All Obituaries

Marvin L. Collinson, 94, went home to be with the Lord September 29, 2022. He was born in Blue Springs, Nebraska to the late Loren and Velma (Glenn) Collinson and was a proud Navy Air Force veteran of World War II. After his military service, he moved to Akron in 1947 and worked as a proud member of the Teamsters Union. He was a business agent for Local 24 and retired as Secretary Treasurer of Local 571 in 1985. Marv was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church and the...

Linda A. King, 72, passed away peacefully September 27, 2022. She was born in Perth, Ontario Canada to the late James and Irene (Cota) King and enjoyed countless memorable experiences throughout the US.  Memories of Linda will be cherished by her beloved sister and best friend, Donna, and younger sister, Lisa; children, Betty, Pam and Jason; 7 grandchildren; as well as many extended family and friends. Linda's wish is that you love your life as much as she loved hers. A graveside...

Robert W. Sheppard Jr., 65, passed away September 24, 2022. He was born in Ravenna, OH to the late Robert Sr. and Blanche (Champagne) Sheppard and was a Cuyahoga Falls High School graduate. Robert worked for Target for over 15 years and was a certified mechanic who loved working on cars, specifically Chrysler MOPAR. More than anything, he was a devoted family man who will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lori; sons, Dennis (Jodi), Timothy and Michael (Sarah); 9...

Penny L. Barron, 57, passed away September 23, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Herman and Wilma (Gibson) Barron and was a graduate of the Weaver School. She worked at the Weaver Workshop, where she was affectionately known as “the boss”. She also loved dancing, cats, and Lost in Space. She will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert and sister, Janet. She is survived by her siblings, John (Liz) Barron, Anne (Scott)...

Heaven gained an angel September 11, 2022 when Cora “Millie” Wade transitioned to Heaven. Born in Akron to the late Russell and Muriel (Rorick) Hastler, Millie was a long-time active member of Emmanuel UCC and was a wonderful mother and grandmother, always caring for others before herself. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford; sisters, Stella and Evelyn; and brother, Cliff. She is survived by her children, Melissa (Dennis) Sheppard,...

Norma L. Henson, 77, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2022. She was born in Barton, Maryland to the late George and Mary (Moffatt) Langham, and moved to Akron in her late teens. After 45 years of dedicated service, Norma retired from United Disability Services, where she enriched the lives of countless disabled people around Summit County.  In her spare time Norma enjoyed reading, studying the Bible, traveling and many creative endeavors.  She dabbled in drawing and...

Paul E. Dick, 84, was called home by our Lord on September 7, 2022, after a long illness. He was born and raised in the Akron area and retired from Goodyear after working there for 23 years. Paul was a very sociable person, enjoying visits from family and friends.  He also enjoyed being with his grandchildren, taking them on little adventures when he could.  He liked the outdoors and fishing.  One of the most important things about Paul was that he would do anything he could...

It is with sadness that the Collins family announces the death of Arnelle Ann Collins. Our mother died  on September 11, 2022 at the age of 83. Arnelle was born on October 26, 1938 to Florence (Gustafson) and Clarence Olson in Superior, Wisconsin where she was raised. She was an only child, but had a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Superior/Duluth area who she was close to. She received her Bachelor’s degree in English from Superior State (now University of Wisconsin...

Dorothy A. Litvack, 79, passed away August 31, 2022. She was born in Queens, NY to the late Nicholas and Mary Visnich and lived most of her life in the New York/New Jersey area until moving to Akron 12 years ago. She owned Nature’s Best health food store in Hackensack, NJ, was a good Christian woman and loved the arts. She will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by her parents and sister Freida, Dorothy is survived by her sons, Nicholas Capone and Thomas (Traci) Capone;...

Peggy A. Myers, 61, passed away August 28, 2022. She was born in Akron, was an RN at the Crystal Clinic, and loved spending time with her pit bulls, Winston and Ben. Peggy was preceded in death by her mother, June; father, Mickey; and siblings, Cheryl and Dennis. She is survived by her daughters, Erica (Jay) Williams and Tara Fuss (Romero Llamas); grandchildren, Payton and Braydon Williams and Serena and Lily Langenfeld; siblings, Kathy Mabry and Mark (Jeannie) Weekley; and other loving...