Obituaries
Dolly Charlene Thomas
Nov 11, 2024
Dolly Charlene Thomas, 74, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Albert and Mary (Peacemaker) Funk, she resided in Akron most of her life. Charlene enjoyed animals, plants, flowers, listening to music, traveling all over our country and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Charlene was preceded in death by her granddaughter,...
Rosalyn Diane Fernandez
Nov 11, 2024
Rosalyn Diane {Hazly} Fernandez, 74, of Tallmadge, passed away on November 11, 2024. She was born on August 6, 1950 to the late Alton and Fannie {Lamply} Hazly.
In addition to her parents, Rosalyn Diane was preceded in death by her siblings Alice, Rippy, Freddy and Joe.
Rosalyn Diane is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, William Fernandez; father-in-law Lupe...
Rochelle D. Fegan
Nov 10, 2024
Rochelle D. Fegan, age 67, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 10, 2024. She was born on May 29, 1957 in Akron and graduated from Springfield High School in 1976. She entered the US Air Force July 1976 and was a military police officer with an honorable discharge of August 1978. She retired from Quality Synthetic Rubber with...
Richard Gordon
Nov 10, 2024
Richard (Rick) Gordon passed away Sunday November 10, 2024 after a short illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 15, 1962, a son of the late Richard Gordon and Betty Jane Hill.
He went to Stow High School and was employed at Henry Bierce as a truck driver. Rick took great pride in his home and loved working in...
Kimberly D. Wahl
Nov 10, 2024
Kimberly Dawn Wahl (Nee: Elkins), age 59, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on November 10, 2024 with her family by her side, after a short and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Kim was born December 4, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. She was a 1983 graduate of Green High School and attended Portage Lakes Career Center where she studied...
Patty Ann Weaver Shanaberger
Nov 10, 2024
Patty Ann Weaver Shanaberger, 78, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Clarence and Esta (Brown) McDaniel, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Patty enjoyed baking, cooking, watching crime shows, camping, dancing and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death...
Carl Rufener Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
Carl Rufener Jr., 86, of Suffield, passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2024. Carl was born in Canton, Ohio on March 29, 1938 to the late Carl and Marge Rufener Sr.
Carl spent his entire life farming. He ran a grain farm in Suffield and hauled milk for over 35 years. He also sold Pioneer Seed Corn for...
Ronald B. "Ron" Haidet
Nov 10, 2024
Ronald B. "Ron" Haidet, age 83, of Akron, passed away on November 10, 2024 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. He was born on December 31, 1940 to the late Dale and Dorothy Haidet in Akron, OH.
Ron worked as a Printer for Goodyear for more than 36 faithful years before retirement.
He loved to hunt and fish and he would often...
James Dixon
Nov 10, 2024
James Dixon, 83, known to friends and family as "Little Man", went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2024. James was born in Canton, Ohio on May 18, 1941 to the late Wayman and Penny Dixon. After moving to Akron as a young man, James was introduced to Clara Vinson and they married on May 17, 1974...
Thomas E. King
Nov 9, 2024
Thomas E. King, 72, of Akron, passed away on November 9, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1951 the son of the late George and Gladys King. Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a man of faith and was a member of the Salvation Army. Tom retired after 40 years of dedicated service from...
Mary L. Dionne
Nov 9, 2024
Mary Lee Dionne, 65, of Kent passed away on Nov. 9, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.
Mary was born on June 28, 1959, to Jack and Nora Anderson and was raised by her loving foster parents, John Petel and Sarajane (Petel) Powell, in Kent. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1978.
On May 2, 1981, Mary...
James D. "Jim" Simon
Nov 9, 2024
James D. "Jim" Simon, 70, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Choteau, MT to James Simon and Evelyn Barta, he resided in the Akron, Ohio area all of his adult life. Jim enjoyed gardening, sailing, snorkeling, woodworking, riding his 4-wheelers, playing the guitar and spending time with his family.
Jim will be...
Edward "Ed" Dipold
Nov 8, 2024
Edward "Ed" Dipold, 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 9, 2024.
Ed was born on February 1, 1955, in Salzburg, Austria. After high school, he served as a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1979, specializing in automatic flight control systems.
For over 30 years, Ed worked as a network engineer at The...
Michelle D. McKee
Nov 8, 2024
In Spite of: God Is Still Good
Forever, O Lord, thy words is settled in Heaven
Psalm 119:89
The Late
Sister Michelle Denise McKee-Smith was born to the late Minnie Ruth Dees and the late David McKee on February 20, 1973 in Rochester, New York. She joined the Greater Nazarene Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and remained a member until she relocated...
David L. Laube
Nov 8, 2024
On November 8, 2024, David Laube, 83, of Akron Ohio, surrounded by grandchildren and great grandchildren, quietly and peacefully ascended to heaven. He will be fondly remembered for his stubborn and kind soul.
David is survived by his daughters Amy Caylor and Debby Hughes, both of South Carolina, his daughter Margaret Laube of Massachusetts, granddaughter Dianna, and great-grandchildren Billie, Lucia, and...
James W. Robinson
Nov 8, 2024
James W. Robinson, 78, of Akron, passed away on November 8, 2024. He was born on September 2, 1946 the son of the late Carl and Audrey Robinson. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army He was a life member of VFW Airport Post 8975.
Jim is survived by wife Mary; sister Jennie (Fred) Farina; son James G. (Catherine)...
Deborah Sue Weitzel
Nov 7, 2024
Deborah Sue Weitzel, 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on November 7, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1950 to the late Dale and Pauline Weitzel.
In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her brother David Weitzel.
Deborah is survived by her loving children Wade "Eric" (Libby) McFarland, Lara (Ronny) Perkins, Chad (Ruth) McFarland, Seth (Wendy) McFarland,...
Loyetta Jean Roach
Nov 7, 2024
Loyetta Jean Roach, 82, of Akron, passed away at her home after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's on November 7, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1942 to Betty Wolgamott, who passed away when Loyetta was 2 years old, and Lloyd (Rosella) Mobley, who loved and raised her.
Loyetta was preceded in death by her parents and grandson Robert Dye.
Loyetta...
Dianne S. Shambaugh
Nov 6, 2024
Dianne Lenhart Shambaugh, 82, passed away on November 6, 2024, in Akron, OH. Born on October 24, 1942, to Lucille and Dean Lenhart, Dianne was a beacon of joy with a great love of life.
Dianne graduated from Ellet High School and dedicated her entire career to the City of Akron Welfare Department. Known for her cheerful spirit and loving nature,...
Glen N. Biles
Nov 6, 2024
Glen N. Biles, 68, passed away unexpectedly at home November 6, 2024. Born in Ravenna, Ohio to Bob and Shirley (Viebranz) Biles, he resided in Portage County most of his life. Glen retired from Advanced Auto Glass with over 20 years of service. He was a practical jokester who enjoyed music, motorcycles, and spending time with his family. He also...
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