an award winning Master Tile Layer, enjoyed fishing and was a champion go-cart racer. He will be dearly missed by his daughter, Cassandra and her husband Tony; siblings, Sharon, June, Velda,...

Lori Ann Smith

Lori Ann Smith

Dec 6, 2016

Lori Ann Smith, age 55, of Hampstead, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. She was born on January 22, 1961 in Cambridge, OH, the daughter of the late Walter H. and Kathleen B. Sanders of Akron, OH. Lori is survived by her husband, Dave Smith; son, Gene C. Smith of San Diego, CA; siblings, Vickie L. Sanders of...

My'Resha Victory Drummond

My'Resha Victory Drummond

Dec 6, 2016

My'Resha Victory Drummond was delivered to Heaven's doorstep on December 6, 2016. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving parents, Joshua Drummond and Doresha Tucker; grandparents, Michelle Drummond, Kyle and Travanda Horne; aunt, Alexis Ferguson; five aunts and one uncle from her mother's family; six cousins; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from...

Rebecca A. Wilson

Rebecca A. Wilson

Dec 6, 2016

Rebecca A. Wilson (Heidt), 52, passed away December 6, 2016, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Christmas Day, 1963 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Rebecca graduated from Stow-Munroe Falls High School in 1982 and moved to Austin, TX to pursue her love of art. Rebecca traveled extensively throughout the country and settled back in her...

James C. Schrock

James C. Schrock

Dec 6, 2016

James C. Schrock, "Jim", age 87 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 2:52 PM at his home. He was born on January 29, 1929 in Meyersdale, PA, the son of the late Nevin and Ida Phillippi Schrock. Jim was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran serving during the Korean War. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace for...

Martha Joanne Kunkler

Martha Joanne Kunkler

Dec 5, 2016

Martha Joanne Kunkler, "Marty", age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Akron Select Specialty Hospital. She was born on December 20, 1950 in Akron, the daughter of the late Edgar Lee and Alice Malson Phipps. Martha graduated in 1969 from St Mary High School and she attended the University of Akron. She was a caregiver...

Agnes Bressler

Agnes Bressler

Dec 4, 2016

Agnes Emilie Bressler (Back) was born on November 6, 1936, in Germany. Our Lord, with his loving arms open, called Agnes home to rest with Him on December 4, 2016. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Agnes leaves her loving husband of 57 years, Jakob; children, Irene Skinner and favorite son-in-law Larry, Michael Bressler,...

Carol Ann Lee

Carol Ann Lee

Dec 4, 2016

Carol Ann Lee, 68, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Orlin and Grace Shanafelt. She was an LPN for over 40 years. Carol enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, boating, and reading. She was a devout Christian who was a member of Coventry Crossing Christian Church....

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