Russell J. "Jerry" Statler
Dec 13, 2017
Jerry passed away suddenly on December 13, 2017. Born September 25, 1951, he was a 1970 East High School graduate and was a veteran of the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his father, Russell; and sister, Linda. He is survived by daughter, Laura; grandson, Andrew; mother, Ima Jean; six sisters and many loving...
Sean Michael Bello
Dec 12, 2017
Sean M. Bello, 41, passed away December 12, 2017 due to a trucking accident in Colorado. He was born in Inglewood, CA and lived there until moving to Canton in 2010. Sean was a commercial truck driver for Fast Cargo Inc and enjoyed Sons of Anarchy, listening to his favorite band, Tony Rio and Relentless and spending time with...
Lee Anna (Bellamy) Chambless
Nov 29, 2017
Lee Anna Chambless, 59, passed away November 29, 2017. She was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Forrest and Nancy Bellamy and was a lifelong Akron resident. Lee graduated from East High School and worked as a veterinary assistant at the Mogadore Animal Hospital.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Juan Manuel Alvarez
Nov 27, 2017
Juan Manuel Alvarez, 32, passed away November 27, 2017. He was born in Gudalajara, Mexico, resided in Phoenix, Arizona and Akron and was a man of many talents.
He is survived by his mother, Ana Lucia Gomez; father, Juan Alvarez Corona; children, Melody, Juan, Ani, and Christopher; sisters, Diana Prieto, Mireya Alvarez and Lupe; brothers, Jonathan Alvarez,...
Sarry Alayamini
Nov 25, 2017
Sarry Alayamini, 67, passed away on November 25, 2017. He was born in Jerusalem, Palestine (present day, Israel), on May 18, 1950. He immigrated to the United States in 1975, ultimately establishing his life in Chicago where he met his wife, together raising their three sons.
A Chicagoan at heart, Sarry moved his family to Canton, Ohio...
Joann M. (Ostrowske) Davis
Nov 23, 2017
A beacon of light for our family went out on November 23, 2017, when Joann Davis died from an on-going illness. She was born on December 20, 1949 in Akron to childhood sweethearts William and Alberta Ostrowske. Joann was married for many years to her high-school sweetheart, James ‘Jimmy’ Davis. They may not have always lived in the same...
Dakota R. Butler
Nov 22, 2017
Dakota R. Butler became one of God’s little angels on November 22, 2017 at just 5 weeks old.
She is survived by her mother, Danielle (Desmond); father, Calvin; brother, Dylan; grandma, Kimberly; aunts, Jameria and Breyuana; uncles, Rudy, Jermaine and Devon; granddad, Jermaine Sr.; and grandmother, Cynthia.
A memorial service will be held on Friday,...
Michael E. Boyes
Nov 15, 2017
Michael E. Boyes, 52, passed away on November 15, 2017. Born in Akron to Donald and Shirley (Benzien) Boyes, he was a lifelong area resident and worked in security for the Department of Human Services. Michael also worked as a manager for Goodwill Industries. He enjoyed anything pertaining to the Law and was very kind, always being there when...
William G Usrey
Nov 15, 2017
William G. Usrey, 93, passed away peacefully November 15, 2017. He was born in Dukedom, TN to the late Jack and Gladys (Powell) Usrey and was an Akron resident since 1942. He was a proud Army veteran of World War II, becoming a POW when his B-17 bomber got shot down in Germany. He also retired from Ohio Bell...
Homer "Larry" H. Lawrence
Nov 13, 2017
"Larry" Homer H. Lawrence Jr., 76, passed away November 13, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Homer and Emma Mae (DeVore), was a proud Army veteran and retired from Chrysler with 40 years of service. Larry was the most generous person anyone could ever know. He was always taking care of others, never thinking of himself,...
Joyce E. (Harbarger) Emerick
Nov 9, 2017
Our beloved mother, Joyce Emerick, passed away from this world on November 9, 2017.
Joyce was born December 3, 1941 in Uniontown, PA, the fifth of 13 children born to Asa and Irene (McElroy) Harbarger. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Gerald F. Emerick; son, Gerald F., Jr.; brothers, Thomas and...
Jack F. Norman
Nov 7, 2017
Jack F. Norman, 77, passed away November 7, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Albert and Mary (Binns) and retired from Goodyear with 39 years of service. After retirement, he worked at Adesa for 6 years. Jack was a devoted family man, especially to his beloved grandchildren. He also loved fishing, playing cards and...
Arleen J. (Doolittle) Mccoy
Oct 31, 2017
Arleen J. (Doolittle) McCoy, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 31, 2017. She was a wonderful mother, a bookkeeper for many years, and loved to take long rides.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ray C. and Hazel M. Doolittle; and sister, Shirley R. Brown, she is survived by daughters, Melinda...
Hazel Berniece (Carson) Lantz
Oct 26, 2017
Hazel Berniece (Carson) Lantz, 89, of Akron, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village surrounded by her family. Berniece was born in 1928 in Wyandot County in Marion, Ohio. She moved to Galax, Virginia in 1930 and then to Akron in 1943. She was a wonderful homemaker and caring aunt to many nieces and...
John "Johnny" W. Lee
Oct 22, 2017
John “Johnny” W. Lee, 69, lost his battle with cancer, which was a tough one, on October 22, 2017. He was born in Alexandria, VA to the late Henry and Nora (Doyle) and lived in Akron the last 54 years. He leaves his best friend and wife of over 50 years, Barb; daughter, Michele Carter; grandchildren, John...
Paula Marie Harris
Oct 21, 2017
Paula Marie (Breese) Harris, 65, passed away on Sweetest Day, October 21, 2017 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Sandusky, OH, she was raised in Akron and graduated from Ellet high school in 1970. Paula retired from the organic and natural food industry after a management career of 46 years. She adored, cherished and...
Donald W. Perry
Oct 19, 2017
Donald W. Perry, 76, passed away October 19, 2017 after a long and courageous fight against the odds. After suffering a massive stroke 10 years ago, Don managed to rally in an amazing way, living an entertaining existence at Traditions at Bath Road. Over the course of his life, he had many avocations that are too numerous to mention....
Robert Allen Mitchell
Oct 13, 2017
Robert Allen Mitchell, 41, passed away October 13, 2017.
"The train riding hobo", affectionately known as Rail, was fun-loving and will be missed.
Preceded in death by his parents, Dellene and Dave and aunt, Denise, he is survived by his brothers, John, Doug and David; loving wife Hannah; aunt Dottie (Jim); uncles, Rick (Mary), Danny...
Nevaeh Nicole Rollins-Edwards
Oct 12, 2017
Nevaeh Rollins-Edwards, age 6, passed away October 12, 2017 after a courageous battle with epilepsy and Rett syndrome. She was born in Alexandria, LA and lived in Akron most of her life.
She is survived by her parents, Tianna and Randy; brother, Tashaun and sister, Jaelynn; grandparents, Karoline, Sonya and Glenda; aunts and uncles, Gwendolyne (Albert), Destiny...
Phyllis J. Upchurch-Vannatten
Oct 9, 2017
Phyllis J. Upchurch-Vannatten, born in Akron to the late Arnold and Betylou (Gilbert) Hamlin, passed away October 9, 2017 at the age of 62.
Preceded in death by previous husband, Dean Upchurch, she is survived by her husband, William Frederick Vannatten; daughter, Deanna; granddaughter, Lillian; siblings, Mary, John, Eilajune, Michael and Viola; and many nieces and nephews....
