Obituaries
Judith K. Lusk
Apr 28, 2018
Judith K. Lusk, 69, of Uniontown, passed away on April 28, 2018. Judy was born in Spencer, WV, on May 24, 1948 to the late Julius and Evie Mollohan. Judy spent most of her life in Akron, and graduated from Central High School in 1966. Judy was very talented with her hands and enjoyed crafting, especially cross-stitching, sewing, and participating...
Margaret D. Collins
Apr 27, 2018
Margaret D. Collins, 86, of Akron, passed away April 27, 2018. She was born in Nanty Glo, PA, daughter of the late John and Annie Starr.She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Collins; daughter Catherine Porter, and brother Herbert Starr.Margaret is survived by her sister, Stella Lampe; daughter Tina Lockard; and sons, John (Cindy) Collins, Robert (Brenda)...
James Taucher
Apr 27, 2018
James E. Taucher, 65, passed away on April 27, 2018. He worked as a lab technician for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Taucher and Betty Taucher; and sister, Jane Taucher. James leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife of 44 years, Elaine; daughter, Tiffany (Cory) Elder-Campbell; grandchildren, Nathan Elder, Riley Elder,...
Janet C. Henry-Oakes
Apr 25, 2018
Janet C. Henry-Oakes, 87, of Brimfield Twp., passed away on April 25, 2018. She was born in Tiltonsville, Ohio on November 17, 1930 to the late Harold and Lois Burkhead. Janet retired from Kroger's Grocery. She was a longtime member of Suffield United Church of Christ and a past member of the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, Janet...
Dennis L. Hopkins
Apr 25, 2018
Dennis L. Hopkins was born September 8, 1950 in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of the area. He entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2018 after a long battle with renal failure. Denny was a proud graduate of East High School, Class of 1968, attended Akron University and was the retired President/Owner of Equipment & Erectors, Inc.He...
Janet L. King
Apr 25, 2018
Janet L. King, 78, of Akron, passed away April 25, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Dry Creek, West Virginia on February 18, 1940 to the late Roscoe and Lessie Meadows. She now joins with her husband, Victor P. King, Sr. Janet is survived by her children, Victor "Bicty" King, Jr., Tonya McAllister, Tina Lindsay and Randy...
Vera "Toots" C. Buhalak
Apr 25, 2018
Vera "Toots" C. Buhalak passed away peacefully on April 25, 2018. A longtime Akron resident she was born April 26, 1934 in Richlands, VA. Toots was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents Courtney and Mary Lane, and sister, Billie Crawford. Vera is survived by her...
Robert Gower
Apr 24, 2018
Robert "Red" Gower, 90, passed away on April 24, 2018 at his home in Greenfield, Ohio. Robert was born in Blaine, West Virginia on August 11, 1927 to the late Isaac and Sarah Gower. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Bettie; second wife, Katherine "Kay"; children, Mara Isley, Katherine, Louis, Edward, and...
Ronnie E. Morris, Sr.
Apr 24, 2018
Ronnie E. Morris Sr. went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2018. He is survived by his 3 children, Ronda, Ronnie and Carrie; ex-wife, Vicki; and 5 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be sent to the Haven of Rest Rescue Mission.
Robert "Bob" M. Hughes
Apr 24, 2018
Robert "Bob" M. Hughes passed away peacefully on April 24, 2018 after a long struggle with diabetes and Alzheimer's at the age of 84. Bob graduated from Garfield high school in 1951 and later retired from Goodyear Tire. He remained active with his family and grandchildren as well as many organizations within his community and hometown of Akron, Ohio including...
Patricia Arfons
Apr 24, 2018
Patty Arfons, 68, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2018. She was very effective with the Outreach Program at Arlington Memorial Baptist Church for area youths. Patty loved spending time with her family and made friends everywhere she went. She was a devoted wife, mother and loving grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Janice Sue Pontius
Apr 24, 2018
Janice Sue Pontius, May 21, 1939 - April 24, 2018 (age 78). Preceded in death by her two sons, Jeff Russell and Bobby Klusty; her parents; four brothers and two sisters. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Charles Pontius, Sr.; daughters, Teri ( Bill) Dunkler and Joani (David) Marotto; sons, Richard (Pam) Klusty, Mark (Karen) Klusty, and Charles Pontius, Jr....
James H. Long
Apr 24, 2018
James H. Long, "Jim", age 74, went to meet his father at the post on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on January 22, 1944 in Akron, the son of the late Jennings and Nellie (nee Short) Long.Jim loved people and LOVED to laugh. He loved to make people laugh. Jim was a 1962 graduate of...
Lana Carbaugh
Apr 22, 2018
Lana "Pug" Carbaugh, 75, passed in her sleep on April 22, 2018 after a year-long battle with cancer. A life-long Akron resident, Lana graduated from Garfield HS, loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed going to the casinos. She is preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Hollie Carbaugh and parents, Howard and Maxine Roeger. Lana is...
Robert Barwick
Apr 21, 2018
Robert Barwick, 81 passed away on April 21, 2018 surrounded by family. He served in the British Army for 18 years before moving to the US in 1969. He met the love of his life, Wiltrud, in Germany and they were married for 56 years. Robert was a dedicated family man and enjoyed spending time with his children. He also...
Daniel A. Messenger I
Apr 19, 2018
Daniel A. Messenger, 69 of Norton, OH was welcomed into his Heavenly Home on April 19, 2018. He retired from Loyal Oak Lake Park after many successful years of service as General Manager.He was preceded in death by parents, Amos and Mary Messenger; brothers John and Ronald Messenger.He leaves his loving wife of 50 wonderful years Tsianina Messenger. Beloved children...
Darius Cassell
Apr 19, 2018
Darius Cassell, 85, of Tallmadge, passed away on April 19, 2018. Darius was born in Scott County, Virginia on June 15, 1932 to the late Geoffrey and Nora Castle. Darius proudly served in the U.S. Army in MacArthur's Honor Guard. He saw combat in two tours of the Korean War. Darius was schooled as a machinist and owned Exodus Machine...
Joann Arnold Mcgee
Apr 19, 2018
Joann Arnold McGee, 88, of Akron, passed away on April 19, 2018. She was born in Pomeroy, Ohio on January 16, 1930. Joann was a 30 year cancer survivor. She was devoted to her family and friends and loved to keep in touch through Facebook. In her free time, she also enjoyed trips to the Rocksino and rooting for the...
Karol K. Lenkey
Apr 19, 2018
Karol K. Lenkey, age 71 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 2:23 Am at her home. She was born on June 13, 1946 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dwayne Arthur and Berry Jane (nee Kelley) Hawkins. Karol graduated from Alliance High School and also from Aultman Hospital Nursing School. She was a Registered...
Ramona Mae Huft
Apr 18, 2018
Ramona [Call me Bonnie] Mae Huft (Glenn)1927 - 2018Bonnie Huft, 90, left this world with arms outstretched, reaching for the Light only she could see, on April 18, 2018. She was born on December 3, 1927 to Marie (Davis) and Robert Glenn in Akron, Ohio.A joyous spirit, she worked at various jobs, but her true calling was being a homemaker...
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