Obituaries
Ronald "Ronnie"D. Papa
May 1, 2016
Ronald "Ronnie" D. Papa, 67, of Akron, passed away on May 1, 2016. He was born on December 31, 1948 in Akron, OH. Ronnie will always be remembered as a social butterfly who loved to make everyone around him laugh. Ronnie was a businessman with many successful ventures throughout his life as well as a 17-year employee at UPS. Ronnie...
Kenneth V. Meadows
May 1, 2016
Kenneth V. Meadows, 58, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2016. He was born in Akron on February 6, 1958. Ken will be deeply missed by his loving wife of eighteen years, Brenda Meadows; children, Travis Meadows (Missy), Tara Edsall (Jeff), and Danny Dice (Jessica); mother, Patricia Auberry; brother, Billy Ray Meadows; and six grandchildren. Per Ken's wishes,...
Marion E. Cole
May 1, 2016
Marion E. ColeMarion E. Cole, 72, passed away on May 1, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH. He loved fishing, camping, and playing music. He retired from ABS after 35 years of service. Marion was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Elda Cole. He was widowed by his first wife, Ramona G. Cole; and later widowed by...
Carl Hartman
Apr 30, 2016
Carl E. Hartman, age 60, of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord on April 30, 2016 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Akron, the son of Dorothy Moore Hartman of Tallmadge, and the late Karl Hartman. Carl was currently working for Resources, Inc. doing computer installations. He also was an automotive mechanic. Carl...
Alfred Auvil
Apr 30, 2016
Alfred M. Auvil, "Uncle Al" 90, of The Danbury of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016. He was originally from Steubenville, Ohio, where he lived with his wife Selma Auvil until her passing in 2003. He was a veteran of the US Navy having served during WW II as a Navy Gunner on UBoat Surveillance Planes. He...
John Landis
Apr 30, 2016
John L. Landis, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 30, 2016 after a long illness. John was born in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania on July 20, 1926 to the late Charles and Pauline Landis. He was a WW II veteran of the Army serving in Germany from 1944-1946. He was a welder and proud Union man...
Buck Hayes Jr.
Apr 29, 2016
Buck Hayes, Jr., 74 of Akron passed on April 29, 2016. Buck was born to Buck, Sr. and Adel Hayes in Pulaski, Tennessee on August 11, 1941. Prior to his 30 year career as a skilled and tireless general contractor, Buck attended North High School. The Golden Gloves became Buck's sanctuary as he honed his boxing prowess and won several...
Betty Jean Likovetz
Apr 29, 2016
Betty Jean Likovetz, 66, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2016. Betty was born in Washington DC on October 18, 1949 to the late Peter and Willa Hancock. Betty was a member of FallsCreek Community Church where she taught Sunday School for 37 years. She worked at First Merit Bank for 24 years before...
Sally Shahan
Apr 27, 2016
Sally J. Shahan, age 69 of Springfield Township, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Akron on November 13, 1946, the daughter of her late step-father, Robert Cumpston and her late mother, Josephine Neville Cumpston.Sally was a 1964 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was a financial clerk with 1st...
Sadie Smarr
Apr 26, 2016
Sadie Agnes Smarr, age 89 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 8:00 AM at the Heather Knoll Nursing Home. She was born on June 2, 1926 in Elmira, WV, the daughter of the late Letcher and Ina Ethel White See.Mrs. Smarr was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, James ( Esta) Smarr of Akron, and her...
Cathleen Wright
Apr 24, 2016
Cathleen Wright, 68, our beautiful mother passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Cathleen was born on September 4, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to Elton and Alice Albright . She loved taking long hikes through the Metro Parks and spending time with her family . Cathleen enjoyed working with the elderly while employed at Concordia at Sumner before retiring after...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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