Obituaries

William "Billy"E. Corrigan Jr.

William "Billy"E. Corrigan Jr.

Apr 23, 2016

William "Billy" E. Corrigan Jr., 57, of Akron, passed away on April 23, 2016. He was born on December 24, 1958 in Akron to parents, William E. Corrigan Sr., and the late Pauline Corrigan. Billy was fun-loving, outgoing and loved fishing trips to Canada. He will be dearly missed by all.Billy is survived by his daughters, Doti Johnson and Caitlin...

Gerald Simmons

Gerald Simmons

Apr 23, 2016

Gerald J. Simmons, age 92, passed away April 23, 2016 at Arbors at Stow (Maison Aine). He was born September 20, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to the late James and Bertha Simmons. Preceded in death by his first wife, Ferne and second wife, Beechie; his two brothers, Edward and Charles; sister-in-law, Regina; brother-in-law, Eugene McMahon; son-in-law, Ralph DiGiulio; and nieces,...

Renee Reed

Renee Reed

Apr 23, 2016

Renee Reed ( Bogovich ) February 1, 1954 - April 23, 2016Renee Reed was greeted in Heaven by her Mom & Dad, her brother Joey and her favorite Aunt Helen. She will be very much missed here on earth by her faithful, loving husband of 45 years Bernard Reed, he is grieving now along with their children daughter, Tammy Reed;...

Eva M. Hawkins

Eva M. Hawkins

Apr 21, 2016

Eva Marie Hawkins passed away peacefully in her home the morning of April 21, 2016. She was 86. She was a graduate of East High School and Akron General School of Nursing. She had a long career as a surgical nurse at Akron General Medical Center. After her retirement she enjoyed quilting, traveling, shopping and visiting with family and friends...

Cecilia L. Russell

Cecilia L. Russell

Apr 20, 2016

Cecilia L. Russell, 78, of Akron, OH, died peacefully April 20th holding the hand of her beloved husband, Bill. She was born May 16, 1937 in Crossville, TN to the late Frances (nee Wood) Stanaford (Enoch).Cecilia was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed collecting antiques, planting flowers, and cooking. Cecilia is survived by her husband of 51 years, Bill Russell. They...

Charlotte A. Magrell

Charlotte A. Magrell

Apr 20, 2016

Charlotte A. MagrellCharlotte A. Magrell 74, passed away on April 20, 2016 surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on December 17, 1941 in Greenbrier County, WV. She moved to the Akron area in 1953. Charlotte loved playing bingo and bowling. She also loved taking trips to Vegas and spending time with her sister in Pahrump, NV...

Shirley J. Shorder

Shirley J. Shorder

Apr 20, 2016

Shirley J. Shorder, age 76, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 in Hospice Care at Summa Barberton Hospital. She was born in Akron to her parents, Helen and Earl Haas. Shirley was a homemaker, wonderful wife, and mother. She enjoyed dancing, country music, and people. She loved being with her family and friends and especially her grandchildren. Preceded...

Georgene Anderson

Georgene Anderson

Apr 19, 2016

On April 19, 2016, our beloved mother and best friend, Georgene Anderson, went home to rest in the arms of Jesus Christ. She loved life and saw the good in every situation. She was a beautiful person inside and out with a contagious smile, laugh, and her beautiful blue eyes just twinkled. When you met our mom you had a...

Frances Potts

Frances Potts

Apr 19, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we say, Frances "Fran" Potts, 65 years old of North Canton went home to be with our Lord after passing away unexpectedly during surgery at the Cleveland Clinic on April 19, 2016. Fran graduated in 1978 from Akron School of Practical Nursing, where she went on to practice geriatric nursing for over 21 years....

Phyllis Ann Green

Phyllis Ann Green

Apr 18, 2016

Phyllis Ann Green, 89, previously of Akron, passed away on April 18, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born in Cowen, WV on November 25, 1926 to the late Clarence and Mary Vance. She was a longtime member of Covenant United Presbyterian Church on Spicer Street. She devoted her life to raising her family and was a loving wife,...

Kathleen Sanders

Kathleen Sanders

Apr 18, 2016

Kathleen Belle Sanders, "Belle", age 92 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord on April 18, 2016 at 3:28 am at Akron City Hospital after a short battle with cancer and congestive heart failure. She was born on November 12, 1923 in Senecaville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Uriah and Floral Clark Potts. Over the years,...

Lindell Lewis

Lindell Lewis

Apr 18, 2016

Lindell Lewis, 65 years old, passed away on April 18, 2016. He was born August 31, 1950 to the late Jordon (Judge) and Lessie Lewis. Lindell was a hardworking man who always had a project going on. He worked as a union bricklayer for over 30 years but his most prized accomplishment was his family. He is survived by his...

Richard Ast

Richard Ast

Apr 17, 2016

Richard Ast, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 18, 2016. He was born on December 25, 1925 and proudly served his country as a US Army veteran with the 69th Infantry Division. Richard was an avid fisherman, bowler, loved to golf, and enjoyed himself at casinos.Richard was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Ann;...

Sam Lipari

Sam Lipari

Apr 17, 2016

Sam Lipari, 87, of Akron, passed away on April 17, 2016. He was born on July 14, 1928 and proudly served in the Korean War with the US Army. Sam was an avid outdoorsman and a good Christian man.Sam was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Normalie; parents, Leon and Ruby Lipari; brothers, Saro and Leon;...

Ralph Mitchell

Ralph Mitchell

Apr 16, 2016

Ralph A. Mitchell, "Mitch", age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his home of natural causes. He was born on December 4, 1946 in Ravenna, Ohio, the son of the late Marshall Mitchell and Edna "Irene" Arnold Mitchell Snyder. Mitch graduated from Field High School and attended the Akron Bible College and Midwestern University in...

Edith M. Knapp

Edith M. Knapp

Apr 16, 2016

Edith M. KnappEdith M. Knapp, 98, passed away on April 16, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born in Brimfield, OH to Hoy and Dora (Kurtz) Hambrick. Edith was an amazing, strong woman whose life was her family. She put others' needs ahead of her own. She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, watching game shows and sports, especially the Cleveland teams....

Charles Ball

Charles Ball

Apr 15, 2016

Charles Thomas Ball, "Tom", age 70 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron on Friday, April 15, 2016.He was born on May 18, 1945 in New Brunswick, NJ, the son of the late Clem and Helen Matyi Ball. Tom was an honorably discharged US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, being stationed in Germany. He traveled the...

Richard Mooney

Richard Mooney

Apr 15, 2016

Richard K. Mooney, Jr., 79, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2016. He was born on Decemeber 10, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard and Doris Mooney. Richard was a retired Teamster and an Air Force veteran. He was also a member of the local VFW and American Legion Post, where he enjoyed playing cards.In addition...

Juliana Ross

Juliana Ross

Apr 14, 2016

Juliana Ross, 78, of Akron, passed away April 14, 2016. GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 at 10 am Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Rd., Akron, OH 44312.

Steven Deryck

Steven Deryck

Apr 14, 2016

Steven Paul Deryck, age 43 of Barberton, Ohio, died at the Summa Barberton Hospital on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 2:36 PM, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 30, 1972 in Akron, the son of Linda Karg Deryck Bedore and Brian Scott Deryck, Sr., both of Canal Fulton.Steve was a 1991 graduate of Garfield High School in...

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