Obituaries
Kim J. Bisson
Jul 27, 2024
Kim Joseph Bisson, age 69, of Green, OH, passed away on July 27, 2024. He was born on September 14, 1954, in Ravenna, OH, and was one of nine children. Kim was the loving husband of Sandra Lees-Bisson for 35 years.
Kim worked at Swagelok for 42 years before enjoying retirement cooking, traveling, eating out, watching Sci-Fi movies, and listening to...
Robert J. Mulhollen Sr.
Jul 26, 2024
Robert "Bob" J. Mulhollen Sr., 68, of Akron passed away on July 26, 2024. He was born in Akron on May 9, 1956, to the late Bob and Barbara Mulhollen. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1973-1975 as a hull technician. He was an avid swimmer and with his time with the Kent State swim team he trained with...
Diana Maria Molisee
Jul 26, 2024
Diana Maria Molisee, age 73, of Akron, passed away on July 26, 2024 at Akron General Hospital. She was born on August 30, 1950 to the late Eldred "Al" and Mary Molisee in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Garfield High School before attending the University of Akron where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in photography and computers.
Diana worked as a...
Hugh Conroy
Jul 26, 2024
Hugh Conroy, 72, passed away peacefully at home July 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio to George, Sr. and Claire (Stace) Conroy, he was a lifelong area resident. Hugh enjoyed classic cars, motorcycles, fishing, gardening, cookouts, drinking his beer, taking road trips to Woodsfield & Longbottom, Ohio and spending time with his family and friends.
He will...
Jack E. Machamer
Jul 25, 2024
Jack E Machamer, 69, of Mogadore, passed away on July 25, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1955 the son of the late Jack and Adeline Machamer. He graduated from Ellet High School. Jack retired after many years of dedicated services from Bertolini Trucking. He enjoyed racing cars and fishing. Jack was an unwavering supporter of his favorite football...
Shirley May Dula
Jul 25, 2024
Shirley May Dula, age 87, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday July 25, 2024. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey on May 6, 1937 to the late Arthur and Margaret (Dassler) Taylor. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved the Lord and her church family. She enjoyed visiting with her neighbors...
Sarah V. "Sally" Pope
Jul 25, 2024
Sarah V. "Sally" Pope, age 84, of New Franklin, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born on July 29, 1939 to the late Lester and Laura Mercer in Wheeling, WV.
Sally worked as a registered nurse for Breckenridge Hospital in Austin, TX for 16 years and Akron Children's Hospital for 23 years before...
Ronald K. Beken
Jul 23, 2024
Our loving father, Ronald “Ron” Beken, 83, of Rootstown, Ohio, was called to his heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on July 23, 2024.
Ron was born in Norvelt, PA, and later grew up in the Village of Lakemore where he attended Springfield High School. Ron married the love of his life, Nancy (Oster) Beken on June 25, 1960. Together,...
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Ballway
Jul 23, 2024
Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Ballway, 63, of Tallmadge, passed away on July 23, 2024. She was born on August 30, 1960 to Charles "Chuck" Davis and the late Arlene "Babe" {Labay} Davis.
In addition to her mother, Cindy was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Greg Ballway.
Cindy Ballway was a mighty prayer warrior and a faithful servant of the Lord. Her beautiful...
Paul S. Moats Sr.
Jul 23, 2024
Paul Samuel Moats Sr. age 96, of Akron passed away on July 23, 2024. He was born in Akron on May 30, 1928. Paul married the love of his life Ivene and they had 3 sons, Larry, Jeff, and Paul Jr. He was preceded in death by parents Murrence and Nina Moats, wife Ivene, son Larry, and brothers Don and...
R. Wayne Taylor
Jul 22, 2024
Rev. R. Wayne Taylor, 76, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024 at 10:40 p.m. Wayne was born on October 16, 1947 in Licking, MO to Warren and Pauline (Watson) Taylor. He was a proud resident of Stow, Ohio. Wayne was preceded in death by his father and brother, Ronald Warren Taylor, Sr. He leaves to mourn his passing, wife...
Ronald A. Carmack
Jul 22, 2024
Ronald Alan Carmack, age 72, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 22, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 14, 1952 to the late Herbert and Gloria (Lettie) Carmack. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1971 then served in the United States Marine Corp. He was a retired electrician and was a member of Local...
Florence Ann Logsdon
Jul 22, 2024
Florence Ann Logsdon was born on January 30, 1943 in Ravenna, Ohio and was a long time resident of Akron, Ohio. Flo passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 22, 2024. Flo was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a giving person her whole life but also a simple woman that didn’t need much. Flo...
Bonnie M. Seenes
Jul 22, 2024
Bonnie Mae Seenes, age 88, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 12, 1935 to the late Lawrence and Dorothy (Andrews) Burgy. She was a homemaker who put her family first, always having a listening ear with a loving heart. She enjoyed spending time with family,...
Lorraine P. Blaurock
Jul 21, 2024
Lorraine Patrice Blaurock, age 55, of Atwater passed away on July 21, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was born on February 18, 1969, to Robert and Patricia McCallister. Lorraine was the owner of Bath and Biscuits Dog Grooming of Tallmadge, Ohio. She enjoyed fishing, vacationing, and spending time with family and all of her fur babies.
She is survived...
Nellie M. Jones
Jul 21, 2024
Nellie M. Jones, 90, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord on July 21, 2024. Nellie, known to her family as "Shane", was born in Braggs, Alabama on September 8, 1933 to the late Lewis and Rebecca Jones. She was an accomplished gospel singer from a young age and recorded several songs over the years. After graduating high...
Richard S. Green
Jul 20, 2024
Richard S. Green, 75, of Kent, passed away on July 20, 2024. He was born on July 13, 1949, the son of the late Herman and Rita Green. He lived a life filled with remarkable experiences and touched the hearts of many along the way. He proudly served his country in both the U.S. Air Force and Army. He was...
Mark Edward Croft
Jul 20, 2024
Mark Edward Croft, age 65, passed away peacefully July 20, 2024. He was born in Barberton, Ohio to Bill and Katherine Croft. He will be sadly missed by his parents, Bill and Katherine Croft; brother, Mike Croft; sister, Mary (Robby) Petrus; nephews, Michael (Mindy), Jonathan (Heather); great nephews, Gavin, Landen, Tanner, Lincoln; his special dog, Toby; many loving family members...
Bruce E. Hockensmith
Jul 20, 2024
Bruce E. Hockensmith, 66, of Akron, passed away on July 20, 2024. He was born on March 23, 1958 the son of the late Bud and Jane Hockensmith. He retired after 25 years of dedicated service from E.S.I. He was a proud member of A.A. for 14 years. Bruce enjoyed the outdoors, fishing,camping and swimming. He had many achievements but...
Mark B. Hull
Jul 18, 2024
Mark B. Hull, age 69, of Akron, passed away on July 18, 2024 at Western Reserve Hospital. He was born on January 1, 1955 to Ralph, Sr. and Mary (nee Cook) in Akron, Ohio.
Mark worked as a dishwasher for Parasson's Italian Restaurant for over 32 years before his retirement.
Mark enjoyed playing bingo, going fishing, traveling and visiting Norton Raceway Park....
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