Obituaries

Michael Joseph Melesky

Michael Joseph Melesky

Jul 9, 2015

Michael Joseph Melesky Michael Joseph Melesky, 61, of Uniontown, passed away at home on July 9, 2015. He was born in Akron on October 9, 1953. Michael served in the U.S. Army and spent his career in the heating and cooling industry. In his free time, he loved to be outdoors. Some of his favorite times were spent hunting, fishing,...

Janet Lloyd

Janet Lloyd

Jul 9, 2015

Janet Lloyd transitioned into her Heavenly home on July 9th 2015 at 11:26am. She is survived by her husband of sixty years, four children, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one sister. There will be no service and cremation has taken place. We will always love and be with you!

Oleta I. Cook

Oleta I. Cook

Jul 8, 2015

Oleta I. (Leta) Cook Oleta Cook, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at her home. She was born on September 22, 1919 in Model, Tennessee to parents Roy and Audie Vinson. Leta was preceded in death by parents; four sisters; son, Jerry; and husband, Willard "Guy". She is survived by brother,...

Wayne T. Crisp

Wayne T. Crisp

Jul 8, 2015

Wayne T. CrispWayne T. Crisp 84, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2015. He was born in Akron, OH to the late William and Bessie Crisp. He graduated from West High School in 1948. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army. Wayne enjoyed golfing, wood working and fishing. He also enjoyed coaching baseball and had...

James P. Lewis Jr.

James P. Lewis Jr.

Jul 7, 2015

James P. Lewis Jr.James P. Lewis Jr. 59, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on July 7, 2015. He was born in Akron, OH to the late James and Beverly Lewis. Jimmy was a custodian for Springfield Local Schools for over 22 years. He was a coach for many different sports and known as Coach Lewis to many...

Cletus Wellington Barnhart

Cletus Wellington Barnhart

Jul 7, 2015

Cletus Wellington Barnhart Cletus Wellington Barnhart, 87, of Clinton, passed away on July 7, 2015. Cletus was born in Parkersburg, WV on March 16, 1928 to the late Henry and Edith Barnhart. He was raised by the late Carl and Goldie Wright. Cletus served in the U.S. Army and retired from BF Goodrich after over 38 years of service. In...

Donna Jean Tobias

Donna Jean Tobias

Jul 6, 2015

Donna Jean Tobias, 79, transitioned peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on July 6, 2015, following a short illness.Donna was born in Akron and graduated from East High School in 1953. She, John and the boys moved to the Uniontown area in 1969. Donna worked as an insurance agent for many years, retiring from Don Crum Agency in...

Barry Lewis Creekmore

Barry Lewis Creekmore

Jul 5, 2015

Pastor Barry Lewis Creekmore Pastor Barry Lewis Creekmore, 58, of Atwater, went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2015. Barry was born in Akron, Ohio on September 26, 1956. A devoted follower of the Lord, Barry pastored Living Water Ministries in Akron. He was also the Director of Security and Maintenance for InfoCision Management Corp. Barry was...

Mary Ann Ryan

Mary Ann Ryan

Jul 4, 2015

Mary Ann RyanMary Ann Ryan age 43, moved on to be with her Lord Jesus whom she loved on July 4th, 2015. She was born on March 31, 1972 in Salem, to Francis (Bill) and Roberta (Bobby) Rohaley. Mary Ann was a stay at home mom and always took wonderful care of her family. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Ruby Lewis

Ruby Lewis

Jul 4, 2015

Ruby Ellen Lewis, 77, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2015. Ruby was born in Jackson, Kentucky and lived in Akron all her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lewis ; and grand child Leah Schottenheimer. Ruby is survived by her loving Daughters, Robin Mollohan, Linda Schottenheimer ; and Darlene...

Deborah Ann Marquette

Deborah Ann Marquette

Jul 3, 2015

Deborah Ann MarquetteDeborah Ann Marquette,58, of Massillon, lost her battle with cancer on July 3, 2015. She was born in Akron on July 13, 1956 and graduated from Mogadore High School. Deborah owned and operated the company A-1 Sunny's Maid for 20 years. She loved spending time with friends and family. In her free time, she loved dancing, crafts, boating,...

Stephen Moore

Stephen Moore

Jul 3, 2015

Stephen Ray MooreStephen Ray Moore passed away on July 3, 2015 at the age of 72. Steve was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on October 4, 1942; the only child of Virginia Bell Moore and Raymond Webber Moore. Steve grew up in East Liverpool and proudly called himself an "East Ender" referring to his section of town on banks of...

James O. Risner, Jr.

James O. Risner, Jr.

Jul 3, 2015

James O. Risner Jr.James O. Risner Jr. 71, passed away suddenly on July 3, 2015. He was born in Pikeville, KY to the late James and Byrtle Risner. James was a proud veteran in the US Army. He retired from ITW (Akron Standard) after many years of service. He was an amazing person with one of a kind heart. No...

Joseph Masturzo

Joseph Masturzo

Jul 2, 2015

Joseph Masturzo transitioned into his heavenly home on July 2,2015. Joseph was the proud CEO of the Akron Area Patrol Agency for over 50 years. He also served his country in the Army National Guard. Joseph is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Masturzo; parents Frank (Rose) Masturzo: and brothers, Pat and Russ Masturzo. He is survived by Sister,...

Felicia B. Mcclelland

Felicia B. Mcclelland

Jul 2, 2015

Felicia B. McClelland, 99, passed away peacefully at her home on July 2, 2015. Born on August 17, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, Felicia lived most of her life in the Akron area. She attended St. Matthew Catholic Church and was a member of the Council of Catholic Women. Felicia attended DePaul University and earned a degree in social work from...

Mary E. Jarvis

Mary E. Jarvis

Jul 2, 2015

Mary E. Jarvis, 84, of Atwater, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. Mary was born in Akron, Ohio on July 18, 1930 to the late Robert and Lois Lynch. Mary retired from Rogers Manufacturing. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Atwater for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren...

Jacob Breth

Jacob Breth

Jul 2, 2015

Jacob R. Breth, 80, of Tallmadge, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at home. Jacob was born in Akron, Ohio on July 14, 1934 to the late Joseph and Lillian Breth. He graduated from South High School in 1952. Jacob retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 42 years services as a machinist. In his free time he enjoyed fishing,...

Mark Sharpless

Mark Sharpless

Jul 1, 2015

Mark Edward Sharpless, 60, transitioned into his heavenly home on June 29, 2015. Mark was born on May 30, 1955, and raised in Akron, Ohio. He was an avid fisherman .Mark was preceded in death by his parents Ray and Vicki ; and sister Ida. Mark is survived by his loving Sisters, Gretchen and Debbie; a niece and 3 nephews...

Matthew William Patterson

Matthew William Patterson

Jul 1, 2015

Matthew William Patterson Matthew William Patterson, 20, of Deerfield, passed away on July 1, 2015. He was born on September 23, 1994 in Akron, Ohio. Matt was very proud of his job as the general manager of the Streetsboro UHaul with aspirations to become an area field manager. He had a way with numbers and under his leadership, the store...

Gerald L. Sax

Gerald L. Sax

Jun 30, 2015

Gerald L. Sax "Jerry"Gerald L. Sax "Jerry" 76, passed away June 30, 2015 at AkronCity Hospital. Jerry was born in Akron, OH to his parents Albert and Marie Sax on March 24, 1939. He was a proud graduate of St. Vincent High School in 1957 where he excelled in football and won the Horrigan Trophy for MVP. He had a...

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