Obituaries

Glenn Roger Elliott

Glenn Roger Elliott

Apr 18, 2024

Glenn Roger Elliott, 68, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2024. He was born on December 14, 1955 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Naaman and Rose Marie Elliott. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps. During his time in the service he greatly enjoyed his travels, and especially loved getting to visit Spain. Roger had...

Elmer Dean Shaffer

Elmer Dean Shaffer

Apr 18, 2024

Elmer Dean Shaffer, age 80, of Tallmadge, passed away on Thursday April 18, 2024. He was born on April 2, 1944 to the late General Ford and Elsie Elizabeth (Metheney) Shaffer in Chloe, West Virginia. Elmer enjoyed hanging out with friends and family in West Virginia and enjoyed his visits to his trailer there. He retired from Goodyear after 45...

Helen F. Jordan

Helen F. Jordan

Apr 17, 2024

Helen F. Jordan, 96, of Akron, passed away on April 17, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1927 the daughter of Mitchell and Ressie Cathell of Adrian, WV. Helen will always be remembered for her sense of humor, her laughter, the love in her heart, and her dedication to her children and her beloved grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Robert Pfenning

Robert Pfenning

Apr 17, 2024

Robert Pfenning, age 90, our beloved Father, Uncle and Friend to many passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 at Rockynol Nursing Home, Akron, Ohio after sustaining a massive stroke. Bob, the youngest of five children, was born to German immigrants, Joseph and Theresa Pfenning in Akron, Ohio on August 8, 1933. He grew up active in all sports...

Lawrence W. Burge Jr.

Lawrence W. Burge Jr.

Apr 16, 2024

Lawrence W. Burge Jr., 68, passed away at home April 16, 2024 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Lawrence Burge and Betty Burge Leach , he was a lifelong resident of the Village of Lakemore. Larry was a business owner in his younger years and he drove a truck for many years. He enjoyed...

Linda Carol Bittner

Linda Carol Bittner

Apr 16, 2024

Linda C. Bittner, 69, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 16, 2024 at Western Reserve Hospital. She was born on February 27, 1955 to the late James and Ann Hessert. She graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1973. Linda worked as a meat cutter for Sparkle. Linda is survived by her loving daughter, Sarah (Kevin) Manfred; brothers, Michael (Judi)...

Patsy Ann Somerville

Patsy Ann Somerville

Apr 16, 2024

Patsy Ann Somerville was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on March 5, 1947 to James and Emmaline Dennis. She entered into the Arms of her loving husband, Glenn "Buss" Somerville on April 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Patsy enjoyed her life to the fullest, including playing Yahtzee with her grandchildren, crafts and eating at her favorite restaurants. She...

Constance Suzanne Lapham

Constance Suzanne Lapham

Apr 16, 2024

Constance S. "Connie" Lapham, 65, of Peninsula, passed away on April 16, 2024. She was born on September 9, 1958 to Dorothy "Dottie" {Harvey} Labay and the late Stephen Labay Sr.In addition to her father, Connie was preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Nena Harvey and John Sr. and Pauline Labay; mother-in-law Sharon Lapham; special aunt Babe Davis;...

Donna M. Chancey

Donna M. Chancey

Apr 15, 2024

Donna M. Chancey, age 96, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 15, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born on May 20, 1927 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Lewis and Clara B. (Weaver) Learn. She was a member of...

Cheryl Sheinin

Cheryl Sheinin

Apr 15, 2024

Cheryl Sheinin, age 76, of Akron, passed away on Monday April 15, 2024. She was born in Akron on September 29, 1947 to the late Everett and Louise (Peters) Scott and graduated from Garfield High School. She worked in the finance department of the Akron Beacon Journal for 46 years. Cheryl was an animal lover and enjoyed traveling.She is survived...

Larry W. Peters

Larry W. Peters

Apr 14, 2024

Larry W. Peters, 82, of Akron, passed away on April 14, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1941 the son of the late Herbert Woodrow and Ora Mae Peters. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He retired from general Die Caster after 25 years of dedicated service. After retirement he worked at Mama Rosa's and then...

