Obituaries

Robert H. Frock

Robert H. Frock

Feb 22, 2024

Robert "Bob" Howard Frock, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on February 22, 2024.Bob was born on September 11, 1935 in Springfield Township, Ohio to parents Edgar and Ethel Frock, who preceded him in death.He was also preceded by brothers Clifford, Kenneth and Dallas Frock; sister, Evelyn Simich; his wife of 65 years, Maxine Frock and daughter, Darla Ebie He is...

Annie Hughes

Annie Hughes

Feb 22, 2024

Annie Hughes, 84, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2024. Born in Perryman, Maryland to Wade and Margaret Cline, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area all of her adult life. Annie was married to Jay Hughes for 46 years before he passed away in 2003. She enjoyed bowling at Roll-A-Way Lanes, camping for over 20 years at...

Barbara Sue Guckeyson

Barbara Sue Guckeyson

Feb 21, 2024

Barbara Sue Guckeyson, 75, of Akron, passed away on February 21, 2024. She was born in Pikeville, KY on September 19, 1948 to the late Charles and Quinnie {Thacker} Coleman.In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother Carl Coleman and sister Sharon Durgala. On September 28, 1985, she married Robert J. Guckeyson. He survives, along...

Matthew W. Knotts

Matthew W. Knotts

Feb 20, 2024

Matthew W. Knotts, 89, of Tallmadge passed away on February 20, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1934, in Minnora, West Virginia the son of late Harley and Thelma Westfall Knotts. His smile would light up a room and embrace your heart. A Jesus follower with an incredible ability to unconditionally love.Matt moved to Akron, with his parents and...

Lynda J. Caldwell-Woods

Lynda J. Caldwell-Woods

Feb 19, 2024

Lynda J. Caldwell-Woods, 63, went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2024. Lynda was born May 8, 1960, to the late NC and Roberta Avent. Lynda was a graduate of South High School in 1978 and later attended Lane College in Jackson, TN. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Lynda is preceded in death by...

Pearl Mae Blake

Pearl Mae Blake

Feb 19, 2024

Pearl Mae Blake, 94, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2024. She was born on August 3, 1929 to the late Saulie and Myrrer Kyer.In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her beloved husband Clarence in 2006, and their son Kenneth in 2014. Pearl is survived by her son Richard (Carole) Blake;...

Kristopher E. Wellendorf

Kristopher E. Wellendorf

Feb 18, 2024

Kristopher E. Wellendorf, 47, of Akron, passed away on February 18, 2024. He was born on January 30, 1977 the son of the late Jerry and Jo Wellendorf. Kristopher enjoyed listening to music and was an avid Beach Boys fan. Kristopher always loved being with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Mark Wellendorf;...

Margie Ree Neal-Mcdonald

Margie Ree Neal-Mcdonald

Feb 17, 2024

Margie's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Please click here to view.Margie Neal-McDonald passed away on February 17, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born on September 13, 1943 to the late Willie Finn and Lesta McDonald in Columbia, Alabama. She was married to Morgan Neal on November 19, 1958 and went on to have...

Bruce G. Roberts

Bruce G. Roberts

Feb 17, 2024

Bruce G. Roberts, 92, passed away peacefully February 17, 2024. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Robert and Nellie (Wagner) Roberts, he resided in the Akron area all of his life. Bruce was a U. S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He worked at Bond Bread as well as Wonder Bread before later retiring from Chrysler Corp. Bruce...

Glenna Irene Gates

Glenna Irene Gates

Feb 16, 2024

Glenna I Gates, 94, of Akron, passed away on February 16, 2024. She was born on December 15, 1929, in Jacksonville, Ohio to the late John and Minnie Southard. She was one of eight siblings. From Jacksonville, she moved to Akron in the 1940s where she met her husband Gerald F. Gates. They married on May 15, 1948, where she...

David Allen Goss

David Allen Goss

Feb 16, 2024

David Allen Goss, 68, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2024, surrounded by loving family. He was born on August 16, 1955, in Akron, to the late Meredith and Eileen Goss. David graduated from Tallmadge High School and Malone University. He recently retired from the Oriana House Inc. due to medical reasons. David enjoyed golf, hiking, music and...

Laverne Stanley Tracy

Laverne Stanley Tracy

Feb 15, 2024

LaVerne Stanley "Stan" Tracy, 59, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 30, 1964 to the late Martha and Lawrence Tracy. Stan was preceded in death by his wife, Nikki; daughter, Peggy Ann; and his brother, Scott. He is survived by his three children, Christapher (Diana),...

Michelle Lehman

Michelle Lehman

Feb 15, 2024

I'm sorry, everyone. If you haven't heard, my wife Michelle "Mimi" Lehman has passed away. The tremendous love we shared will always be with me. She taught me so much about life and love. Baby, you left a trail of love that we will be picking up forever! You are loved by so many and will be missed by all....

Carl Dean Nichols

Carl Dean Nichols

Feb 14, 2024

Carl Dean Nichols, age 72, of Uniontown passed away on February 14, 2024. He was born on February 24, 1951, to the late Roscoe and Sylvia (Kvenild) Nichols. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1969 and went on to get his master's degree from Kent State. Carl served in the Coast Guard Reserve. He was a talented woodcarver and...

James Michael Yontz

James Michael Yontz

Feb 13, 2024

James Michael Yontz, 58, of Tallmadge, passed away on February 13, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 25, 1965 and graduated from East High School. He was an extremely talented painter and wallpaper hanger and spent 25 years employed in the maintenance department at Summa. Jim loved sports. He was an avid Browns fan and held season...

Linda L. Friedlander

Linda L. Friedlander

Feb 13, 2024

Linda Lou Friedlander, 87, passed away on February 13, 2024. She was born on September 29, 1936 the daughter of the late Thomas and Irma George. Linda retired from Apsco after 30 years of dedicated service. She was a woman of great faith and was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge. She would read God's word daily...

Bernadette Kiel

Bernadette Kiel

Feb 13, 2024

Bernadette Kiel passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024 at the age of 73 surrounded by her family and friends. Born on October 26th 1950 in Akron, Ohio to John and Dorothy Carcione, Bernie grew up in the North Hill section of Akron. She graduated from The Elms high school and went on to earn Bachelors and Masters degrees at...

William Lloyd Bunner

William Lloyd Bunner

Feb 12, 2024

William Lloyd "Bill" Bunner passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on Monday, February 12th, 2024. He was a graduate of Springfield High School. Bill was preceded in death by his father Thomas Bunner, uncle Nick Gruic, niece and nephew Brookland & Braxton, and foster brother Christopher.He is survived by his wife Bambi; son Wyatt; step-daughter Halei (Brandin)...

Edwin Paul Darrah

Edwin Paul Darrah

Feb 12, 2024

Edwin "Ed" Paul Darrah, 90, of Rootstown, Ohio passed away February 12, 2024. Ed was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. He was born on July 8, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to late parents Dick Darrah and Marion (Keech) Hess. Ed served in the United States Army. Upon his leave, he began his 40 year career...

Gloria Janis Morgan

Gloria Janis Morgan

Feb 10, 2024

Gloria Janis Morgan, 73, passed away peacefully February 10, 2024 with her daughter by her side. Born in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Junior and Minnie Bell (Wear) Frank, she was a lifelong resident of the Akron, Ohio area. She enjoyed listening to Elvis, volunteering, and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.In addition to her...

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