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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...
Rick W. Husk
Jul 8, 2024
Rick W. Husk, age 70, of Akron passed away on July 8, 2024. He was born on May 2, 1954, to Gilbert "Bill" Husk and Evanglee McGlothin. Rick loved participating in the Special Olympics. Rick enjoyed watching football, especially the Cleveland Browns. He also enjoyed basketball, going out for rides, and going to McDonald's for a Coke. Rick loved the...
Evelyn F. Morgan
Jul 7, 2024
Evelyn F. Morgan, age 89, of Tallmadge, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2024. She was born on October 16, 1934 in Akron to the late Clay and Della (Ward) Morgan. She began her career teaching first grade in Tallmadge. Then she taught at ABWE a missionary school in the Philippines. She finished her career at Springfield High School. She...
Rose E. Ward
Jul 5, 2024
ROSE EVELYN WARD was born on January 12, 1943 in Guthrie Kentucky; to the late George Reliford and Sarah C. Moran Johnson. Rose departed this life on July 5, 2024 in Akron, Ohio. Rose attended Orrville High School in Orrville, Ohio. She got her LPN license shortly after graduating from High School. Rose attended College of the Canyons in Santa...
Barbara Jean Rice
Jul 5, 2024
Barbara Jean Rice, 71, of Mogadore, passed away on July 5, 2024. She was born in Akron on June 26, 1953 to the late Ernest and Doris {Ingold} Backus. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Darrell V. Rice. Barbara is survived by her loving twins Jason Gooden and Jessica Neckar; grandson Nate Neckar;...
Stephanie L. Robertson
Jul 4, 2024
Stephanie Lee Robertson, age 67, departed this earthly life on Thursday, July 4, 2024 following a brief illness. She was born on August 23, 1956 in Texas, one of several children of Stephen and Edna Blevins. She made her home in Akron, Ohio as a humble homemaker. Stephanie dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for her family, embodying the...
Lawrence D. Wallace
Jul 4, 2024
Lawrence D. Wallace, 71, passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born on November 23, 1952 the son of the late Roy and Fleda Wallace of Detroit, MI. He owned and operated L&W Tree Service for many years. Lawrence was an avid John Wayne fan. He enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing with family and friends. He had many achievements...
Johnnie B. Andrick
Jul 4, 2024
Johnnie B. Andrick, 85, passed away on July 4, 2024. He was born on October 16, 1938 the son of the late Woodrow and Ethel Andrick of West Virginia. Johnnie retired after 37 years of dedicated service from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1996. He had many achievements but his greatest was his love for his family. He was...
Alice Jane Christner
Jul 3, 2024
Alice Jane Christner, 84, of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was born in Meyersdale, PA on August 22, 1939 to the late Walter and Catherine {Hotchkiss} Hersh. In addition to her parents, Alice Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Christner in 2022; son, Dale Allen Christner; and six...
Donn H. Teeple
Jul 3, 2024
Donn H. Teeple, age 80, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday July 3, 2024. He was born in Akron on July 20, 1943 to the late Donn and Marcella (Price) Teeple and graduated from Copley High School in 1961. He had been a fireman in Copley in his younger days. Currently he worked for TJ Max for many years. He...
Mark Thomas Hambright
Jul 2, 2024
Mark Thomas Hambright, 62, of Akron, passed away on July 2, 2024. He was born in Akron on August 26, 1961 to the late Thomas and Frances {Worsnop} Hambright. In addition to his parents, Mark was preceded in death by his longtime companion Cheryl Dumphy. Mark is survived by his loving daughters Crystal Quinn and Kelcie Yanders; grandchildren Brett, Bailey,...
Claudine Brazile
Jul 2, 2024
Claudine Brazile, 72 of Copley passed away after a long illness on July 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ravenna on September 8, 1951 to the late Carll Cooper Sr. and Florence {Davis} Cooper. In addition to her parents, Claudine was preceded in death by her siblings Lynda, Virgil, Clyde and Howard Cooper. Surviving and her...
Paul Desure
Jul 2, 2024
Paul DeSure, 80, of Akron, passed away on July 2, 2024. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on October 9, 1943 to the late Maxwell and Roberta {Blasdel} DeSure. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his son Mark DeSure, brother Victor DeSure and sister Delores (Ronnie) Lewis. Paul is survived by his loving daughters...
Tanya R. Sweeney
Jul 2, 2024
Tanya Rochelle Higgins Sweeney, age 45, of Canton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday July 2, 2024. She was born in Akron on August 25, 1978. She attended Green Local Schools and in 1997 graduated from Manchester High School. Tanya had a big heart and was very generous in helping others. Her laugh and smile were contagious. Most of all, she...
Stephanie Ann Shaffer
Jul 1, 2024
Stephanie Ann Shaffer, age 50, of Uniontown, Ohio, fell asleep in death after a long brave battle with health. She leaves behind her parents Dennis and Charleen Shaffer and brother Aaron (Nicole) Shaffer, as well as many loving family and friends whom she cherished. She earned a business associate degree at Akron University and worked many years at Goodyear and...
James Lee Toomer, Jr.
Jul 1, 2024
James Lee Toomer Jr., 64, of Kent, passed away on July 1, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 25, 1960 to the late James Toomer Sr. and Barbara {Smith} Toomer. Jamie graduated from Buchtel High School before joining the U.S. Army. He was stationed in El Paso, Texas and Germany. Most recently, Jamie was employed with the...
Donna M. Nash
Jul 1, 2024
Donna Mae Nash, 88, of Akron, passed away on July 1, 2024. She was born on October 29, 1935 to Earl and Esther {Harper} Butcher. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her son Robert A. Nash Jr. and siblings Coletta, Don, Earl Jr. "Pooch" and Joyce. Donna is survived by her loving grandchildren Kelly Brouse-Dominic,...
Casey E. Mccary
Jul 1, 2024
Casey E. McCary, age 52, of Canton passed away on July 1, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1971, to Garland and Charlotte McCary. He attended Russell High School of Georgia. He moved to Ohio in his early 20's. Casey loved to work on cars and to paint. He was a "Jack of all trades." He especially loved spending...
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