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Gerald Donald Brown
Dec 16, 2023
Gerald Donald Brown, 83, of Akron, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 16, 2023. Gerry was born on July 26, 1940 to the late Claudine and Myrtle Brown. Gerry spent most of his career in the automotive industry, retiring from the parts center at VanDevere (formerly McIntyre). In his free time, Gerry was a sports enthusiast....
Bonnie J. Scott
Dec 15, 2023
Bonnie J. Scott, 82, passed away peacefully December 15, 2023 with her daughter by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Betty Smith, she was a lifelong area resident. Bonnie enjoyed reading, working puzzles, playing bingo, music and dancing, also helping others and spending time with her family and friends.In addition to her parents she was preceded in...
Carl E. Snyder
Dec 15, 2023
Carl E. Snyder has entered the gates of Heaven. He was called by our Lord and Savior on December 15, 2023. Carl was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 9, 1947. He lived in Akron, Ohio before moving to California where he met his wife, Teri D. Snyder. Carl graduated from East High School in 1966. He owned his own...
Larry E. Mcgee
Dec 14, 2023
Larry E. McGee, 63, passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born on July 10, 1960 the son of Larry and Joyce McGee. Larry graduated from Stow High School with the class of 1978. He was a dedicated worker with over 10 years of service with the Engineering Dept at Children's Hospital. Larry was well known as a "Jack...
Karen Sue Nixon
Dec 14, 2023
Karen Sue Nixon, 63, of Akron, passed away on December 14, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1960 to the late Glen and Blondena {Bennett} Smith. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother Ronald Smith. Karen is survived by her loving son, Guy Nixon, Jr. (Ashleigh); grandchildren Alyssa, Chase, Kelsea and Kinsley; brother,...
Norma J. Kirkland
Dec 14, 2023
Norma J. KirklandBorn on January 24, 1942 in Belington, WV and passed away on December 14, 2023.Norma is survived by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth Kirkland; three sons, Kenneth, Keith (Sara) and Kevin (Pam); siblings, Faye Laney and Ed Johnson; uncle Ernie Gillis; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Mike (Amy) Kirkland; many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death...
Jan R. Spring
Dec 13, 2023
Janet R. Spring passed away December 13th at the age of 86.Janet "Jan" is survived by her daughters, Wendy (Tim) of Akron, Ohio and Tamara of Red Oak, Texas. Janet had three grandchildren, Alexe (Dallas) of Tallmadge, Ohio, Dane (Heather) of Bath, Ohio and Dylan of Canton, New York. Janet had four great grandchildren, DJ, Piper, Elly and Sebastian.Janet was...
Dion Brent Fry-Sherrod
Dec 12, 2023
Dion Brent Fry-Sherrod, 46, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 12, 2023. He was born in Atlantic City, NJ on September 28, 1977 to Tammy (Don Hawthorne) Sherrod. Dion was preceded in death by his beloved grandmother Josephine, uncle Rodney and cousins Reul and James. Dion is survived by his loving children Dionna, Damonte, Jayquan, Skylar,...
Mike Frasher
Dec 11, 2023
Mike Frasher, age 68, of Massillon passed away December 11, 2023. Mike is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kari Frasher (Waters); his children, Michael (Micheala), Marena, Chase, Kayle, and Melissa; his sister, Julie Yoak (Willy); nephews, James and Chris Thomas; cousin, Betty Salyers; his 5 grandchildren; and mother in law, Ruth Waters. He is preceded in death by...
Thurman Keith Church
Dec 11, 2023
Thurman Keith Church, age 86, passed away from a very recently diagnosed brain tumor. After graduating from Suffield High School in 1955, he moved to California and joined the marine corps. He worked as an aircraft electrician and developed some very valuable skills. After his marine corps stint, he worked in various companies on government contracts before returning to Ohio...
Gerald Earl Mafield
Dec 11, 2023
Gerald Earl "Sonny" Mafield, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away on December 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family. A lifelong resident of Akron, Gerald was born on December 28, 1933 to the late Charles and Bessie {Strawn} Mafield. In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his sister Doris Mavromatis and brothers Gene and Raymond Mafield.On...
Alex Porti
Dec 11, 2023
Alex PortiApril 3, 1934 - December 11, 2023Alex was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania to the late Agnes Berkley and Pete Porti. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles Porti. He served in the US Air Force, was a graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh, and worked as an electrical engineer where he developed x-ray inspection technology.Left...
David Burton Ball
Dec 10, 2023
David Burton Ball, 87, passed away peacefully December 10, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born in Baxter, WV to Samuel Columbus "Clem" and Helen Grace (Matyi) Ball, he resided in Akron and Springfield Township, Ohio all of his adult life. David retired from Ford Motor Company as head electrician with 47 years of service. He was a Veteran of the...
Mitchell W. Carver
Dec 10, 2023
Mitchell W. Carver, 82, of Akron, passed away on December 10, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1941 to the late Mitch and Rose {Seminerio} Carver. In addition to his parents, Mitch was preceded in death by his son William Carver; sister-in-law Judi France. Mitch is survived by his loving wife, Joan; son, Bob (Rachel)Carver; grandchildren Lauren and Stephen...
Justin H. Witte
Dec 10, 2023
Justin H. Witte, 19, passed away unexpectedly December 10, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a lifelong area resident. Justin was a practical jokester who enjoyed making everyone laugh, his dog Milo, shopping with his sister, riding 4 wheelers in WV, music and spending time with his family.He will be sadly missed by...
Bernice Ann Stephenson
Dec 9, 2023
Bernice Ann Stephenson (1935-2023)Bernice Ann Stephenson, 88, passed away peacefully in her cherished hometown of Akron, Ohio.Born November 29, 1935 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania, Bernice was the beloved wife to the love of her life, Dean Lavern Stephenson, with whom she is now excitedly reunited. She was the daughter of the late George Lecorchick and Mary Kolar, and the eldest sibling...
Terry Lee Lehman
Dec 9, 2023
Terry L. Lehman passed away on December 9, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born to the late William and Eva Lehman on July 16, 1951 in Lakemore, Ohio. He graduated from Springfield High School and went on to work at B & W as an EMT. After that, he worked as a building engineer for many years...
Donna M. Margroff
Dec 8, 2023
Donna M. Margroff passed away on December 8, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on August 14, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to the late Josiah and Zella Wigley. She graduated in 1950 from Ellet High School. After schooling, she went to work until her retirement at Strickland's Frozen Custard which she and her husband owned from 1965-1995....
Ellen M. Sowash
Dec 8, 2023
Ellen Marie Sowash, 79, of Akron, passed away on December 8, 2023. She was born in Marietta, Ohio on May 23, 1944 to the late Floyd and Mildred {Riggs} Webber. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death a year to the day by her beloved husband, Frederick Sowash and their sons Jeffrey and Daniel Sowash. Ellen is...
Florence M. Thompson
Dec 7, 2023
Florence Thompson, 94, of Uniontown, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, while a resident of Windsor Medical Center in North Canton, OH.Born March 9, 1929, in Brookville, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of George and Ethel (Geist) Butler.On February 17, 1947, she married Harold Thompson. Harold passed away on February 14, 2020, several days prior to their 73rd wedding...
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