Obituaries
Terrie E. Stahl
May 13, 2023
Terrie E. Stahl passed away suddenly at the age of 67 in her home on May 13, 2023. Born in Ravenna, Ohio and lifetime resident of Kent. Terrie enjoyed the simple things in life like a good cup of coffee and long conversations with friends and family and she loved being grandmother to her four grandchildren. She also spent much...
Lanetta Jean Woods
May 12, 2023
Lanetta Jean Woods, 67, of Barberton, passed away on May 12, 2023. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, she was born on May 22, 1955 to the late Charles and Beatrice {McCall} Jones. Lanetta is survived by her loving daughters, Leah Woods and LaMicka Thomas; grandkids Montanize (Dominique) Woods, Ray Shamburger Jr., Martell Hill; great-grandkids Merziaha Woods, Meela Woods,...
Robert A. Salas Jr.
May 11, 2023
Robert A. Salas Jr., 67, of Akron, passed away on May 11, 2023. He was born on May 1, 1956 the son of the late Robert Salas Sr. and Faye Randall. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was known as able to fix anything a "Jack of All Trades". Bob enjoyed the outdoors and working on...
Donna Louise Johnson
May 10, 2023
Donna Louise (McGaffney) Johnson, passed away on May 10th, 2023. Donna was born on June 6,1943 to Anne and Lawrence McGaffney in Akron, Ohio and was a life-long resident of the Akron area. She would often share memories of taking the bus as a young girl downtown to O'Neils, grade school walks to Mary Coyle's, and burgers at Swensons.Donna loved...
Anne Rawleigh
May 10, 2023
Anne "Annie" Rawleigh, 68, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away with her children by her side on May 10, 2023. Annie was born in Akron, Ohio on November 16, 1954. She earned her Bachelor's in Education from Ohio University and her Master's in Education from Kent State University. Most of Annie's career as a teacher was spent working with special needs...
Thomas Edward Quinn
May 10, 2023
Thomas "Tom" Edward Quinn, 67, passed away on May 10, 2023. He was born on December 7, 1955 to the late Rita (OConnor) and William Quinn. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 43 years, Louise; his children, William (Gretchen) Quinn, Bridget Quinn and Joseph Schossler; grandchildren, Brodie and Felicity; siblings, Bill (Becky) Quinn and Cathe Allshouse; and...
Mary Ferraro
May 10, 2023
Mary Ferraro, 89, of Akron, was reunited with her son, Clem, on his birthday, May 10, 2023. She was born in Johnstown, PA on March 6, 1934 to the late Sotero and Helen {Machik} Rocha. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her son Clement Ferraro and her brother Joseph Rocha.On June 30, 1956, she married...
Paul C. Cummons
May 9, 2023
Paul C. Cummons, 85, passed away May 9, 2023 with loved ones by his side. Born in St. Clair Shores, MI to Warren and Gladys (Nicholas ) Cummons, he resided in the Akron, OH area most of his adult life. Paul was a U. S. Army Veteran and he retired from General Motors after many years of service. He enjoyed...
Wesley H. Price
May 9, 2023
Wesley Hays Price, 45, of Cincinnati, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2023. He was born in Richlands, VA on March 13, 1978 to the late Dave (Sam) Price and Pat (Jim Vandever) {Lambert} Price. Wesley is survived by his daughters Brittani (Zac Reynolds) Price and Sophia Price; grandchildren Leah and Connor Reynolds; sister Lovella Lambert; step-sisters Amy, Chrissy and...
Francis J. Harris
May 9, 2023
Francis "Frank" John Harris, age 87, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023.He was born on November 18, 1935 in Akron, the son of the late Robert and Martha Harris.Dad was born and raised on N. Adams Street. He and his brothers made life-long friends in the neighborhood, many of them joining the military together. Dad still enjoyed monthly...
Darlene Mae Calaway
May 8, 2023
Darlene Mae Calaway, 74, passed away on May 8, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1949 to the late Margaret (Corbin) and Glenn Schultz Sr. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Harold Calaway. She will be missed by her brother, Glenn Schultz II; nephew, Glenn Schultz III; niece, Elizabeth Robinson; and other...
Robert Lee Dexter
May 7, 2023
Robert went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was a talented tattoo artist for many years, working at tattoo shops in the Akron and Canton area. He enjoyed playing the guitar, listening to music, art and collecting things like bicycles, tools, anything he could fix, sell or trade.Robert spent many years dealing battling the...
William Elliott Egan
May 7, 2023
William Elliott Egan, "Bill", age 80, of Wadsworth, Ohio, died on May 7, 2023. He was born on May 10, 1942 in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of the late Con Paul and Dorothy (nee Elliott) Egan. He was a graduate of El Dorado High School in 1960 and went on and earned his bachelor of science degree from Wichita...
George Thomas Barnett
May 7, 2023
George Thomas Barnett, 79, passed away May 7, 2023 at home surrounded by his family after a 12 year battle with cancer. Born in Plymouth, Ohio to Carl and Mae (Kimberlin) Barnett, he resided in Akron, Ohio all of his adult life. He retired from Kenmore Construction Companies after 47 years of service. George was a member of Portage Lakes...
Lance W. Rice
May 7, 2023
Lance Rice, age 71, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, after a long courageous battle with cancer.Born on February 29, 1952, he grew up in Bedford, raised his family in Twinsburg, then moved to his current residence in Tallmadge, Ohio.Lance worked many years at Ohio Bell, then opened, owned and operated Frames and Fine Arts Custom Picture Framing. He then...
Mary A. Crawford
May 7, 2023
Mary A. Crawford, 93, passed away on May 7, 2023. She was born on March 11, 1930 the daughter of the late John and Ada Williams. She was a woman of faith and attended Immaculate Conception Church. She enjoyed dancing and listening to music on her patio. Mary loved having her family gather on Sunday's with a delicious home cooked...
Jackie J. Buffington
May 7, 2023
Jackie Buffington, 79, of Akron, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on May 7, 2023. She was born in Wooster, OH on July 11, 1943 to the late Edward and Pearl {Stafford} Gentry.In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her husband Dave Buffington. Jackie is survived by her loving daughter Pam (Jereme Rutter)...
Marie Celeste Meyer
May 6, 2023
Marie Celeste Meyer, 63, passed away on May 6, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born on March 3, 1960. Daughter to Ruth and Lawrence (Larry) Bales. Formerly of Sioux City, Iowa, Marie currently resided in Brimfield, Ohio.Marie was preceded in death by her life partner, Dennis; and sisters, Susan Meyer and Debra Petronas. Surviving Family includes:...
David L. Michael
May 6, 2023
David Lewis Michael, age 79, of Lake Milton passed away May 6, 2023. He was born on July 21, 1943 to the late Mary Ann Wolfe and Frank Michael. David has had a lot of interests and hobbies over the years. One was woodworking that he enjoyed along side his, long time friend Bob. He was a collector of Emmett...
Jaunita C. Moffatt
May 6, 2023
Jaunita C. Moffatt, 88, passed away May 6, 2023 peacefully at home. Born in Upper Glade, WV to Jack and Goldia Given, she resided in the Akron area since 1959. Jaunita enjoyed shopping, traveling, church activities, playing bingo and cards, working puzzles and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
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