Kristina Eva (Varga) Gale
Feb 17, 2020
Kristina Eva Gale, 51, passed away peacefully February 17, 2020. She was born in Barberton, OH and was a 1986 North High School graduate. She had worked as an assistant at a physician's office and enjoyed bowling, trips to the beach and especially music. Kristina is survived by her husband, Greg; daughter, Erika; parents, Balazs and Gizella (Balogh) Varga;...
Roger W. Spoerke
Feb 3, 2020
Roger W. Spoerke, 76, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his bedside on Monday, February 3, 2020. He was born in Cleveland to the late William and Eleanor (Brune) and retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 33 years of service.
Roger earned a Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry from Michigan State...
Kathleen Maria Messmore
Jan 29, 2020
Kathleen Maria Messmore, age 90, was ‘taken home again’ on January 29, 2020.
Kathleen was born in Kenmore, Ohio, to the late Charles and Bridget (Doyle) Messmore and was a 1947 graduate of St. Vincent High School and a lifelong supporter of her beloved "Fighting Irish".
After working for J.Gordon Gaines, Inc., the Speigel Catalog...
Tiffany Rhea
Jan 22, 2020
Tiffany Rhea, 27, passed away suddenly January 22, 2020. She was born in Wayne, MI and was an Akron area resident for most of her life. She was a Chippewa High School graduate and loved her beloved son Jaylen more than anything.
She is survived by her fiancée, John Armstead and their son, Jaylen Jerome Armstead; mother,...
Deborah "Ingy" L. Ingersoll
Jan 21, 2020
Deborah “Ingy” Ingersoll began her next great adventure on January 21, 2020 surrounded by family and music, two of the most cherished things in her life.
She was born in Akron on September 15, 1957 and began her music career at the age of 4. Ingy liked to tell the story of how her first piano teacher...
Eloise B. Kimble
Jan 17, 2020
Eloise B. Kimble, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2020. She was born in Richmond, Virginia to the late Remus and Geneva (Loan) Smith and lived most of her life in the greater Akron area.
Eloise worked as a cook at The Waterloo restaurant as well as various other establishments, where she utilized her...
David L. Lucas
Jan 16, 2020
David L. Lucas, 69, passed away January 16, 2020. He was born in Akron to the late Robert and Virgie “Jackie” (Hunt) Lucas, earned his barber’s license at the age of 14 and enjoyed being a drummer in a band as a youth.
David enlisted in the Marines at the age of 17 and was a decorated...
Barbara P. Piurkowsky
Jan 10, 2020
Barbara P. Piurkowsky, 77, passed away January 10, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Sylvester and Ann (Vinsic) Radoichin, worked at many local restaurants throughout her life and was a long-time volunteer for Edwin Shaw.
Barbara had a passion for working with and creating beautiful stained glass pieces, displaying and selling much of her...
Esther M. Wills
Jan 4, 2020
Esther M. Wills, 93, passed away January 4, 2020. She was born in Muscogee, FL to the late Willie and Cameola (Byrd) Linton, was a veteran of the US Air Force and retired from Akron General Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edgel; brothers, Willis and Willie; and sisters,...
Kathleen Martin
Jan 3, 2020
Kathleen Martin, 70, passed away January 3, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Raymond A. Sr. and Geraldine (Wolf) Pritchett, was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, and lived in Georgia for the past 20-plus years.
Kathleen was an accomplished insurance salesman for many years. She retired from American General Life Insurance...
Gilbert L. Cramer
Dec 30, 2019
Gilbert L. Cramer, 74, passed away December 30, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late George and Juanita (Arthur) and was a Woodridge High School graduate.
Gilbert was a US Army veteran, retired from Marlin Tool and was a member of Medina Church of God.
Preceded in death by his wife, Cathy, he...
Gerald E. Morrow
Dec 28, 2019
On Saturday, December 28, 2019, Gerald "Jerry" Edison Morrow died peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 79. Jerry is survived by his beautiful wife of 50 years, Patricia (Brown) Morrow; son, Eric Morrow; brother, Frank (Donna) Morrow; granddaughters, Erica and Ella Morrow; brother and sister-in-law, John and Lorraine Mitchell; and many other cousins, nieces ...
Lora L. (Osborne) Phillips
Dec 22, 2019
Lora L. Phillips, 58, passed away unexpectedly December 22, 2019. She was born in Memphis, TN, was a 1980 North High School graduate and worked at Giant Eagle for 30 years. Lora was an avid pin collector, especially from Hard Rock, and was known for the pins she wore on her work hat. She also collected Coca Cola artifacts...
Robert J. Horvath
Dec 20, 2019
Robert J. Horvath, 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2019. He was born in Akron, was a Garfield High School graduate and retired from Goodyear with 40 years of service.
Robert was a former Vice President of Union Local #2, President of the Retirees Club, was a member of the Star Masonic...
David C. Ranson
Dec 17, 2019
David C. Ranson, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior December 17, 2019. He was born in Liberty, WV to the late Samuel and Mary (Rash) on September 22, 1935 and was an Akron resident since 1964.
David was a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and retired from Monsanto with 27...
Don E. Monroe
Dec 17, 2019
Don E. Monroe, 70, went home to be with our beloved Saviour on December 17, 2019, after a short but fiercely fought illness.
He was born July 21, 1949, in Orlando FL, but lived most of his life in Ohio. He was a 1967 graduate of Garfield High School in Akron and a Vietnam Veteran who was...
Dale R. Starkey
Dec 8, 2019
Dale R. Starkey, 78, passed away December 8, 2019. He was born in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Albert C. and Mildred (Myers) Starkey, was a Buchtel High School graduate and a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Dale was a recovering alcoholic and dedicated his life to helping thousands of addicts. He volunteered at St....
Earl A. Menefee
Nov 29, 2019
Earl A. Menefee, 89, passed away November 29, 2019. He was born in Cleveland to the late John and Bessie (Hershberger) Menefee and was a Springfield High School graduate.
Earl retired from Goodyear with 42 years of service and also worked at Tallmadge Spinning and Metal and for Coventry schools as a bus driver. He was active...
William H. Dipaolo
Nov 20, 2019
William H. DiPaolo, 82, passed away November 20, 2019. He was born in Bellaire, OH to the late William and Wilma (Beilby) and was a proud Army veteran. He retired from Manchester Tool with 45 years of service and was the owner of DiPaolo’s gym in the 80’s.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Dr. Janet M. Noble
Nov 16, 2019
Dr. Janet M. Noble, 79, passed away peacefully November 16, 2019, having spent her final days filled with laughter, love and time with family.
She was born in Ontario, Canada to the late Cecil and Florence (Powers) Noble and grew up in Akron, OH. She was a retired professor emeritus having taught Hospitality & Restaurant Management at...
