Obituaries
Jeremy William Petty
Nov 14, 2024
Jeremy William Petty, age 68, a dedicated truck driver and cherished family man, passed away on November 14, 2024 at Malachi House in Cleveland. Born on August 19, 1956, in Akron, Ohio, he enjoyed a life filled with adventure and commitment, qualities that defined both his career and personal endeavors.
As a Vietnam Veteran who served in the Army, Jeremy exhibited...
Harvey Lee Bennett Jr.
Nov 14, 2024
Harvey Lee Bennett, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on November 14, 2024 at the Hospice Care Center. Harvey was born on February 8, 1946 to Harvey and Willie Mae Bennett (deceased). Harvey was a life resident of Akron, Ohio, where he retired from Goodyear Research.
Harvey will always be remembered as being loving, caring and outgoing. Harvey loved...
Patricia "Trisha" Sample
Nov 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow we announce the death of our mother, Patricia Sample, who sadly passed away on November 14, 2024, at the age of 65. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom and love in abundance. A daughter, sister, aunt and a friend to many, she was...
Jeffrey S. Warner
Nov 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Jeffrey S. Warner announces his passing on November 14, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio, Jeff was a beloved husband, father, and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blair J. and Edith L. Warner.
Jeff is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Michelle Warner; his daughter, Kaitlin Mariano...
Kay Voorheis
Nov 13, 2024
Kay Voorheis (nee Leasure) went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024 with her family by her side.
Kay was born on May 28, 1951 in Caldwell, OH. She was a proud graduate of Tallmadge High School class of 1969. Kay started working in the admitting department of Green Cross hospital upon graduation. She spent most of her...
Janice L. Clark
Nov 12, 2024
Janice L. Clark, 88, of Akron, passed away on November 12, 2024. She was born on October 29, 1936 the daughter of the late Harold and Alice King. Janice graduated from East High School. She retired from Edwin Shaw after many years of dedicated service. Janice was a proud member of Lakemore Post #273. She had many accomplishments but her...
Philip J. Dye
Nov 12, 2024
Philip John Dye passed away suddenly at his home on November 12, 2024. Philip was a lifelong resident of Akron. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After college, Philip became a member of the Akron Police Department where only after 4 years he...
Dolly Charlene Thomas
Nov 11, 2024
Dolly Charlene Thomas, 74, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Albert and Mary (Peacemaker) Funk, she resided in Akron most of her life. Charlene enjoyed animals, plants, flowers, listening to music, traveling all over our country and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Charlene was preceded in death by her granddaughter,...
Rosalyn Diane Fernandez
Nov 11, 2024
Rosalyn Diane {Hazly} Fernandez, 74, of Tallmadge, passed away on November 11, 2024. She was born on August 6, 1950 to the late Alton and Fannie {Lamply} Hazly.
In addition to her parents, Rosalyn Diane was preceded in death by her siblings Alice, Rippy, Freddy and Joe.
Rosalyn Diane is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, William Fernandez; father-in-law Lupe...
Rochelle D. Fegan
Nov 10, 2024
Rochelle D. Fegan, age 67, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 10, 2024. She was born on May 29, 1957 in Akron and graduated from Springfield High School in 1976. She entered the US Air Force July 1976 and was a military police officer with an honorable discharge of August 1978. She retired from Quality Synthetic Rubber with...
Richard Gordon
Nov 10, 2024
Richard (Rick) Gordon passed away Sunday November 10, 2024 after a short illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 15, 1962, a son of the late Richard Gordon and Betty Jane Hill.
He went to Stow High School and was employed at Henry Bierce as a truck driver. Rick took great pride in his home and loved working in...
Kimberly D. Wahl
Nov 10, 2024
Kimberly Dawn Wahl (Nee: Elkins), age 59, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on November 10, 2024 with her family by her side, after a short and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Kim was born December 4, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. She was a 1983 graduate of Green High School and attended Portage Lakes Career Center where she studied...
Patty Ann Weaver Shanaberger
Nov 10, 2024
Patty Ann Weaver Shanaberger, 78, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Clarence and Esta (Brown) McDaniel, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Patty enjoyed baking, cooking, watching crime shows, camping, dancing and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death...
Carl Rufener Jr.
Nov 10, 2024
Carl Rufener Jr., 86, of Suffield, passed away peacefully at his home on November 10, 2024. Carl was born in Canton, Ohio on March 29, 1938 to the late Carl and Marge Rufener Sr.
Carl spent his entire life farming. He ran a grain farm in Suffield and hauled milk for over 35 years. He also sold Pioneer Seed Corn for...
Ronald B. "Ron" Haidet
Nov 10, 2024
Ronald B. "Ron" Haidet, age 83, of Akron, passed away on November 10, 2024 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. He was born on December 31, 1940 to the late Dale and Dorothy Haidet in Akron, OH.
Ron worked as a Printer for Goodyear for more than 36 faithful years before retirement.
He loved to hunt and fish and he would often...
James Dixon
Nov 10, 2024
James Dixon, 83, known to friends and family as "Little Man", went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2024. James was born in Canton, Ohio on May 18, 1941 to the late Wayman and Penny Dixon. After moving to Akron as a young man, James was introduced to Clara Vinson and they married on May 17, 1974...
Thomas E. King
Nov 9, 2024
Thomas E. King, 72, of Akron, passed away on November 9, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1951 the son of the late George and Gladys King. Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a man of faith and was a member of the Salvation Army. Tom retired after 40 years of dedicated service from...
Mary L. Dionne
Nov 9, 2024
Mary Lee Dionne, 65, of Kent passed away on Nov. 9, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness.
Mary was born on June 28, 1959, to Jack and Nora Anderson and was raised by her loving foster parents, John Petel and Sarajane (Petel) Powell, in Kent. She graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1978.
On May 2, 1981, Mary...
James D. "Jim" Simon
Nov 9, 2024
James D. "Jim" Simon, 70, passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Choteau, MT to James Simon and Evelyn Barta, he resided in the Akron, Ohio area all of his adult life. Jim enjoyed gardening, sailing, snorkeling, woodworking, riding his 4-wheelers, playing the guitar and spending time with his family.
Jim will be...
Edward "Ed" Dipold
Nov 8, 2024
Edward "Ed" Dipold, 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 9, 2024.
Ed was born on February 1, 1955, in Salzburg, Austria. After high school, he served as a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1979, specializing in automatic flight control systems.
For over 30 years, Ed worked as a network engineer at The...
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