Obituaries

David William Labelle

David William Labelle

Jul 30, 2023

David William LaBelle, 68, of Mansfield, passed away on July 30, 2023. He was born in Akron on June 7, 1955 to the late James E. and Juanita {Fuller} LaBelle. David is survived by his loving son, Ryan (Kaytlyn) LaBelle; brothers James (Lucy Bibbee), Charles (Charlotte), and Danny LaBelle; sisters Margaret (Jim) Claflin and Laura (Joe Schorr) LaBelle; grandchildren Elaine...

Emma Gladys White

Emma Gladys White

Jul 30, 2023

Emma Gladys White, 87, of Akron, formerly of Twinsburg, passed away on July 30, 2023. She was born in Rogersville, AL on June 6, 1936, one of 14 children born to the late Luther and Estella {Nance} Koger. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by her husband J.C. White, and sons William Thomas Koger, William "Curtis"...

Mary Belle Yeager

Mary Belle Yeager

Jul 30, 2023

Mary Belle Yeager, age 75 died on July 30, 2023 at Maplewood Assisted Living in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She was born on January 9, 1948 in Akron, the daughter of the late Paul and Kathleen "Ruby" (nee Tatum) Yeager.Mary obtained a bachelors degree in health biologics. She was a health inspector for the City of Akron for 32 years, retiring...

Virginia L. Martin

Virginia L. Martin

Jul 29, 2023

Virginia Lynn Martin ("Ginny Lynn") age 69, originally from Bath, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. Born March 23, 1954, in Akron, Ms. Martin (nee Wilson) attended Revere High School, (Class of 1972), winning various local awards and ribbons for her expertise showing her Greater Swiss Mountain dogs and personal horses.Graduating from the University...

Donald John Rogers

Donald John Rogers

Jul 29, 2023

Donald J. Rogers, 67, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 29, 2023. He was preceded in death by father, John Rogers and mother, Mary Rogers. Survived by his wife, Theresa; daughters Melissa Curtis, and Nicole (David) Cornell; son, Bryan Rogers; grandson, Elijah Cornell; two sisters, Sue, Sally, and their families. The family would like to thank staff members at Cleveland...

Susan Lee Sperry

Susan Lee Sperry

Jul 29, 2023

Susan Lee Sperry, "Susie", age 55 of East Canton, Ohio, died on July 29, 2023. She was born on September 8, 1967 in Akron, the daughter of the late Burns and Kathryn (nee Kraft) Robinson. Susie was a 1985 graduate of Coventry High School. She was a secretary for the Louisville Vision Center for the last few years. Susie enjoyed...

Cheryl Anita Ivascu

Cheryl Anita Ivascu

Jul 28, 2023

Cheryl Anita Ivascu, 69, of Akron, passed away on July 28, 2023. She was born in Akron on September 4, 1953 to the late Clyde and Lena {Gibson} Merriner. In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death by her brothers James (Ruth) and Richard Merriner and infant sister Joan Lorraine Merriner. Cheryl is survived by her loving husband,...

Harold Raymond Waters

Harold Raymond Waters

Jul 27, 2023

Harold Waters, 82 of Tallmadge passed away July 27th. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Waters (Leidy), his children, Craig, Kari (Mike), Cathy (Ron), and Cindy (Phil), his grandchildren, Nicole, Samantha, Jessica, Christopher, Phillip, Shawna, Marena, Chase, Alexis, Hallie, Kayle, Anna, and great grandchildren, Kayden, Brantley, Rory, Emma, Melody, Justin, Bellamy, Kaiden, and Aria, his brother Bruce (Pam) and...

Clara M. Taylor

Clara M. Taylor

Jul 27, 2023

Clara M. Taylor, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 27, 2023.She was born on May 21, 1944 in Highsville, Maryland, the daughter of the late Paul and Elizabeth (nee Pullen) Panholzer. Clara was known for her warm-hearted personality and her gift of helping loved ones. Clara will be dearly missed by all who knew her. The Taylor families...

