Obituaries
Derek J. Headrick
Jun 16, 2024
Derek J. Headrick, 54, passed away on June 16, 2024. He was born on March 4, 1970 the son of late Gary and Sharon Headrick. Derek graduated from Pocono Mountain High School in Pennsylvania. He worked over 30 years for YRC formerly know as Roadway and then was employed with Cleveland Steel Container. He was very proud and dedicated to...
Jacqueline Mae "Jackie" Gibson
Jun 15, 2024
Jacqueline Mae "Jackie" Gibson, 91, of Akron, passed away on June 15, 2024. She was born on October 9, 1932 to the late Robert and Grace {Beck} Robideau. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Eugene Gibson in 2016. Jackie is survived by her loving daughter, Denise (Ernie) Hutko; grandchildren Alechia and Matthew; great-grandchildren...
Rebecca Jean Morris
Jun 15, 2024
Rebecca Jean Morris (nee Van Tuyl), beloved mother and grandmother, 75, of Akron, Ohio, passed comfortably in the early hours of June 15th, 2024, in her home with loving family by her side. She was born to the late Mervin and Dorothy Van Tuyl on January 9th, 1949, in Parsons, Kansas, later moving to Akron, Ohio. Rebecca graduated from East...
Frances Emma Boykin
Jun 15, 2024
Emma Boykin, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, was called home on June 15, 2024, at the age of 82. Emma was born in Memphis, TN on December 29, 1941 to Mary Elizabeth Wright (Jones) and Robert Wright. Emma attended Kent City Schools and graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1960. Emma dedicated 28 years of her career...
James Ronald "Ron" Silcox
Jun 15, 2024
James Ronald Silcox, 73, of Akron, passed away on June 15, 2024. He was born in Gattalin, TN on July 1, 1950 to the late Ina B. Scott and James Dixon Silcox. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his brother David Silcox and sister Brenda Ritchey. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; children...
Harold Boyce "Hal" Starcher
Jun 14, 2024
Harold (Hal) Boyce Starcher passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born on September 17, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to Harold B. and Lora E. (Reynolds) Starcher. Hal grew up in Akron's Five Points neighborhood and loved telling stories about working at Five Points Restaurant and the Zipper Hospital. He graduated early from West...
William W. Warlop Iii
Jun 13, 2024
William "Bill" Walter Warlop III, age 64 of Akron, passed away on June 13, 2024. He was born on May 23, 1960; the son of William and Marie Warlop II of Akron, Ohio. Bill graduated with the class of 1978 from North High School. He worked many dedicated years of service with Falls Medical Supply/Praxair. He was a proud member...
James Cory "Jimi" Bryan
Jun 13, 2024
James Cory "Jimi" Bryan, 43, passed away peacefully at home June 13, 2024 after his long battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. Born in Carlisle PA July 28, 1980 he graduated from Bay Village High School in Ohio in 1998 and spent his last years in Akron, Ohio. Jimi is survived by his Father, Stephen Bryan, Step Mom Lesli Bryan, Mother,...
Kenneth William Durst
Jun 12, 2024
Kenneth W. Durst, of Akron, Ohio, passed away June 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born in Grant Town, WV and the first of four sons to Nancy J. Toothman and Watson W. Durst. Ken was married to his wife, Kathleen M. Long in 1982 and welcomed his only daughter, Amanda C. (Durst) Croasmun in 1984. He was...
Ronald L. Whitecotton
Jun 12, 2024
Ronald Lee Whitecotton, 77, passed away peacefully at home June 12, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Fairmont, WV to Elmer and Mary (Boyce) Whitecotton, he resided in the Tallmadge, Ohio area all of his adult life. Ron worked at GOJO Industries for 20 years and he belonged to the Eagles Club in Cuyahoga Falls for many years. He...
Robert E. Lee Sr.
Jun 12, 2024
Robert E. Lee, 77, of Akron, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was born on November 29, 1946 the son of the late Clifford and Mary Lee. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines. He retired from the City of Akron Motor Equipment after many years of dedicated service. He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing, hunting, drag...
Bill R. Fritz
Jun 12, 2024
Bill Ray Fritz, 77, of Brimfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Akron, Ohio. He was a devoted father, beloved husband, cherished grandfather, and a pillar of love and support for his family. Bill was born on October 17th, 1946 to Leroy and Leitha Fritz in Barberton, Ohio. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Judith B. "Judy" Carter-Schaefer
Jun 12, 2024
The Reverend Judith Barbara Carter Schaefer was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on June 12, 2024, after a valiant 13-month struggle with cancer. Judy was born in Akron, Ohio on February 3, 1940, to the late Floyd and Helen Carter and resided in the area her entire life. She was a graduate of Akron Ellet High School and Kent...
Alice Mansell
Jun 11, 2024
Alice Mansell, 101, finally made it to where she was going all these years on June 11, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio to Alton and Vada (Widmeyer) Kauffman, she was a lifelong area resident. Alice retired from Mason Elementary, where she worked as a librarian. Alice was a member of Summit Wesleyan Church, where she served as board secretary, youth...
Jexsavith A. Cerriteno Torres
Jun 9, 2024
Jexsavith A. Cerriteno Torres was born on July 29, 2004. Jex unexpectedly received his wings on June 9, 2024. He leaves to cherish his memory, loving and devoted mother, Sanysalva Torres Cruz; his brother, Yassir Cerriteno Torres; grandparents; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He also leaves a very close friend, Anthony, and many other friends from all his adventures in...
Timothy P. Miller
Jun 9, 2024
Timothy Patrick Miller, age 62, of Tallmadge, passed away on June 9, 2024. He was born March 21, 1962 in Elyria, Ohio and had been a maintenance worker for ABM Industries at Goodyear's headquarters. He never met a person he couldn't make friends with and he always had a wealth of knowledge to share with anyone willing to listen. He...
Russie Jackson
Jun 7, 2024
Russie Jackson, 100, passed away on June 7, 2024. She was born on August 16, 1923 the daughter of Thomas and Sena Hamrick of Lick Run, WV. Russie was one of twelve siblings growing up in Webster Springs, WV. She moved to Akron at 21 years old to work at B.F. Goodrich where she retired after 43 years of dedicated...
Thelma I. Kirkpatrick
Jun 7, 2024
Thelma I. Kirkpatrick, 83, passed away peacefully June 7, 2024. Born in Leetonia, Ohio to Thomas and Nellie Stuart, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area most of her life. Thelma enjoyed crafting, gardening, bird watching and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Kirkpatrick. She will be...
Janice Norene Fuller
Jun 7, 2024
Janice Norene Fuller, 92, of Akron, passed away on June 7, 2024 at her home. She was born on June 21, 1931 to the late Earl and Anna {Davidson} Rieder. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her son Mark Sabo, grandson Alec Tyler Fuller, sister Beverly Carol, and son-in-law Marvin Crouch. Janice is survived by...
Secundino Hidalgo
Jun 7, 2024
Funeral for Secundino Hidalgo will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Newcomer Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10-11 prior to the service. Service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Please click here to view.
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