Walter W. "Dubs" Howe Iii
Nov 5, 2022
Walter W. “Dubs” Howe III, 41, passed away November 5, 2022. He was born in Akron and was a longtime mechanic, currently working for Arlington Muffler. He also dearly loved his family and riding his bike.
Preceded in death by his father, Walter Jr., grandfather, Walter Sr., and grandparents, Mamaw and Poppy Dever, he is survived by...
Beverly A. (Warnick) Novak
Oct 21, 2022
Beverly A. Novak, 87, passed away October 21, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Edward and Pearl (Mort) Warnick and was an East High School graduate. She was an original member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, was a devoted homemaker and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition...
Matilda "Tillie" (Moirano) Hofacker
Oct 9, 2022
Matilda “Tillie” (Moirano) Hofacker, 95 years young, departed this world on October 9, 2022, in the presence of loving family, knowing that she would be received into the arms of Jesus.
She was welcomed into Heaven by her husband of 52 years, Richard “Dick” Hofacker, her parents, Guiseppe “Joe” and Lena Moirano, her siblings Rose “Honey” (Chris)...
Marvin L. Collinson
Sep 29, 2022
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...
Linda A. King
Sep 27, 2022
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...
Robert W. Sheppard Jr.
Sep 24, 2022
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...
Penny L. Barron
Sep 23, 2022
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...
Norma L. (Langham) Henson
Sep 14, 2022
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...
Arnelle A. (Olson) Collins
Sep 11, 2022
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...
Cora "Millie" Wade
Sep 11, 2022
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...
Paul E. Dick
Sep 7, 2022
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...
Dorothy A. Litvack
Aug 31, 2022
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...
Peggy A. Myers
Aug 28, 2022
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...
Anita J. (Cutright) Holland
Aug 21, 2022
Anita J. (Cutright) Holland, 78, passed away August 21, 2022.
She was born in Akron to the late Emerson and Thelma (Longenette) Cutright and was also preceded in death by her first husband, James Hornick and great-granddaughter, Alexis Edwards. She is survived by her husband, Richard; daughter, Helen (Donald) Goddard; grandchildren, Ashley Hornick and Archie Yates Jr.; ...
Joshua P. Petersen
Aug 17, 2022
Joshua P. Petersen, 36, passed away August 17, 2022. He was born in Akron and was an Ellet High School graduate.
Josh earned his cosmetology certification from the Paul Mitchell School. He worked for many years at Renee’s Salon on the Square in Brecksville. He also worked part-time at Cocktails Bar in Akron. He enjoyed reading and...
Nancy G. (Riley) Harris
Aug 13, 2022
Nancy G. Harris (Riley), 66, passed peacefully August 13, 2022 in her home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, John Harris; children, Shannon, Deanna (Jeremy) Davidson, Devon (Cory) Rose, and Dalton (Kathy) Harris; grandchildren, Austin (Madison) Davidson, Caleb Davidson, Patience Rose, Owen Rose, Cadence Rose, Declan Davidson, RJ, and Marley Harris; her beloved dog, Baxter,...
Stephen G. Marchok
Aug 10, 2022
Stephen G. Marchok, 79, passed away August 10, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late Steve and Eleanor (Collett) Marchok and was a Green High School graduate. He worked security for many years at Summa Akron City Hospital and was also a locksmith for St. Thomas Hospital.
Stephen was a member of Living Water Fellowship...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Kirk) Wagner
Aug 7, 2022
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Wagner, 97, passed away August 7, 2022. She was born in Hillsboro, OH to the late Roy and Erma (Coffman) Kirk and grew up in Mogadore, where she was a Mogadore High School graduate.
Betty moved to Ellet where she lived most of her life and retired from N & W Railroad. She was...
Mary E. Kirk
Aug 3, 2022
Mary E. Kirk, 56, passed away August 3, 2022. She was born in Akron and was a 1984 East High School graduate.
Mary was preceded in death by her father, Adrian; sister, Pamela; and brother, Baby Boy Kirk. She is survived by her mother, Janet; brothers, Stephen and Jeffrey (Karen); nieces and nephews, Stephen Jr., Justin, Joe,...
Adam Nael Madhat
Jul 25, 2022
Adam Nael Madhat, 27, passed away July 25, 2022. Adam was a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson and nephew. He carried the light and soul of his family in his heart. He was a joy to be around, always caring and looking out for his sisters, nieces and nephew.
A proud veteran of the US Army, Adam...
