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Vania Fuller Routh
Jun 11, 2016
Vania Virginia Fuller Routh, age 87 of North Canton, Ohio died on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9:40 PM at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1929 in Akron, the daughter of the late Carlton and Ida Weible Hottle.Vania was a 1947 graduate of East High School. She was a manager of a...
Frances Wilkerson
Jun 11, 2016
Frances Woodler Wilkerson December 18, 1915-June 11, 2016Frances W. Wilkerson, 100, peacefully passed away at her home in Ellet Saturday, June 11, 2016, surrounded by family. Born in Java, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, to Peter and Anna May Woodbridge Woodler, Frances was an elementary teacher at Hatton Elementary School in the Akron Public Schools from the day the school opened in...
Sheena Moore
Jun 9, 2016
Sheena Moore , 31 of Cuyahoga falls fell victim to her disease on June 9 th. She is preceded in death by her father, Matt Moore and her stillborn son, Chase. She leaves behind her son, Wyatt Scott, who was the love of her life and her everything. She is survived by her parents, Henry and Brenda Ryan; her brother,...
Robert "Bob" Stasel
Jun 9, 2016
Robert "Bob" Stasel, 75, of Akron, passed away on June 9, 2016. He was born November 27, 1940 in Smithville, WV. Bob was a graduate of Akron Garfield High School and a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed playing softball and tormenting his grandkids, nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by parents, Kiase and Martha Stasel; brother,...
Marchana K Dumansky
Jun 9, 2016
Marchana Kay Hoskins Dumansky, "Peanuts", 61, Akron, Ohio, passed away June 9, 2016 after a very courageous fight from cancer.She was born to William and Betty Hoskins on November 12, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. Marchana worked as a book keeper for many years. She was also one of Jehovah's Christian Witnesses. Marchana ran her own store for some time and...
Sharon Mason
Jun 9, 2016
Sharon Kay Mason, age 65 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 12:18 AM at her home. She was born on November 1, 1950 in Willmar, MN, the daughter of the late Milton and Agnes Commerford Walleen. Sharon retired as a clerk from Marc's after 15 years of service. Some of her hobbies included baking, crocheting, and...
Michael Root
Jun 8, 2016
Michael L. Root, age 74 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at Akron City Hospital at 8:18 AM. He was born on January 5, 1942 in Harrisville, WV, the son of the late Lloyd and Roberta Davidson Root.Mike was a 1960 graduate of Timken High School in Canton. He went on and became an architectural engineer and...
Edna G. Hillrich
Jun 7, 2016
Edna G. Hillrich - Yorgey ( Schultz ) , 56, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Edna was born on December 3, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio to William and Mary Schultz. She is preceded in death by her father William Schultz Sr.; step mother, Penni Schultz .Edna is survived by her husband, Bryan Yorgey; children, Christopher Tepus, C ....
Marian Sue Van Nostran
Jun 7, 2016
Marian Sue Van Nostran, 72, of Akron, passed away on June 7, 2016. She was born in Akron on March 13, 1944 to the late Harry and Elizabeth Shank. Marian loved children and spent her career as a daycare provider. She also loved sewing and was a collector of dolls. Marian could often be found enjoying Gospel Quartet music and...
Ethel Brown (Portis)
Jun 6, 2016
Ethel Brown (Portis)Ethel Brown (Portis) of Akron, OH departed this life June 6, 2016 at the age of 89. Born in Yantley, Alabama on August 22, 1926. She was the baby and the last of 13 children. She was born to Monk and Rosetta Portis. Ethel was a caring and kind wife, mother, loving grandmother, and great-grandmother. She helped raise...
William V. Hargrove
Jun 5, 2016
William V. HargroveWilliam V. Hargrove, 53, went home to be with Jesus in the ultimate garage in the sky on June 5, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He attended Green High School. William enjoyed restoring automobiles, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by father in-law, Charles Brown;...
Eleanore M. Grandon
Jun 3, 2016
ELEANORE MAY TROWBRIDGE GRANDON, 1922 -2016, grew up in Barberton Ohio and later moved to Floral City Florida, died Friday, June 3, 2016, at Stow-Glenn Retirement Center, Stow, Ohio. She went quietly and was greeted with loving arms by her husband, Robert Ervin Grandon and daughter Carolyn Clare Moore.In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death...
Gerald "Jerry" Bennett
Jun 3, 2016
Gerald "Jerry" Bennett passed away June 3, 2016 surrounded by love and care. Jerry was born February 3, 1935. He graduated from Springfield High School (class of 1953) and the University of Akron. Retired from Ohio Edison, Jerry offered a helping hand to all, enjoyed playing bridge, golfing, square dancing, plays and concerts. Jerry was predeceased by his mother, Ada...
Eileen B. Copen
Jun 2, 2016
Eileen B. Copen, 77, of Willow Park, Texas, went home to be with Jesus her Savior on June 2, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Akron on January 23, 1939. Before moving to Texas to be with family in 2014, Eileen had been a life-long resident of the Akron and Brimfield areas.Eileen was co-salutatorian of the 1956...
Daniel W. Mclaughlin
Jun 2, 2016
Daniel W. McLaughlin, 56, of Mantua, passed away on June 2, 2016. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a backyard mechanic and loved being a "grumpa." Daniel was the best dad a girl could ask for. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Daniel is survived by his daughter, Danielle; man's best friend, Kurmit; step-children, Doug...
June J. Hurst
Jun 1, 2016
June J. Hurst, 78, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2016. June was born on February 4, 1938 in Vinemont, Alabama; daughter of the late John and Georgia Robison. She retired from Akron General Hospital in 2000 and then worked part time at Springfield Senior Center from 2000-2009. She met and married her husband Robert M. Hurst in...
Jean Martin
Jun 1, 2016
Jean Martin, 92, of Akron, passed away on June 1, 2016. She was born in Akron on December 23, 1923 to the late John and Alma Cunningham. Jean was a teller at several local banks, worked alongside her husband at Martini's Restaurant on Copley Road, and later retired from the University of Akron Health Service after sixteen years of service....
Sandra J. Sanner
Jun 1, 2016
Sandra J. SannerSandra J. Sanner, 77, passed away at her home on June 1, 2016. She was born in Barberton, OH and graduated from Barberton High School Class of 1957. Sandy retired from Goodyear after 13 years of service. She enjoyed being outdoors, gardening and crafts. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. Sanner; daughter, Connie L....
Glenn Morgan
May 30, 2016
Glenn L. Morgan passed away June 30, 2016 at the age of 78. He is preceded in death by his parents Earl and Naomi; brothers, Duane, Charles, and James.He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sandy Morgan; children, Lisa (Edward), John, and Wendy; grandchildren, Leah and Eddie; brother, Robert, and many other family and friends. He is...
William Fox
May 29, 2016
William A. Fox, age 91 of Akron, Ohio, died on May 29, 2016 at his home.He was born on February 24, 1925 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late William F. and Bertha Johnson Fox. Mr. Fox served honorably in the US Navy during the Japanese invasion. When William was discharged from the Navy he met and married, on...
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