Obituaries
Gerry Lee Williams
Jul 18, 2024
On July 18, 2024, dressed in her Ruby red slippers, Gerry Lee walked the yellow brick road to be reunited with her Daughter.
Gerry, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was born & raised in Akron, Ohio her entire life. She dedicated her life to her children & grandchildren, telling anyone who would listen about their greatest accomplishments. Gerry was known...
Ruth Roach
Jul 18, 2024
Ruth Roach, age 78, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday July 18, 2024. She was born in Akron on February 12, 1946 to the late Robert Kiefer and Mary Louise (Cobb) Kiefer. Ruth attended Kenmore High School. Ruth retired from Goodyear Aerospace before beginning a career as a real estate appraiser. Ruth was a passionate camper and...
Kathleen Leone Tasker
Jul 18, 2024
Kathleen Leone Tasker, 85, of Suffield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 18, 2024. She was born in Laurel Dale, WV on March 21, 1939 to the late Gilbert B. and Margaret E. {Shepherd} Brown.
In April 27, 1957 she married Jimmie D. Tasker Sr. They moved from Maryland to Akron, Ohio, where they began and...
Antionette Taylor
Jul 17, 2024
Antionette Taylor nee Buchanan, 68, passed away on July 17, 2024.
She was born on October 24, 1955 to the late Louise Buchanan nee McGhee and George Buchanan, Sr.
Born in Ft. Benning, Georgia, Antionette moved to Akron, Ohio with her Mother and sibling(s) at around the age of three or four. She lived in Akron, Ohio for several years where she...
Robin Leigh Barton
Jul 15, 2024
Robin Leigh Barton, 63, of Garrettsville, passed away on July 15, 2024. She was born in Chardon, Ohio on August 18, 1960 to the late Robert Ritchie and Traci Rac. Robin graduated from James A. Garfield High School in Garrettsville in 1978 before attending Hiram College. She spent most of her life raising her family and enjoying her grandchildren. For...
Edgar Winfield Frock
Jul 15, 2024
Edgar W. Frock, age 71, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2024. He was born on June 17, 1953 to the late Clifford and Marie Frock in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Buchtel High School. Edgar proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He loved to spend time with his family, travel, ride...
Claudia M. Lint
Jul 14, 2024
Claudia M. Lint, 95, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on July 14, 2024. She was born in Epernay, France on May 25, 1929 to the late Louis and Lucienne {Dehu} Collard. In addition to her parents, Claudia was preceded in death by her husband Russell Baughman. Claudia is survived by her loving children, Charlotte (Mike) Choban, Charlene (Hans) Gohs, David...
Ronald O. Morris
Jul 14, 2024
Ronald O. Morris, 89, of Mogadore, passed away on July 14, 2024. He was born December 8, 1934, the son of the late Wendell and Helen Morris of Jackson County, WV. Ron was a man of faith and was a longtime member of Calvary Temple where he was a respected member and served on the board for many years. He...
David Lee Lutz Sr.
Jul 14, 2024
David Lee Lutz, Sr., age 87, of Mogadore, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2024. He was born at home in Mogadore on June 28, 1937 to the late Charles Edson and Hilda (Darrah) Lutz, attended Mogadore High School then entered the United States Air Force serving in Germany during the Korean War era. He worked at A.C & Y....
Jesse Lee Robinson
Jul 14, 2024
Jesse Lee Robinson, age 69, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 14, 2024 at Hospice Care Center. He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 12, 1955 to the late P.J. and Mary (Wims) Robinson. He worked in construction. He was a loving and kind hearted person. He loved skating, biking and working on...
Patricia A. Lingel
Jul 13, 2024
Patricia A. Lingel, 75, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2024. Born in Richlands, Virginia to John and Nellie (Street) Hylton, she resided in the Brimfield, Ohio area all of her adult life. Patt enjoyed her flowers, being outside, cooking and spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 51 years, Larry; children, Shean...
James F. "Jim" Lang
Jul 13, 2024
James F. "Jim" Lang, age 84, of Stow, passed away on July 13, 2024 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on June 14, 1940 to the late Peter and Wilma Lang in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1958 before attending the University of Akron where he earned his Bachelor Degree in Economics. Jim proudly served...
Omer L. Henderson
Jul 11, 2024
Reverend Omer L. Henderson, 88, of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord on July 11, 2024. He was born in Manila, Arkansas on August 20, 1935 to the late Robert Lee Henderson and Mary Bertha Henderson (Aaron). As an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee, he served as Pastor at churches in Michigan, Canada...
George R. Svetlik
Jul 11, 2024
George Robert Svetlik, 74, of Mogadore, OH passed away quietly, surrounded by his loving family on Jul 11, 2024 after a sudden onset of illness. George was born in Borger, TX to J Frank Svetlik and Milton Svetlik, on October 4, 1949. He was the fourth of five children. The family moved to Ohio in his early childhood, and George...
Larry D. Easter
Jul 11, 2024
Larry D. Easter, 69, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 11, 2024. Born in Richmond, Virginia to Robert Easter, Sr. and Celestine Banks Turner, he resided in the Akron, Ohio area most of his adult life. Larry enjoyed going to church, watching all sports (especially the Steelers), traveling and spending time with his family. Larry will be sadly missed...
Gary W. Lampe
Jul 10, 2024
Gary W. Lampe, age 56, of Akron passed away on July 10, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1967, to Douglas and Barbara Lampe. Gary married Shannon on May 15, 2013, and was a loving husband for 11 years. He was a loving family man. He was an avid hiker and enjoyed the Summit Metro Parks. He is survived...
Ely John Skorich
Jul 9, 2024
Ely John Skorich, 91, went home to be with the Lord on July 9th, 2024 at Highland Square Nursing Home. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 31st, 1932 to the late George Skorich and Mary Skorich (Jocovic). Ely worked most of his life in factories. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved taking hikes, fishing & riding his motorcycle...
Gladys Evelyn Denholm
Jul 9, 2024
Gladys Evelyn Denholm, age 93, of Hudson passed away on July 9, 2024. She was born in Alloa, Scotland on June 18, 1931. An avid ballroom dancer, Evelyn met John "Ian" Denholm at a dance. They fell in love and married on March 3, 1956 before sailing to the U.S. on the Queen Mary. She retired from Goodyear Bank in...
Nancy Jean Harmon
Jul 9, 2024
Nancy Jean Harmon, age 80, of Tallmadge, went home to be with our Lord on Monday July 8, 2024 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born in Akron on November 3, 1943 to the late William and Regina (Kane) McCarthy and graduated from St. Mary's High School. As a single mother of two, Nancy held many secretarial positions including...
Robert Lee Palmer
Jul 8, 2024
Robert Lee Palmer was born on March 30th, 1947, in Barberton, Ohio to the union of the late Blair and Mary Palmer. 13 children would come from this union. Robert was by far the strongest man we knew. He used all his strength to fight a long, courageous battle against cancer. Fighting cancer seemed to be nothing compared to the...
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