Obituaries
Martha Joanne Kunkler
Dec 5, 2016
Martha Joanne Kunkler, "Marty", age 65 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, December 5, 2016 at Akron Select Specialty Hospital. She was born on December 20, 1950 in Akron, the daughter of the late Edgar Lee and Alice Malson Phipps. Martha graduated in 1969 from St Mary High School and she attended the University of Akron. She was a caregiver...
Agnes Bressler
Dec 4, 2016
Agnes Emilie Bressler (Back) was born on November 6, 1936, in Germany. Our Lord, with his loving arms open, called Agnes home to rest with Him on December 4, 2016. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Agnes leaves her loving husband of 57 years, Jakob; children, Irene Skinner and favorite son-in-law Larry, Michael Bressler,...
Carol Ann Lee
Dec 4, 2016
Carol Ann Lee, 68, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Orlin and Grace Shanafelt. She was an LPN for over 40 years. Carol enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, boating, and reading. She was a devout Christian who was a member of Coventry Crossing Christian Church....
Jennifer Rae Laston
Dec 4, 2016
Jennifer Rae Laston, 32, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Tallmadge, Ohio. Jennifer was born on March 2, 1984 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Tim Weisenberger and Melinda Halliburton. Jennifer loved life and everyone she met. She was a devoted wife and mother. Andrew was the love of her life and she enjoyed spending time with him.Jennifer is survived...
Aniyla Andshanice Riley
Dec 3, 2016
Aniyla M., age 9 and Shanice D. Riley, age 8, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2016. Aniyla was a student at Forest Hill CLC and Shanice attended Seiberling CLC. At such a young age, they were actively involved in community programs such as, Girl Scouts, LeBron James Family Foundation and members of Celebration Church.They were...
Omar Rileyandshirley Wallis
Dec 3, 2016
Omar Riley, age 36, and Shirley A. Wallis, age 33 went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2016. They were preceded in death by their daughters, Aniyla and Shanice Riley.Omar was also greeted in Heaven by his father, Edward Omar Riley; mother, Marie Hubbard; step-mother, Diane Riley and his grandparents. Shirley was greeted in Heaven by her...
Sue Sprouse
Dec 1, 2016
Ethel Sue Sprouse, "Sue", age 68 of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away with her loving family by her side on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 6:40 PM at Akron City Hospital. She was born on April 19, 1948 in Nebo, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Virgil and Mamie Dawson Boggs. Sue graduated from Clay County High School in 1966....
Lelia M. Zido (Nee Ferguson)
Nov 30, 2016
Lelia M. Zido (nee Ferguson), 88, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2016. She was born on August 1, 1928 in Akron, OH to parents Raymond C. and Viola Ferguson. Lelia was a homemaker, an active member of St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church for over 55 years, and a recent member of St Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. She was the...
Karen Collins
Nov 30, 2016
Karen Collins, 74, passed away on November 30, 2016. She was born on August 5, 1942 in Akron and resided most of her life in Barberton. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, William Nelson Collins, and sons, Michael, Mitchell, and Rick. She is survived by her children, Kimi, Rocky, Kay (Dustin), Russell (Lori), Tony, and Tina; many grandkids...
Glenn H. Farling
Nov 30, 2016
Glenn H. Farling passed away peacefully on November 30,2016. He lived most of his life in Sarasota, Florida.Glenn will be missed by all who knew him.
Daryl Lindy Klingensmith
Nov 30, 2016
Daryl Lindy Klingensmith, 65, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2016. He was born in Kittanning, PA on September 16, 1951. He retired from Windstream after 46 years of service. Daryl was an avid hunter, and a youth football coach for many years. He was also a member of Eastwood Church of the Brethren...
James P. Sporck
Nov 29, 2016
James P. Sporck, Jr., "CJ" or "Jimmy", age 44 of Ravenna, Ohio, died unexpectedly in Akron on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 3:12 PM.He was born in Ravenna on January 14, 1972, the son of Julia Angebrandt Sporck of Ravenna, Ohio and the late James P. Sporck, Sr. CJ was currently employed as a truck driver at Step2 in Streetsboro...
Leora May Morton
Nov 29, 2016
Leora May Morton, age 96 of Copley, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at her home. She was born in Brunswick, Ohio, on May 26, 1920, the daughter of the late John E. and Elsie Schroeder Smith. She loved being a homemaker and liked gardening. Leora loved her church.Survivors include her two children, Richard (Kachina) Morton, and Donna (Andy) Sanyo;...
Carol L Kay
Nov 28, 2016
Carol L. Kay, 64, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. She was born on May 30, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to William and Lois Allen. She had over 40 years of service at Ferriot. Carol was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved to crochet and knit for anyone she...
Carol L Kay
Nov 28, 2016
Carol L. Kay, 64, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. She was born on May 30, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to William and Lois Allen. She had over 40 years of service at Ferriot. Carol was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved to crochet and knit for anyone she...
Ronald L. Leafgren
Nov 28, 2016
Ronald L. Leafgren, "Ron", age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11:11 AM at the Hospice Care Center. He was born on August 27, 1932 in Akron, the son of the late Roy and Audrey Booth Leafgren. Ron graduated from East High School and went on to KSU and received his BS in Education and...
Jack S. Starr
Nov 27, 2016
Jack S. Starr, 78, of Akron, passed away on November 27, 2016. He was born in Yolyn, West Virginia on August 22, 1938. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from ODOT after 21 years of service. Jack loved country music and performed with bands all over the country. He was preceded in death by his parents, John...
Carol A. Sanderfer
Nov 27, 2016
Carol A. Sanderfer, 69, of Edinburg, passed away at home surrounded by her family on November 27, 2016. She was born in Akron on November 21, 1947 to the late Ernest and Evelyn Raybould. She loved playing Bingo, traveling, going to Mountaineer, drag races, and being with her family. Carol was a faithful, loving wife for 51 years to Gary....
Jennifer (Paul ) Marks
Nov 26, 2016
Jennifer Paul MarksMay 30, 1952-November 26, 2106Jennifer Paul Marks, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2016. Jenniferwas a life-long resident of the Akron, Ohio area. She is best known for her uncanny way oftelling stories.Jennifer is preceded in death by her father, William Paul Jr.; daughter, Dawn Opal Dietrich; and husbands Wilhelm Dietrich and Robert 'Jack' Marks. She...
David S. Smith
Nov 26, 2016
David S. Smith, 88, entered into his final rest on Nov. 26th, 2016. Born in Aurora WV, to the late David T. & Iva Inez Smith. After serving in the US Army 25th Infantry Recon Co in 1950 during the Korean War he made Springfield Twp his home until moving to Indian Land SC in 2013. David loved the outdoors,...
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