Obituaries

Harrison Plese Randolph

Harrison Plese Randolph

Oct 11, 2024

Harrison Plese Randolph, age 85, passed away on October 11, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1939, to the late Amon and Gladys Randolph. He grew up in Ohio and Tennessee. Harry was a tooling engineer for many local companies and retired from Babcock and Wilcox of Barberton, Ohio. Harry met Deanna at a bowling alley and they were...

Rebecca Lynne Reckner

Rebecca Lynne Reckner

Oct 11, 2024

Rebecca “Becky” Lynne Reckner

(Pyatt, Nahmi, Butcher)

On October 11, 2024, Becky ran into the arms of her Father.

Becky grew up in Copley, OH, graduating from Copley High School in 1964. She graduated from Akron School of Practical Nursing in 1966. Becky began her nursing career at Barberton Citizens Hospital as a pediatric nurse. She then spent the majority of her career...

Jacqueline Louise Harris

Jacqueline Louise Harris

Oct 11, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie" L. Harris peacefully went home with the Lord, surrounded by family, on October 11th, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Joe Harris, her brother Terry (Lillian) Briggs, her brother-in-law Vince “Bing” Harris, her daughters Patricia (Jeff) Krager, Michelle (Brad) Burdette, her son Joe (Andrea) Harris, her grandchildren Bruce (Christina) Krager, William (Miranda) Krager,...

Mark A. Mitchell

Mark A. Mitchell

Oct 10, 2024

Mark Allen Mitchell, age 71, of Akron, passed away on Thursday October 10, 2024, due to complications related to lung cancer. He was born in Fort Lee, Virginia on April 21, 1953, while his father was stationed in the military. 

Throughout childhood, Mark and his sister Sherry attended many schools since their father relocated their family often. After high school, Mark...

William T. "Bill" Jones

William T. "Bill" Jones

Oct 10, 2024

William T. "Bill" Jones, 98, passed away peacefully at home on October 10, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Grover and Sarah (Lamp) Jones, he resided in the Akron area most of his life. Bill retired in 1986 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 35 years of service. He was a lifelong member of the...

Bernadine Mae Boyce

Bernadine Mae Boyce

Oct 10, 2024

Bernadine Mae Boyce, 93, passed away on October 10, 2024. She was born on May 5, 1931 the daughter of the late Paul and Helen McFadden. She enjoyed cooking and baking and her family would always look forward to her home made cookies during the holidays. She had many accomplishments but her greatest was her love for her family.

She was...

Mary L. Hefner

Mary L. Hefner

Oct 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Hefner, age 71, announce her passing.

Mary was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Clarence Akin and Florence (Smith) Perkins.

She will be sadly missed by her husband of 51 years, Edward Hefner; daughter, Monica (Stephen) Dever; grandchildren, Saige (Travis) Gilley and Sgt Jacob Dever of the US Army; brother, Clifton...

William M. "Bill" Kesler

William M. "Bill" Kesler

Oct 9, 2024

William M. "Bill" Kesler, 79, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Carlos and Juneadell (Carmer) Kesler, he resided in the Akron area all of his life. Bill retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with 35 years of service. He loved playing golf, collecting clocks, going to the beach and spending time with his...

Gloria J. Swigart

Gloria J. Swigart

Oct 8, 2024

Gloria was born on October 25, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. She passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving children on October 8, 2024. 

Gloria will forever be remembered as a feisty, humorous, insistently independent and loving mother and sister. She had a great appreciation for truth and integrity, always living her life on her terms.

She dedicated her life...

Leonard G. Redd

Leonard G. Redd

Oct 8, 2024

Leonard G. Redd, age 67, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday October 8, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 26, 1957 to the late Carl and Elizabeth (Sisto) Redd. He was retired and enjoyed helping his cousin Landon start a landscaping business where he was very attentive to his work and favorite customers. He was an avid...

Ivan Stewart Rennick

Ivan Stewart Rennick

Oct 8, 2024

Ivan S. Rennick, age 68, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2024 at Akron City Hospital. 

He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late James and Darlene Rennick. 

Ivan graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1975 right before joining the military. 

Ivan retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of faithful service. While enlisted, he fought in...

Alice Marie Collins

Alice Marie Collins

Oct 8, 2024

Alice Marie Collins, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2024. She was born in Coshocton, Ohio on October 26, 1938, to the late Lewis and Doris Flanagan. Alice graduated from Tallmadge High School. In 1957, she married the love of her life Denzel Collins who preceded her in death in 2010. She devoted her...

Emily Roane Smith

Emily Roane Smith

Oct 7, 2024

Emily Smith, age 27, passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2024. Emily's presence could light up any room with her infectious smile. Emily was loved by everyone and made friends instantly. 

Emily is survived by her husband, John Smith; daughters, Mya, Connie and Carmen; parents, Jennifer (Roger) Tanner and Gregory Sr. (Tami) Smith; grandparents, Guy Sr. and Mary Smith; siblings, Ashley...

Robert Emory Morgan

Robert Emory Morgan

Oct 7, 2024

Robert Emory Morgan, age 81, of Akron, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 8, 1942 to the late John and Lucille (Hershberger) Morgan and was an Air Force Vietnam War Veteran honorably discharged as an E-4. He worked in management for Kresge and Kmart, and in the IT department for...

Jeanne M. Kidd

Jeanne M. Kidd

Oct 6, 2024

Jeanne M. Kidd, 63, of Barberton, passed away on October 6, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1961 the daughter of the late James and Jeanne Thomas. She was a long time member of the Orioles Club in Kenmore. She never failed to brighten up a room with her sparkling smile, infectious laugh, and her sense of humor. Her...

Eli Starcher

Eli Starcher

Oct 6, 2024

Eli Starcher, 33, passed away unexpectedly in his home October 6, 2024. Born as a micro-premie, he never let his cerebral palsy diagnosis slow him down. Full of life and spunk, he found joy in participating in his favorite hobbies, including music, skateboarding, tattooing and motorcycles. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.

Eli was preceded...

Dr. George Jálics

Dr. George Jálics

Oct 6, 2024

Our deeply beloved George (György) Jálics passed on peacefully to eternity at home on October 6, 2024, in the company of his loving family in his 95th year after almost a decade of devoted homecare by his beloved wife Anikó of 61 years. George was born into a loving family in Gyál, Hungary on November 21, 1929, as the third...

Donald C. Carter

Donald C. Carter

Oct 5, 2024

Donald Carter, 77, of Lake Milton, passed away on October 5, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1947 and was raised by his loving Grandmother, Spicey Carter. Don proudly served his country in the U. S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He was a member of both the American Legion and the VFW. He retired after many years of...

Paula R. Mullins

Paula R. Mullins

Oct 5, 2024

Paula R. Mullins, a beloved figure in her community and a passionate creator, peacefully passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on March 22, 1941, Paula touched the lives of many with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering dedication to her work. Paula graduated from St. Vincent High School with the class of 1959. 

Throughout her life,...

Evonne "Bonnie" Tipton

Evonne "Bonnie" Tipton

Oct 5, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Evonne “Bonnie” Jean Tipton (Brink) on Oct. 5, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born Aug. 7, 1940 in Akron, Ohio, to Earl Otis Brink and Thelma Mildred “Millie” (Grueser) Brink. She grew up in the Firestone Park community with her parents, Millie and stepfather Robert “Bob”...

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