Obituaries
Allen D. Nitz Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
Allen D. Nitz, 60, of Randolph, passed away on April 29, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1964 the son of the late Allen and Frances Nitz.
He will be remembered for his love of the great outdoors and the countless moments he spent immersed in nature. Allen’s passions for fishing, camping, hunting, and boating were not just hobbies; they...
Charles R. Burnette "Charlie"
Apr 28, 2025
Charles R. Burnette, 95, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025. He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on December 17, 1929 to the late William and Sarah Burnette. Charlie spent his entire career as a long distance truck driver. While having dinner at a restaurant during one road trip, he met a pretty waitress...
Anna M. Skorich
Apr 27, 2025
Anna M. Skorich, age 90, of Newcomerstown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on April 27, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1934 to the late Enos and Clara Gray in Gauley, WV.
Anna met the love of her life, Emil, in 1963 and together they lived in the Ohio area for most of their lives together.
She...
Dianne F. Conner
Apr 27, 2025
Dianne “Gee” Conner, age 82, of Springfield Township, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025 at Vista Veranda. Born on December 27, 1942 in Akron, OH, Dianne was the beloved daughter of the late William and Hazel (Alexander) Church. She graduated from Springfield High School.
Dianne worked in the accounting department at Provantage until her retirement.
She had a deep love of...
Bonnie L. Neidert
Apr 26, 2025
Bonnie L. Neidert
Akron— Bonnie Neidert, 91, passed away April 26, 2025.
Born June 7, 1933 to Merrill and Jesse West. She graduated from Garrettsville High School and Carnegie College with a Medical Assistant Degree. She worked at Barberton Citizens Hospital in their lab. She then worked at Babcock & Wilcox in the Employee Activities department. She volunteered with the American Red...
Hester E. Santrock
Apr 26, 2025
Hester E. Santrock, 95, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. Born in Hometown, WV to Brady and Emma (Shamblin) Hedrick, she had resided in the Akron, OH area since 1968. Hester enjoyed being outdoors, quilting, trips to Myrtle Beach and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Hester was preceded in death by her husband, James Santrock;...
Elsie Kathryn Knight
Apr 25, 2025
Elsie Kathryn Knight, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2025.
Born February 29, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, she attended Garfield High. In her youth, she volunteered as a candy striper at Akron City hospital. She worked at Max Factor in Los Angeles before returning to the area and becoming a full-time mother, homemaker, and devoted caretaker of...
Vern J. Newman
Apr 25, 2025
Vern J. Newman, 68, of Tallmadge, OH passed away on April 25, 2025, surrounding by loved ones. A true original, Vern lived life wide open, just like the throttle on his Harley.
Born on September 29, 1956, Vern was born to the late James ‘Bud’ and M. Jeanette Newman. Vern was a proud American who found joy in the roar of...
Beverly Faye Pavelko
Apr 25, 2025
Beverly Faye Pavelko, a cherished soul, born on December 24, 1960, in Akron, Ohio, left this world on April 25, 2025, in her beloved hometown. She lived a life woven with kindness and love, pouring her warm spirit into every endeavor and relationship she fostered.
For 15 years, Beverly served as a devoted school bus aide at Coventry Schools, embodying patience...
Harold Dean Starcher
Apr 24, 2025
Harold Dean Starcher, 54, of Akron, known to his friends as "Dean" or "Bubba", passed away on April 24, 2025. Dean was born August 18, 1970 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harold Junior Lawson and Emogene Starcher {Crihfield}.
Dean spent his career as an auto mechanic. He made many friends throughout his life and enjoyed hanging out and having a...
Jerry Legg
Apr 24, 2025
It is with great sadness Gerald (Jerry) Legg Jr. unexpectedly went to be with the Lord April 24th, 2025. He was born October 25th, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to Carolyn Frye and Gerald Legg Sr. Gerald was a veteran in the United States Army. He was a “jack of all trades” as he would say who enjoyed fishing and spending...
Henry J. Shuba
Apr 24, 2025
Henry J. Shuba, 77, of Akron, passed away on April 24, 2025. He was born in Warren, Pennsylvania on June 10, 1947 to the late John and Alma Jean Shuba. Henry grew up in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania and graduated from Cannon-McMillen High School in 1966. It was there that he caught the eye of a fellow student, Barbara Graytok. She was...
Russell L. Brown
Apr 23, 2025
Russell L. Brown Jr., age 57, of Stow, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2025. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on April 21, 1968 to the late Russell Sr. and Catherine Brown. He graduated from Stow Munroe Falls High school in 1986.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving is his beloved wife of 31 years, Kerrie; daughter,...
Douglas Charles Clute
Apr 23, 2025
We are saddened to share that Doug Clute began his heavenly journey on April 23, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all of those whose lives he touched. Doug was a chemical dependency counselor(LICDC) in the 1980s at Edwin Shaw Hospital working with adolescents. He then went to Oriana House where he spent a couple...
Rosalia E. Duran
Apr 23, 2025
Rosalia E. Duran, 81, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Sonora, Mexico to Abel and Esperanza (Lavandera) Encinas, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area for the past 33 years. Rosalia was also known as Challo, Challito, Chalia and Nana. She was a longtime member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Rosalia enjoyed...
Judy C. McArthur
Apr 22, 2025
I was born December 2, 1942, at home in Burgoo, West Virginia. There was no electricity due to a snowstorm, so the doctor had to deliver me by candlelight. I was the second child of Raymond and Alice Barker. My father was a coal miner, and my mother stayed home and took care of my brother Bob and me.
We moved...
Linda Lou Watkins
Apr 22, 2025
In the radiant glow of life, Linda Lou Watkins danced through the world, leaving behind a trail of laughter, love, and beautiful chaos wherever she went. Born on that crisp December day in 1956 in the charming town of Cambridge, Ohio, Linda burst into this universe with a personality that was as sweet as a summer breeze yet as strong...
Dora "Elaine" Kimbrough
Apr 21, 2025
Dora "Elaine" Kimbrough, age 76, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2025. Born on March 6, 1949, in Montgomery, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Skaggs.
Elaine enjoyed crocheting in her free time as well as animals of all kinds. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren,...
Yvonne "Bonnie" Sutherland
Apr 21, 2025
Yvonne "Bonnie" Marie Sutherland, age 77, of Akron passed away on April 21, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1947, to the late Donald and Dorothy Harget. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School. Bonnie retired from Giant Eagle after 27 years and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ of Akron. Bonnie held a deep...
Edward "Joe" Hickman
Apr 21, 2025
Edward G. "Joe" Hickman, 97, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on April 21, 2025, at Danbury Woods of Cuyahoga Falls. Joe was born on July 29, 1927, to Ira and Velmer (Groves) Hickman in Richwood, West Virginia. Following his education, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he honorably served for over ten years. After his military...
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