Obituaries
Glen Ray Cooper
Dec 7, 2023
Glen R. Cooper (93) peacefully passed away Thursday December 7, 2023 with his daughter and granddaughter by his side. He was born on February 22, 1930, in Cooper, New Mexico. The town of Cooper, no longer on the map, just outside Jal, NM, was named for his great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Johnnie Lee and Violet...
Marlene L. Olson
Dec 7, 2023
Marlene L. Olson, 90, passed away December 7, 2023 with family by her side. Born in Windber, PA, she resided in the Akron, OH area all of her adult life. Marlene retired from B. F. Goodrich after 25 years of service. She was known to be a caregiver, especially to her late husband Chester, who she shared 57 years of...
Kevin Lance Cavanaugh
Dec 6, 2023
Kevin Lance Cavanaugh, 66, of Akron, passed away on December 6, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late Daniel and Jennie Cavanaugh. Kevin attended East High School and later attended the University of Akron. He was an amazing athlete in his younger days, excelling in basketball, baseball, golf, and bowling. He was also a talented musician. He played...
Don E. Ellet Sr.
Dec 6, 2023
Don E. Ellet Sr., 80, of Atwater, Ohio sadly suffered a massive stroke and passed away on December 6, 2023, surrounded by his family.Don was born to Pauline and Burliss Ellet on December 25, 1942 in Akron, Ohio. Don held many titles; Don worked as a Master HVAC Specialist and owned his own business. He was an amazing Husband, Father,...
Mary T. Mcclung
Dec 5, 2023
Mary T. McClung, 84, passed away peacefully December 5, 2023. Born in Hungary, she lived in the Akron area all of her life. She retired as a secretary at the University of Akron after 25 years of service. Mary enjoyed her dogs, the outdoors, gardening, watching The Price is Right and spending time with her family.Preceded in death by her...
Marilyn Ellen Bader
Dec 5, 2023
Marilyn E. (nee Poling) Bader passed away on December 5, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born on January 19, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Wayne and Mildred Poling. After graduation, she went on to work as a florist. She married Harry D. Bader on June 2, 1962 and they had five children together. Marilyn had...
Catherine Ann Mcguire
Dec 4, 2023
Catherine "Cathy" Ann (Admire) McGuire passed away on December 4, 2023 at the age of 66. She was born on May 3, 1957 in Lincoln Nebraska to parents Robert "Bob" Admire and Janice(Hussey) Admire. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Kim "Ryan" McGuire and her miniature long haired dachshund Annie. She is also survived by her...
Carol Lee Collins
Dec 4, 2023
Carol Lee Collins, 74, of Akron, passed away on December 4, 2023. She was born in Uniontown, PA. on January 25, 1949, to the late Benjamin and Luevern (Fowler) Campbell. Carol was a loving homemaker her entire life. She was the most gentle soul and had the face of an angel. Carol was a member of United Freewill Baptist Church...
Patricia Ann Tyner
Dec 4, 2023
Patricia A. Tyner died December 4, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio to the late Gibson and Norma Pitts (Ashcraft). Patricia graduated from Ellet High School in 1950. She married Aubrey Tyner in 1952, secured a job to save money while Aubrey was serving in the Marines, during the Korean war. In 1956,...
Gradey Kuss
Dec 2, 2023
Gradey A. Kuss passed away surrounded by family and friends on the evening of Dec. 2nd after a long fight with many different ailments. Throughout all of his fight he maintained his loveable personality and made friends with every person he met. He had a way of brightening your day no matter what he was going through.Gradey loved making and...
Patricia R. Ryan
Dec 2, 2023
Patricia Ryan, 89, passed away on December 2, 2023. She was born on December 12, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Alexander E. and Marie (Kump) Ellis. She was a resident of Chagrin Falls for 52 years. Pat loved working in her garden and being outdoors. She loved going for long car rides, and above all, cherished spending time...
Josephine Dapice
Dec 1, 2023
Josephine Dapice, 99, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2023. Born March 19, 1924, the daughter of Guido and Agatha Tambini, Josephine was a long-time resident of Akron's North Hill neighborhood. She was a woman of great faith and a devoted catholic, actively attending service and providing home-cooked meals to the congregation of St. Martha's (Blessed...
Ruth M. Brown
Dec 1, 2023
Ruth M. Brown5/4/1930-12/01/2023Ruth M. Brown was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. She retired from AmeriChem as a senior accountant in 1993. Ruth was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ. She enjoyed reading and loved animals, often watching the birds outside her window.She was preceded in death by her husband James in 2015, parents, John E. Lyons...
Don W. Alberson Sr.
Nov 30, 2023
Don W. Alberson Sr., 77, of Akron, passed away on November 30, 2023. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 7, 1946 to the late Vernon and Ethel Alberson. Don's family moved to Galveston, Texas in his youth. That is where he met Evelyn Bientz, the love of his life. He was "Bear" and she was "Muffin". They moved...
Leslie Maria Torson
Nov 30, 2023
Leslie Maria Torson, 76, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023.She was preceded in death by her husband Philip "Phil" L. Torson; parents Francis "Whitey" and Mary McMurray. She is survived by her sons, P. Aaron (Angela), Jared (Leigh); grandchildren Luke and Julia; brothers Ken (Patty), Mark (Sharon), Dan (Jackie), beloved aunt, uncles and cousins.Leslie was born on October 15, 1947....
Nancy T. Miller
Nov 30, 2023
Nancy T. Miller, 96, went Home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Columbus, Ohio to Fred and Leah Teter, she resided in the NE Ohio area most of her adult life. Nancy retired as a nursing assistant and she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, baking, soduko puzzles, learning to use her...
Brenda Lynn Ruhlin
Nov 30, 2023
Brenda Lynn Ruhlin, 67, passed away November 30, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Kenneth and Margaretta Cottrell, she was a lifelong area resident. Brenda was a 1975 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and she attended Kent State University. She retired with 40 years of service as a driving instructor and examiner for...
Ona Arzona Scarberry
Nov 29, 2023
Ona A. Scarberry, 81, went Home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. She went home as the sun was rising after a strong and valiant battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Akron, Ohio to Ralph and Lillie (Cross) Coontz, she was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Onie served for 28 years as church secretary at Millheim...
Morgan James Helmick
Nov 29, 2023
Morgan James Helmick "Boo", went home to be reunited with his beloved wife, Myra "Stormy" Helmick on November 29, 2023. Morgan was born in Akron, Ohio on October 28, 1947 to the late Morgan Helmick and Joyce Daniels. After graduating from East High School, Morgan joined the U.S. Army and proudly served overseas during the Vietnam Conflict. After returning from...
Eva Jean Grubbs
Nov 28, 2023
Eva J. Grubbs, 85, joined the Angels on November 28, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1938 to the late Albert and Lillian Hays in Owings, WV. Eva lived there until age 13, then they made Ohio their home. Her greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. She loved playing bingo and spending hours doing crafts. Even...
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