Obituaries
Lawrence "Larry" Blankenship
Jun 20, 2024
Lawrence Blankenship, 89, of Akron, passed away on June 20, 2024. He was born in Peach Creek, WV on April 5, 1935 to the late Everett and Bertha {Harvey} Blankenship. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia in 2005. Larry is survived by his loving children Don (Bev) Blankenship and Diane Boyd...
Janet E. Aris
Jun 20, 2024
Janet Aris of Akron, Ohio passed away on June 20, 2024 at the age of 98. Janet was born in Akron and was a Kenmore High School graduate. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon, sister Norma Aris, and sister-in-law Jessie Aris. She is survived by her children: Son, Brian Aris of Los Angeles, CA; Daughters, Leslie (Mark)...
John F. Hughes
Jun 20, 2024
John F. Hughes, 93, passed away on June 20, 2024. He was born on January 1, 1931 the son of Joseph "Jack" and Della Hughes. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He owned and operated for many years Hughes Body & Paint. John enjoyed flying small planes and gambling. He had many achievements, but his greatest was...
Beth Weinmann Curenton
Jun 20, 2024
Beth Weinmann Curenton, 64, passed away peacefully June 20, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Jim and Kay (Holder) Weinmann, she was a lifelong resident of both Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. Beth enjoyed coloring books, watching all Cleveland sports as well as the Buckeyes, gardening and spending time with her family and her cats. In...
David Wesley Rouse
Jun 19, 2024
David Wesley Rouse, 73, of Akron, passed away on June 19, 2024. He was born in Akron on August 12, 1950 to the late Richard and Jessie Rouse. Dave spent his entire career as a bus driver for Akron Metro. He also was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran. In his free time, Dave enjoyed the outdoors. He had many...
James E. Jacobs
Jun 19, 2024
James E. Jacobs, age 77, passed away on June 19, 2024. He was born in Akron on December 10, 1946, to the late Francis and Rose Jacobs. He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School class of 1964. Jim drove truck for Alside for many years. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved old movies. He is survived...
Ralph D. Kittinger
Jun 17, 2024
Ralph D. Kittinger, 94, of Springfield Township, passed away on June 17, 2024. He was born in Akron on November 24, 1929 to the late Charles and Maude Kittinger. Ralph married Ida Shriver in 1955 and their family grew to include two sons. For many years, Ralph served in law enforcement. He worked for Portage and Summit County Sheriff Departments,...
Velma L. Hickok
Jun 17, 2024
Velma L. Hickok, a long-time resident of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024 at the young age of 97. Born on Christmas Eve in Diamondville, PA, she was the youngest child of Donald and Effie Gibson. Her parents and 4 siblings preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her husband of 59 years (Arthur), a...
Ollie George Muenick Jr.
Jun 17, 2024
Ollie George Muenick Jr., 74, of Akron Ohio, the loving husband of the late Connie Muenick, died Monday June 17th, 2024. He leaves behind 4 children, Lisa Hull (husband Michael) of Canton, OH, Kristin Andrews (husband Chris) of Louisville, OH, Christopher Muenick (wife Deanna) of Stow, OH, and Timothy Muenick of Akron OH; 8 grandchildren: Jordan, Brooke, Tori, Elyssa, Tobias,...
Thomas J. Suchan
Jun 16, 2024
Thomas J. Suchan, 83, of Akron, passed away on June 16, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of the late Otto and Frances Suchan. Tom worked many years for Capitol Builders and Supply. He was an avid race car fan and loved watching NASCAR. He enjoyed golfing and trying his luck at the...
Patricia C. Frey
Jun 16, 2024
Patricia C. Frey, age 88, passed away on June 16, 2024. She was born in Cleveland on November 16, 1935, to the late John and Grace Campbell. On January 23, 1960, Patricia married Edward E. Frey, who served as a Cleveland Firefighter for 24 years and retired as a Captain. Patricia lived life fully. She was an avid golfer, bowler,...
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...
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