Obituaries
Deborah Ann Hamilton
Jul 21, 2023
Deborah Ann Hamilton (nee Lenke), 74, died suddenly on July 21, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio, to Richard and Alberta Lenke, she was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt.Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Alberta Lenke; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Luther and Lillian Hamilton; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Hamilton and Richard Jenkins.Debbie was a life-long member...
Charles Kensie Anthony
Jul 21, 2023
Charles Kensie Anthony died July 21, 2023, at Summa Health System in Akron. He was born in Braxton County, WV, on November 29, 1937, and spent his youth hunting and fishing in the mountains and rivers of West Virginia. He graduated from Richwood (WV) High School before serving in the U.S. Air Force for four years. For over 30 years,...
Wanda Mae Barnett
Jul 21, 2023
Wanda Mae (nee Suit) Barnett, age 90, found peace on July 21, 2023.Left to cherish her memory is her beloved grandson and his wife, Paul (Amelia) Barnett, without their devoted care, mom would not have been able to stay at home as long as she did. She also leaves her daughters, Paula (Chris) Havlik and Susan (Jack ) Didado; her...
Lynda Marie Harris
Jul 20, 2023
Lynda M. Harris (Foster) Dedicated servant of Jehovah God since 1974, born February 15, 1943, in Akron Ohio, died suddenly after a short illness on July 20, 2023. After retirement Lynda chose to spend much of her time in the ministry, sharing the Bible's message of hope with others. She was a member of the Akron Central Congregation of Jehovah's...
Ellen "Cookie" Lovern
Jul 20, 2023
Ellen "Cookie" Lovern, 77, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2023. She was born in Akron on July 27, 1945 to the late Howard and Betty Lovern.Cookie began her career in the laundry department at Akron General Hospital. After several years, she began her work as a housekeeper at Akron Children's Hospital, retiring in 2012. In her free time, she...
Karen Ann Sims
Jul 20, 2023
Karen "GMA" Sims, age 76, of Akron, passed away July 20, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Elmer and Wanda Lewis, born on October 27, 1946, in Barberton, Ohio but lived most of her life in Akron. Karen was a graduate of Akron East High School and retired from Acme with 18 years...
William Mark Byrd
Jul 20, 2023
William Mark Byrd, 75, of Akron, passed away on July 20, 2023 at Tallmadge Health and Rehab. A lifelong resident of Akron, he was born on April 17, 1948 to the late Frank Byrd Jr. and Mary Byrd.In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother Dennis Byrd and sister Terry Stimpfel. On September 16, 1967,...
Alton L. Stringfield Jr
Jul 19, 2023
Alton L. Stringfield Jr., 52, passed away on July 19, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1970 the son of Alton Sr. and Ella Stringfield of Wadsworth, Ohio. Alton attended Wadsworth High School. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid football fan of Ohio State University and the Cleveland Browns. He was known for his famous chili and was...
Thelma E. Jackson
Jul 19, 2023
Thelma E. Jackson, 79, went home to be with the lord on July 19, 2023. She was born on August 6, 1943 in Seth, WV the daughter of the late James and Minnie Runyon. She was a beautiful soul and will be remembered for her warm smile, compassion for animals, and the love she had for her family and friends....
Michael L. Pierce
Jul 19, 2023
Michael L. Pierce, 59, of Springfield Township, passed away at home on July 19, 2023. Mike was born in Akron on January 26, 1964 to the late Loye and Jo Ann Pierce.Mike will always be remembered as a hard worker. He was employed as a carpet installer at Spanky's Carpet Outlet for over 30 years where he made a great...
Brock Aaron Couture
Jul 18, 2023
Avid outdoorsman, fisherman, and logger, Brock A. Couture of Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 18th, 2023, at the age of 57. He was in the woods where everyone who knew him knew he was happiest.Born January 15, 1966, in Burlington, Vermont, Brock later grew up in Springboro, Ohio. He was the oldest of 6 siblings. He and close...
Cynthia E. Poe
Jul 18, 2023
Cynthia Ellen Poe, 66, passed away on July 18 after battling cancer. She was born on July 23, 1956 and grew up in St. Mary's Pennsylvania. She was very close to her mom and was also a daddy's girl. One of her favorite childhood memories was of her dad's fireworks every Fourth of July. She was a loving wife, mother,...
Lester Duane Maple
Jul 18, 2023
Lester Duane Maple, age 86 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 18, 2023. He was born on May 21, 1937 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of the late Emery and Henrietta (nee Condon) Maple Sr. Lester was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a retired accountant. Lester was an animal lover, a...
Shaaron Rae Armocida
Jul 17, 2023
Shaaron R. Armocida passed away on July 17, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born to Harvey and Bertha Kottke in Hutchinson, MN on October 5, 1936. She met Joseph Armocida Jr. in St. Louis and they were married on January 28, 1956. They went on to have three children whom she stayed home with to raise. She...
Tammy Lynne Harless
Jul 17, 2023
Tammy L. Harless passed away after an extended illness surrounded by her family on July 17, 2023 at the young age of 59. She was born on July 25, 1963 in Ronceverte, WV to David and Effie Harless. She moved to Ohio at a young age and was a 1981 graduate of Coventry High School. She loved animals more than...
Kathleen Joan {Devine} Linnen
Jul 17, 2023
Kathleen J. {Devine} LinnenMay 6, 1956 - July 17, 202367 years oldOn July 17, 2023, Kathleen Joan Devine-Linnen received her wings at the age of 67. Her late son, James Edward Linnen walked her into the gates of Heaven.Born in North Miami Beach, FL, she lived most of her life between Stow, OH and Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She is a...
Rosalie Sample
Jul 16, 2023
Rosalie "Rose" Sample, 85, passed away peacefully July 16, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Harry and Gay (Woofter) Siegrist, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area all of her adult life. Rose enjoyed flower gardening, floral design and creation, cooking, baking, shopping, teaching and spending time with her loving family.In addition to...
Jessie Isobel Walker
Jul 16, 2023
Jessie Walker was born May 16th 1931 in Edinburgh, Scotland and died July 16th 2023 in Akron, Ohio.Because of her Scottish accent, Jessie was known to many by her nickname Scottie. She was outgoing, generous, and funny, and will be missed greatly.She was preceded in death by her parents, John Jones and Nellie Donnelly Jones; her siblings, John Jones, Norman...
Edyth Ann Meyer
Jul 15, 2023
Edyth Ann Meyer, "Sue", age 62 of Mogadore, Ohio died at her home on July 15, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1960 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of the late Edward and Barbara (nee Mitchell) Stanton. She earned her degree at Baptist Bible College in elementary education. She served as a Christian school teacher and in children's ministries...
Todd Michael Shimko
Jul 14, 2023
Todd Michael Shimko, age 56, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.Todd was born on July 13, 1967 in Akron, to Marilyn J. (nee Nervo) Shimko, with whom he lived, and the late James Michael Shimko.Todd was active in Scouting and earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout.After graduating from Ellet High...
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