Obituaries
Harold Moye
Sep 12, 2017
Harold "Mike" Moye, 59, of Akron, passed away on September 12, 2017. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Carole Anne Moye who he is now reunited with. Mike graduated from Ellet High School in 1976. He has coached Ellet youth football since 1979, and has volunteered countless hours to the EAAA. Mike was inducted into the first...
John "Jack" Louis Scalzo Jr.
Sep 12, 2017
John "Jack" Louis Scalzo Jr., age 70, passed away suddenly on the evening of Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at his home in Green, Ohio. John was born on January 29, 1947. He was the firstborn of a large and loving Italian family. John served our country from 1966 to 1969 during the Vietnam conflict serving in the United States Army...
Russell Pesko
Sep 11, 2017
Russell "Russ" Pesko, 82, passed away surrounded by family on September, 11, 2017. A longtime Akron resident, Russ was born in Canton on October 2017, 1934. He was involved in many activities including coaching girls softball, bowling, playing cards, and spending time with his family. Russell was preceded in death by his daughter, Tamra Pesko. He is survived by his...
Joseph W. Holcomb
Sep 10, 2017
Joseph W. Holcomb, 27, passed away September 10, 2017. He was born June 27, 1990 in Canton, OH to parents Harold and Veronica Holcomb. In addition to his parents, Joe is survived by his brothers, James and Johnathon; grandmother, Rose; girlfriend, Ashley; his beloved dog, Biskit; and many other family and friends. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 15,...
Rodney Dean Rosier
Sep 10, 2017
Rodney Dean Rosier, 60 went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2017. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Rodney served in the US Army. He was preceded in death by sister in-law, Sherry Rosier. He is survived by his parents, Mary and Ronald Rosier Sr; brother, Douglas, Ronald Jr., Wayne, and Dale...
Pamela J. Dile
Sep 10, 2017
Pam J. Dile, of Ravenna, passed on September 9, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1948. She loved spending time with family and friends, but her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren.Pam will be deeply missed by her children, Stacy (Tim) Brown and Bryan (Lisa) Dile; siblings, Paulette Franzmann, Bo (Linda) Grant, Fran Richards, Cindy Bateman; grandchildren, Jamie...
Bonnie L. Davies
Sep 9, 2017
Bonnie L. (Becker) Davies passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 9, 2017 after a courageous battle with Cancer. She was born on January 5, 1955 to the late Clarence and Betty Becker. She loved to play bingo and spending time with her grandchildren. Bonnie was preceded in death by her brothers, Gary Becker and Jimmy Bonner; and...
Mary Blankenship
Sep 9, 2017
Mary Blankenship (nee Sayre), age 90, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017, surrounded by her family.She was born April 13, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio and was a resident of Springfield Township most of her life. Mary was a devout member of the Uniontown Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses for 44 years. She was a hard worker, loved country music, incredibly...
Jonathan Ray Lucas
Sep 8, 2017
Jonathan Lucas, 43, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2017. He had a huge heart and was willing to help anyone who needed it. Jon will be deeply missed by his beloved daughter, Natalia Catherine Lucas; mother, Elizabeth Everett; siblings, Richard (Tammy) Lucas and Janet (Jason) Carty; gram, Janet Wagner; aunt, Nancy Klapp and sons;...
Betty Jane Lamont
Sep 8, 2017
Betty Jane LaMont passed away peacefully on Sept.8, 2017 at the age of 95. She was little in size, but her impact on the people in her life was huge! She was a hard worker, fiercely independent, incredibly creative and had sense of humor that kept us all laughing. She loved the water and birds and watching Reba and Channel...
Josephine Rice Deitchman
Sep 8, 2017
Josephine "Jo" Rice Deitchman, 72, passed away on September 8, 2017. She was born April 7, 1945 and was a graduate of Garfield High School, where she was artist of the year in 1963. Jo attended the Akron Art Institute and completed her B.A. in Fine Arts from Kent State University. Her zest for life was expressed through her painting,...
Richard L. Harkless
Sep 8, 2017
Richard (Mike) L. Harkless (83), born on September 20, 1933 in Philipsburg, PA, went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2017. He proudly served his country in the Army, faithfully worked forty years at the Ford Motor Company in the Walton Hills Stamping Plant, and was a life-long member of the VFW Post 1062. Mike enjoyed fishing/...
George Clarence Lee
Sep 8, 2017
George Clarence Lee, age 92 of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on September 8, 2017 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born on November 1, 1924 in Banning, PA, the son of the late Edgar and Florence Rose Lee. George was an honorably discharged US Army veteran of WWII, his rank was a Corporal. He was an over-the-road truck driver....
David Wayne Greene
Sep 7, 2017
David Wayne Greene, age 49, of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic Twinsburg Health Center. He was born on November 18, 1967 in Akron, the son of the late Terry (nee Young) Greene and Melvin Greene. David enjoyed fishing, and was very passionate about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Survivors include his children, David and Devin; his...
Betty Jane Hubble
Sep 7, 2017
Betty Jane Hubble (Neal), 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2017. A resident of Akron, OH for the past 13 years, she was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 14, 1923 to late parents, Chester and Mary Elizabeth Neal. Betty lived a life of service to her Lord, her family and her community.Betty...
James H. Dickey, Iii
Sep 7, 2017
James H. Dickey, III, "Jim", passed away on September 7, 2017 after a short illness. He was born on November 10, 1949 in Akron, the son of the late James H. and Mary Alice Riley Dickey, Jr., and was a life-long area resident. Jim graduated from North High School; he enlisted in the US Army and served honorably in the...
Wayne Jones
Sep 6, 2017
Wayne Jones (Mr. NAPA), 86, of Barberton, OH, passed away peacefully September 6th, 2017 surrounded by his family. Wayne retired in the late 90's from Creative Screen Print after many years of devoted service. Shortly after retirement, Wayne went to work for NAPA as a driver giving them 17 years of devoted service before being forced to retire due to...
John D. Stock Sr.
Sep 6, 2017
John D. Stock Sr., born December 17, 1939, passed away at home on September 6, 2017. He retired from the Post Office in 2000 due to his health. John was a very modest, unpretentious, and complex man. He worked hard his entire life, always concerned about helping others. He loved life and could often be found going out to eat...
Ida M. Phillips
Sep 6, 2017
Ida M. Phillips, 80, passed away on September 6, 2017. She was born on February 4, 1937 to the late Nelson and Mary Hall. Ida lived in Texas for over 20 years, where she worked for Pollock Paper Company. More recently, she worked for Ritzman Pharmacy. Ida was a longtime member of AA. She had many interests, including reading, going...
Barbara Infante
Sep 6, 2017
Barbara Infante, 69, passed away surrounded by family on September 06, 2017 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 13, 1948 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to late parents Clifford and Jeanette Persing. Barb was a very caring, sweet and loving woman. Her family, especially her grandchildren, meant the world to her. She was a very strong-willed...
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