Obituaries

Genevieve Gipson

Genevieve Gipson

Feb 21, 2023

Genevieve Gipson, RN, MEd RNCAs Creator & Director of the National Network of Career Nursing Assistants, Career Nurse Assistants' Programs Inc, & several other entities associated with Caregiver Support, she is internationally known for her work in geriatrics & health care.Born to an immigrant mother who taught her to work hard & get by on little, & musician father who...

Richard L. Bever

Richard L. Bever

Feb 21, 2023

Richard L. "Rick" Bever, 67, passed away February 21, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Denzil Bever and Caretta (Myles) Streby, he was a lifelong Akron area resident. Rick retired from Perrin Asphalt, where he worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed camping, collecting guns, playing the guitar, the Beatles music, watching the Browns...

Elaine H. Mcmillen

Elaine H. Mcmillen

Feb 21, 2023

After a brief battle with cancer, Elaine McMillen passed away on February 21, 2023. Elaine had a career in food service. She was a gifted baker and chef. Elaine also enjoyed sewing, crafts, and bird watching.Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary (Mehalko) Machek; brothers, Daniel and Edward Machek; sisters, Mary Buccigrossi and Paulette Machek; and...

Carl Spicer Jr.

Carl Spicer Jr.

Feb 21, 2023

Carl T. Spicer Jr "Tom" 68 of Akron, OH passed away peacefully in the care of Kathryn Spicer on February 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Jean Spicer; and his sister Franny. Tom is survived by his siblings Julie, Sam and Joe; sons Scott(Raydean) Elekes, Samuel Spicer, Greg(Christina) Spicer, and Ryan Spicer; daughter DeAnna...

Sharon Lee Decrance

Sharon Lee Decrance

Feb 21, 2023

Sharon L. DeCrance, age 81 of Brimfield, Ohio passed away on February 21, 2023. She was born on April 3, 1941 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Donald A. and Ruby E. Crance. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her husband Robert A. Grosjean Sr. and brother Donnie DeCrance. She was a graduate of...

Gregory Scott Jones

Gregory Scott Jones

Feb 20, 2023

Gregory Scott "Greg" Jones, age 57 of Hartville, Ohio, died on February 20, 2023, peacefully, at his home.He was born on August 28, 1965 in Akron, the son of Judith (nee Tallent) Jones of Hartville and the late David Eugene Jones. Greg was a 1983 graduate of Field High School and was honorably discharged from the US Army, serving during...

Patricia Dickey

Patricia Dickey

Feb 20, 2023

M. Patricia (nee Imes) Dickey was born on October 27, 1951 to Charles William Imes and Jane Louise (nee Weinman) Godfrey. She passed away peacefully on February 20, 2023. In addition to her parents, she is reunited with her husband, James H. Dickey III, of 43 years. She will be dearly missed by her four children, Stacey Yanak, James Dickey...

Anna Marie Scheibelhood

Anna Marie Scheibelhood

Feb 20, 2023

Anna Marie Scheibelhood, 64, of Akron, passed away at her home on February 20, 2023. She was born on February 15, 1959 to the late Charles and Rosemary {Buzaki} Weaver. In addition to her parents, Anna was preceded in death by her husband Michael Scheibelhood. Anna is survived by her loving sister, Sandra (Fred) Cavalier; brothers James Weaver and John...

Amos Manning Gibson

Amos Manning Gibson

Feb 19, 2023

Amos M. Gibson passed away on February 19, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 20, 1955 to the late Richard and Phyllis Gibson. Amos served his country in the United States Coast Guard in 1979. He enjoyed playing Bid Whist. Amos was heavily involved in the North Side community and was an...

Robert Dale Shull, Jr.

Robert Dale Shull, Jr.

Feb 19, 2023

Robert Dale Shull, Jr., 69, passed away unexpectedly February 19, 2023 at his residence. Born in Massillon, Ohio to Robert, Sr. and Jean (Rowe) Shull, he was a lifelong resident of the Portage Lakes area. Bob was a proud U. S. Navy career veteran of 25 years, with many tours around the world. After retirement he worked in security for...

