Obituaries
William Oser
Jan 18, 2024
William "Bill" Oser, 79, of Uniontown, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 18, 2024. Bill was born on May 20, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, to his late parents, William and Ruth Oser. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Barbara Null-Bergdorf, Shirley Price (Dennis), Karen Wyatt (Bob), and John Oser.Bill is survived...
Raymond L. Leidel
Jan 18, 2024
Raymond L. Leidel, 86, of Akron, passed away on January 18, 2024. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 24, 1937 to the late Matthew and Ethel (Canterbury) Leidel. After high school, Ray joined the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged from service in 1958. He returned to the Akron area and began his career in automotive repair. He...
Lida J. Gardner
Jan 18, 2024
Lida J. Gardner (Funk), 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 18, 2024. She was born in Rowlesburg, West Virginia on May 23, 1933, the youngest of 11 children, to the late Charles and Leecy (Godwin) Funk. She moved to Ohio in her early twenties, where she met and married Roger Gardner. They were happily...
Jeffery A. Neidenthal
Jan 18, 2024
Jeffery A. Neidenthal, 63, passed away January 18, 2024 with his family by his side. Born in Massillon, Ohio to Martha Keenum Phillips, he resided in the Akron area most of his adult life. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Cleveland Browns and spending time with his family.In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Beth...
Agnes Shinholster
Jan 17, 2024
Agnes Shinholster 89, affectionately called "Cuda", was called home on January 17, 2024. Born in McIntyre Georgia to the late Samuel and Myrtle Davis. Agnes was employed as a machinist at Manchester Tools, where she retired after 25 years of service. She was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church for many years. Agnes enjoyed attending church services, traveling, family...
David Ray Jones
Jan 17, 2024
David Ray "Boonie" Jones, 74, of Wadsworth, joined his beloved mother in Heaven on January 17, 2024. He was born on October 5, 1949 to the late Ray and Dora {Litton} Jones. In addition to his parents, Boonie was preceded in death by his sisters Judy Robinson and Gloria Jones; brothers-in-law David Tidrick and Bruce Dowling. Boonie is survived by...
Patricia Waters
Jan 16, 2024
Patricia A Waters, 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 16, 2024 at Bath Creek Estates. She was born on May 19, 1945 to the late Lorin and Ann Sommers in Jacksonville, FL. Pat was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She worked with Aerosol Systems for many years. Pat had a passion for reading, enjoyed word search...
Dorothy L. Jannie
Jan 16, 2024
Dorothy L. "Dotti" Jannie passed away on January 16, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 15, 1944 to Lewis and Dorothy Critchfield. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to visit on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church (2121 6th St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH...
Carol Kathleen Ostrander
Jan 15, 2024
Carol Kathleen Ostrander, 67, of Mogadore, passed away on January 15, 2024. She was born on January 12, 1957 to the late Robert V. and Helen A. {Beney} Chudoba.In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her uncle Raymond Chudoba, father- and mother-in-law Allan and Goldie Ostrander and sister-in-law Carol Rankin.On August 11, 1979 she married her...
Jocelyn Fisk
Jan 14, 2024
Jocelyn Fisk Sunrise ~ September 5, 1954 Sunset ~ January 14, 2024 Our beloved angel Jocelyn Fisk departed this life to be with her heavenly Father on January 14, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jocelyn was born September 5, 1954 in Akron , OH to the late Henry and Hazel Askew Fisk, she was full of joy and...
Charles G. Maddox
Jan 14, 2024
Charles G. Maddox, 79, passed away peacefully January 14, 2024 after an extended illness. Born in Norton, Ohio to Harry and Catherine (Patko) Maddox, he resided in the Akron area all of his life. Chuck was a U. S. Army Veteran and he was a business entrepreneur. He was a sociable person who enjoyed music, multiple craft adventures, hanging out...
Kathryn S. Campbell
Jan 12, 2024
Kathryn Sue Campbell (nee Smallwood) passed to The Hereafter on January 12, 2024 following a short illness. Kathy was born October 25, 1948 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Robert A. and E. Jean Smallwood. She and her family relocated to Akron, where she graduated from Buchtel High School in 1966. She worked in several capacities during her life - including...
Jacqueline E. Farnsworth
Jan 12, 2024
Jacqueline E. Farnsworth, 83, passed away on January 12, 2024. She was born on August 16, 1940 the daughter of the late James and Madeline Pierce. She was a woman of faith and would read and study her Bible. Jackie had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in choirs. She also enjoyed a challenge working on crossword puzzles, Sudokos and...
Earlene Risby
Jan 11, 2024
Mother Earlene Risby, 90, peacefully made her transition to eternal life on January 11, 2024. She was born in Oakland, TN to Mose and Betty Woods on May 16, 1933 where she grew up. She was 1 of 15 children. She met the love of her life, and they wed on January 13, 1953. From this union, they had 6...
Geraldine A. Dees
Jan 11, 2024
Geraldine "D" A. Dees, 77, of Akron, called to her heavenly home on January 11, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to John and Leola Smart. She retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 33 years of service. She loved going to the casino and enjoyed playing spades with her friends and family. Geraldine cared deeply about...
William Andrew Parks, Sr.
Jan 11, 2024
William Andrew "Bill" Parks, Sr.William passed away peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of January 11, 2024. He was born in Akron, OH on December 21, 1932. William was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was retired from BF Goodrich. William loved spending time with...
Mary Jo Heller
Jan 10, 2024
Mary Jo Heller (Vinciguerra) passed peacefully at her home on January 10, 2024 after a long illness. Together again with her beloved husband of 52 years Charles "Chuck" Heller, she joins her in-laws Joe and Louise Heller and her parents Carl and Clara Gina Vinciguerra (Capotosto). Mary Jo was a loving, caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and was an...
Cj Fox
Jan 10, 2024
CJ Fox, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 10, 2024 at Arbors at Fairlawn. She was born on February 27, 1946 to the late Juvenal and Antonette (Zucharo) Roque in Massillon, OH. She was also preceded in death by her son Todd Trent. She is survived by her son Douglas Trent; her two siblings, and her niece. There...
Stephanie L. Cox
Jan 10, 2024
Stephanie "Pep" L. Cox went Home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2024 after years of bravely battling Multiple Sclerosis. Stephanie was born to the Union of Clarence D. Lee and Jerrie Lee on October 13, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York. She spent her childhood there until her early teens, then moved to California. In her late teenage...
Diana Sue Haidet
Jan 9, 2024
Diana S. Haidet, 60, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 9, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on May 6, 1963, to Sandra Walters and the late Robert Walters.Diana dedicated her life to her family and was a devoted stay-at-home mom for many years. She provided unconditional love and support to her husband of almost...
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