Obituaries
Della Loella Knecht
Jun 17, 2023
Della Louella {Perkins} Knecht, 99 years young of Tallmadge pass away on Saturday June 17, 2023 at The Colony Health Care Center. Della was born in Smith Township, Ohio on February 10, 1924, to her parents, Walter and Etta {Groves} Perkins now deceased. Della was happily married to Ernie Knecht for 53 years until his death. Also preceding her in...
Patsy E. Slaughter
Jun 16, 2023
Patsy Elaine Slaughter, 73, of Akron, passed away on June 16, 2023. She was born on September 28, 1949 in Birmingham, AL to the late James Justice and Inez Lawley.In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her sister Jackie Lovelle; brother Wayne Courson. Patsy is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, George "Jim" Sr.;...
Shirley Sue Kelly
Jun 16, 2023
Shirley Sue (Stevens) Kelly, 73, passed away with her family by her side on June 16, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1950 to the late Susie (Tanner) and Vernon Stevens.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved son, Brian Lewis; siblings, Peggy (John) Evans, Roger Stevens, Kenneth Stevens, Doris (Joe) Lightner, Margaret (Pete)...
Helen Mae Olsen
Jun 14, 2023
Helen Mae Olsen, 60, of Barberton, passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 14, 2023. She was born in San Diego, California on November 16, 1962 to the late Thomas and Eva Mealey.Helen will always be remembered as a strong woman with a big personality. She was the center of her family and would do anything for...
Howard E. Slaven
Jun 14, 2023
Howard E. Slaven, 88, of Stow, passed away on June 14, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Born in Cass, West Virginia, he moved to the Akron area and retired from Ford Motor Company. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joanne; his mother and father, John and Eleanor; his brothers, Earl, William, and John; sisters, Naomi Arrington, Norma Meeks,...
Myra Jean Helmick
Jun 14, 2023
Myra "Stormy" Helmick passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 at the age of 73. She was born to the late Joseph and Alberta Cotton on May 9, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from East High School and went on to work for Acme for 44 faithful years. Myra married the love of her life, Morgan Helmick, on August...
Phillip O. Krause
Jun 13, 2023
Phillip O. Krause, 87, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023. He was born in Ashland, Ohio on February 3, 1936 to the late Walter O. and Frances Krause.While in high school, Phil joined the Ohio Air National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1959. He started his family and was a proud father of five daughters. He...
Georganna Lee Herchenroeder
Jun 13, 2023
Georganna L. (Rogers) Herchenroeder, 69, passed away on June 13, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born on August 10, 1953 to Dorothy Ann (Carney) and Carter Andersen Rogers Jr..In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Greg Rogers. She leaves behind her loving husband of 50 years, David; her children, Laurie,...
Russell A. Taylor
Jun 13, 2023
Russell A. Taylor, 86, of Ravenna, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2023. He was born on January 13, 1937 in Akron and was raised in Rootstown by his parents, the late Samuel and Flavia Taylor. Russ obtained his pilot license in the mid eighties and owned a Cessna 172 for several years before upgrading to...
Tina Frances Carsey
Jun 13, 2023
Tina F. Carsey passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2023 at the young age of 50. She was born on July 14, 1972 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Connie D'Agostini. Tina loved to listen to music, especially Brett Michaels and any other 80's hair band. She would work on crossword puzzles and watch all different shows on...
Allen Beightol
Jun 13, 2023
Allen J. Beightol, 39, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. He was born on September 8, 1983 to Herb and Jan Beightol. He was preceded in death by his pops, Herb in 2011. He is survived by his mom, Jan; sister, Theresa (Bob) McLean; and sister, Stephanie Hilley; 4 nephews, Kyle (Alex), Jordan (Lauren),...
Carl Norman Kellar
Jun 13, 2023
Carl Norman Kellar II, known to most as "Bubba," age 61, passed away on June 13, 2023 at home with his family by his side. Born to Carl and Esther (Porterfield) Kellar in Warren, Ohio, he resided in the Akron area most of his life. Carl pursued a career as an industrial mechanic for Jay-Em Aerospace and S & C...
Judith Ann Semick
Jun 13, 2023
Judith A. "Judy" Semick passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born on August 13, 1945 to Kenneth and Vivian Jones in Columbus, Ohio. She retired from State Farm after many years. She was an avid animal lover and would work on puzzles in her free time. When her late husband was living,...
Jean Elin Murphy
Jun 13, 2023
Jean Elin Murphy, age 97, of Akron, Ohio, stepped onto the shores of Heaven on June 13, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on February 6, 1926 in Akron, the daughter of the late Stanley and Leota (nee Clutter) Davis.Jean was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She was 'the Matriarch" of the...
Donna Jean Mars
Jun 12, 2023
Donna Jean Mars, age 86, of New Franklin, Ohio, died on June 12, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home.She was born on June 8, 1937 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the daughter of the late William and Hattie Lucille (nee Thorn) Griffin.Donna loved her Lord, her husband and her family. She found great joy in sharing the Gospel and...
Tammy Lynn Stinnett
Jun 11, 2023
Tammy Lynn Stinnett (Ma) 63, passed away at home peacefully in her sleep Sunday June 11, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio to William and Geraldine (Day) Stinnett, she was a lifelong area resident. Ma is a beloved mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend. She is well known for her incredible strength and equal part stubbornness. Daily, she enjoyed...
Thomas R. Emigh
Jun 10, 2023
Thomas R. "Tom" Emigh, age 76 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on June 10, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 12, 1946 in Akron, the son of the late Robert Raymond and Betty Mae (nee Rowe) Emigh. Tom was a proud iron worker and was retired from Ironworkers Local #17 out of Cleveland, Ohio. He enjoyed coaching...
Sallie B. Fessenden
Jun 10, 2023
Sallie B. Fessenden, 82, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023. She was born in Whitleyville, TN on March 1, 1941. Sallie's journey began on a farm, and she subsequently transitioned into a medical equipment technician at Julius Zorn, INC., where she dedicated herself for nearly 35 years. She married at age 18 to Junior Clark. They bought an Isaly's...
Gayle A. Norman
Jun 10, 2023
Gayle A. Norman, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, with her loving family by her side, on June 10, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1941 in Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Norman Sr.; parents, Pearl (Kleeman) and John McNichols; sister, Shelia Witzel; and granddaughter, Kathleen Mcquillan.Left to cherish...
Linda Christine Frank
Jun 10, 2023
Linda Christine Frank, "Chris", age 74 of Akron, Ohio, died on June 10, 2023.She was born on December 9, 1948 in Sweetwater, TN, the daughter of the late Junior T. and Minnie Bell (nee Wear) Frank. Chris worked and retired from Goodyear in the purchasing department after many years of devoted service. She loved her pets, they were her immediate...
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