Obituaries
Frederick L. Gordon
Sep 10, 2023
Frederick L. "Fred" Gordon, 65, passed away on September 10, 2023. He was born on March 28, 1958 the son of the late Earl and Teresa Gordon. He was a lifelong truck driver and was known across the country for his CB handle "String Bean". Fred was a member of the Eagles and the Moose Club of Portage County. He...
James Glenn Davis Ii
Sep 10, 2023
James Glenn Davis II, 73, of Akron, passed away on September 10, 2023. Jim was born in Blue Ridge, Georgia on October 4, 1949 to the late James and Clara Jean Davis. He worked as a tire builder at General Tire for many years. Even after many processes were automated, Jim's skill set allowed him to hand build custom orders....
Marilou Catt
Sep 10, 2023
Marilou Catt, age 89, passed away September 10, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She was the last of 13 children, all born at home in Akron. She graduated from East High School and married the love of her life, Dick. They moved to Mogadore in 1969 and remained there to raise their family. She retired from...
Judy Ann Howard
Sep 10, 2023
In Memoriam: Judy {Johnson} HowardBorn: September 29, 1945 in Akron, OhioJudy {Johnson} Howard, a beloved figure in our community, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 10, 2023. She is survived by her devoted husband, John Howard. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Gerald Johnson, and her son, John S. Howard. She will be fondly remembered...
Susan V. Sheets
Sep 10, 2023
Susan V. Sheets passed away on September 10, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born on October 10, 1939 in Uledi, PA to Harry and Laoma Pike. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert M. Sheets; sons, Millard Drushal III and Timothy Drushal; and daughter, Christine Drushal.Susan is survived by her children, Laoma Drushal and Karen...
Diana L. Legg
Sep 9, 2023
Diana L. Legg, 65, passed away on September 9, 2023. She was born on March 19, 1958 in Akron, Ohio. She retired after 25 years of dedicated service from Ravenna Lamp Plant GE. Diana enjoyed gardening and attending to her beautiful flowers. She was a devoted Grandma never missing a game or sporting events. She will always be remembered for...
Janice Mae Kirkpatrick
Sep 9, 2023
Janice M. Kirkpatrick passed away on September 9, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born on May 30, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Russell and Elizabeth Robbins. She lived in Ocala, Florida for the last 25 years before coming home to be with her family. Janice was a woman of great faith and loved to share the great...
Carolyn F. Lauro
Sep 8, 2023
Carolyn F. Lauro, age 83, of Akron, Ohio was born on September 8, 1940 and passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023, surrounded by family after a long battle with illness.Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Carolyn's greatest legacy, passion and true joy in life was her grandchildren.She was preceded in death by husband Patrick Lauro; first husband...
Gabriel Emil Voss
Sep 8, 2023
Gabriel Emil Voss, 42, of North Canton, passed away on September 8, 2023. He was born in Akron on December 10, 1980 to the late Pastor T.H. Voss and Jean {Siford} Voss.Gabriel is survived by his loving brother, Tim (Whitney) Voss; sister, Sharon Alderman; niece Shelby Alderman; nephew Zackery Voss. Gabriel was a man of many words with a great...
Harlan Roger Holcomb
Sep 7, 2023
Harlan Roger Holcomb, 78, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2023. Born in Webster County, West Virginia to Alec and Ruby (Hamrick) Holcomb, he resided in the Cuyahoga Falls area all of his adult life. Roger enjoyed watching westerns, vintage cars, traveling, animal watching from the front porch and spending time with his family.In addition to his parents, he was...
Paul J. Gallagher
Sep 7, 2023
Paul J. Gallagher, age 80, passed away in the early hours of September 7, 2023 after an extended struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Paul was born in Roslindale, MA, near Boston, to John and Mary Gallagher on August 16, 1943. Paul lived much of his life in Cuyahoga Falls, Preceded in death by his parents, brother John J, and dear friends...
Carol Ann Grosenbacher
Sep 7, 2023
Carol Ann Grosenbacher, age 87 of Stow, Ohio, died on September 7, 2023.She was born June 23, 1936 in Akron, the daughter of the late Harold and Doris (nee Runyon) Howard. Carol along with her husband, Clair, owned and operated the Convenient Food Mart on Massillon Road in Akron for 30 years. Throughout the years she met many people and...
Bridgette Tywana Irvin
Sep 6, 2023
Sunrise: July 24, 1965 – Sunset: September 06, 2023Bridgette Tywana Irvin was given her wings to fly home with the Lord on September, 06, 2023. Born to Doris Irvin and the late James Moten Sr on July, 24, 1965, in Beckley, West Virginia. She was a very beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. She graduated from...
William H. Camp Jr.
Sep 6, 2023
William "Bill" H. Camp Jr., 76, of Akron, passed peacefully with his family by his side on September 6, 2023. He was born on January 11, 1947 and graduated from Central Hower in 1965. He proudly served in the US Army from 1965-1968. Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.He loved spending time with his family, whether it...
Michael Owen Gallagher
Sep 6, 2023
Michael Owen Gallagher, 75, of Akron, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2023. Michael came to know Christ in his final days and is now in Paradise.Born in Akron on November 30, 1947, Michael spent several years working in the shipyards in Lorain, OH before working as a custodian with Wooster City Schools. He was a quiet, smart man with...
Dontae Antwuan Brooks
Sep 5, 2023
Dontae A. Brooks, 40, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on September 5, 2023, in his hometown. Born on February 24, 1983, in Akron, Dontae was a beloved son, brother, father and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.Dontae had the biggest soul you could come across and always had a smile on...
Robert M. Lupori
Sep 5, 2023
Robert M. Lupori, "Bob", passed away on September 5, 2023, after a short illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio, to the late James and Catherine Lupori. Bob attended Garfield High School and Akron University.He was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran, and after his discharge he moved to Suffield, Ohio, where he lived for the last 50 years....
Joe G. Duke
Sep 5, 2023
Joe G. Duke, 82, of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 5, 2023. He was born on July 18, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Virgie Duke. He graduated from Coventry High School, and attended Kent State University. Joe proudly served his country in Vietnam in the US Army. He retired from Akron General Hospital.Joe...
Jimmie L. Mccumbers
Sep 5, 2023
Jimmie L. McCumbers, 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 5, 2023. He was born on August 9, 1944 the son of the late Dilbert and Dorothy McCumbers of Akron, Ohio. Jimmie was a man of great faith and was a member of the Akron Free Will Baptist Church. He retired from GoJo's after many years of...
Rosemary E. Kissel
Sep 5, 2023
Rosemary E. Kissel, 80, entered into God's Kingdom on September 5, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on February 8, 1943, to the late Mary (nee Gerencser) and Michael Dudock. Rosemary was a lifetime resident of Akron's North Hill neighborhood, where she graduated from North High School and met her loving husband, John. They created wonderful memories filled with...
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