Obituaries
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...
Lewis D. Shafer
Apr 14, 2023
Lewis D. Shafer, 32, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio to Lewis and Beverly Shafer, he resided in the Akron area most of his life. Lewis enjoyed watching Alabama play football, camping, sitting around a bonfire and spending time with his children and family.Lewis was preceded in death by his grandparents, Phyllis and Darrell Shafer,...
Liem Anthony Prigmore
Apr 14, 2023
On April 14, 2023, we lost our little miracle, who will always be a precious gift and memory.Liem was born at 24 weeks gestation on May 25, 2022, weighing just 1 lbs 11 oz. He was a little warrior, overcoming obstacles in the NICU for the first 4 months of his life. The day he came home to his parents,...
Richard L Humm
Apr 13, 2023
Richard Lee Humm, 74, of Lakemore, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023. He was born on September 26, 1948 the son of the late Harold and Norma Humm. A proud, lifelong resident of Lakemore, Rick was a member of Lakemore Jaycees, and Lion's Club. A graduate of Springfield High School and a Kent State Alum; he regularly encouraged his...
Marilyn R. Testa
Apr 12, 2023
Marilyn R. Testa, 57, suddenly passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Marilyn graduated from Garfield High school in 1984. Marilyn was a life-long resident of the Firestone Park area and a proud survivor of Breast Cancer. Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Diane and Ronald Testa Sr.; and several family members. She is...
Lc White
Apr 11, 2023
L.C. White 65 of Akron OH after courageous continuous fight departed this earthly life on Tuesday April 11th at Akron City Hospital with his daughter beside his bedside known as dad Papa Cero,Mr. fix it,bro and uncle LC and Slim no matter what anyone called him he answered. LC was born on October 21 1957 in Bedford Ohio to Emma...
Delores L. Porter
Apr 11, 2023
Delores L. "Dee or Sissy" Porter, age 74 of Hartville, Ohio, died on April 11, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1948 in Elizabeth, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Harvey and Mardella (nee Tanner) Ledsome. Dee was in restaurant management at the Fairmont Field Club in Fairmont, WV; manager at Congress Lake Country Club; and she also...
Geraldine Frances Brooks
Apr 11, 2023
Geraldine "Fran" Brooks, 83, of Akron, passed away on April 11, 2023. She was born on October 7, 1939 to the late Frank and Geraldine {Montgomery} Baum. In addition to her parents, Fran was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Brooks, their son Lennie Brooks, and their great-nephew Ari Cardenas. Fran is survived by her loving daughter, Christine (John)...
Beulah May Selman
Apr 11, 2023
Pastor Beulah May Selman, age 89 of Akron, Ohio, passed over on April 11, 2023. She was born on April 22, 1933 in Birch River, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Gertrude (nee Barnett) Cottrill. Pastor Beulah operated Calvary Gospel Temple in Springfield for over 35 years. She loved to preach, save souls and read the Bible....
Barbara Louise Yukie
Apr 10, 2023
Barbara Louise Yukie, 83, of Akron, passed away on April 10, 2023. She was born on April 5, 1940 to the late Eugene and Dorothy {Sible} Kelly. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Mike Yukie. Barbara is survived by her loving daughters Angie (Keith) Nice and Yvonne Shallahamer; granddaughters, Kayla...
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