Obituaries
Margene Decsi
Feb 8, 2016
Margene A. Decsi , 74, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Margene was born on January 27, 1942 and graduated from Garfield High School in Akron. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family, especially during the holidays. A devoted wife of 51 years, mother, and grandmother, she will...
Dorothy Laughlin
Feb 8, 2016
Dorothy Laughlin, 97, passed away February 8, 2016. Born in Sharon Center, Ohio, she was an Akron resident most of her life. One of 11 children, she grew up on the family farm before moving to Akron in 1939. Dorothy attended Akron Beauty School and worked as a hair stylist at Polsky's and Pioneer Beauty Shop. She was employed at...
Nicole Tackett
Feb 6, 2016
Nicole Renee Tackett (Batchelder) 41, of Akron, Ohio passed away in the comfort of her home on February 6, 2016. She was born February 23, 1974 in Portsmouth, VA. She married on July 22, 2001 to Keith Tackett, the love of her life and soulmate. She was the backbone of her family, the rock, the glue that held it all...
Mary Louise Gerhart
Feb 6, 2016
Mary L. Gerhart, 76, of Akron, passed away February 6, 2016. Mary was born in Akron, Ohio on April 30, 1939 to the late Robert and Dorothy Evans. Mary had previously worked at Pip Printing for many years.In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry; and children, Robert Boyle, Kenneth Boyle, Donald Boyle,...
David Anthony Demastus
Feb 5, 2016
David Anthony DemastusDavid Anthony Demastus, 65, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH. He leaves behind his children, Brian and Janelle; sisters, Marianne (Michael) Reder and Nancy (Fred) Kavulla; niece, Amy (John); nephews, Jon (Jena) and Rick (Linda); great-nephew, Justin; many friends from his church, The Chapel; and his good...
Edith Sullivan
Feb 4, 2016
Edith J. Sullivan (Munteanu)Edith J. Sullivan (Munteanu), 83, passed away on February 4, 2016. In her early years she built AMI juke boxes in Michigan. During her many years working at Goodyear Aerospace and Loral, she built circuit boards for the Goodyear Blimp Akron. Edith enjoyed volunteering at Camp Manatoc (BSA) where she earned the nickname "Outlaw". She was a...
Robert Haller
Feb 3, 2016
R. Michael HallerRobert Michael Haller passed away peacefully at home with his family on February 3, 2016. He was born in Elkins, WV to the late Robert and Frances Haller. Michael was a landscaper by trade; he could fix anything. He was an avid Browns fan and enjoyed his visits to the cabin. He was a friend to all and...
Mary Ann Hawk
Feb 2, 2016
Mary Ann Hawk, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Mary Ann was born on December 16,1934 in Akron, Ohio to Jay and Terry Curtis. What can we say about mom? Never short for words always speaking before thinking she had NO Filter! Mom never met a dog she didn't love. She fed stray dogs and non-stray dogs alike....
Patricia Ann Pry (Doane)
Feb 1, 2016
Patricia Ann Pry, 56, of Akron, passed away on February 1, 2016. She was born in Akron on June 25, 1959. Patricia loved her family and devoted herself to her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Doane and brother, Billy Joe Doane. She will be deeply missed by her children, Christina (Jeremy) Simmons and...
William E. Thompson
Feb 1, 2016
William Edmund Thompson of Tallmadge Ohio, shed his earthlybonds on February 1, 2016. Born in Philippi WV on December 19, 1924, he was the son of James Otis and Iris Goldie Daugherty-Thompson. William left Philippi in 1945 to begin a 35 year career at The FirestoneTire and Rubber Company, in Akron Ohio as a tire builder for passenger and racing...
Garry Cumberlidge
Feb 1, 2016
Garry L. Cumberlidge, 71, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Shirley; son Eric (Connie) Cumberlidge; the girls Snickers and Sissy; and other relatives and friends. Per Garry's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Robert R. Rogers Sr.
Jan 31, 2016
Robert R. Rogers Sr., 60, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 . He was born on October 20,1955 in, Akron, Ohio to Roy and Rosetta. Bob worked at ALL Erection and Crane for over 35 years as a master tech boom operator. He was a hard working man who always had jokes to tell when he got home. Bob was...
Robert S. Carr
Jan 29, 2016
Robert S. Carr, 90, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. Robert was born October 12,1925 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania to Phillip and Mary Carr. Robert served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Pearle E. Carr,; children, Theresa (Jack) Wade; Katherine Wood,Robert Carr Jr.Family will receive friends on February 3, 2016...
Juanita Heatwall
Jan 29, 2016
Juanita J. Heatwall, 73, of Tallmadge, passed away January 29, 2016. Juanita was born in Akron, Ohio on February 4, 1942 to the late Lester and Lois Collier. Juanita was a retired Deputy with the Summit County Sheriff's Office, and was also a member of the FOP #139. She had an unforgettable personality, a great love of animals, and she...
Leona Griffiths
Jan 28, 2016
The Lord has called Leona to His house to start her miraculous journey. Leona passed away surrounded by family on January 28, 2016 after short illness.Leona was born October 8, 1951 in Frankfurt, Germany. She was preceded in death by parents Francis and Gertrude Griffiths; daughters, Kimberly and Kristen Rowland. She is survived by her soul mate and best friend,...
Janet L. Foster
Jan 28, 2016
Janet L. FosterJanet L. Foster, 66, reunited with her husband, Robert on January 28, 2016. She graduated from Tallmadge High School. She was the oldest of 5 siblings. Janet was very well known in the community for her unforgettable personality. She retired as a waitress and everyone she knew loved her. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Janet...
Charles A. Twyman
Jan 27, 2016
Charles A. Twyman, 78, passed away on January 27, 2016. He was born in Elizabeth, West Virginia in 1937 to the late Henry and Lorraine Twyman. He leaves behind his wife, Elouise; sons, Clifford (Robin), Robert (Cherilyn); stepdaughter, Kathy Nelson; brothers, Andrew, Franklin, George; sister, Betty; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank The Gardens of Western...
Carol Marsh
Jan 27, 2016
Carol R. Marsh, 68, of Ravenna, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2016. Carol was born in Akron, Ohio on December 27, 1947 to the late Jack and Florence Miller. She graduated from Ellet High School, and loved fishing, doing puzzles and reading the Bible. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. She is survived...
Jeanne Mayo
Jan 26, 2016
Our loving mother and wife Jeanne Mayo went to be with our Lord on January 26, 2016. She was born January 12, 1930. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Ambrose Teets; and sister, Blanche Justice.She is survived by her husband of 48 years, James Mayo; children, Harold Hope, Debbie (Keith) Brannon, Marie Franze, and Lisa (Bobby)...
Betty Ann Mcleod
Jan 26, 2016
Betty Ann McLeod, 76, went home to be with her Lord on January 26, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Robert and Eileen Erbse. Betty Ann came from a family of three children and she grew up in Wadsworth. She was raised as a Baptist, going to Akron Baptist Temple, where she obtained salvation at a...
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