Obituaries
John F. Knoblock
May 5, 2023
John F. Knoblock, age 66, went home to be with the Lord and his family on May 5, 2023 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. His wife and daughter were by his side when he went gently into the arms of Jesus.John was born in Cleveland, and was the youngest of seven children. John grew up in Lakewood...
Robert John Stump
May 4, 2023
Robert John "Bob" Stump, 86 of Akron, passed away on May 4, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1936 in Akron, OH to the late William and Hallie (Griggs) Stump. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his brother, William "Bill" Stump, Jr. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 66 years, Ruth...
Loretta Lyn Oliver
May 4, 2023
Loretta Lyn Oliver, 68, of Akron, passed away on May 4, 2023. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was born on March 5, 1955 to the late Raymond and Stella {Sroka} Robinson. In addition to her parents, Loretta was preceded in death by her sister Barbara Jean Severns and twin brothers Raymond "Junior" and Ronald Robinson. Loretta is survived by...
Jerry Scott Whitworth
May 4, 2023
Jerry Scott Whitworth, age 82 of Ravenna, Ohio, died on May 4, 2023. He was born on December 22, 1940 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Josie (nee Leatherman) Scott and his late adoptive parents, Charles and Dolores (nee Walker) Whitworth.Jerry loved to play the lottery; he liked to garden, fish and play euchre at the...
Destry Owen Harper
May 3, 2023
Our gift from God was called to Heaven on May 3rd, 2023. Destry was born in Akron, Ohio on January 2, 1978, to Larry and Judy (Cooper) Harper. He moved to Colorado with his parents and sister when he was an infant and that is where he spent the majority of his life. While living in Colorado, Destry enjoyed camping,...
Eleanor May Harker
May 3, 2023
Eleanor May Harker, 97, of Akron, passed away on May 3, 2023. She was born on May 4, 1925 to the late Mildred (Lutz) and Lester Brown.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Harker; and her 5 siblings.She will be dearly missed by her loving children, Jean Markle, David (Bonita)...
George Michael Arway Jr.
May 2, 2023
Vietnam Veteran George Michael Arway Jr., 79, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2023. George is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Arway; his mother, Philomena (nee Brett) Arway; his father, George Arway Sr.; brother, Larry Arway; sister-in-law, Michelle Arway; daughter-in-law, Tari Tracy; and two nephews, Rick and Kevin Arway.Left to cherish his memory is his...
Tommie E. Dennis Iii
May 2, 2023
With our deepest sorrow, we announce that Tommie E. Dennis III, 51, our most beloved dad, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Tommie will be missed every day by his beloved and cherished daughters, Kendra Nicole and Katrina Renee Dennis; former wife and friend, Bonnie; brother, Jerry (Mary) Dennis; sisters, Terry Dennis Waka, Donna (Chris) Isaiah,...
Valerie Lynne Harper
May 2, 2023
Valerie Lynn Harper, 63, passed away on May 2, 2023. She was born on October 19, 1959 to the late Caroline (Weston) and Clifford Eddy.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Hague; and her second husband, Dennis Harper.She will be dearly missed by a host of well loved family and friends. She...
Kenneth A. Meyer
May 2, 2023
Kenneth Alan "Kenny" Meyer, 78, of Akron, passed away on May 2, 2023. He was born on September 20, 1944 to the late Wendell and Betty {Davis} Meyer.In addition to his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his beloved wife Evelyn {Crites} Meyer, and his son-in-law Doug Sain. Kenny is survived by his loving daughter Kimberly Sain; son Michael...
Julie A. Sweet
May 2, 2023
Julie (nee Negrue) SweetJune 2, 1957 - May 2, 2023Julie Sweet, 65, passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a brief illness. Julie graduated from Coventry High School in 1975, where she excelled on the field as a majorette and off the field in the classroom. After graduating from The University of Akron, she pursed a career...
David K. Romesburg
May 1, 2023
David Keith Romesburg, 85, passed away on May 1, 2023. He was born on April 8, 1938 the son of the late James and Jean Romesburg. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family and friends. David was a man of great faith and lived his life accordingly. He will always be remembered for his love of his Lord...
Helen Louise Alfman
May 1, 2023
Together AgainHelen Louise Alfman, 82, passed away May 1, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Bert and Geraldine (Burns) Carr, she was a lifelong area resident. Helen enjoyed reading her Bible, watching Jimmy Swaggert, trips to Las Vegas and spending time with her family.In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by...
Craig Allen Claar
May 1, 2023
Craig Claar, age 49, of Hartville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on May 1, 2023. He was born February 21, 1974 to Victoria Claar-Highlander and Dave Claar Sr. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Garwood and Patricia Knisely; and Henry and Sarah Claar.He will be dearly missed by his fiancé, Jessica Taylor; three children, Andrew Claar,...
Ann Catherine Mishler
Apr 30, 2023
Ann Catherine (Boggs) Mishler was 93 years young when she passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 in Hudson, Ohio. She was born at 3:00 a.m. on October 14, 1929 in a remote hollow, to the late John Thomas Boggs and Kitty May (Skyles) Boggs in Rutledge-Charleston, West Virginia. She was truly a coal miner's daughter, and she gave diamonds...
Cindy Lou Orton
Apr 30, 2023
Cindy Lou Orton, 60, passed away April 30, 2023. She moved on with her family by her side. Cindy was a lifelong resident of Lakemore, Ohio. She enjoyed gardening, reading, being totally involved with the daily activities of her grandchildren and spending time with her entire family. Cindy's children often referred to her as the "chaos coordinator". Preceded in death...
Richard P. Tabor
Apr 29, 2023
Richard P. Tabor, 84, of Munroe Falls, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2023.Richard was a long-time resident of Munroe Falls, Ohio.Preceded in death by his loving wife, Madeline in 2014, he spent the last 8 years walking around Munroe Falls park, watching the kayakers float down the Cuyahoga (he loved to people watch), having meals...
Mary Agnes O'Quinn
Apr 29, 2023
Mary Agnes O'Quinn, age 88 of Akron, Ohio, died on April 29, 2023 at Barberton Citizens Hospital.She was born on June 9, 1934 in Buchanan, Virginia, the daughter of the late Tennie Blankinship.Mary Agnes was an incredible homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her family. Besides taking care of her husband and children, she loved to do crafting and visit...
Lynn Rene Keller
Apr 28, 2023
Lynn Rene Keller, 57, passed away with her spouse and dear friends by her side on April 28, 2023. She was born on November 7, 1965 to Shirley (Jones) and Donald Keller.She was preceded in death by her loving mother Shirley and dearest friend Tammy. She will be dearly missed by her spouse of 29 years, Renee Maciag; father, Donald...
James Gavin Kennedy
Apr 28, 2023
James Gavin Kennedy, "Jimmy", age 13, of Wadsworth, Ohio, died on April 28, 2023 after suffering injuries due to a traffic accident.He was born on July 22, 2009 in Akron the son of James Paul Kennedy and Elaine Mervin.Jimmy Jr loved Transformers, video games, talking to his friends on the phone and riding his bike. He also liked to go...
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