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Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas

Paul E. Dick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patrick L. Juliano

Patrick L. Juliano

Jul 7, 2022

Patrick L. Juliano, 72, passed away July 7, 2022. He was born in Bellevue, OH on March 17, 1950 to the late Joseph and Mary (Amado) Juliano and retired from the United States Air Force with over 38 years of service. Patrick amazingly spent over 75% of his time in the service overseas, and he loved to travel.

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Ruth Opal Hiener

Ruth Opal Hiener

Jul 7, 2022

Ruth Opal Hiener, 100, passed away July 7, 2022. She was born in Massillon, OH and was an Akron area resident all her life.

Ruth was a fan of American Bandstand in the 50’s, and loved watching Shirley Temple movies, Big Band music, Glenn Miller, and was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker.

She married...

Carmelita A. (Tarr)  Denowski

Carmelita A. (Tarr) Denowski

Jun 27, 2022

Carmelita Ann Denowski (Tarr), formerly of Reno, PA, passed away June 27, 2022 at Akron General Hospital, surrounded by family, at the age of 81. She was preceded by her parents and sister, Tonia Lesh (Tarr), who lived with her for many years.

Born October 8,1940 in Franklin, PA to George E. Tarr and Anna Eileen Tarr...

Dennis F. Weekley

Dennis F. Weekley

Jun 23, 2022

Dennis F. Weekley, 73, passed away June 23, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late Frank and June Weekley, was an East High School graduate and owned and operated Akron Summit Drain for 45 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley and sister, Cheryl. He is survived...

Vonadell (Phares)  Mayton

Vonadell (Phares) Mayton

Jun 23, 2022

Vonadell Mayton, age 92, was called home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Hayward and Agnes (Martin) Phares, growing up there and graduating from Akron Central High School in 1949. Later that year she married her beloved Andrew Mayton.  They moved to Mogadore, Ohio, in 1954 where...

Kenneth V. Carr

Kenneth V. Carr

Jun 12, 2022

A hand on your shoulder.  A smile that drew you in.  A song on his lips.  He knew how to make you feel noticed, important, even loved. He had a gift and he shared it as best as he was able.

Kenneth Carr was surrounded by beauty all of his life.  His home, from infancy, was a...

George G. Graham

George G. Graham

Jun 11, 2022

We are so sad to let you know we lost our father, George G. Graham, 83, who passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home with his family by his side June 11, 2022. He was born in Irishtown, PA to the late Clarence and Alice (Gabler) Graham and served in the National Guard. He worked for the City of...

Russell I. Rawleigh

Russell I. Rawleigh

Jun 4, 2022

Russell I. Rawleigh, 72, passed away June 4, 2022. He was born in Alliance, OH, was a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and worked in sales for the duration of his career.

Russ was a skilled woodworker and loved tinkering with and trying to fix things. But more than anything, he loved spending time...

Robert W. Saloiye

Robert W. Saloiye

Jun 2, 2022

Robert W. Saloiye, 84, passed away June 2, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late Mike and Marie (Shambach) Saloiye, was an East High School graduate, and was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps.

Robert retired from Musson Rubber Co. with over 40 years of service and was an avid sportsman, especially fishing....

Harry Dale Spellman Sr.

Harry Dale Spellman Sr.

May 20, 2022

Harry Dale Spellman Sr., 91, passed away at Summa City Hospital May 20,2022. He was born July 15, 1930 in Akron, OH to William and Gladys (Pifer) Spellman and married the love of his life, Irene (Scurtie) on July 20, 1950. They were married for 70 years until Irene passed away in 2021. He missed her dearly and often...

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