Obituaries
Bert Dickerson
Jan 12, 2018
Bert Dickerson Jr., 90, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2018. He was born December 24, 1927 in Spencer, WV to the late Bert and Lonnie Dickerson. Bert retired from Duff Truck Lines after 30+ years of service. He was a longtime member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Cuyahoga Falls. Bert enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, working...
James K. Palmer, Ii
Jan 11, 2018
James K. Palmer, II, "Jim", age 72 of New Franklin, Ohio, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Akron City Hospital.He was born on July 24, 1945 in Akron, the son of the late James K. and Gloria (nee Blevins) Palmer, I. Jim was an accountant at GoodYear for 32 years, retiring in 2001. Survivors...
Linda Sue (Bennett) Heilman
Jan 11, 2018
Linda Sue (Bennett) Heilman, 64, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on January 11, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 26, 1953. Linda drove bus for Waterloo Local Schools. She loved to scrapbook and left her legacy in the form of beautiful albums for her family to cherish. Linda loved spending all...
Melody Rose Moore
Jan 11, 2018
Melody Rose Moore, age 57, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1960 in Akron, the daughter of Dolly Ludwig Morrison (nee Yeager) of Green and the late Robert L. Ludwig, Sr.Melody was a 1978 graduate of Field High School and was...
David G. Mcclenic
Jan 10, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of David G. McClenic announces his passing on January 10, 2018 at the age of 72. A lifelong resident of Akron, David graduated from East High in 1963. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. His hobbies included watching sports, bowling, fishing and playing scrabble, just to name...
Lucille J. Noel
Jan 9, 2018
Heaven gained another Angel when Lucille J. Noel, 81, passed away Jan. 9, 2018. A native of the Akron area, she was born July 13, 1936. She was a lifetime member of the Akron Baptist TempleLucille is preceded in death by husband of 36 years, James B. Noel Jr. and parents, Argil and Jean (Barclay) Ice. A mother of five...
Cheryl Kay Soisson
Jan 9, 2018
Cheryl Kay Soisson, 75, of Akron, passed away January 9, 2018. Cheryl was born in Akron, Ohio on December 24, 1942 to the late Arthur and Ruth Hone. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert T. Soisson, Sr.; children, Robert Jr. (Jen) Soisson, Rhonda (Del) Akers, Debbie Gray (Terry), Jeffrey (Mylissa) Soisson, and Annie (Jason) Drake; 14 grandchildren and...
Gary Weinsheimer
Jan 8, 2018
Gary Weinsheimer, 72, unexpectedly passed away from health complications on January 8, 2018. A lifelong Akron resident he was born March 30, 1945. Gary retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 35+ years of service. He enjoyed fishing, collecting guns, spoiling his dogs, being retired, and spending time with his wife and family. Gary will be deeply missed. Gary is preceded in...
Robert C. Anzaldi "Harley Bob"
Jan 8, 2018
Robert C. Anzaldi "Harley Bob", 67, passed away after an extended illness on January 8, 2018. A lifelong resident of Akron, he was born November 30, 1950. Robert enjoyed riding his Harley and participating in many charitable poker runs. He retired after 30 years of service at General Motors. Robert was a "Man" with a kind heart for those in...
Marvin E. Rayl
Jan 7, 2018
Marvin E. Rayl Sr., 91, gone to be with the Lord on January 7, 2018. He retired from Alsides Inc, a division of US Steel. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 38 years, Laura A. Rayl; and 3 sisters. Marvin is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary; sons, Marvin E. (Arlene) Rayl Jr. and...
Roma Elaine Brow
Jan 7, 2018
Roma Elaine Brow, 90, of Stow, passed peacefully on Sunday January 7, 2018. Roma was born on June 5, 1927 in McPherson, KS to the late Rev. Dr. John R. and LuLu Mary Pennington. She was raised in Duluth, MN, and moved to Akron in her early twenties, where she married Donald Francis Brow and started a family together. She...
Levi Clayton Cox
Jan 7, 2018
Levi Clayton Cox passed away peacefully in his mother's loving arms January 7, 2018. Levi was born on January 3, 2018 to parents Courtney Cox and Gregory Contrascier. During his short time on earth Levi experienced holding his mommy's hand, hugs and kisses and being told "I love you" innumerable amount of times and also his Baptism. God blessed us...
Loretta Mae Swift
Jan 6, 2018
Loretta Mae Swift, 58, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2018. She was born on June 17, 1959 to the late Maggie and Alex Swift Sr. Loretta served in the US Army as a cook, and continued her love of cooking in the years to follow, working for various restaurants and catering companies. Loretta loved...
Loren J. Simpkins
Jan 6, 2018
Loren Jack Simpkins, 93, of Kent, passed peacefully at 5:00am on January 6, 2018. He was born on January 3, 1925 in Akron, OH to the late Albert and Florence Simpkins, of Suffield, OH. Jack served in the Navy and was a member of the Mogadore VFW. He was also a 32nd degree Mason who belonged to the Ravenna Lodge....
Dallas E. Frock
Jan 6, 2018
Dallas E. Frock, age 79, of Springfield Twp., Ohio, died on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his home. He was born in Akron on May 24, 1938, the son of the late Edgar and Ethel (nee Raneer) Frock.Dallas was a 1956 graduate of Springfield High School and a local truck driver. He was an antique car enthusiast and went to...
John W. Kelley, Iii
Jan 5, 2018
John W. Kelley, III, "Jack", age 85, of Randolph, passed away January 5, 2018. Jack was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 29, 1932 to the late John William Kelley, Jr. and Rose (nee Hadinger) Kelley Bates. Jack graduated from Randolph High School in 1950 and followed his lifelong passion to become a printer by attending Howard Trade School. At...
Gerald W. Kirkman
Jan 5, 2018
Gerald W. Kirkman, "Jerry", age 70 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, January 5, 2018 at his home, the VA Medical Foster Care Home in Bath Twp., Ohio.He was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 6, 1947, the son of the late Jimmie and Vida Mae (nee Swisher) Kirkman. Jerry was an honorably discharged US Army veteran and served during...
William "Randy" Newell
Jan 4, 2018
William "Randy" Newell, 62, of Akron, passed away on January 4, 2018. He was born on April 18, 1955 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Mary Newell. Will had a long career in aviation as a mechanic and aircraft inspector and also as a railroad engineer. He was part of the crew that designed and maintained the record-breaking...
Charles Weldon Jr.
Jan 4, 2018
Charles Weldon Jr., 100, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018. He was born in Chillicothe, OH on September 28, 1917 to the late Charles and Flora Weldon. Chuck proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning two Bronze stars. He retired from Union Chain after 32 years of employment. Chuck loved walking at the Tallmadge Recreation...
Pastor R. Large
Jan 2, 2018
Pastor Arthur R. Large, "Ray" or "Art", age 87, of Pleasant City, Ohio, died on January 2, 2018 at 5:15 AM at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on October 21, 1930 in Belfry, KY, the son of the late Alvin and Victoria (nee Chapman) Large. He was a pastor for over 30 years in the Cleveland area at the...
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