Obituaries

Doyle L. Marinos

Doyle L. Marinos

Oct 26, 2015

Doyle L. MarinosDoyle L. Marinos, 87, passed away October 26, 2015 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Doyle was born in Akron, OH and retired after a 33 year career at AT&T. Doyle enjoyed gardening and family vacations in Florida. He is survived by his wife Roberta "Bobbie"; son, Marty (Karen) Marinos; daughter, Laura (Bill) Corpas; and grandchildren, Jessica,...

William L. Mccumbers

William L. Mccumbers

Oct 26, 2015

William L. McCumbersWilliam L. McCumbers passed away on October 26, 2015. He was born in Akron, OH on October 10, 1955. He served in the US Navy from 1974-1976. William was preceded in death by his father, Willis McCumbers. He is survived by his mother, Effie McCumbers; sisters, Linda (Robert) Corrigan, and Loretta McCumbers; brother, James McCumbers; and special niece,...

Jannifer J.(Parr) Brumbelow

Jannifer J.(Parr) Brumbelow

Oct 25, 2015

Jannifer J. (Parr) Brumbelow "Courage, above all things is the first quality of a warrior." Jannifer was born on December 19, 1947 and went home to be with the Lord on October25, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jan retired from Flexible Benefits Systems Inc. She was an enthusiastic card maker. She enjoyed making cards for the soldiers in...

Mae L. Matthews

Mae L. Matthews

Oct 25, 2015

Mae L. Matthews Mae L. Matthews, 93, of Akron, passed away on October 25, 2015. She was born on August 29, 1922 to the late John and Ellen Rydgig. Mae retired as a clerk with the U.S. Postal Service. She loved traveling and had many fond memories of road trips with friends and family. Mae was a wonderful mother, grandmother,...

Sandra S. Hallinan

Sandra S. Hallinan

Oct 25, 2015

Sandra S. Hallinan Sandra S. Hallinan, 69, of Tallmadge, went home to be with her Lord on October 25, 2015. She was born in Akron on May 1, 1946 to the late Eli and Martha Hershberger. Sandra was a longtime member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Akron and was a lover of gospel music. She was a wonderful wife,...

Ronald L. Harper

Ronald L. Harper

Oct 24, 2015

Ronald L. Harper Ronald L. Harper went peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2015. He was born in Lore City, Ohio on October 17, 1928 to the late William and Bertie Harper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Geri; brothers, Eugene Harper, Bill Harper; sisters, Shirley...

Laiden Amos-Holmes

Laiden Amos-Holmes

Oct 23, 2015

Laiden Lashawn Amos-HolmesBaby Laiden Lashawn Amos Holmes went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Shaquill Amos and India Holmes; grandmothers, Deborah Holmes and Lakiesha Amos; grandfather, Michael Combs; great- grandmother, Mary Holmes and Pareese Amos; great-grandfather, Timothy (Renee) Holmes; great-great grandmother and grandfather, Alberta and Herman Holmes; and several aunts...

William F. Copestick

William F. Copestick

Oct 22, 2015

William F. Copestick "Bill"William F. Copestick "Bill" 81, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2015. He was born in Ohio to the late Daniel and Virginia Copestick. He proudly served his country in the US Army before returning home to Ohio. William held several positions throughout his life, including police officer for 16 years. He also...

David A. Collins

David A. Collins

Oct 21, 2015

David A. Collins, 52, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from a sudden illness. He was born on June 28, 1963 in, Barberton, OH. David loved all animals and various types of music.He is preceded in death by his father, son and sister.David is survived by mother,Lorraina and step father Carlos Eldridge; daughter, Christina; fiancé,Paula; grandchildren, DaKota and Torianna; brother,...

Soledad L. Cole

Soledad L. Cole

Oct 21, 2015

Soledad Lechuga Cole, 73, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. She was born on April 17, 1942 in Ojo Caliente in the State of Zacatecas, Mexico. She married Richard Arlen Cole, Sr. on November 23, 1962 in Ysleta, Texas, and celebrated nearly 53 years of happy marriage. Sole is survived by her husband, Richard...

