Obituaries
Leesa Kay Mitchell
Feb 4, 2017
Leesa Kay Mitchell, age 59, of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 27, 1957, in Akron, the daughter of the late William D. and Jean Carroll Klein. Leesa was a 1975 Ellet High School graduate. She was a caretaker, cook, loved her animals-especially her dogs, and she loved flowers. But...
Wayne E. Neilsen
Feb 4, 2017
Wayne E. Neilsen, 77, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Eugene and Ruth Neilsen. He served in the US Air Force as a Military Police in England, where he met his lovely wife, Gillian. Wayne retired from Macy's after many years of dedicated service. He...
Jeffery Ronald Gahres
Feb 2, 2017
Jeffery Ronald Gahres, "Jeff", age 67 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his home after a short illness, battling cancer. He was born on May 20, 1949 in Lebanon, PA, the son of Mildred Hardenstine Gahres of Akron and the late Robert S. Gahres. Jeff was a 1968 graduate of Buchtel High School and was a...
Stacil Lillian Goodman
Feb 2, 2017
Stacil Goodman, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017 after a brief illness. Born on January 24, 1927 in Pink, West Virginia, she was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lillian Sutherland, and her husband of fifty two years, George Goodman.Stacil is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Susan Goodman of Akron, and her...
Ronald L. Brock Sr.
Feb 1, 2017
Ronald L. Brock 72Ron entered into eternal slumber February 1st 2017.A 40 year resident of Atwater Ohio; a resident of Portage County for nearly his whole life. He was born on August 18th 1944 to Corwin and Ruth Brock. Ron was a local truck driver in Akron and the surrounding area for 40 years. He was a beloved father, grandfather...
Robert J. Dehart
Feb 1, 2017
Robert J. DeHart, 63 of Barberton, passed away February 1, 2017. He leaves behind wife, Linda; daughter, Kim Edwards (Rich); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ashley, and Kacie; brother, Bill (Lois); sister, Margaret "Peg"; best friend, Calvin; and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Burial will take place at Ohio...
Leona M. (Beach) Hershberger
Jan 30, 2017
Leona M. (Beach) Hershberger, 92, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2017. Leona was born July 17, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to the late Emil and Mary (Morganstern) Beach. She was a longtime member of the Ellet Church of the Nazarene … her father (Emil) a carpenter built the church … where she...
Deorene M. Allen (Berger)
Jan 29, 2017
Deorene M. Allen (Berger), 78, of Akron, passed away January 29, 2017. Deorene was born in Sutton, West Virginia on July 9, 1938 to the late Elvin and Mabel Williams. In addition to her parents, Deorene was preceded in death by her loving husband James Allen; daughters, Deloris Woods and Marlene Berger; sister, Deloris Berger and brother, Bill Williams.She will...
William G. Stevens
Jan 29, 2017
William G. Stevens, "Bill", 60 years old of Akron, Ohio, passed away suddenly from complications due to multiple sclerosis on January 29, 2017. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 26, 1956 to Wilma and Maurice E. Stevens. Preceded in death by father, Maurice E. Stevens; daughter, Michelle Stevens; brother, Daniel Stevens. Survivors include his wonderful wife, Teresa "Terri"...
Michael D. Santy
Jan 28, 2017
Michael D. Santy, 66, went home to be with the Lord on January 28, 2017. He was born in Akron, OH to the late Dorsel and Evelyn Santy. He was a proud and highly decorated Vietnam Veteran. Michael enjoyed fishing and bowling. He was a hard worker, retiring from factory work after 30 years. Michael was in the Righteous Rider...
Robert Bishop
Jan 28, 2017
Robert "Bob" Bishop, 65, passed away at home on January 28, 2017. He was born February 9, 1951 in Akron. Bob was a loving and caring father and husband. He was a very kind man. Bob is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sharon; children, Eric (Kennya) B. Bishop, Angela D. Bishop, Brian Stair and Cory Stair; 3 grandchildren;...
Jean R. Scott Ii
Jan 28, 2017
"Randy", Jean R. Scott II, 59, of Akron, Ohio passed away of natural causes Saturday, January 28, 2017. Randy was born in Copley, Ohio to Jean and Vaughan Scott on June 7, 1957. He graduated from Copley High School and served in the United States Air Force where he was Crew Cheif for Kilo Flight. He worked for the Goodyear...
Kenneth Swiger
Jan 26, 2017
Kenneth Swiger "Weasel" 68 of Kent, passed away at home Thursday January 26, 2017 surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Kenny was born November 4, 1948 in Akron, OH. He attended Field High School and was a Vietnam Veteran. In his younger years he was known as a great mechanic. He loved to watch old TV shows...
Merlin R. Magrell
Jan 26, 2017
Merlin R. Magrell, 75, was reunited again with his loving wife of 38 years, Charlotte, on January 26, 2017. He was born October 7, 1941 in Uniontown, OH and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Merlin was a Marine Corp veteran and retired after 30 years of dedicated service in the trucking industry and a proud Teamster member....
Mary Elizabeth Schafer
Jan 25, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Schafer, "Liz", age 31 of Kent, Ohio, formerly of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 5:00 PM at her home.She was born on July 29, 1985 in Norfolk, VA, the daughter of Keith Schafer of Alliance and Teresa Ford of Akron. Other than her parents, Miss Schafer was a...
Warren R. Lee
Jan 24, 2017
Warren R. LeeWarren Ray Lee, 66, passed away on January 24, 2017.He was born in Charleston, West Virginia and retired in 2013 from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) after 34 years of service as an Auditor. Warren loved to fish, going to the shooting range, collecting baseball cards, playing with his model trains and watching football.Warren was preceded in...
Johnnie Mae Rentas
Jan 22, 2017
Johnnie Mae Rentas 54 Sunrise December 22, 1962 -- Sunset January 22, 2017She was a lifetime residence of Akron, OH and a devoted member of Community of Christ Church. Johnnie was a volunteer at Choices community Center.She is survived by her loving daughter, Quianna Rentas-Hall and grandson Qui'Avonte Marshall; devoted BFF and caregiver, Bonnie Long.Family will receive friends on Wednesday,...
Melina J. (Boston) Huddy
Jan 22, 2017
Melina J. (Boston) Huddy, 62, of Mineral Wells, WV went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2017. She was born in Akron, OH and attended Rootstown Local Schools. Melina worked for the Lanxide Co and was responsible for prototypes for NASA Space Shuttle Program. She was the Faith and Community Reporter for Parkersburg News and Sentinel. She...
Ethel B. Abrashoff
Jan 22, 2017
Ethel B. Abrashoff, age 93 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 11:45 AM at Aultman Hospital. She was born on December 28, 1923 in Milford, PA, the daughter of the late Simon Wesley and Elva Yohn Pannebaker.Ethel was a cafeteria worker in the Springfield School System for 23 years. She...
Helen Kaylynn Wise
Jan 22, 2017
Helen Kaylynn Wise, "Kay", age 74, passed away on a beautiful day on Sunday, January 22, 2017 and is in the loving embrace of our Lord, after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Her perseverance and faith in God were always foremost in her life. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Kay grew up and resided most of her life in Akron,...
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