Kannan Wade Jaber

Kannan Wade Jaber

Jul 27, 2023

Kannan Wade Jaber was stillborn at 12:07 PM on July 24, 2023 at Akron City Hospital. He was the son of Zackery and Paige (nee Awalt) Jaber. In addition to his parents, Kannan is survived by his sister, Regan Jaber; his grandparents, Mick and Lisa Jaber and Joseph and Lori Awalt; his great-grandmothers, Susan Paul and Crystal Cain. His aunts...

Randy Joe Henley

Randy Joe Henley

Jul 26, 2023

Randy J. Henley passed away on July 26, 2023 at the age of 76 after a long illness. Born on June 21, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Virgil and Lucia (nee DiNapoli) Henley. Randy graduated from Garfield High School and the University of Indiana. He also attended the University of the Americas in Mexico City. He earned a...

Shanon Hyde

Shanon Hyde

Jul 26, 2023

Shanon Riley Hyde, 52, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 26, 2023. He was born on August 5, 1970, in Guanaja, Bay Islands of Honduras. Shanon was an amazing soul, always wearing a smile that could brighten any room. His laughter was contagious, and he brought joy to the lives of those around him.Shanon was the rock of his...

Lawrence A. Sycks

Lawrence A. Sycks

Jul 26, 2023

Lawrence A. "Larry" Sycks, 76, passed away July 26, 2023 at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton. He was born in Canton, Ohio on March 7, 1947 to the late Stanley and Lydia (Weiss) Sycks. Larry was a 1965 graduate of Field High School and served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the...

Hugh Wesley Bentley

Hugh Wesley Bentley

Jul 25, 2023

Hugh W. Bentley, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at his home on July 25, 2023. He was born in Selma, AL on February 18, 1941 to the late Donald and Annie {Wheeler} Bentley. In addition to his parents, Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Judy in 2015, his son Thomas Allen Dale, grandsons T.J....

Rosalie Mae Ricks

Rosalie Mae Ricks

Jul 25, 2023

Rosalie Mae Ricks, 85, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 25, 2023. She was born in Rockingham, VA on January 28, 1938 to the late Edward Miller and Kay {Raynes} Cherney. In addition to her parents, Rosalie was preceded in death by her sister Kay Grasso. Rosalie worked as a microbiologist...

Emma J. Calaway

Emma J. Calaway

Jul 24, 2023

Emma Mae Jenkins-Calaway "Lady Butch," a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend departed this world on July 24, 2023.She was born to Hazel Hicks and Lewis Mathews in Columbia Missouri on June 16, 1931. In 1943, she moved to Cleveland, OH. There, she later attended John Adams High School and was the first black Head Majorette.In 1953, she met...

Patricia Ann Weimer

Patricia Ann Weimer

Jul 24, 2023

Patricia Ann Weimer (Vaughn, Hambrick), age 72.Pattye has been promoted to glory on the day (7/24/2023). Born on July 2, 1951 in Clovis, New Mexico to parents, Richard and Anna Vaughn (Janes). She leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Lloyd E. Weimer II; her mother, Ann; brothers, Richard and Gary Vaughn, Leonard Vaughn (deceased); daughter, Bridgette Merle; sons, G....

Marilyn J. Elliott

Marilyn J. Elliott

Jul 23, 2023

Marilyn J. Elliott passed away on July 23, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born to the late William and Ruth Maloney on July 28, 1936 in Akron, Ohio. An area resident for all her life, Marilyn graduated from Garfield High School in 1954. She then went on to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 44...

Helen Lou Baker

Helen Lou Baker

Jul 23, 2023

Helen Lou Baker, 94, of Barberton, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2023. A resident of Norton, she was born on May 19, 1929 to the late Garney E. and Gertrude {Bye} Blevins.In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leslie "Les" Baker in 2002, their son Bob Baker in 2020 and...

Daniel Ray Mcintyre

Daniel Ray Mcintyre

Jul 23, 2023

Daniel McIntyre passed away at his home on July 23, 2023 at the age of 75. He was born on October 22, 1947 to Leroy and Sylvia McIntyre (nee Kelley) in Anmoore, WV. Daniel attended school at Glenville State University in Glenville, WV where he obtained a degree in business. After schooling, Dan went on to manage Star/Sparkle Market in...

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