Obituaries
Patricia A. Coleman
Jun 14, 2014
Patricia A. Coleman, 83, of Akron, passed away June 14, 2014. She was born in Akron on August 9, 1930 to the late Thomas and Marcella Cobb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton Coleman.Pat is survived by her son, Phil Palmer; grandchildren, Joe and Anne Palmer; 6 great-grandchildren.
Bryan P. Herrick
Jun 13, 2014
Bryan Patrick Herrick, 38 passed away June 13th after a brief and unexpected illness. He was born in Akron on July 8, 1975.To all who knew him, Bryan was an angel walking the earth. A kind and caring man, he always had an ear to lend, a shoulder to cry on, a hand to help you up when you were...
Margaret T. Sunseri
Jun 12, 2014
Margaret T. Sunseri, 80, of Atwater, passed away June 12, 2014. She was born in Akron on October 8, 1933 to the late Frank and Anna Sunseri. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Tony and John; sisters, Carmella, Anna Miller, Mary White and Rosella. Margaret is survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank...
Robert L. Eddy
Jun 11, 2014
Robert L. Eddy, 64, of Barberton, passed away June 11, 2014. He was born in Akron on February 6, 1950 to the late Raymond and Mary Eddy. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles. Bob is survived by his wife of 20 years, Sue; sons, Neil, Raymond and Randy; brother, Jim (Nancy) and sister, Carol Werner.
Jay Sutter
Jun 10, 2014
Francis J. "Jay" Sutter, III, age 54, of Akron, passed away suddenly June 10, 2014. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 16, 1959 to the late Francis, Jr. and Jacqueline Sutter. Jay loved gardening, yard work and watching (and complaining about) his Cleveland Indians. His family will definitely miss his cooking, especially his stromboli. In addition to his...
Gary W. Mansell
Jun 9, 2014
Gary W. Mansell, 68, went to be with his Lord, peacefully on June 9, surrounded by family. He was born August 15, 1945 and lived in Akron where he was a member of the East Liberty Church of the Nazarene. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, and will be remembered for his devotion to his family...
Arthur D. Gallina
Jun 8, 2014
Arthur D. Gallina, 71, of Kent, passed away peacefully June 8, 2014 following complications from Diabetes. He was born August 22, 1942 in Kent, Ohio to the late Louis and Catherine Gallina. Art retired from ACNY/Norfolk & Southern Railroad Co. after 30 years of service. He was an active member at Southeast Church of the Nazarene and Portage County Senior...
Kenneth C. Bailey
Jun 7, 2014
Kenneth C. "Kenny" Bailey, 61, of Barberton, passed away June 7, 2014 to play his guitar in the heights of Heaven. He's making a joyful noise unto the Lord- no more sorrow, no more pain. He was born March 30, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Donna Bailey, their first of three sons born in March. Kenny graduated from...
Harriette A. Green
Jun 7, 2014
Harriette A. Green, 66, passed away on June 7, 2014. She was born in Buckhannon, WV to the late Paul and Lena Miller. Harriette was a member of the VFW post 3383. She retired from Janco after over 25 years of service. Preceded in death by her daughter, Holly; brothers, Gary, Paul, and Minter; sisters-in-law, Margaret Green and Marilyn Miller;...
Larry Wahl
Jun 7, 2014
Larry Wahl Larry Wahl, 59, of Mogadore, went to be with the Lord, peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2014. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on February 21, 1955. Larry was employed at Burghardt Metal Fabricating. He loved the outdoors and could often be found fishing, feeding the birds and squirrels, working in the yard, and helping anyone...
Stella Marie Gantous (Nee Ginnetti)
Jun 6, 2014
Stella Marie GantousStella Marie Gantous, 92, of Akron, passed away June 6, 2014. She was born in Akron on June 24, 1921. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred in 1979. She will be deeply missed by her loving family and many friends. Per Stella's wishes, no services will be held.
Pamela Ann(Combs) Matwiju
Jun 6, 2014
Pamela Ann Matwiju (nee Combs), age 63, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 6, 2014 at her home in Springfield Township. She was born June 5th, 1951 in Akron, Ohio. Pamela cherished her role as a mother and everyone she knew will miss her ornery sense of humor. She loved watching the Steelers play and scary movies.Pamela was preceded in...
Bonnie J. Haralson
Jun 3, 2014
Bonnie J. Haralson, 78, a woman of Godly beauty went home to her Lord on June 3, 2014. She was loved by "Her Tom" husband of 40 years; children, Jim, Jeff (Patricia), Jill (Jerry) Gardner, Dan (AnRea) MacDonald; Dawn (Jeff) Smith; grandchildren, Todd (Rachel), Jerry (Eric), Kristy (Fred), Justin (Mandie), Paige, Kari and Kim; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary (Karen) Roxbury;...
Deborah L. Taylor
Jun 3, 2014
Deborah L. Taylor, 55, of Akron, passed away June 3, 2014. She was born in Akron on July 12, 1958 to the late Byron and Leewana Earlenbaugh. Deb is survived by her husband, Dennis; children, Sascha Stevensen and Dennis Taylor; grandchild, Sage Stevensen; brothers, Ron (Sarah) Earlenbaugh, Mark (Debbie) Earlenbaugh; sisters, Carol Earlenbaugh, Brenda (Barney) Drexler; many nieces and nephews.Family...
Ruby M. Bishop
Jun 3, 2014
Ruby M. Bishop Ruby M. Bishop, 84, of Akron, passed away June 3, 2014. She was born in Huntsville, Alabama on January 23, 1930 to the late Horace and Mary Bishop. Ruby enjoyed participating in the activities at the William Presser Towers where she lived. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...
Alice Virginia Crabtree
Jun 2, 2014
Alice Virginia CrabtreeAlice Virginia Crabtree, 89, of Parma, passed away June 2, 2014. She devoted her life to her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; and daughter, Margaret. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jayne Crabtree and Dragan Jovanovic; many nieces, nephews, and friends....
Mabel E. Booth
Jun 1, 2014
Mabel E. Booth, 84, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2014. She was born on March 31, 1930 in Akron. Preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Booth and Gary Pitman. Survived by her sister, Judy (Jim) Curtis; sister-in-law, Shirley Booth; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was an ordained minister and a member...
Cassie U. Pisciotta
May 31, 2014
Cassie U. Pisciotta, 85, passed away on May 31, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph, of 67 years; children, Pam (Tom) Buescher, Bev (Brian) Rood, and Joe (Debbie) Pisciotta; grandchildren, Brittany, Lauren, Megan (Ryan), Joseph, Kyle, Samantha, and Chad; 1 great-grandson, Liam; and sisters, Clara, Jewel Dean, Joyce, and Janelle. A funeral mass will be held at...
Tracy L. Castner
May 31, 2014
Tracy L. Castner, of Akron, passed away May 31, 2014. She was born in Akron on December 2, 1969. She was preceded in death by her loving father, James R. Castner. Tracy is survived by her mother, Bobbi Peters; son, Dylan; step-mother, Mella Castner; brother, Cory DeVenture; many other family members.Family and friends may call on Wednesday, June 4, from...
Elizabeth A. Rager
May 30, 2014
Betty A. Rager, 83, of Akron, went to Heaven on May 30, 2014 to join her parents Mryl and Jane Shields; brothers, Harry and Tom Shields; sisters, Dorothy Shields, Bernice Weber and Sara Webb.She was born in Clover Run, PA and graduated from Punxsutawney High School. She retired from Firestone to become a full time housewife and mother. Betty enjoyed...
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