Obituaries
Phyllis Ann Wilkerson Absalom
Sep 26, 2024
Phyllis Ann Wilkerson Absalom, 84, passed away on September 26, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 4, 1939 to the late Frank and Alice Brooks.
Phyllis loved her Lord Jesus Christ and was devoted to reading her Bible. She is now at peace in Jesus' arms. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be...
Mamie Stevenson
Sep 26, 2024
Mamie Stevenson went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 26th, 2024.
Preceded in death by her father and mother David and Minnie Milbry; beloved son Robert Stevenson Jr.; brothers Walter Lee, Edward Lee, Hutchison Milbry, Darnell Milbry, Rozell Milbry; sisters-in-law Odessa Fogle and Peggy Stevenson; uncle and aunt Darnell and Elinore Milbry; special friends...
Frank L. Papay Jr.
Sep 25, 2024
Frank L. Papay Jr., age 61, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 25, 2024. Frank was born in Mercer County Pennsylvania on January 8th, 1963 to the late Frank L. And Lois M. (Gunther) Papay. Frank lived most of his life in the Akron area, in 2014 he moved to Port Charlotte, Florida, returning...
Timothy M. Kittinger
Sep 25, 2024
Timothy M. Kittinger, 64, of Stow, passed away on September 25, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1960 to the late Ralph and Ida {Shriver} Kittinger.
In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Ann Hickin and grandson Jeriah Colegrove.
Tim is survived by his loving wife, Jacki; daughter Sarah (Chad) Isler; step-children, Isaac (Tricia) Knight,...
Kenneth John Schmitt
Sep 25, 2024
Kenneth John Schmitt
December 26, 1959 – September 25, 2024
Kenneth John Schmitt, 64, of Suffield, Ohio, passed away after a long illness on September 25, 2024. Born on December 26, 1959, Ken grew up in Akron and graduated from Akron North High School in 1978. After high school, he dedicated his career to working at Prospect Mold and Die in Cuyahoga...
Linda S. Danner
Sep 23, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved mother, Linda Danner, who left us on September 23, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on May 11, 1955, to Dorthy and Michael Savich, she brought joy and love to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Linda was a devoted mother to her daughters, Nicole...
Judy Lynn Gibson
Sep 22, 2024
Judy Lynn Gibson, age 67, of Akron passed away on September 22, 2024. She was born on April 8, 1957, to the late Randall and Catherine Minter. She was a graduate of Central Hower High School class of 1976. Judy was very thrifty and enjoyed good deals. She also enjoyed walking. Judy loved her family, friends, and the Oak Ridge...
Joan Hill Gonder
Sep 22, 2024
Joan Hill Gonder passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024. She was born in Akron, on January 30, 1930, to the late John & Marguerite Keagy.
She attended Betty Jane Elementary School and graduated from East High School, Class of January 1948. She attended Kent State University and was in the A Capella Choir there. She left college to pursue her...
Arnold R. Raulinaitis
Sep 22, 2024
Arnold R. Raulinaitis passed away on September 22, 2024 after a long disability.
Per Arnold's wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a memorial service for him at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to UH Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center.
To share a memory of Arnold or to leave a special message for his family,...
Stacie L. Cooley
Sep 21, 2024
We say goodbye to Stacie, our loved one left us too soon. She lived, laughed and loved and always put others before herself. Stacie worked at Giant Eagle since she was 16. She also loved working in her yard and spending time with her family and friends.
Stacie has now been reunited with her mom, Donna Cooley; grandparents, Minnie Stonestreet, Hilda...
Norma Marie Hendershot
Sep 21, 2024
Norma “Marie” Hendershot, age 78, of Akron passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024. She was born in Barberton on January 11, 1946, to the late Edgar and Ethel Frock. Marie filled her years with warmth, humor, and a deep love for her family. She enjoyed visiting Amish Country, eating chocolate, drinking Pepsi, reading, and spoiling her pets.
She leaves behind...
Larry Freeman Ankrom
Sep 21, 2024
Larry F. Ankrom passed away after a long illness. A man who adored his family and his family adored him.
Larry was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and golfer. He lived to golf and golfed to live. Most knew Larry because of golf or knew him because of his loving wife of 58 years.
His memory will live on in his...
Jerry C. Worrell
Sep 21, 2024
Jerry C. Worrell, 83, passed away peacefully September 21, 2024 after a brief illness. Born in Waynesboro, Virginia to Connie and Ruth (Evans) Worrell, he resided in Akron, Ohio all of his adult life. Jerry enjoyed golfing, hunting and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Mark Worrell. He will...
June Elizabeth Bleakley
Sep 20, 2024
June Elizabeth Bleakley, age 66, of Uniontown, went home to be with our Lord on Friday September 20, 2024 after a valiant fight over a long illness. She was born on June 25, 1958 to John and Clara (Scheitz) Dotson at Campbell County, Kentucky and graduated from Batavia High School. June was a longtime employee of Synchrony Bank. June was...
Cindy L. Stevens
Sep 20, 2024
Cindy L. Stevens, 67, of Newton Falls, passed away on September 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1956 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Shirley Moyer of Bristolville, Ohio. Cindy was well known and loved among the school children at Kaufman, Texas and made lifelong friends before moving back to Ohio. Cindy...
Donald E. Smith
Sep 20, 2024
Donald E. Smith passed away on September 20, 2024 in hospice care. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1944 and lived there most of his life.
A veteran of the US Army, Don spent his career in education.
He was a building principal at Simon Perkins Middle School from 1975 until the early 1990s. Don worked in several other districts until...
Janice M. Mishler
Sep 19, 2024
Janice M. Mishler, 74, of Akron, passed away on September 19, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1950 the daughter of the late Paul and Annamae Bell. Janice graduated from Ellet High School with the class of 1968. She was a woman of great faith and attended Cornerstone Church. Janice proudly served her country in the U.S. Army. Janice...
Jack Edwin Bowers
Sep 19, 2024
Jack Edwin Bowers, age 89, of Randolph, passed away on September 19, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 9, 1934 to the late Grant Cedar and Mary Florence (Neptune) Bowers. He met and married Nancy Emery in 1955. They built their own home in 1965 in Randolph and raised their three children. He retired with 40 years...
Charles "Chic" L. Bowen
Sep 19, 2024
We celebrate the life of Chic Bowen, 73, who passed away on September 19, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Chic was born in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Grace Bowen and graduated from East High School. He started his local trucking career with Betsy Ross and retired from A. Duie Pyle earlier this year, making lifelong friendships along...
Jack John Buza
Sep 19, 2024
Jack J. Buza, age 81 of Doylestown (born in Akron)
May 24, 1943 - September 19, 2024
Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife Diana {Leckemby} Buza, father Michael Buza, mother Julia {Blemenshutz} Buza, sister-in-law Louise "Louie" Baggesen and brother-in-law James "Jim" Croskey.
Jack is survived by his daughter Bobbi Jo (Rick) Facenbaker; sons Joe (Shari) Buza and Randy (Debbie) Buza;...
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