Obituaries

Delores Markel

Delores Markel

Jun 13, 2016

Delores Darlene Markel, age 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on June 13, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 28, 1944 in Akron, Ohio. Darlene liked to sew, cook, and she loved the outdoors. Survivors include her children, Chris (Paula) Marshall, Sherri Marshall, and April Markel; 8 grandchildren; and one sister, Nancy (Bob)...

Susan Jane Hall (Orem)

Susan Jane Hall (Orem)

Jun 12, 2016

Susan Jane Hall (Orem), 61, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2016. She was born in Akron on April 27, 1955 to Lane and Delores Orem. Susan loved taking care of people and spent 35 years as a nurse in both private and hospital settings. For many years, she cared for premature infants. She belonged to Springfield Baptist...

Charles Pope

Charles Pope

Jun 12, 2016

Charles E. Pope, "Chuck", age 65 of Kent, Ohio, died on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was born on January 6, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Charles H. and Margaret R. Skinner Pope.Chuck was a 1969 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, and he...

Harley E. Lloyd

Harley E. Lloyd

Jun 12, 2016

Harley E. Lloyd transitioned into his Heavenly home on June 12th 2016 at 12:15a.m. He is preceded by his wife Janet A. Lloyd of sixty years. He leaves behind four children, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. There will be no service as cremation has taken place. We will always love and be with you... together at last!

Vania Fuller Routh

Vania Fuller Routh

Jun 11, 2016

Vania Virginia Fuller Routh, age 87 of North Canton, Ohio died on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9:40 PM at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1929 in Akron, the daughter of the late Carlton and Ida Weible Hottle.Vania was a 1947 graduate of East High School. She was a manager of a...

Frances Wilkerson

Frances Wilkerson

Jun 11, 2016

Frances Woodler Wilkerson December 18, 1915-June 11, 2016Frances W. Wilkerson, 100, peacefully passed away at her home in Ellet Saturday, June 11, 2016, surrounded by family. Born in Java, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to Peter and Anna May Woodbridge Woodler, Frances was an elementary teacher at Hatton Elementary School in the Akron Public Schools from the day the school opened in...

Sheena Moore

Sheena Moore

Jun 9, 2016

Sheena Moore , 31 of Cuyahoga falls fell victim to her disease on June 9 th. She is preceded in death by her father, Matt Moore and her stillborn son, Chase. She leaves behind her son, Wyatt Scott, who was the love of her life and her everything. She is survived by her parents, Henry and Brenda Ryan; her brother,...

Robert "Bob" Stasel

Robert "Bob" Stasel

Jun 9, 2016

Robert "Bob" Stasel, 75, of Akron, passed away on June 9, 2016. He was born November 27, 1940 in Smithville, WV. Bob was a graduate of Akron Garfield High School and a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed playing softball and tormenting his grandkids, nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by parents, Kiase and Martha Stasel; brother,...

Marchana K Dumansky

Marchana K Dumansky

Jun 9, 2016

Marchana Kay Hoskins Dumansky, "Peanuts", 61, Akron, Ohio, passed away June 9, 2016 after a very courageous fight from cancer.She was born to William and Betty Hoskins on November 12, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. Marchana worked as a book keeper for many years. She was also one of Jehovah's Christian Witnesses. Marchana ran her own store for some time and...

Sharon Mason

Sharon Mason

Jun 9, 2016

Sharon Kay Mason, age 65 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 12:18 AM at her home. She was born on November 1, 1950 in Willmar, MN, the daughter of the late Milton and Agnes Commerford Walleen. Sharon retired as a clerk from Marc's after 15 years of service. Some of her hobbies included baking, crocheting, and...

Michael Root

Michael Root

Jun 8, 2016

Michael L. Root, age 74 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Akron City Hospital at 8:18 AM. He was born on January 5, 1942 in Harrisville, WV, the son of the late Lloyd and Roberta Davidson Root.Mike was a 1960 graduate of Timken High School in Canton. He went on and became an architectural engineer and...

Edna G. Hillrich

Edna G. Hillrich

Jun 7, 2016

Edna G. Hillrich - Yorgey ( Schultz ) , 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Edna was born on December 3, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio to William and Mary Schultz. She is preceded in death by her father William Schultz Sr.; step mother, Penni Schultz .Edna is survived by her husband, Bryan Yorgey; children, Christopher Tepus, C ....

Marian Sue Van Nostran

Marian Sue Van Nostran

Jun 7, 2016

Marian Sue Van Nostran, 72, of Akron, passed away on June 7, 2016. She was born in Akron on March 13, 1944 to the late Harry and Elizabeth Shank. Marian loved children and spent her career as a daycare provider. She also loved sewing and was a collector of dolls. Marian could often be found enjoying Gospel Quartet music and...

Ethel Brown (Portis)

Ethel Brown (Portis)

Jun 6, 2016

Ethel Brown (Portis)Ethel Brown (Portis) of Akron, OH departed this life June 6, 2016 at the age of 89. Born in Yantley, Alabama on August 22, 1926. She was the baby and the last of 13 children. She was born to Monk and Rosetta Portis. Ethel was a caring and kind wife, mother, loving grandmother, and great-grandmother. She helped raise...

William V. Hargrove

William V. Hargrove

Jun 5, 2016

William V. HargroveWilliam V. Hargrove, 53, went home to be with Jesus in the ultimate garage in the sky on June 5, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He attended Green High School. William enjoyed restoring automobiles, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by father in-law, Charles Brown;...

Eleanore M. Grandon

Eleanore M. Grandon

Jun 3, 2016

ELEANORE MAY TROWBRIDGE GRANDON, 1922 -2016, grew up in Barberton Ohio and later moved to Floral City Florida, died Friday, June 3, 2016, at Stow-Glenn Retirement Center, Stow, Ohio. She went quietly and was greeted with loving arms by her husband, Robert Ervin Grandon and daughter Carolyn Clare Moore.In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death...

Gerald "Jerry" Bennett

Gerald "Jerry" Bennett

Jun 3, 2016

Gerald "Jerry" Bennett passed away June 3, 2016 surrounded by love and care. Jerry was born February 3, 1935. He graduated from Springfield High School (class of 1953) and the University of Akron. Retired from Ohio Edison, Jerry offered a helping hand to all, enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, square dancing, plays and concerts. Jerry was predeceased by his mother, Ada...

Eileen B. Copen

Eileen B. Copen

Jun 2, 2016

Eileen B. Copen, 77, of Willow Park, Texas, went home to be with Jesus her Savior on June 2, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Akron on January 23, 1939. Before moving to Texas to be with family in 2014, Eileen had been a life-long resident of the Akron and Brimfield areas.Eileen was co-salutatorian of the 1956...

Daniel W. Mclaughlin

Daniel W. Mclaughlin

Jun 2, 2016

Daniel W. McLaughlin, 56, of Mantua, passed away on June 2, 2016. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a backyard mechanic and loved being a "grumpa." Daniel was the best dad a girl could ask for. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Danielle; man's best friend, Kurmit; step-children, Doug...

June J. Hurst

June J. Hurst

Jun 1, 2016

June J. Hurst, 78, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2016. June was born on February 4, 1938 in Vinemont, Alabama; daughter of the late John and Georgia Robison. She retired from Akron General Hospital in 2000 and then worked part time at Springfield Senior Center from 2000-2009. She met and married her husband Robert M. Hurst in...

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