Fleta Marie Edwards

Fleta Marie Edwards

Oct 20, 2015

Fleta Marie EdwardsFleta Marie Edwards, 80, went home to be with her husband Glen and son Michael on October 20, 2015. She was born in Vonore, TN to the late Vincent and Wathel Dean. She worked in management most of her life, working at Kaufman's, Toys R Us, and Malco Products. She enjoyed gambling, going to the movies, and playing...

Willa D. Ruther

Willa D. Ruther

Oct 20, 2015

Willa D. Ruther Willa D. Ruther, 83, of Akron, passed away on October 20, 2015. She was born in Viola, Tennessee on September 24, 1932. Willa worked as a secretary for both Goodyear Aerospace and the United Way of Florida. For many years she enjoyed golfing, bowling, and fishing on the beaches of Florida. She was an excellent baker and...

Zelma Irene Lee

Zelma Irene Lee

Oct 19, 2015

Zelma Irene LeeZelma earned her angel wings on October 19, 2015. She was born January 12, 1921in Nuttallburg W.V. and she deeply embraced her Native American heritage (Cherokee). She was a strong, fiercely independent woman who lived and loved passionately and did things her way in death, just as she did in life.Zelma is preceded in death by her parents...

Sik Q Yee

Sik Q Yee

Oct 18, 2015

Sik Q. Yee (Sam)Sik Q. Yee (Sam) 92, passed away on Sunday October 18, 2015. He was born in China on January 6, 1923. He owned Golden City, a Chinese restaurant. He was very hard working and did not retire until he was almost 80 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gin Hong...

David W. Reed

David W. Reed

Oct 17, 2015

David W. Reed (Combs) passed away October 17, 2015. He was born on May 18, 1969. David was an avid camper, and loved going four wheeling.David is preceded in death by his sister Sue and nephew Bobby.He is survived by his mother, Mary Reed;sisters, Kathy(Dan) Drainer, Cindy (Mike Ewing) Stewart; brothers, Frank and John (Donna) Combs; life long friends Kenny...

Bernard A. Joyce Sr.

Bernard A. Joyce Sr.

Oct 17, 2015

Bernard A. Joyce Sr. Bernard A. Joyce Sr., 69, of Akron, passed away on October 17, 2015. He was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania on October 15, 1946. Bernard served during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was an avid gardener and loved riding his Harley. Bernard was preceded in...

Helen Langton

Helen Langton

Oct 16, 2015

Helen I. LangtonHelen Irene Langton (nee Tomaiko), 91, passed away October 16, 2015. Helen was born January 4, 1924, in Wilcox, PA, to the late John and Mary Tomaiko, first generation immigrants from Kraviany, Austria-Hungary, in what is now Slovakia, in the early 1900s. She resided in Suffield Twp. for 44 years until she recently moved in with her daughter...

Zelda E. Watters

Zelda E. Watters

Oct 15, 2015

Zelda E. Watters, 81, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 15, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born on January 3,1934 in Morris Township, Pennsylvania. Zelda married the love of her life Chuck on March 11th, 1955 and together they raised five wonderful children. She was a Registered Nurse working at Akron City Hospital...

Glenn Williams

Glenn Williams

Oct 14, 2015

Glenn Marlan WilliamsGlenn Marlan Williams, 74, of Ravenna, passed away at his home on October 14, 2015. He was born in Warren, Ohio on February 9, 1941 to the late Leroy and Rachel Williams. Glenn loved traveling and took many cross country trips on his motorcycle. He also enjoyed camping and spending time with friends. He will be deeply missed...

Deborah J."Debbie" Marshall

Deborah J."Debbie" Marshall

Oct 13, 2015

Deborah J. (Gray) Marshall, age 56, of Akron, passed away October 13, 2015 at home. She was born November 5, 1958 in Akron to Howard and Shirley (Plant) Gray. Debbie was involved with Constant Companions Knitting Circle where she enjoyed crocheting and knitting blankets for cancer patients. She also cherished the time she was able to spend with her nieces...

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