Obituaries
Thomas Michael O'Donnell
Jun 25, 2023
Thomas Michael O'Donnell, age 76 of Akron, Ohio, died suddenly on June 25, 2023 at his home.He was born on September 14, 1946 in Akron, the son of the late William Harrington O'Donnell III and Mary Ellen (nee Smith) Chelle.Tom was a proud US Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a hard worker at ATT for 40...
Joseph F. Latona
Jun 24, 2023
Joseph F. Latona, 90, of Akron, passed away on June 24, 2023. He was born in Akron on June 11, 1933 to the late Peter and Anna {LaRocca} Latona.Joe was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and served during The Korean Conflict. After his honorable discharge, on January 21, 1956, he married Donna {Marrese} Latona, and they celebrated...
Betty Jean Friess
Jun 24, 2023
Betty Jean Friess, 84, passed away June 24, 2023 with her family by her side. Mother has completed her mission. She has joined loved ones on the other side of this life. She was a loving mother and friend to many. Betty had the Norton sense of humor and she never allowed the physical adversities of life to slow her...
Colleen Susan Gerhart
Jun 24, 2023
Colleen S. Gerhart passed away on June 24, 2023 at the age of 69. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Walter and Etta Mohney on August 26, 1953. She attended Central High School. After school, she went on to become a loving stay at home mother for many years. Once her children were older, she worked here...
Dennis Lee Batley
Jun 24, 2023
Dennis Lee Batley, 66, passed away June 24, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Wadsworth, Ohio to Kenneth and Bernice (McDonald) Batley, he was raised in Seville and later resided in Kenmore all of his adult life. Denny enjoyed horse racing, car racing, playing cards, seeing live bands, fireworks, gambling and spending time with his family, especially...
Nancy Carol Valentine Jackson
Jun 24, 2023
Nancy {Valentine} Jackson, 83, a resident of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Summa Hospice.She was born Aug. 17, 1939, to LeRoy and Flora {Douglas} Smith. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended The Salvation Army School for Officers Training in Suffern, N.Y.Nancy was an active member of...
Richard Lyle Mitter
Jun 20, 2023
Richard L. Mitter, age 72, our rock and our hero, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2023.He was born on August 27, 1950 in Tunnelton, WV, and lived most of his life in Akron.Richard worked for Case Farms for 22 years, then Keller Rigging and was a truck driver for Garner Trucking. He greatly enjoyed hunting...
William Lockhart
Jun 20, 2023
William "Billy" Lockhart, 29, passed away June 20, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a lifelong area resident. Billy enjoyed reading, listening to music, walking at the Metro Park, playing Magic the Gathering and spending time with his family and friends. He could light up a room with his smile and always made people laugh.Billy will be sadly missed...
Levi Anthony Ervin
Jun 20, 2023
Levi Anthony Ervin, aged 7 days old, died suddenly at home on June 20, 2023. He was born in Akron on June 13, 2023, the son and love of his parent's life, Anthony Ervin and Natalie Day.Your little smile brought us the most joy any parent could ever imagine. When you came into our lives you changed our world, and...
Kimberly Dawn Webster
Jun 18, 2023
Kimberly Dawn Webster, "Kim", age 64 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on June 18, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 3, 1959 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Nicole (nee Moreau) Webster. Kim had an innocent heart and loved her family, spending time with her grandchildren, attending their sporting events and taking them to...
Steven P. Friedman
Jun 18, 2023
Steven P. Friedman passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born to Harry and Catherine on July 14, 1955 in Barberton, Ohio. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School before serving his country in the United States Navy. He went on to become a Journeyman Electrician and retired from Berry Plastics after 27...
Mikenna Marie Stephenson
Jun 17, 2023
Mikenna Marie Stephenson, 37, passed away June 17, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Kenneth and Michelle (Lepley) Stephenson. Mikenna had Cystic Fibrosis and was a warrior until the end. Her laugh and smile were captivating and loved by all. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, Disney, was a foodie of all sorts and...
Nathan Lee Strickland
Jun 17, 2023
Nathan Lee Strickland, 48, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2023. Born on December 12, 1974, in Akron, OH to Philip Strickland and Debra {Lamp} Miller, he was a lifelong resident of NE Ohio area. Nathan worked hard as a roofer. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, bowling with his father on Sundays, monster truck and motorcycle racing as...
Mark W. Rogers
Jun 17, 2023
Mark William Rogers, 55, passed away on June 17, 2023. He was born on March 21, 1968 to Donald Rogers and Kaye Allison. he is preceded in death by his father, Donald L. Rogers. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends; mom, Kaye Allison; Partner of 22 years, Greg Burrows; siblings, Chris (Kim) Rogers and Melinda...
Donna Marie Grimm
Jun 17, 2023
Donna Marie Grimm, age 77 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on June 17, 2023.She was born on February 18, 1946 in Akron, the daughter of the late Fredrick and Elizabeth Marie (nee Clever) Kutscher. Donna was a very loving, caring person, she was a pillar of strength for her family, they will miss her dearly. She loved to cook, bake, play...
Della Loella Knecht
Jun 17, 2023
Della Louella {Perkins} Knecht, 99 years young of Tallmadge pass away on Saturday June 17, 2023 at The Colony Health Care Center. Della was born in Smith Township, Ohio on February 10, 1924, to her parents, Walter and Etta {Groves} Perkins now deceased. Della was happily married to Ernie Knecht for 53 years until his death. Also preceding her in...
Patsy E. Slaughter
Jun 16, 2023
Patsy Elaine Slaughter, 73, of Akron, passed away on June 16, 2023. She was born on September 28, 1949 in Birmingham, AL to the late James Justice and Inez Lawley.In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her sister Jackie Lovelle; brother Wayne Courson. Patsy is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, George "Jim" Sr.;...
Shirley Sue Kelly
Jun 16, 2023
Shirley Sue (Stevens) Kelly, 73, passed away with her family by her side on June 16, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1950 to the late Susie (Tanner) and Vernon Stevens.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her beloved son, Brian Lewis; siblings, Peggy (John) Evans, Roger Stevens, Kenneth Stevens, Doris (Joe) Lightner, Margaret (Pete)...
Helen Mae Olsen
Jun 14, 2023
Helen Mae Olsen, 60, of Barberton, passed away at home surrounded by her family on June 14, 2023. She was born in San Diego, California on November 16, 1962 to the late Thomas and Eva Mealey.Helen will always be remembered as a strong woman with a big personality. She was the center of her family and would do anything for...
Howard E. Slaven
Jun 14, 2023
Howard E. Slaven, 88, of Stow, passed away on June 14, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Born in Cass, West Virginia, he moved to the Akron area and retired from Ford Motor Company. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joanne; his mother and father, John and Eleanor; his brothers, Earl, William, and John; sisters, Naomi Arrington, Norma Meeks,...
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