Obituaries

Jennifer Rae Laston

Jennifer Rae Laston

Dec 4, 2016

Jennifer Rae Laston, 32, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Tallmadge, Ohio. Jennifer was born on March 2, 1984 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Tim Weisenberger and Melinda Halliburton. Jennifer loved life and everyone she met. She was a devoted wife and mother. Andrew was the love of her life and she enjoyed spending time with him.Jennifer is survived...

Aniyla Andshanice Riley

Aniyla Andshanice Riley

Dec 3, 2016

Aniyla M., age 9 and Shanice D. Riley, age 8, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2016. Aniyla was a student at Forest Hill CLC and Shanice attended Seiberling CLC. At such a young age, they were actively involved in community programs such as, Girl Scouts, LeBron James Family Foundation and members of Celebration Church.They were...

Omar Rileyandshirley Wallis

Omar Rileyandshirley Wallis

Dec 3, 2016

Omar Riley, age 36, and Shirley A. Wallis, age 33 went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2016. They were preceded in death by their daughters, Aniyla and Shanice Riley.Omar was also greeted in Heaven by his father, Edward Omar Riley; mother, Marie Hubbard; step-mother, Diane Riley and his grandparents. Shirley was greeted in Heaven by her...

Sue Sprouse

Sue Sprouse

Dec 1, 2016

Ethel Sue Sprouse, "Sue", age 68 of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 6:40 PM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1948 in Nebo, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Virgil and Mamie Dawson Boggs. Sue graduated from Clay County High School in 1966....

Lelia M. Zido (Nee Ferguson)

Lelia M. Zido (Nee Ferguson)

Nov 30, 2016

Lelia M. Zido (nee Ferguson), 88, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2016. She was born on August 1, 1928 in Akron, OH to parents Raymond C. and Viola Ferguson. Lelia was a homemaker, an active member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church for over 55 years, and a recent member of St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. She was the...

Karen Collins

Karen Collins

Nov 30, 2016

Karen Collins, 74, passed away on November 30, 2016. She was born on August 5, 1942 in Akron and resided most of her life in Barberton. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, William Nelson Collins, and sons, Michael, Mitchell, and Rick. She is survived by her children, Kimi, Rocky, Kay (Dustin), Russell (Lori), Tony, and Tina; many grandkids...

Glenn H. Farling

Glenn H. Farling

Nov 30, 2016

Glenn H. Farling passed away peacefully on November 30,2016. He lived most of his life in Sarasota, Florida.Glenn will be missed by all who knew him.

Daryl Lindy Klingensmith

Daryl Lindy Klingensmith

Nov 30, 2016

Daryl Lindy Klingensmith, 65, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2016. He was born in Kittanning, PA on September 16, 1951. He retired from Windstream after 46 years of service. Daryl was an avid hunter, and a youth football coach for many years. He was also a member of Eastwood Church of the Brethren...

James P. Sporck

James P. Sporck

Nov 29, 2016

James P. Sporck, Jr., "CJ" or "Jimmy", age 44 of Ravenna, Ohio, died unexpectedly in Akron on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 3:12 PM.He was born in Ravenna on January 14, 1972, the son of Julia Angebrandt Sporck of Ravenna, Ohio and the late James P. Sporck, Sr. CJ was currently employed as a truck driver at Step2 in Streetsboro...

Leora May Morton

Leora May Morton

Nov 29, 2016

Leora May Morton, age 96 of Copley, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her home. She was born in Brunswick, Ohio, on May 26, 1920, the daughter of the late John E. and Elsie Schroeder Smith. She loved being a homemaker and liked gardening. Leora loved her church.Survivors include her two children, Richard (Kachina) Morton, and Donna (Andy) Sanyo;...

Carol L Kay

Carol L Kay

Nov 28, 2016

Carol L. Kay, 64, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. She was born on May 30, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to William and Lois Allen. She had over 40 years of service at Ferriot. Carol was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved to crochet and knit for anyone she...

Carol L Kay

Carol L Kay

Nov 28, 2016

Carol L. Kay, 64, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. She was born on May 30, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to William and Lois Allen. She had over 40 years of service at Ferriot. Carol was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved to crochet and knit for anyone she...

Ronald L. Leafgren

Ronald L. Leafgren

Nov 28, 2016

Ronald L. Leafgren, "Ron", age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11:11 AM at the Hospice Care Center. He was born on August 27, 1932 in Akron, the son of the late Roy and Audrey Booth Leafgren. Ron graduated from East High School and went on to KSU and received his BS in Education and...

Jack S. Starr

Jack S. Starr

Nov 27, 2016

Jack S. Starr, 78, of Akron, passed away on November 27, 2016. He was born in Yolyn, West Virginia on August 22, 1938. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from ODOT after 21 years of service. Jack loved country music and performed with bands all over the country. He was preceded in death by his parents, John...

Carol A. Sanderfer

Carol A. Sanderfer

Nov 27, 2016

Carol A. Sanderfer, 69, of Edinburg, passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 27, 2016. She was born in Akron on November 21, 1947 to the late Ernest and Evelyn Raybould. She loved playing Bingo, traveling, going to Mountaineer, drag races, and being with her family. Carol was a faithful, loving wife for 51 years to Gary....

Jennifer (Paul ) Marks

Jennifer (Paul ) Marks

Nov 26, 2016

Jennifer Paul MarksMay 30, 1952-November 26, 2106Jennifer Paul Marks, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2016. Jenniferwas a life-long resident of the Akron, Ohio area. She is best known for her uncanny way oftelling stories.Jennifer is preceded in death by her father, William Paul Jr.; daughter, Dawn Opal Dietrich; and husbands Wilhelm Dietrich and Robert 'Jack' Marks. She...

David S. Smith

David S. Smith

Nov 26, 2016

David S. Smith, 88, entered into his final rest on Nov. 26th, 2016. Born in Aurora WV, to the late David T. & Iva Inez Smith. After serving in the US Army 25th Infantry Recon Co in 1950 during the Korean War he made Springfield Twp his home until moving to Indian Land SC in 2013. David loved the outdoors,...

Lois Jean Furner

Lois Jean Furner

Nov 26, 2016

Lois Jean Furner, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016. She was born in Marshville, WV on November 6, 1945. She retired from Summa Health Care in 2004. Lois enjoyed playing golf, gambling, nature, and traveling. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, her favorite holiday being Thanksgiving. Lois is preceded...

Duane Lee Schramm Sr.

Duane Lee Schramm Sr.

Nov 26, 2016

Duane L. Schramm Sr. (Babe), 66, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born on June 21, 1950 in, Akron, OH to Roy and Mildred Schramm. He had attended Ellet High School. Duane served his country in the Vietnam War during 1968-1974. He battled with Parkinson Disease and Cancer related to Agent Orange. Duane was a life member...

Thomas R. Leffler

Thomas R. Leffler

Nov 26, 2016

Thomas R. Leffler, 86, passed away November 26, 2016. He was born in Akron on April 18, 1930 to William P. and Katherine R. Leffler. He attended St. Vincent High School before entering the US Marine Corps in 1948, serving until October 1952. He was a master plumber and the owner of W. P. Leffler Plumbing and Heating until his...

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