Obituaries
Daniel P. Heavner
Dec 24, 2023
Daniel P. Heavner, 63, passed away on December 24, 2023. He was born on March 4, 1960 the son of the late Ronald and Donna Heavner. Daniel graduated from Ellet High School with the class of 1978. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Daniel was employed up until his passing with dedicated service for many years with...
Christina M. Kelly
Dec 24, 2023
Christina M. Kelly July 13, 1992 - December 24, 2023With a heavy heart full of sadness our beautiful Christina (known as Tia by those that love her most) passed away unexpectedly and most suddenly at 4:49 am December 24th in Akron, Ohio. In the brief 31 years of Christina's life; she was and always will be loved by everyone and...
Darlene J. Busse
Dec 24, 2023
Darlene Busse, 81, of Akron, Ohio passed away on December 24, 2023. She was brought into this world on June 24, 1942 and was one of three children born to Dennis O. Wood and Mary Magdalene Wood. She graduated from Southeast High School in 1960.Darlene was a quiet woman who loved animals, especially horses. It was at the tender age...
Ronald K. Caldwell
Dec 23, 2023
Ronald K. Caldwell, 84, was born to Angus and Sara (Blevins) Caldwell on May 9th, 1939. He survived having polio as a child and graduated from Southeast High School in 1957. He was a life resident of Portage County and a Brimfield resident for more than 50 years. He was a proud member of AFSCME Local 1360 and even when...
Gary Ray Oliver
Dec 23, 2023
Gary Ray Oliver, 63, passed away unexpectedly December 23, 2023 surrounded by family. Born November 12, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to Clyde and Marilyn (Cole) Oliver, he was a lifelong area resident. Gary was an auto mechanic by trade and recently retired from AutoZone. He was a huge and faithful fan of the Browns and Indians. In addition to his...
Arlene Janet {Sutter} Dutka
Dec 22, 2023
Arlene Janet "Jan" Dutka, 84, of Barberton, passed away on December 22, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1939 to the late William O. and Mary C. {Bowker} Sutter. In addition to her parents, Jan was preceded in death by her former husband Bob Clark; brothers Bill and Bob Sutter; nephew Bobby Sutter. Jan is survived by her brother...
Elmo Davis Sr.
Dec 21, 2023
Elmo Davis Sr., the second child and eldest son of the late Welcom Elmo Davis and Allene Stewart Davis, was born on July 22, 1933, in Montezuma, Tennessee. On December 21, 2023, at the age of 90, Elmo made the peaceful transition from his remarkable earthly life. In his youth, Elmo won many spelling bees and was also a skilled...
Rick O. Kisner
Dec 21, 2023
Rick O. Kisner, 67, of Akron, passed away on December 21, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1956 the son of the late Elmer and Betty Kisner. He had many talents but he was well known for building houses, construction, specialist on installing windows, and being a Jack of all Trades. Rick could brighten up a room with his...
Mary Ann Trifero
Dec 20, 2023
Mary Ann Trifero "Maisie", 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2023. She was born at home on her family's farm in Wadsworth, Ohio on December 10, 1933, to the late John "Jack" and Sophia Yuhas. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1951. On May 30, 1952, she married Michael Angelo Trifero and they...
Shelva Jean O'Dell
Dec 19, 2023
Shelva Jean O'Dell, 86, of Akron, passed away on December 19, 2023. She was born on July 10, 1937 in Quinwood, West Virginia to the late Rollen and Zora Trout. She met and married Clifton O'Dell and they were happily married for almost 60 years before his death in 2013. They moved to Ohio and raised their family first in...
Eugene Louis Kibby
Dec 18, 2023
Eugene Louis Kibby, 96, passed away on December 18, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1927 the son of Charles and Bessie Kibby. Kibby proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII. He retired from Goodyear Tire after 40 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed the outdoors, watching the wildlife and working in his yard. Kibby...
Verna Lee Sivo
Dec 18, 2023
Verna Lee Sivo, 90, passed away peacefully at home December 18, 2023. Born in Albion, IL to Everett and Violet (Goldman) Tait, she grew up in the Kenmore area of Akron and later resided in Brimfield Twp. after getting married. Verna enjoyed gardening, baking, camping, her dogs, country music (Alan Jackson), watching Little House on the Prairie and spending time...
Dusan Uzelac
Dec 18, 2023
Dusan Uzelac, 72, passed away peacefully December 18, 2023 after an extended illness. Born in Croatia to Djuro and Jela (Kulas) Uzelac, he resided in the Akron area the past 22 years. Dusan was a very sociable man who enjoyed playing soccer, bingo, grilling out, watching nature shows, being outdoors and spending time with his family.Dusan will be sadly missed...
Ezekiel Richard Overholt
Dec 18, 2023
Ezekiel "Zeke" Richard Overholt entered this world January 23, 1930 and was greeted by Jesus on December 18, 2023. He was the twelfth of thirteen children born to Clarence and Alva (Barthalow) Overholt, three months after the great stock market crash in October 1929. God provided and protected him all his life and Dad knew him as Lord, Savior, and...
Joanne C. Gray
Dec 17, 2023
Joanne C. Gray, 86, passed away on December 17, 2023. She was born on August 23, 1937 the daughter of the late Chris and Hertha Jensen. Joanne enjoyed traveling with her husband, Dewey, especially to their favorite location, Las Vegas. She enjoyed cooking comfort food for family and friends. Joanne will be remembered for her sense of humor, her love...
Randy Lee Scott
Dec 17, 2023
Randy Lee Scott, 59, passed away on December 17, 2023. He was born in Akron on December 17, 1964 to the late Richard and Linda {Buck} Scott.Randy is survived by his loving sons, Vincent and Kristopher Scott; granddaughter Casey Scott; brothers, Richard, Robert (Rene') and William (Mindy) Scott; many nieces and nephews and their families.Randy loved music, and recently renewed...
Patricia Lou Gresham
Dec 17, 2023
Patricia "Pat" L. Gresham, 83 of Akron, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 17, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Willoughby, Ohio on November 12, 1940 to the late Wilford L and Betty {Lindsay} Baughman. She is also preceded in death by her stepfather Oscar Rapking, her husband Leonard "Mike"...
Donald G. Lampe
Dec 17, 2023
Donald G. Lampe, 68, passed away peacefully December 17, 2023 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Donald and Stella (Starr) Lampe, he was a lifelong area resident. Don was known to be a jokester who enjoyed bowling, playing cards, telling stories and spending time with his family.In addition to his father, he was preceded in death...
Gilbert M. Lane
Dec 16, 2023
Gilbert M. Lane, passed away on December 16, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1924 the son of Gilbert and Ruth Lane. He was a man of faith and attended the U.C.C. in Tallmadge. Gilbert graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Yale University with the class of 45W (1949). He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy...
Dorothy M. Stump
Dec 16, 2023
DOROTHY SCHWARZ STUMP1929-2023Dorothy is survived by daughters Marsha (Rick), Dodi, Wendy, Pam. She was preceded in death by first husband William D. Schwarz Sr, second husband William G. Stump and son William D. Schwarz, Jr. In addition, Dorothy is survived by 5 stepchildren and numerous grand and great grandchildren. She lived life to the fullest and always had a smile....
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