Raoul Jean Fouquet Iii

Raoul Jean Fouquet Iii

Apr 14, 2024

Raoul "RJ" Jean Fouquet III, age 50, of Mogadore passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Euclid on March 30, 1974, to Raoul and Wendy Fouquet. RJ lived in Georgia and Florida for 30 years. He returned to Ohio recently. RJ was a family man and especially loved playing video games with his son. He was...

Mari Cecelia Fox

Mari Cecelia Fox

Apr 13, 2024

Mari Cecelia Fox, 67, of Stow, unexpectedly passed away on April 13, 2024. Mari was born in Defiance, Ohio on November 6, 1956 and was raised in Akron by her parents, the late Robert and Violet Hale. Mari retired from Akron Children's Hospital after over 40 years as a radiologist. She was a woman of strong faith and love for...

Joann Byrd

Joann Byrd

Apr 13, 2024

Joann Byrd, 92, passed away on April 13, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1932 the daughter of the late Floyd and Nina Chase of Northhampton, Ohio. Joann enjoyed watching sports and animal shows. She was an artist and enjoyed crafts. Joann loved having her family around the dinner table and cooking her famous chicken n noodle soup with...

Gertrude J. Welton

Gertrude J. Welton

Apr 13, 2024

Gertrude J. "Jean" Welton, 96, passed away peacefully at home on April 13, 2024. Born in Waverly, OH to Maywood and Polly (Starnes) Owens, she resided in Mogadore, OH most of her adult life. She retired from the Fred W. Albrecht Company after 31 years of service. Jean belonged to the Red Hat Society as well as the Mogadore Merrymakers....

Frank P. Mushisky

Frank P. Mushisky

Apr 13, 2024

Frank P. Mushisky, 84, of Akron, passed away on April 13, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1940 to the late William and Margaret {Wohlwend} Mushisky. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his son Frank P. Mushisky II and granddaughter Nicole R. Radcliffe.Frank is survived by his loving daughters Michelle (Gregg) Samoly and Shannon...

David Arthur Otey

David Arthur Otey

Apr 12, 2024

David Arthur Otey, age 72, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 12, 2024 with his loving daughter Loren by his side. He was born in Akron on January 14, 1952 to the late Robert C. and Evelyn M. (Falasco) Otey, graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School and attended Kent State University. He had a career in sales and after...

Caroll Dawn Miklos

Caroll Dawn Miklos

Apr 11, 2024

Caroll Dawn Miklos, 77, passed on April 11, 2024. She was born September 6, 1946 to Wilma "Rae" Graf and Andy Miklos who preceded her in death as well as her step father Joseph Claytor. Caroll leaves behind her sister Niki (Ed) Scrivens; two daughters, Laura (Doug) Richardson and Michelle (Mike) Mackey; grandchildren, Christian Richardson, Paige Mackey, and Alexis Mackey;...

Laurie Denise Wright

Laurie Denise Wright

Apr 11, 2024

Laurie Denise Wright, 65, of Niles, passed away on April 11, 2024. She was born in Glen Burnie, MD on April 9, 1959 to Edwin Shaffer (d) and Kay (Mike) Embleton.In addition to her father, Laurie was preceded in death by her brother Jeff Shaffer and her father- and mother-in-law George and Gertrude Wright. Laurie is survived by her loving...

Danny Lloyd Donald Hailey, Sr.

Danny Lloyd Donald Hailey, Sr.

Apr 11, 2024

Danny Lloyd Donald Hailey Sr., born in Akron, Ohio November 30, 1950, passed away April 11, 2024.Preceded in death by father, Gene Randall Hailey; mother, Imogene I. Jones (Hailey); brothers, Randy and Gari; granddaughter, Danielle Smeal; and loving uncle, Don Moore.Married 58 years, Danny was a loving husband to his beautiful wife Priscilla Hailey; devoted father to son Danny Jr....

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