Obituaries
Shelby Gail Chesko
Apr 20, 2024
Shelby Gail Chesko, 88, passed away on April 20, 2024. She was a woman of strong faith and now resides in Heaven with her Savior. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1935 to the late Carson Alden and Mary Brundage. She graduated from Allegheny College with a teaching degree and spent several years teaching history in Pennsylvania...
Darrell W. Fisher
Apr 20, 2024
Darrell W. "Bud" Fisher, 69, passed away peacefully April 20, 2024 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, OH to Jim and Mae (Mullins) Fisher, he resided in the Mogadore area most his life. Bud was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Army and he enjoyed his dogs, guns, riding motorcycles and hanging out with his family and friends.He...
Esther Lucile Powers
Apr 20, 2024
Esther Powers, née Brose, departed this life on 20th April 2024. Born to Michael and Nora Brose on 13th October 1930 in Bucyrus, Ohio, Esther was married to Gordon Powers for fifty-five years, until his passing in 2006. She is survived by daughters Lynda Garberoglio (Ron), Ellen Sobocinski (Carl), Aileen, and grandchildren Alyson and Michael. Esther led a long and...
Cynthia Ann Ponos
Apr 19, 2024
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Ponos, 67, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Cindy was born November 22, 1956 in Santa Ana, CA to Walter and Megan (Evans) Limbach Sr. She was a "military brat" and traveled to various duty stations, including South Africa during her youth. She graduated from Quantico High School in 1974. She spent her adult life in...
Terry J. Pessefall
Apr 18, 2024
Terry Jean Pessefall (Reeder), passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 18,2024. She bravely battled cancer for nearly 4 years before peacefully succumbing to the illness.She was born January 20th, 1959 to Paul and Juanita Reeder in Akron Ohio. She spent her youth in Bible studies, choirs, band, advanced Spanish and a host of other extra curricular activities,...
Rose Marie Brown
Apr 18, 2024
Rose M. Brown received her wings to the Lord's Kingdom surrounded by her family. She was born in Akron, Ohio and attended East High School and furthered her education at Ohio State College where she received her Associate Degree. She was a homemaker until she went to work for the Industrial Commission and retired with 25 years of service. She...
Glenn Roger Elliott
Apr 18, 2024
Glenn Roger Elliott, 68, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2024. He was born on December 14, 1955 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Naaman and Rose Marie Elliott. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps. During his time in the service he greatly enjoyed his travels, and especially loved getting to visit Spain. Roger had...
Elmer Dean Shaffer
Apr 18, 2024
Elmer Dean Shaffer, age 80, of Tallmadge, passed away on Thursday April 18, 2024. He was born on April 2, 1944 to the late General Ford and Elsie Elizabeth (Metheney) Shaffer in Chloe, West Virginia. Elmer enjoyed hanging out with friends and family in West Virginia and enjoyed his visits to his trailer there. He retired from Goodyear after 45...
Helen F. Jordan
Apr 17, 2024
Helen F. Jordan, 96, of Akron, passed away on April 17, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1927 the daughter of Mitchell and Ressie Cathell of Adrian, WV. Helen will always be remembered for her sense of humor, her laughter, the love in her heart, and her dedication to her children and her beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in...
Robert Pfenning
Apr 17, 2024
Robert Pfenning, age 90, our beloved Father, Uncle and Friend to many passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at Rockynol Nursing Home, Akron, Ohio after sustaining a massive stroke. Bob, the youngest of five children, was born to German immigrants, Joseph and Theresa Pfenning in Akron, Ohio on August 8, 1933. He grew up active in all sports...
Lawrence W. Burge Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
Lawrence W. Burge Jr., 68, passed away at home April 16, 2024 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Lawrence Burge and Betty Burge Leach , he was a lifelong resident of the Village of Lakemore. Larry was a business owner in his younger years and he drove a truck for many years. He enjoyed...
Linda Carol Bittner
Apr 16, 2024
Linda C. Bittner, 69, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 16, 2024 at Western Reserve Hospital. She was born on February 27, 1955 to the late James and Ann Hessert. She graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1973. Linda worked as a meat cutter for Sparkle. Linda is survived by her loving daughter, Sarah (Kevin) Manfred; brothers, Michael (Judi)...
Patsy Ann Somerville
Apr 16, 2024
Patsy Ann Somerville was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on March 5, 1947 to James and Emmaline Dennis. She entered into the Arms of her loving husband, Glenn "Buss" Somerville on April 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Patsy enjoyed her life to the fullest, including playing Yahtzee with her grandchildren, crafts and eating at her favorite restaurants. She...
Constance Suzanne Lapham
Apr 16, 2024
Constance S. "Connie" Lapham, 65, of Peninsula, passed away on April 16, 2024. She was born on September 9, 1958 to Dorothy "Dottie" {Harvey} Labay and the late Stephen Labay Sr.In addition to her father, Connie was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Nena Harvey and John Sr. and Pauline Labay; mother-in-law Sharon Lapham; special aunt Babe Davis;...
Donna M. Chancey
Apr 15, 2024
Donna M. Chancey, age 96, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 15, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born on May 20, 1927 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Lewis and Clara B. (Weaver) Learn. She was a member of...
Cheryl Sheinin
Apr 15, 2024
Cheryl Sheinin, age 76, of Akron, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024. She was born in Akron on September 29, 1947 to the late Everett and Louise (Peters) Scott and graduated from Garfield High School. She worked in the finance department of the Akron Beacon Journal for 46 years. Cheryl was an animal lover and enjoyed traveling.She is survived...
Larry W. Peters
Apr 14, 2024
Larry W. Peters, 82, of Akron, passed away on April 14, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1941 the son of the late Herbert Woodrow and Ora Mae Peters. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from general Die Caster after 25 years of dedicated service. After retirement he worked at Mama Rosa's and then...
Raoul Jean Fouquet Iii
Apr 14, 2024
Raoul "RJ" Jean Fouquet III, age 50, of Mogadore passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Euclid on March 30, 1974, to Raoul and Wendy Fouquet. RJ lived in Georgia and Florida for 30 years. He returned to Ohio recently. RJ was a family man and especially loved playing video games with his son. He was...
Mari Cecelia Fox
Apr 13, 2024
Mari Cecelia Fox, 67, of Stow, unexpectedly passed away on April 13, 2024. Mari was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 6, 1956 and was raised in Akron by her parents, the late Robert and Violet Hale. Mari retired from Akron Children's Hospital after over 40 years as a radiologist. She was a woman of strong faith and love for...
Joann Byrd
Apr 13, 2024
Joann Byrd, 92, passed away on April 13, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1932 the daughter of the late Floyd and Nina Chase of Northhampton, Ohio. Joann enjoyed watching sports and animal shows. She was an artist and enjoyed crafts. Joann loved having her family around the dinner table and cooking her famous chicken n noodle soup with...
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