Virgie "Jackie" (Hunt) Lucas
May 10, 2017
Virgie O. "Jackie" Lucas, 97, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2017. Born in Decherd, TN to Wylie and Annie Hunt, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Jackie was a member of the Akron First Seventh-day Adventist Church and was affectionately known as 'Grannie' to many. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Gloria J. (Smith) Sutton
May 1, 2017
Gloria J. Sutton, 82, passed away May 1, 2017 at Rockynol. A lifelong Akron area resident, she was a Trust Officer with First Merit, retiring with over 42 years of service. Gloria loved going out to eat as well as shopping.
Preceded in death by her husband, Gary, she will be sadly missed by her niece; Pat...
James L. Mcmillen
Apr 30, 2017
James L. McMillen, 55, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2017. He was born in Morgantown, WV and worked as an electrician for the Local 306.
Preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ellen White and William Cargo, he is survived by his wife, Tina; step-children, Tyleasha Campbell, Ashley Blasdel and Erika Reagle; step-grandchildren, NaZhanna,...
Merle Virginia (Pollard) Young
Apr 29, 2017
Merle Virginia Young (nee Pollard), age 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2017. She was born on December 17, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to Otis and Dona (Miller) Pollard.
Merle grew up in Goodyear Heights with three older sisters. She attended Seiberling Elementary School and graduated from East High School in 1945...
Gail Alison (Bowers) King
Apr 27, 2017
Gail A. King, 62, passed away peacefully April 27, 2017 with her family by her side. Born in Akron to Paul and Irene (Cutlip) Bowers, she was a lifelong area resident and worked for 11 years at Heather Knoll. Gail greatly enjoyed fishing, yard sales, thrift stores, camping and spending time with her family.
In addition to...
Terry E. Sickels
Apr 25, 2017
Terry lost his 14 year battle to ALS on April 25, 2017. He faced this ugly disease with grace, determination, and total faith, while inspiring everyone who knew him to never give up. He was born on August 16, 1950 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Norman and Colleen “Pat” (Ferrell), he was a graduate of Norton...
Howard A. Stump
Apr 21, 2017
Howard Addison Stump passed away peacefully April 21, 2017. He is survived by his son Gary Stump of Brenham, TX. and daughter, Donna (Dave) Askeland of Marietta, GA. He has three grandchildren; Greg (Nasreen), Erin (Jake) Galley, and Ryan Gardner; five great-grand children, Mina, Sohayla, Everett, Ryan and Alyssia. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Bodo; brother,...
Leticia L. Palania
Apr 13, 2017
Leticia Lee Palania, 23, passed away peacefully April 13, 2017. She was born in Akron and was a proud 2014 graduate of Streetsboro High School.
Preceded in death by her grandfather, Rexal Hutchinson, she is survived by her mother, Melissa (Walter); father, Samuel; brother A.J. and sister, Samantha; grandparents, Ronald Cunningham and Charlotte (Jaggers), Beth Hutchinson; aunt,...
Rev. Charles T. Hunt
Apr 8, 2017
Rev. Charles T. Hunt, 84, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of April 8, 2017. Born in Belgium Congo, Africa to missionaries William and Anna Mae (Downey) Hunt, he had resided in the Akron area since 1961 and pastored the Fulton Street Community Church for 29 years. He also taught at...
Darlene J. Hughes
Apr 5, 2017
Darlene J. Hughes, 58, passed away April 5, 2017. Born to the late Charles and Pauline (Sheakley) Hughes, she was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Darlene worked as an Account Manager for ComDoc Inc. for over 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and her beloved dogs, as well as gambling. Darlene is...
Jeffrey P. Borovitz
Apr 3, 2017
Jeffrey P. Borovitz, 57 passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2017. Born in Akron to the late Sam and Elizabeth Borovitz, he attended Simon Perkins school and worked for the Akron YMCA, and was Maintenance Supervisor at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron. Jeff also contributed to the Cleveland Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital.
Preceded...
Jack Elmer Vogel
Mar 2, 2017
Jack Elmer Vogel, 76, passed away March 2, 2017. He was born in Erie, PA on May 14, 1940 to the late Jacob and Marian (Spiringer) Vogel and moved to Akron in 1973.
Preceded in death by his wife, Elin Ann Berg, Jack is survived by his son, Mat (Carie), of Akron; daughter, Lorelei (Raymond), of St....
Sarah "Ellen" (Duesenberry) Davidson
Mar 2, 2017
Sara “Ellen” Davidson, 87, passed away March 2, 2017. Born at Mt. Morris Pennsylvania to the late Henry and Laura (Mills) Duesenberry, she lived most of her life in Akron. She retired from Buckingham Law office after 26 years in accounting, and also worked at First Merit Bank and Walgreen’s Drug store. A faithful member of Celebration Church, Ellen...
Helen Joan (Galanis) Minton
Feb 28, 2017
Helen Joan Minton, 93, went to sleep Tuesday, February 28, 2017 and is now waiting for the return of her Lord and Savior Jesus. Her son Rick was with her when she peacefully passed on.
Born in Akron to Anthony and Lillian (Dove) Galanis, she later resided in Sacramento, CA 20 years before returning to Akron in...
Dollie Marie (Cain) Snyder
Feb 19, 2017
Dollie “Marie” Snyder, 94, a devout Christian, passed away peacefully February 19, 2017. She was born in Mason County, WV to the late Carder and Orilla (Hill) Cain and was formerly a member of The Chapel.
For the last 8 years, Marie has been lovingly cared for by Mary and Randall Cadle of Barberton.
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Gloria L. (Moyer) Tingler
Feb 5, 2017
Gloria L. Tingler (nee Moyer), 93, passed away February 5, 2017 at her residence. Born in Akron to Marion and Laura (Cooper) Moyer, she was a lifelong area resident and she attended the Akron Baptist Temple. Gloria loved playing bingo, reading romance novels and spending time with her family. A very special thank you is extended to everyone who...
Walter R. Stewart
Feb 4, 2017
Walter R. Stewart, 97, passed away February 4, 2017. He was born in Central City, KY, was a proud Army veteran of World War II, and retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with over 30 years of service. Walter was devoted to his family, especially to his grandchildren and great-grandhcildren, and he will be deeply missed.
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Paul E. Trommer
Jan 25, 2017
Paul E. Trommer, 97, passed away January 25, 2017. Born in Akron to the late Edward and Fannie Trommer, he was a lifelong area resident and an Air Force veteran of World War II.
Paul grew up in and was an active member of the former St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Akron and was a current member...
Susan Diane (Prichard) Mitchell
Jan 13, 2017
Susan Dianne Mitchell (nee Prichard)
She was born in Akron on June 28, 1959 to the late William and Rev. Doris (Nusskern) Prichard and attended Akron Public Schools and Ohio Wesleyan University.
Dianne was the devoted mother to John, Rebecca, Colette, and Daniel; grandmother to Terri, Tila, Tatum, Terryn and Faith; sister to George (Evelyn)...
Anna J. Beres
Jan 11, 2017
Anna J. Beres, 80, went home to be with her personal savior, Jesus Christ, on January 11, 2017 surrounded by friends and family after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born in Barberton on September 16, 1936, Anna was a proud alumnus of Barberton High School. After graduation, she worked at Goodyear, where she met her future husband...
