Obituaries
Steven C. Carpenter
Jul 6, 2023
Steven C. Carpenter passed away peacefully on July 6, 2023, at the age of 74. Born in April 1949 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Alma Carpenter; Steven was a graduate of Springfield High School, a Purple Heart Vietnam War veteran, a published poet, and an excellent cook. He possessed a remarkable spirit, quick wit, and compassionate nature...
Juanita S. Parker
Jul 6, 2023
Juanita S. Parker passed away on July 6, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born on March 23, 1933 to Paul and Arlene Strotman in Shippenville, PA. Juanita grew up in Bradford, PA and graduated from Bradford High School. She went to Eastern Nazarene College in Boston, MA, majoring in elementary education and a minor in music and...
Honglen Barron
Jul 6, 2023
Honglen Yvonne Barron, 90, passed away on July 6, 2023. She was born on June 21, 1933 the daughter of the late You Chung and Mariam D. Lem. She was a woman of faith and was a member of Mogadore Baptist Church. Honglen better known as Yvonne enjoyed working on crossword puzzles, card games and crocheting. She was an avid...
Marisa Ann Papczun
Jul 5, 2023
Marisa Ann Papczun {Stewart} went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 5, 2023. Born October 30, 1968 to Maria Stewart {Purnesti} and the late Dale Stewart. Marisa leaves her daughter Jessica who will carry on her love and memory. She will also be missed by her siblings, Dale "Joe" (Antionette), Larry (Debbie), Tom (Annette),...
Suzanne Beane Newcomb
Jul 5, 2023
Suzanne Newcomb, 86, passed away peacefully July 5, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Miriam (Leonard) Brenn, she resided in the Akron area all of her life. Suzanne enjoyed gardening, planting flowers, cooking, her beloved dog Cody and spending time with her family.Suzanne was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernie Beane, William "Bill" Newcomb; son, Mark Beane;...
Dinah Lynn Weyand
Jul 5, 2023
Dinah Lynn Weyand (nee Travis), of Wadsworth, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 16, 1952.Dinah was a 1971 graduate of Springfield High School and had many lifelong friends from her school days. Dinah was passionate about family and friends. She loved ball games and performances, traveling and reunions, big holiday gatherings, backyard...
John Henry Ray
Jul 4, 2023
John Henry Ray "Flick", 84, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023. He was born in Rock Run Station, on March 18, 1939 to the late Charles Ray Sr. and Julia Ray (nee Thompson).Flick moved to the Akron area in his youth and began working at Chrysler as a teenager, retiring after 30 years...
Charlidene Yensen
Jul 4, 2023
Charlidene Yensen (Davidson, Morrison, Anderson), 80, passed away July 4, 2023.She enjoyed fishing, drawing, and painting. She lived in Arizona for 16 years with her husband.Preceded in death by her husband, Wes Yensen; parents, Jim and Irene Davidson; brothers, Jim Davidson and Don Davidson; and sister, Jan Davidson.She is survived by her daughters, Sue (Dan) Guernsey and Julie (Bob) Korte;...
Ernest R. Curry Jr.
Jul 3, 2023
Ernest R. Curry Jr., "Ernie", age 64 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 3, 2023.He was born on April 1, 1959, the son of Ruth (nee Day) Curry of Akron, and the late Ernest R. Curry Sr.Ernie is survived by his loving wife, the former Mary Jones, whom he married on October 24, 2017; his two children, Chrystaline Curry and...
Deborah Lorraine Petak
Jul 3, 2023
Deborah Lorraine "Debbie" Petak, 72, of New Franklin, passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2023. She was born in Morrilton, AR on July 21, 1950.On April 21, 1979, she married Gerald "Jerry" Petak. They were longtime members of Barberton Church of Christ, and formerly Church of Christ in Crossville, AL. Deborah is survived by her loving husband...
Alvin S. Connor
Jul 1, 2023
Alvin S. Connor, 88, passed away July 1, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Leveser and Catherine (Scruggs) Connor, he was a lifelong area resident. For many years he worked at Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Al enjoyed watching Ohio State football, especially when they beat that team up north. He also liked deep...
Helen Louise Marks
Jul 1, 2023
Helen Louise Marks, age 92 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 1, 2023 at Pebble Creek Nursing Center. She was born on October 24, 1930 in Circleville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Henry and Myrtle (nee Hall) Marks.Helen loved playing board games and card games, especially bridge. She also liked to crochet. In her younger years, Helen worked for...
Patricia A. Fox
Jul 1, 2023
Patricia "Pat" A. Fox, 87, was gently lifted up by her Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 1, 2023, as she slept warm and comfortably in her bed, to dwell in the paradise of Heaven, blissfully joining her loved ones that went there before her. She was at home, where she raised her 8 children, and was under the vigilant, loving...
James Allen Davis
Jul 1, 2023
James Allen Davis, 75, passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio on July 21, 1947 to the late Clarence and Phyllis (Patti) Davis, he graduated from South High School in 1965. After graduation he went to diesel mechanic school and worked at Detroit Diesel for 30 years. After retirement Jim began a new career...
Erik J. Zimmermann
Jun 30, 2023
Erik J. Zimmermann After striving hard to survive and heal, as the result of a senseless violent attack, Erik suddenly and unexpectedly died June 30, 2023. He was only 48. Loving and much loved son of mother, Lynda; father, the late, Rick Zimmermann; brother, Mathew (of Oregon); the love of his life, Holly Neman; and cousin, Don Gross. Erik gave...
Mark Andrew Losh
Jun 30, 2023
Mark Andrew Losh, 34, of Akron, passed away suddenly on June 30, 2023. Mark was born in Akron on February 7, 1989 to Thomas Losh and Dora (Cain) Massey. Mark will always be remembered for his artistic talent. He used his creativity as a freelance tattoo artist. He was also a great cook and worked in several area restaurants. He...
Tiffani Ann Bekeleski
Jun 29, 2023
Tiffani Ann (Romain) Bekeleski, 55, of Akron, passed away June 29, 2023, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Euclid, Ohio, following a brief but valiant battle with cancer.Tiffani was a loving wife to her husband of 27 years, Jeff, and a devoted daughter, sister, and aunt. Above all, she was an adoring mother to her daughters, Megan and Alyssa,...
Joan D. Gordon
Jun 29, 2023
Joan D. 78, passed away on June 29, 2023. She was born on October 24, 1944 the daughter of the late Paul Edward Sr. and Arlene Smith of Wooster, Ohio. Joan retired from United Disability Services after 24 years of dedicated and loving service. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, board games and playing cards with family and friends. She was well...
Betty Lou Beal
Jun 29, 2023
Betty L. Beal passed away on June 29, 2023 at the age of 82. She was born to Everett and Jane Shahan on February 28, 1941 in Newburg, West Virginia. After schooling, she married Don Beal. They went on to have four children whom she stayed home with and cared for. She loved the Lord and attended Central Baptist Mission...
Sharon Lynn Cato
Jun 28, 2023
Sharon Lynn Cato, age 55 of Akron, Ohio, died suddenly on June 28, 2023 at Akron General Hospital.She was born on May 23, 1968 in Akron, the daughter of the late George C. and Cathleen A. (nee Albright) Wright Sr.Sharon was a 1986 graduate of East High School. She was a manager for Famous Footwear at the Stow location for...
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