Shirley Lea (Mccleary) Gardner
Jan 27, 2018
Shirley Lea Gardner passed away peacefully January 27, 2018, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born December 4, 1934, in Akron, Ohio to Wilson (Mac) and Lillian McCleary. Devoted to her family, she had a zest for life, she shared generously and will be dearly missed. A lifelong resident of Akron and graduate of Central High School, she graduated...
Virginia M. (Cox) Frank
Jan 21, 2018
Virginia M. Frank, 92, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2018. She was born in Wadsworth to the late Willard and Cora (Greenawalt) Cox and was a lifelong area resident. She retired from Summa Akron City Hospital with 32 years of service, was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, and was an avid bowler and traveler.
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James A. Hawk
Jan 18, 2018
James Alton Hawk joined his wife Dorothy in Heaven on January 18, 2018. Born in Athens, Ohio on May 18, 1932, James lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio.
As a student, Jim attended special education classes in Akron Public Schools. He was a member of the Handicapped Action Club where he enjoyed train trips, bowling,...
Marla Kay "Mickey" (Powers) Border
Jan 16, 2018
Marla Kay "Mickey" Border, 82, passed away peacefully January 16, 2018. She was born in Bath, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Hostetler) Powers and was a long-time active member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church. Active in her community, she led three Girl Scout Troops, volunteered for Goals for Greater Akron, the PTA, and the World...
Ronald R. Hughes
Jan 8, 2018
Ronald R. Hughes, 70, passed away peacefully January 8, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late Charles and Pauline (Sheakley) Hughes and was a beloved member of the Weaver Workshop in Tallmadge, where he worked for many years and had no desire to retire.
Ron was an avid bowler, participating in the Special Olympics, and...
Shirley L. (Roberts) Weekley
Dec 29, 2017
Shirley L. Weekley, 71, passed away December 29, 2017. She was born in Clarktown, TN to the late Luther and Julia (Guinn) Roberts and has been an Akron resident since 1953.
Shirley enjoyed working in the kitchen at Brownie’s and Steinley’s restaurants, and loved playing games, especially Yahtzee and word puzzles.
In addition to her...
Richard J. "Bud" Allen
Dec 29, 2017
Richard J. “Bud” Allen Sr., 60, passed away December 29, 2017. A lifelong Akron resident, he was a veteran of the US Army. Bud was also “Mr. Fix It”, a backyard mechanic and loved racing motorcycles and the Steelers.
Preceded in death by his mother, Pat and grandmother, Pauline, he is survived by his children, Judi Bello...
David Dzatko
Dec 26, 2017
David Dzatko, 59, passed away suddenly December 26, 2017. He was born in Akron and graduated from St. John the Baptist grade school and Garfield High School.
David was a hard worker who never missed a day of work. He had a great sense of humor that will be missed.
Preceded in death by his...
Bryan Adam Watson Black
Dec 25, 2017
Bob Marley once said, "I don't believe in death, neither in flesh nor spirit." It deeply saddens us to share that Bryan Black, 32, of Akron, joined his mom in the sky suddenly on Christmas Day, 2017.
He will be remembered and missed by many, especially his father, Doug Black and sister who he adored, Allie Black....
Kevin E. Brown
Dec 20, 2017
Kevin E. Brown, 54, passed away December 20, 2017. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Schadle) Brown and was a lifelong Akron resident.
Kevin was an East High School alum and graduated with honors from the University of Akron with a Bachelors degree in English, and recently earned a Masters and...
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,...
