Obituaries
Marlene F. Binns
Apr 23, 2023
Marlene F. Binns, age 79 of Uniontown passed away peacefully on April 23, 2023. She was born in Akron on May 27, 1943, to the late George and Sarah {Marshall} Crine.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 21 of her siblings. She is survived by her sons David "Troy" (John), Bryan, Monte (Jerry) and Eric Binns;...
Perry Hall
Apr 23, 2023
Perry Hall, 65, passed away on April 23, 2023. He was born on April 24, 1957 to the late Arlene (Cyrus) and Raymond Hall.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son, Anthony Hall; sister, Diane Hill; and mother-in-law, Carolyn Giammaria.He will be dearly missed by his wife, Christine Hall; children, Nicholas Hall, Daniel Hall, and...
Richard S. Johnson
Apr 22, 2023
Richard S. "RJ" Johnson took his eternal flight on Saturday April 22, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. RJ was 60 years old, and was born in Akron, on Saturday March 30, 1963 to Richard and Paula Johnson. He played basketball for Garfield High and Baldwin Wallace University. RJ (a.k.a "Little Richard" to his family) was a savvy businessman, an amazing World...
Barbara Anne Mcguigan
Apr 21, 2023
Barbara Anne McGuigan, age 68 of Niles, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023 after a long illness.She was born on October 15, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late John J. and Dolores E. (nee Cruciani) McGuigan.Barbara was a 1973 Warren JFK graduate. She worked in the retail fashion industry for many years.Barbara was a loving...
Betty L. Prindle
Apr 20, 2023
Betty L. Prindle, 86, passed away April 20, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Millville, NJ to Vernon and Genevieve (Simpkins) Scott, she resided in Akron, Ohio all of her adult life. Betty worked in the food industry for over 30 years. Betty was a member of Firestone Park Prime Timers and she enjoyed traveling with family...
Billie Young
Apr 20, 2023
It with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Billie Young, 93, of Mogadore. He died peacefully with his daughter, Sandy by his side on April 20, 2023. His family and friends will hold dearly to the memories of his life well lived.Bill was born on March 5, 1930 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Daniel and Arletta...
William T. Huber
Apr 19, 2023
William T. "Burt" Huber, 77, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio to William and Murel (Conley) Huber, he was a lifelong area resident. Burt worked for many years as a union roofer for Local #88. He enjoyed stock car racing, listening to Bob Golic on the radio, hanging out with his racing buddies, and spending...
Peggy J. Farkas
Apr 19, 2023
Peggy June Farkas (nee Campbell), age 97, passed from this life on April 19, 2023 in Sebring. She was born on May 1, 1925 in Akron, the daughter of the late Christopher and Ina (nee Hathaway) Campbell.Other than her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Steve Farkas; and her son Dr. Stephen A. Farkas.Survivors...
Charles Joseph Ouellette
Apr 18, 2023
Charles Joseph Ouellette "Chuck", 77, of Akron, passed away on April 18, 2023. He was born in Wolcott, Connecticut on May 3, 1945. Chuck relocated to the Midwest due to his career. He was a quiet man who loved the outdoors, even just sitting on the porch listening to the sounds around him. For many years, he enjoyed camping trips...
Robert Edward Lawthers Sr.
Apr 18, 2023
Robert Edward "Red" Lawthers Sr., 92, of Ravenna, passed away on April 18, 2023. He was born on May 3, 1930 to the late George and Katherine {Geist} Lawthers. In addition to his parents, Red was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Gloria and grandparents Peter and Mary Geist. Red worked as a supervisor for Goodyear Aerospace....
Joann Lafollette
Apr 18, 2023
JoAnn LaFollette, on Tuesday afternoon, April 18, 2023, age 85, began life in her Heavenly home because of her faith in Christ Jesus. We are comforted knowing, "to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord". She battled Parkinson's and now rejoices pain free in Heaven. JoAnn was born December 15, 1937 in West Virginia, along...
Blanche Estelle Lough
Apr 18, 2023
Blanche Estelle Lough, 69, of Akron, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1953 to the late Harry and Elsie {Swain} Schrader.In addition to her parents, Blanche was preceded in death by her beloved nephews Kenny and Kelly Ketterman, and dear friend Kim Bennett. Blanche is survived by her children Dusty and Michael Lough;...
Edward John Hammerbacher
Apr 18, 2023
Edward John Hammerbacher Jr, who was born on April 5, 1943, peacefully passed away, after a long battle with Dementia, on April 18, 2023, at his residence at Greenfield in Copley Ohio at the age of 80. Ed previously lived in Hamden, CT, Washington DC, Meriden, CT, Dallas, TX, and Oak Ridge, TN. He is preceded in death by his...
Terry C. Lawson
Apr 17, 2023
He was the best man I've ever known: Terry C. Lawson, 67, passed away on April 17, 2023 after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born on November 21, 1955 the son of the late James and Maxine Lawson of Oak Hill, W.V. The family moved and he has lived in Akron most of his life. He proudly...
Jean M Mcclellan
Apr 17, 2023
Jean "Jeannie" M. McClellan, 64, passed away on April 17, 2023. She was born onNovember 11, 1958 the daughter of the late Edgar and Juanita Laubert. Jeannie graduated with the class of 1977 from Waterloo High School and had team spirit as a majorette in the band. She was a dedicated and hard working manager for multiple Bob's Big Boy...
Shirley Anne Larson
Apr 17, 2023
Shirley Larson passed away on April 17, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born on July 13, 1936 in Barberton, Ohio to Steve and Mary Bartok. She attended Copley schools where she met her high school sweetheart and was married on September 19, 1953. Shirley was an avid Cleveland Sports fan and enjoyed being outdoors with family and...
Johnnie L. Wiley
Apr 17, 2023
Johnnie L. "Jay" Wiley, Jr., 65, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2023. Born in Gainesboro, TN to Johnnie, Sr, and Janie (Sloan) Wiley, he resided in the Akron area most of his life. Jay enjoyed reading, cooking, superhero comic books, listening to music, old cars, watching Cleveland sports teams, watching black & white movies and spending time with his...
Joyce Ann Hickman
Apr 16, 2023
Joyce Ann Hickman (nee Cavanaugh), age 76, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023. She was born to the late Marguerite (McMullen) and Ronald Cavanaugh. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Buterbaugh; brother-in-law, Ronald Buterbaugh; brother, Kenneth Cavanaugh; sister-in-law, Lisa Cavanaugh. She will be dearly missed by her sons, Jeffrey Hickman and...
Phyllis Jayne Stutler
Apr 15, 2023
Phyllis Jayne Stutler, (nee Paulin), age 79, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Altercare in Kent, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, of nearly 57 years, Robert Earl Stutler; her daughter, Ericka; her son, Scott; her granddaughter, Bethany; and other family and friends.Phyllis graduated from Central High School in Akron, attended the University of Akron, and spent her professional...
Mark A. Ziegler
Apr 15, 2023
Mark A. Ziegler, 57, passed away on April 15th, 2023. He was born on September 22nd, 1965, the son of Floyd and Patricia Ziegler. He graduated from Wadsworth High School with the class of 1983. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Liberty University in 2011. Mark made his hobby a lifelong career in building barns and was...
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