Obituaries
LeAnne Blaes-Lewis
Feb 17, 2025
LeAnne Denise Blaes- Lewis
August 26, 1970 - February 17, 2025
LeAnne passed away peacefully in her "Peaceful Pond-House", as the Lord called her home on February 17, 2025.
LeAnne was a devoted caregiver all her life; an amazing mother, daughter, sister, friend, and faithful servant of Christ. She was a beautiful gardener, outstanding cook, and avid home-steader.
May we find comfort in knowing...
George Lee Lininger
Feb 16, 2025
George Lee Lininger, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 65 in Akron City, Ohio, United States. He was born on June 22, 1959, to Jim Lininger and Grace C. Lininger.
George was married to his loving spouse, Cheryl Lininger, in 1982. He followed her in death 22 hours later. Together, they had...
Willie C. Hoyle Sr.
Feb 16, 2025
Willie C. Hoyle Sr., 75, passed away on February 16, 2025. He was born on April 1, 1949, in Electic, Alabama. Willie proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired after many years of dedicated service from General Tire. He was a man of faith and attended Kingdom Hall. Willie enjoyed fishing with family and friends. He loved...
Terry L. Conley
Feb 16, 2025
Terry “Truck” Conley
Terry L. Conley age 66 of Akron, Ohio passed away February 16th 2025.
Terry was born May 26th 1958 in Akron to the late Odell and Goldie (McClain) Conley.
Terry graduated from Springfield High School in 1976. Terry was Union President of the Local 88 Roofers Union as well as Owner Operator of Terry Conley Trucking. He enjoyed vacationing with...
David A. "Dave" Dibble
Feb 16, 2025
David "Dave" Dibble, 78, of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 16, 2025. He attended North High School in Akron, Ohio, and dedicated 30 years of his life to the City of Cuyahoga Falls Street Department before his well-deserved retirement.
A devoted husband, Dave was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Dibble (Kerns) who passed away on May 4,...
Dr. Cheryl Ann Lininger
Feb 15, 2025
We mourn the passing of Dr. Cheryl Ann Lininger, who was born on December 8, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, United States. Cheryl passed away on February 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be remembered.
Cheryl was the caring wife of George Lininger for 43 years, he followed her in death 22 hours later. She was a loving mother...
Geoffery "Geph" Michael Cliff
Feb 15, 2025
Geoffery “Geph” Michael Cliff passed away at the age of 60 in Akron, Ohio, on February 15, 2025. He was born on January 23, 1965, in Waukegan, Illinois, to Melinda and Norman Weems.
Geph grew up in Southern California, raised by his mother, Melinda and stepfather, Charles “Chuck” Cliff and alongside his brother, Scott, shaped him into the kind and spirited...
Laura Anne Keys
Feb 14, 2025
Laura Anne Keys, 47, of Grant Pass, Oregon passed away suddenly on February 14, 2025. She was born on May 3, 1977, to her parents Thomas L. and Frances R. Keys (Nucciarone).
Laura was a graduate of Springfield High School, Akon, in 1995. A whiz at math and science, but terrible with spelling. She would be the first to agree. She...
Dona Lee Lytle
Feb 14, 2025
Donna Lytle, age 94, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. Although Dona is gone, she will live in our hearts forever.
Dona was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ira Lytle, her son Gary, son-in-law James McVan, sister Barbara Hobbs, and brothers Donald and James Lusby. Dona is survived by and deeply missed by...
Rocco J. Rich
Feb 14, 2025
Rocco J. Rich
With love and sadness, we announce the passing of Rocco J. Rich, age 72. Rocco, known affectionately as “Pope,” passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Rocco, a Canton, OH-native, was a devoted husband of 51 years to Debra Rich and a loving father to Dina (Darin) Edwards, Joey (Chrissy) Rich, Taryn (Troy) Harrington,...
Kevin E. Hooks
Feb 13, 2025
Kevin Hooks, 68, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. Kevin was born to the late Walter and Beatrice (Boyle) Hooks on November 8, 1956, and grew up in Firestone Park.
He was a graduate of Garfield High School and worked at Reiter Dairy/Dean Foods for 27 years. He enjoyed playing guitar, cooking holiday dinners, watching football and baseball, and having fun...
Rebecca "Becky" Kay Martin
Feb 12, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Rebecca "Becky" Kay Martin peacefully went home to be with the Lord at the blessed age of 67. She was born to the late Paul and Kathleen Phillips on September 22, 1957.
She graduated from East High School in 1976 and then worked at Klais and Co./United Health Care for 36 years. She was also a...
Roger "Wayne" Mason Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
Wayne Mason, born in Barberton, Ohio on January 19th, 1980, to Lenora Mason and Roger Mason Sr., was called home on February 12th, 2025, while in the home he shared with his loving girlfriend of 2 years, April Magrell.
He is survived by his sister, Lora Mason (Joe Palmer); his five children, Matthew, Mark (McKayla), Marissa, Isabella and Alexander Mason; his...
Onie M Yovanovich
Feb 12, 2025
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.”
Ona Mae (Knowles) Yovanovich passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.
Onie, as she was lovingly known, was a brilliant light to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Her life was lived with love, compassion, and an unwavering faith in God. Her passing...
Danny C. McClamroch
Feb 12, 2025
Danny C. McClamroch, 83, of Suffield Twp., passed away on February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Mocksville, North Carolina on August 3, 1941 to the late Otis and Helen McClamroch. At a young age, Danny and his family settled in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from East High School, where he met the love if...
Angela Leighton
Feb 12, 2025
Angela Leighton, a cherished soul, left this world on February 12, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on September 24, 1960, Angela graced the lives of those around her with warmth, laughter, and an unwavering passion for life.
Angela's love for holidays and parties was contagious; her enthusiasm for celebrating life’s milestones brought together friends and family in ways that...
Patti Rae Memmer
Feb 9, 2025
Patti Rae Memmer, 77, passed away February 9, 2025 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Clayton L. and Betty J. (Timmons) Straw, she was a lifelong area resident. Patti previously worked at Circle K and she enjoyed spending time with her family, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandsons.
In addition to her parents, Patti was preceded...
John Herbert Kent, Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
John Herbert Kent, Sr., age 69, of Brimfield, went to his heavenly home on February 9, 2025. He was born in Akron, OH, on March 18, 1955, to the late Thomas and Pearl (formerly Norris) Kent.
John worked as a Parts Supervisor for Ohio CAT before his retirement in 2021. He was a faithful member of The Chapel in Akron.
John loved...
Shirley Ann Miller
Feb 8, 2025
Shirley Ann Miller, age 79, of Magnolia went home to be with the Lord February 8, 2025. She was born in Akron on January 17, 1946, to the late Carl and Thelma Kolb. She was a graduate of Central High School. Shirley enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
She is survived by her children Pamela Stevenson, John Russell Miller Jr., Dottie Carper, Steven...
Tommie L. Elton
Feb 7, 2025
Tommie L. Elton, 77, of Akron, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025. She was born in October 16, 1947 in Henderson, Tennessee to the late David and Iona (Edwards) Fry.
As a faithful Jehovah's Witness, Tommie attended the Thornton Congregation Kingdom Hall for many years. In her free time, Tommie enjoyed watching softball and spending time with her beloved family....
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