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Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas

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...

James P. Tucholski

James P. Tucholski

May 19, 2022

James P. Tucholski, 77, passed away May 19, 2022. He was born in White, PA and was a proud veteran of the US Army.

James moved to the Akron area shortly after his military discharge and worked at MacTac for over 30 years. He was a workaholic and the ultimate handyman, and he was a huge Pittsburgh...

Shirley L. Stonebrook

Shirley L. Stonebrook

May 13, 2022

Shirley L. Stonebrook, 92, passed away May 13, 2022. She was born in Charlerio, PA to the late Edgar and Pauline (Yoke) Wall and moved to Akron as a youth. She worked and was active at several local churches through the years, most recently Goodyear Heights United Methodist.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald,...

Betty J. Pinder

Betty J. Pinder

May 6, 2022

Betty J. Pinder, 91, passed away May 6, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Herman and Eulema (Stone) Bousum, was an East High School graduate and earned an Associate’s Degree from the University of Akron. She retired from Akron City Hospital, was an active former member of St. Matthew Parish and was a member of the...

Michael P. Thompson

Michael P. Thompson

Apr 25, 2022

Michael P. Thompson, 66, passed away April 25, 2022. He was born in Rochester, NY and was a veteran of the United States Army.

Michael was an amazing mechanic and had a true passion for cars. He loved to travel and was a silly, happy-go-lucky guy. He will be deeply missed.

Preceded in death by...

Harold A. Horvath

Harold A. Horvath

Apr 8, 2022

Harold A. Horvath, 100, went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2022.  He was born in Akron, Ohio, and was a life-long area resident.  He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Verna Jane (Courter) after 37 years of marriage.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert “Bob” J. Horvath...

Leona L. (Russell) Brobst

Leona L. (Russell) Brobst

Apr 7, 2022

Leona L. (Russell) Brobst, 93, passed away April 7, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Charles and Lily (Brooks) Russell and attended Central High School.

During World War II she worked at B.F. Goodrich, where she met Douglas, her dear husband of 64 years. She also proudly retired from the surgical department of Summa...

Libby Renee Lovejoy

Libby Renee Lovejoy

Mar 31, 2022

Libby Renee Lovejoy, just 17 days old, passed away March 31, 2022 after a courageous battle with complications at birth.

She is survived by her parents, Sarah and Zacchaeus Lovejoy; siblings, Dion Becker, Jasmine Lovejoy, Carter Prisby, Aden Sheets, Colton Bird, Zahyn Lovejoy, and her twin, Lilly Lovejoy; grandparents, Darla (Mike) Morgan and Cynthia Slaughter; and aunts,...

Everett J. Frederick

Everett J. Frederick

Mar 30, 2022

On March 30, 2022, at 90 years old, the Lord called Everett Jefferson Frederick to his eternal home, where he was reunited with his wife, Ruth, along with many family and friends.

Born October 18, 1931 in Kentucky, this southern gentleman never lost his charm. He grew up on a farm which he also called a Farm...

Carolyn Sue Austin

Carolyn Sue Austin

Mar 29, 2022

Carolyn Sue Austin, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away March 29, 2022 at the age of 81, due to complications from a serious fall on January 27, 2022. She was born in Akron on July 26, 1940 to the late Thomas Sr. and Mary Pearl (Garrison) Ferguson. She was a 1958 graduate of Ellet High School and Hammel...

Gertrude "Trudy" L. Tate

Gertrude "Trudy" L. Tate

Mar 25, 2022

Gertrude L. “Trudy” Tate, 66, passed away March 25, 2022. She was born in Ravenna, OH to the late Mary Lou (Finney) and Richard Overdorf and was a Kenmore High School graduate. She worked at the American Legion, Little Forrest Nursing Home and owned Trudy’s Daycare for many years.

Trudy was an amazing mother and grandmother who...

John Henry Austin Jr.

John Henry Austin Jr.

Mar 20, 2022

“Your Wings Were Ready, Our Hearts Were Not”

John Henry Austin Jr., a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away suddenly March 20, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born in Akron on May 5, 1943 to the late John Sr. and Grace (Hohlbaugh) and was a 1961 graduate of Springfield...

Sharon Mason

Sharon Mason

Mar 16, 2022

Sharon “Nanny” Mason, 73, was called home Wednesday, March 16, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. We cannot imagine the celebration when she stood before Jesus.

She was born in Akron to the late Eldon and Virginia (Haddox) Mason, was an Ellet High School graduate, and owned and helped operate Masons Auto Parts.

Sharon...

Barbara J. Tomlinson

Barbara J. Tomlinson

Mar 12, 2022

Barbara J. Tomlinson, 95, passed away March 12, 2022. She was born in Terre Haute, IN to the late Raymond and Clara (Meadows) Hays and moved to Ohio as a child, where she was a former member of Springfield Baptist Church.

Barbara was always so kind and caring and was a friend to everyone. She will be...

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