Gertrude "Trudy" Handel Bank
Feb 6, 2022
Gertrude “Trudy” Handel Bank, 100, passed away February 6, 2022. She was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ to the late Walter and Cecilia (Flannigan) Handel the second oldest of 7 children.
Trudy lived much of her life on Long Island, NY where she worked for the South Huntington School District. She retired to Myrtle Beach,...
Joseph R. Clarke
Jan 31, 2022
Joseph R. Clarke, 72, passed away peacefully at his home January 31, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late William and Rosemary (Holtzapfel) Clarke and was a Garfield High School graduate.
Joseph was a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, serving 2 tours of combat duty. After the war, he worked in ministry...
Carol Ann Busson
Jan 24, 2022
Carol Ann Busson, 74, passed away peacefully January 24, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Kermit and Ann (Kline) Gerstenslager and was a Coventry High School graduate.
Carol moved to Maryland shortly after high school and served as an LPN at Howard County General Hospital and Springfield Hospital. She retired to Chincoteague, VA where...
Bryce A. Vittitoe
Jan 22, 2022
Bryce A. Vittitoe, 62, passed away January 22, 2022. He was born in Akron, was a Tallmadge High School graduate and retired from P & P Mold, where he worked as a machinist.
Bryce leaves behind his beloved girlfriend, Toni Cole; step-children, Scott (Carrie) Cole and Jean (Mike) Cole-Dixon; many grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his best friends,...
Mary Lou Alexander
Jan 15, 2022
Mary Lou Alexander, 88, passed away peacefully at her home January 15, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Hoy and Ada (Brannon) Baker. Mary Lou graduated from East High School and retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 33 years of service. She was a former member of East Market Street United Church of...
David Brenner
Jan 12, 2022
David Brenner, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. David was born in Massillon, Ohio on February 7, 1925 to Raymond and Elsie (Eckard) Brenner. David spent his early years working with his father and grandfather as a dairy farmer on the family farm in North Lawrence, Ohio. He graduated from Washington High School in Massillon as part of...
Dana David Russell
Jan 10, 2022
Dana David Russell, 72, passed away peacefully at his home January 10, 2022. He was born in Guernsey County, OH to the late Clifford and Ollie (James) Russell and was a proud Army veteran.
Dana will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Rebecca at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
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Nancy J. Prather
Jan 10, 2022
Nancy J. Prather, 90, passed away peacefully January 10, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Palmyra Twp, OH to the late Wilbur and Mary (Aberegg) Denmire and was an Akron resident most of her life. She retired from the General Tire & Rubber Company (GenCorp) with 36 years of service and was a member...
Dewayne R. "Bud" Fearer
Jan 6, 2022
Dewayne R. “Bud” Fearer, 83, went Home to be with the Lord January 6, 2022. He was born in Uniontown, PA to the late Everett and Dora (Hoover) Fearer and moved to Akron as a youth where he was a 1956 Ellet High School graduate.
Dewayne retired from the FW Albrecht Company with 40 years of service,...
Wayne E. Lavender
Jan 2, 2022
Wayne E. Lavender, 85, passed away January 2, 2022. He was born in Donora, PA to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Brooks) Lavender and was a proud veteran of the Army and Marine Corps for 22 years.
Wayne was a fixed-wing aircraft pilot as well as a wide array of helicopters, and was an instructor of both....
Rosalee Blair
Dec 31, 2021
Rosalee Blair, 90, passed away December 31, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Acy and Artie (Sanderson) Gilbert and was a devoted grandma to her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; children, William, Carl, Sharon and Mike; grandson, Kristofer; and 5 brothers and sisters. She...
William F. Knotts Jr.
Dec 27, 2021
William F. Knotts Jr., 79, passed away peacefully December 27, 2021. He was born in East Liverpool, OH to the late William Sr. and Ruby (Yeager) Knotts and worked at Atlantic Foundry for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Knotts.
He is survived by his...
Marina Massarelli
Dec 27, 2021
Marina N. “Mimi” Massarelli, 22, passed away December 27, 2021. She was born in Akron and raised in Ellet, where she attended Ellet High School and excelled in many sports as a youth. She was a cheerleader and played softball, volleyball, soccer and basketball. She will be deeply missed.
Preceded in death by her grandfather, Gary Massarelli,...
Robert L. Carte
Dec 22, 2021
Robert L. Carte, 24, lost his long battle with addiction on December 22, 2021. He was born in Barberton and loved hunting and fishing. He deeply loved his family, especially his two sisters and brother, as well as his nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his grandparents, Vickie Henderson and Robert Johnson, he is survived by...
Carol Elaine Vargo
Dec 22, 2021
Carol Elaine Vargo, 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 with her family by her side.
Carol was born in Youngstown to the late Robert J. and Mary T. (Garchar) Belloto. A graduate of Struthers High School and Youngstown State University, Carol was employed at Legacy Roofing and had many true friends there. She enjoyed...
Michele Lee Carter
Dec 20, 2021
Michele (Lee) Carter, 52, lost a brief battle with Covid on December 20, 2021. She was born in Akron and was a 1988 Central Hower graduate. Michele was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Lee; grandmothers, Catherine Caldwell and Nora Lee; grandfathers, Thomas Caldwell and Henry Lee; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. She is survived by her...
Donald W. Butcher
Dec 14, 2021
Donald W. Butcher, 65, passed away December 14, 2021. Born in Akron, he was proudly known for years as “The Milkman”, working for Reiter Dairy/Dairyman’s. He also lived 10 years in Tennessee to take care of his parents.
Donald was a sports fanatic, playing and coaching softball, and competing successfully in many bowling tournaments. He loved fishing...
Kimberly Ann Haidet
Dec 10, 2021
Kim, 56, passed away December 10, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving daughter born to Ronald and Janet (Carole) Haidet on January 28, 1965, was a proud 1983 graduate of Garfield High School and retired from the Summit County Prosecutors Office with 38 years of service.
She is survived by her parents; brother,...
Thelma Kay Stoops
Dec 2, 2021
Thelma Kay Stoops, 78, passed away December 2, 2021. She was born in Massillon, OH to the late Robert Willis and Sarah Roberta (DeHass) Muir and was a Canton McKinley High School graduate.
Thelma Kay began pastoring for the Salvation Army at the age of 22 and had a long career serving many communities throughout the United...
Clifford Hill
Nov 27, 2021
Clifford Hill, 74, passed away November 27, 2021. He was born in Pikeville, KY to the late Elmer and Maudie (Cantrell) Hill and moved to Akron at the age of 19. He worked in construction for over 50 years and owned and operated CC Construction and Drywall.
Clifford was well known and respected in the construction industry....
