Obituaries
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...
Randy Wess Jeffery
Dec 7, 2023
Randy W. Jeffery passed away on December 7, 2023 at the age of 70. He was born on Halloween 1953 to the late Hiram and Margaret Jeffery in Ravenna, Ohio. Randy loved Halloween and his home was entirely decorated year round. He loved old rock music such as Led Zepplin, Pink Floyd and Ozzy. He also enjoyed being with family...
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...
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