Mark A. Mccants

Mark A. Mccants

Feb 19, 2023

Mark A. McCants, age 38, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 19, 2023.Born in Canton, OH, on October 17, 1984, he was the son of the late Karen (Meacham) Meadows and Brian McCants.Mark was a 2003 graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School and fulfilled his dream of becoming a teacher, by receiving a Bachelor...

Arthur Leonard Mccombs

Arthur Leonard Mccombs

Feb 19, 2023

Arthur Leonard "Art" McCombs, age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on February 19, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Lyle and Opal (nee Craig) McCombs. Art was a 1972 graduate of Kenmore High School and was a machinist for Manchester Tool and Kovach Castings. He loved to fish and listen to...

Robert Layne, Jr.

Robert Layne, Jr.

Feb 19, 2023

Robert Layne Jr., 70 of Massillon passed away February 19th, 2023 peacefully at home. Bob loved family and most of all his nieces and nephews. Bob always had one of his special treasures picked out to bring with him when he visited. Bob loved reminiscing and was quite the historian for the family. Money meant nothing to him. His true...

Joyce Lynn Giles

Joyce Lynn Giles

Feb 18, 2023

Joyce Lynn Giles, "Mini Mouse", age 69 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on February 18, 2023. She was born on February 13, 1954 in Akron, the daughter of the late Hoy and Edna (nee Wilkinson) Forshey.Joyce was passionate about her work. She was a retired floral designer at ACME after 20 years of service and loved her flower gardening at her...

Delbert A. Bloom

Delbert A. Bloom

Feb 17, 2023

Delbert A. Bloom, 83, surrounded by family, passed away on February 17, 2023. He was born on June 21, 1939 the son of the late Milford and Orpha Bloom. He was a man of faith and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He was a gifted singer and sang with a Gospel Quartette singing at many different churches. Delbert...

Marilyn M. Giammaria

Marilyn M. Giammaria

Feb 17, 2023

Marilyn M. Giammaria, age 83, passed away peacefully, after battling a long illness, with her family by her side on February 17, 2023.Marilyn was the beloved wife of Frank Giammaria; loving mother of Mary Hildebrandt, Megan Giammaria and Courtney Milinovich (Nick); dear grandmother of Clare Hildebrandt, Jack and Gia Milinovich; aunt of Dale and Mark Nawrocki; great aunt of Joseph...

Lee Stolfo

Lee Stolfo

Feb 17, 2023

Lee Stolfo, 37, passed away February 17, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Michael Stolfo and Kathleen Stolfo McLain, he was a lifelong area resident. Lee worked as an electrician and he enjoyed dirt bikes, fishing, hiking, working on many types of art and spending time with his family and friends.In addition to his...

Ronnie L . Craze

Ronnie L . Craze

Feb 17, 2023

Ronnie Lee Craze, age 75, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023, to be rejoined with his beloved wife of 41 years, Cynthia, in their heavenly home.Ronnie was the third of four children born August 23, 1947, to Guy and Evelyn (Morris) Craze, in Dixie, West Virginia. Ronnie was a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School. Ronnie worked as a...

Pauline Francis England

Pauline Francis England

Feb 17, 2023

Pauline F. England, 91 of Akron passed away peacefully at Kent Ridge Senior Living on Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born in Iaeger, WV on July 9, 1931 to the late Henry and Gladys Howard.In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence "Buck" England, grandsons Michael Shane Ryan and Logan Hannum, and all...

Amanda Jean Johnson

Amanda Jean Johnson

Feb 17, 2023

Amanda J. Johnson passed away on February 17, 2023 at the age of 35. Amanda was born to Ronald and Pamela Johnson on December 23, 1987 in Marion, Ohio. Amanda enjoyed shopping and being out and about. She was very independent and knew how to be there for those she cared for the most. She loved to sing and be...

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