Obituaries
Robert Emory Morgan
Oct 7, 2024
Robert Emory Morgan, age 81, of Akron, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on November 8, 1942 to the late John and Lucille (Hershberger) Morgan and was an Air Force Vietnam War Veteran honorably discharged as an E-4. He worked in management for Kresge and Kmart, and in the IT department for...
Jeanne M. Kidd
Oct 6, 2024
Jeanne M. Kidd, 63, of Barberton, passed away on October 6, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1961 the daughter of the late James and Jeanne Thomas. She was a long time member of the Orioles Club in Kenmore. She never failed to brighten up a room with her sparkling smile, infectious laugh, and her sense of humor. Her...
Eli Starcher
Oct 6, 2024
Eli Starcher, 33, passed away unexpectedly in his home October 6, 2024. Born as a micro-premie, he never let his cerebral palsy diagnosis slow him down. Full of life and spunk, he found joy in participating in his favorite hobbies, including music, skateboarding, tattooing and motorcycles. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
Eli was preceded...
Dr. George Jálics
Oct 6, 2024
Our deeply beloved George (György) Jálics passed on peacefully to eternity at home on October 6, 2024, in the company of his loving family in his 95th year after almost a decade of devoted homecare by his beloved wife Anikó of 61 years. George was born into a loving family in Gyál, Hungary on November 21, 1929, as the third...
Donald C. Carter
Oct 5, 2024
Donald Carter, 77, of Lake Milton, passed away on October 5, 2024. He was born on January 11, 1947 and was raised by his loving Grandmother, Spicey Carter. Don proudly served his country in the U. S. Marines during the Vietnam War. He was a member of both the American Legion and the VFW. He retired after many years of...
Paula R. Mullins
Oct 5, 2024
Paula R. Mullins, a beloved figure in her community and a passionate creator, peacefully passed away on October 5, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on March 22, 1941, Paula touched the lives of many with her warmth, creativity, and unwavering dedication to her work. Paula graduated from St. Vincent High School with the class of 1959.
Throughout her life,...
Evonne "Bonnie" Tipton
Oct 5, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Evonne “Bonnie” Jean Tipton (Brink) on Oct. 5, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born Aug. 7, 1940 in Akron, Ohio, to Earl Otis Brink and Thelma Mildred “Millie” (Grueser) Brink. She grew up in the Firestone Park community with her parents, Millie and stepfather Robert “Bob”...
James F. "Jim" Davis
Oct 4, 2024
James Francis Davis, 62, of Tallmadge, passed away on October 4, 2024. He was born in Akron on February 3, 1962, to the late Jerome and Constance {Cossin} Davis.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother John R. Davis.
Jim is survived by his loving siblings, Monte (Nahed) Davis, Peggy (Patrick) McDowell, Terry (Darrell) Kirby, Joe...
T. Rachelle Smith
Oct 4, 2024
Toni "Rachelle" Smith, 57, of Ravenna, Ohio has found rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after several brave battles with cancer on Friday October 4, 2024. Rachelle, as she became known, was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, but grew up a Mogadore Wildcat. Though she was most recently employed with Summa Health Systems, Rachelle was...
Virginia D. "Ginny" Wright
Oct 4, 2024
Virginia D. "Ginny" Wright, 73, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Leigh and Louise (Moore) Baker, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Ginny retired from Bon Worth, where he worked as a clothing sales rep. She enjoyed dancing, teaching line dancing, music, directing musicals, decorating for all holidays and...
Edward R. Nicely
Oct 4, 2024
Edward R. Nicely, 81, of Mogadore, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on October 4, 2024. Ed was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on October 9, 1942 to the late Draco and Alfreda Nicely.
Ed was a caring man with a soft heart. He was hard working and knew how to fix anything. He was always willing to help...
John "Jack" Bouson
Oct 4, 2024
John "Jack" Bouson, age 90, passed away suddenly on October 4, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 2, 1934, to the late Frank and Anna Bouson. Jack was a member of Community Baptist Temple of Akron. Jack enjoyed golf and his Pittsburgh Steelers. He is now with his Lord and Savior.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Frank L. Crawford
Oct 3, 2024
Frank Lewis Crawford, born on January 22, 1928, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024, at the age of 96. He was the son of Frank and Rose (Nestor) Crawford of Tallmadge, Ohio. He was preceded in death by sisters Delphine Crawford Sabin (Joseph) Wise and Genevieve Crawford (Harold) Starcher.
Frank attended Kent State University, where he pursued a degree in...
Sally Joan Stroup
Oct 3, 2024
Sally Stroup, 89, of Akron, passed away on October 3, 2024. She was born in Akron on July 20, 1935 to the late Morris and Pauline {Reidelbach} Hahn.
In addition to her parents, Sally was preceded in death by husband George Stroup, daughter Joan (Barry) Rankin, daughter-in-law Jennifer Viering.
Sally is survived by her loving sons, Thomas Viering and Daniel (April) Stroup;...
James Carl Hall
Oct 2, 2024
James Carl Hall, 70, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 2, 2024. He was born in Gassaway, WV on September 20, 1954 to the late Carl James and Virginia {Duncan} Hall.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother Bob Hall and niece Alissa Hall.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Rama; sons Jason (Jodi)...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Brown
Oct 2, 2024
Gerald W. "Jerry" Brown, 66, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024 with family by his side. Born in Detroit, Michigan to Billie and Maxine (Cummins) Brown, he resided in the Akron, Ohio area all of his adult life. Jerry worked for Ohio Edison (now First Energy) for over 30 years, with people he considered to be family. He enjoyed...
Nancy Reagan
Oct 1, 2024
Nancy Reagan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was 81 years old.
Born on September 14, 1943, Nancy was the cherished wife of Adin "Bud" Reagan for over 50 years until his passing in 2016. Together, they built a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories. As...
Sharon K. Lowe (nee Russell)
Sep 30, 2024
Sharon K. Lowe (nee Russell), 78, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2024. Sharon was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on August 17, 1946 to the late Dale and Beulah Russell.
As a child, Sharon and her family relocated to Akron, Ohio. She attended Central High School. One of her best girlfriends had a brother who...
Naomi Ruth Phillips
Sep 30, 2024
Ruthie Phillips (Clark) was born to Charles and Mary Clark on December 2, 1938 and went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2024. Ruthie graduated from Akron North High School and went on to work at McDonald's for over 25 years.
Ruthie is preceded in death by her son, Scott Phillips; parents, Charles and Mary Clark; sister, Marlene...
Mary Joy Olson
Sep 29, 2024
It is with a heavy and broken heart that I, Martin Olson, share with friends, family and community members that my wife, Mary Joy Harless Olson - the love of my life for 58 years of marriage - passed away unexpectedly on September 29, 2024.
I would often tell Mary that the best thing I have done in my life is...
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