Obituaries
Angela Amanda Degregario
Sep 14, 2016
Angela Amanda DeGregario, 30, of Garrettsville, passed away on September 14, 2016. She was born on March 5, 1986 to Frank and Patricia (Kubicki) DeGregario in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a free spirit with a happy-go-lucky attitude. Angela always had a smile for those she loved. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.Angela was preceded in death by...
James J. Pillo
Sep 14, 2016
James Joseph Pillo, 56, of Akron, passed on peacefully to be with God on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, surrounded by his family. Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Katherine Pillo, and his birth mother, Jean Dingo.He is survived by his wife Gail "Penny" Pillo (Maxwell); daughter, Liberty Manos (Shannon); son, Robert Blair Maxwell (Ashley); 5 beloved...
Leona Learn
Sep 14, 2016
Leona Learn, age 94, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away September 14, 2016 at 10:46 AM at her home. Leona was born in Akron, Ohio, on October 17, 1921 to the late Victor A. and Maude Pearl Workman Roth. Leona retired after 5 years of service from the Tallmadge City School System working in the cafeteria. She also worked at Goodyear...
Carol Jean Russell
Sep 13, 2016
Carol Jean RussellCarol Jean Russell, 71, passed away on September 13, 2016. She proudly served in the US Air Force. Carol worked for Akron City Hospital since 1966 as a registered nurse. She loved her family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, David Russell; and parents, Donald and Margorie Guthrie....
Dorothy M. Kirby
Sep 13, 2016
Dorothy M. Kirby, age 90 of Akron, Ohio, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at 6:20 AM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on February 24, 1926 in East Liverpool, Ohio, the daughter of the late George and Verda Mathias Richards.Mrs. Kirby was a homemaker and enjoyed camping, traveling, and the love of her life of 68 years, her...
Ronald H. Heavner
Sep 13, 2016
Ronald H. Heavner, "Ron", age 76 of Canton, Ohio, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at Aultman's Compassionate Care Center. He was born on September 20, 1939 in Akron, the son of the late Clarence and Lena Coburn Heavner. Ron recently accomplished a life long goal by graduating from Stark State College where he earned an Associate of Technical Studies...
Bonnie R. Hamrick
Sep 11, 2016
Bonnie R. Hamrick, 67, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was born on September 27,1948 in Akron, Ohio to Richard Ilg and Laura Yuhas. Bonnie retired from Greenview Inn. To know Bonnie was to love her. She had a big heart and was generous to a fault. She is preceded in death by her husband, Walter Hamrick; children,...
William E. Mercer
Sep 11, 2016
William E. Mercer (Ed), born July 23, 1919 passed away September 11, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death in 1999 by his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Marie. He attended Uniontown Methodist Church.Ed was happiest while on the golf course or spending time with his grandchildren. For years he was...
William "Bill" Campbell
Sep 10, 2016
William "Bill" Campbell, 73, of Ellet, passed away September 10, 2016 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was born in Akron on August 17, 1943 and was a graduate of Kent State High School. He graduated from Malone College and Hammel Actual Business College where he met his wife, Sandy....
James P. Anderson
Sep 10, 2016
James P. Anderson, 72, of Marshallville, passed away on September 10, 2016 with his family by his side. Jim was born in Akron on June 16, 1944 to the late Paul and Martha Anderson. Jim will always be remembered for his kind and generous spirit. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents,...
Doris L. (Isabel) Bender
Sep 9, 2016
Doris L. BenderDoris L. Bender, 89 went home to be with Lord on September 9, 2016. She was born on May 14, 1927 in Rogers, TX. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple for 69 years. Doris worked in the outreach program and funeral dinners for the church. She was a proud (Texan) southerner and was an amazing...
Tracey P. Dukes (Moats)
Sep 8, 2016
Tracey P. Dukes (Moats), 52, passed away on September 8, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Akron and employed by Goodyear Tire for over 30 years. Tracey enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles, and was an animal lover. Tracey was preceded in death by her grandmother, Edith Goleno, and boyfriend, Mike Pauley. She is survived by her parents, Raymond and Maxine...
Madalen M. (Royer) Grof
Sep 8, 2016
Madalen Marie (Royer) Grof, 67, of Akron, passed away September 8, 2016. Madalen was born in Akron, Ohio on April 20, 1949. Madalen was an avid bowler and she loved gardening, attending Cleveland Indians games, Barberton Speedway and county fairs. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her dog "Lil Bit."Madalen was preceded in death by her...
Gary F. Rose
Sep 8, 2016
This is not an ordinary obituary because my dad, Gary F. Rose, (GFR), was no ordinary man. I can remember one particular moment, shortly after he was diagnosed with stage iv pancreatic cancer, when we sat down together to compose his bucket list. After a few minutes of looking down at the blank pages of his trusty black notebook he...
Rose Tsoufiou
Sep 7, 2016
Rose Tsoufiou, 86, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2016 at Alter Care of Hartville. She was born in Akron, OH on August 6, 1930 to parents Joseph and Rose Prunesti. Rose was a homemaker who loved to bake and cook for family and friends. She went to St. Mary's High School in Akron and worked for Brownie's Restaurant. Rose...
Nedra E. Cook
Sep 6, 2016
Nedra E. Cook, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was born on June 12, 1925 in Rittman, Ohio to George and Lottie Heisz. Nedra enjoyed fishing in Canada and spending time with her grandchildren. She could always be found at her church lending a helping hand with the food program, this gave her much enjoyment. Nedra was...
Timothy Michael Hayslip
Sep 5, 2016
Timothy Michael Hayslip, age 7, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2016. He was born in Akron on October 10, 2008. Timothy was a sweet little boy who loved sitting on his grandmother's lap and playing with his toys. He touched many hearts in his short time on Earth and will remain in everyone's hearts forever....
Tanya Lorraine Boyer
Sep 4, 2016
Tanya Lorraine Boyer was called home September 4, 2016. "Your job is done, it is time to come home and rest in my arms. You have done all that I asked of you."She was born on December 20, 1948 to James Garfield and Mary (Jackson) Boyer and a life resident of Akron, Ohio.Tanya graduated from Garfield High School and Central...
Michael Kenneth Sklarek
Sep 3, 2016
Michael Kenneth SklarekMichael Kenneth Sklarek, 59, of Akron, passed away on September 3, 2016. He was born in Lorain, OH and was a graduate of Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst, OH. Mike owned and operated Sklarek Appliance for many years. He also worked in management at Sea World of Ohio and eventually retired from Circle K in 2014....
Joseph Clayton Mitchner
Sep 2, 2016
Joseph Clayton Mitchner, "Joe", age 57 of Portage Lakes, died on September 2, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 14, 1958 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of James E. Mitchner of Ellet and the late Carol Ann Hawkins Mitchner.Joe was owner and operator for over 20 years of Custom Auto Glass in Akron. He loved boating, custom...
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