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Darrell E. Adams

Darrell E. Adams

Mar 25, 2016

Darrell E. Adams, 84 passed away March 25, 2016. Born November 20, 1931 to the late Ross and Cosby (Staley) Adams he resided in the Akron area the past 29 years and was a member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church as well as the Mogadore Moose Lodge 1082. Darrell and his wife also enjoyed dancing, bowling and dining...

Aaron Babe Flossie

Aaron Babe Flossie

Mar 19, 2016

Our beloved Aaron “Bo” Flossie, 31, left us far too soon on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Bruce and Rebecca Flossie. He graduated from Garfield High School in 2003 and worked as an educational assistant at Bridges, Akron Public Schools. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends, playing games with his niece...

Doy E. Adkins

Doy E. Adkins

Mar 11, 2016

Doy E. Adkins went home to be with his Lord on March 11, 2016. He was born in Mason County, WV and enjoyed a long career in the building profession. A profession he was passionate about and loved teaching to his sons. He put a hammer in each of their hands and taught them how to hold and swing it....

Edwin M. Tubbs

Edwin M. Tubbs

Mar 5, 2016

On Saturday morning, March 5, 2016, Edwin M. “Ed” Tubbs graduated into the presence of his Lord and Savior at the age of 75. Ed was born in Cleveland to the late Edwin B. and Mary A. (Baker), was a 1972 graduate of Kent State University and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He served the Lord in ministry throughout his...

Helen F. (Scott)  Lowe

Helen F. (Scott) Lowe

Feb 23, 2016

Helen F. Lowe, 91, passed away February 23, 2016. Born in Orbisonia, PA on April 5, 1924 to Herbert and Edna (Heath) Scott, she resided in Akron since 1959. Helen retired from First National Bank of Akron and since 1963 had been a member of The Chapel, where she taught Sunday School and volunteered in the library....

Linda J. Morris

Linda J. Morris

Feb 20, 2016

Linda J. Morris, 53, passed away peacefully February 20, 2016. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls and loved cooking and animals, especially dogs. Linda was extremely close to her family and was the type of person who loved everyone. She was generous, giving and had a huge heart. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her father, William;...

Benjamin H. Hawkins

Benjamin H. Hawkins

Feb 20, 2016

Benjamin H. Hawkins Jr., 90, passed away February 20, 2016. Born in Akron to the late Benjamin Sr. and Blanche (Bolyard), he was a veteran of World War II, earning two prestigious Purple Hearts as an Air Force Staff Sergeant, and was a Goodyear retiree with 42 years of service. Mr. Hawkins was active in the community as a member...

John E. Oddo

John E. Oddo

Feb 20, 2016

John Edward Oddo passed away peacefully in Neuquen, Argentina at the age of 69. John was born October 22, 1946 in Stow, Ohio. He graduated from Stow High School in 1964, and went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Akron University, a master’s degree from the University of Toledo, and a doctorate in geochemistry from prestigious Rice University, where...

Michael G. Lakatos

Michael G. Lakatos

Feb 3, 2016

Michael G. Lakatos passed away peacefully at his home on February 3, 2016 at the age of 51. He was the beloved son of Steve and Pam Lakatos, and is also survived by his sister, Brenda Lakatos; special aunt and uncle, Frances and Don Havens; and many more aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Jack Carruthers

Jack Carruthers

Jan 17, 2016

Jack Carruthers, 88, passed away at home on January 17, 2016 with his family by his side. He was born in Lilly, PA on May 18, 1927 to the late Thomas and Mae (Harris) Carruthers and resided in the Akron area all of his adult life. Jack was a U. S. Army Veteran and retired from Sacks Electric. He was...

Marion (Patterson)  Carney

Marion (Patterson) Carney

Jan 11, 2016

Marion Carney, 91, passed away January 11, 2016. She was born in Akron to the late William and Catherine (Miller) Patterson and was a Springfield High School graduate. She retired from Akron City Hospital, was a member of the Daughters of America, and was an avid bowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Robert W. Vrbanac

Robert W. Vrbanac

Jan 9, 2016

Robert W. Vrbanac, 90, passed away January 9, 2016 at his residence. He was born on October 17, 1925 in Milwaukee, WI to the late John and Ellen (Ross) Vrbanac. In 1930 the family moved to Mansfield, OH. After graduating from high school, Bob joined the U. S. Air Force and served in the Pacific, and later graduated from Ohio...

John W. Hogan

John W. Hogan

Dec 27, 2015

John W. Hogan Sr., 61, passed away December 27, 2015.  Born in Toledo, OH to Wylyn John and Louise (Workman) Hogan. John served our country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and worked as a supervisor for a machining company. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Carolyn; and son, Zack. Private services to be held. .

Barbara A. (Fisher)  Wirth

Barbara A. (Fisher) Wirth

Dec 26, 2015

Barbara A. Wirth, 89, passed away December 26, 2015. She was born in Akron to the late Tom and Fary (Baxter) Fisher, was a 1944 graduate of Central High School and lived for many years in Hartville. Barbara was an active member of Christian Life Center in Kent and had worked as an assistant aid at Happy Days School. She...

Cylis Jeremiah Allshouse

Cylis Jeremiah Allshouse

Dec 18, 2015

I, Cylis Jeremiah Richard Allshouse, came into the world on June 23, 2015. I was eagerly waited for by my Mom, Tylar, and Dad, CJ, who loved me dearly. I meant the world to my two big sisters, Jayden, who I loved very much and (Queen) Khamya, who always had me covered in glitter - I think those were sparkle...

Anna  Maria (Snooker)  Tolbert

Anna Maria (Snooker) Tolbert

Dec 7, 2015

Anna Maria Tolber, 90, passed away December 7, 2015.  She was born April 9, 1925 in Frankfurt, Germany. Married 60 years to her husband, Conner.  Anna was a happy homemaker living in the Akron area.

Patricia A. (Slack)  Cross

Patricia A. (Slack) Cross

Dec 3, 2015

Patricia A. Cross, 62, ran into the arms of her Lord on December 3, 2015. She was born in Dry Branch, WV to the late C.W. and Myrtle Slack and earned an Associate Degree from Hammel Business College. Patty worked in admissions at Malone College, and later became a foster provider for REM-Ohio and independently through the state DD board....

Jason Paul Gerdes

Jason Paul Gerdes

Nov 26, 2015

Jason Paul Gerdes Jason Gerdes, 45, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015 after a courageous fight with lung cancer.  He is survived by his children, whom he loved and cared for with all of his heart: Hayden Paul, Caitlyn Jane, Ty Robert, and Molly Sue. The children attend Woodridge Schools.  He is also survived by his girlfriend, Kellie...

John P. Weaver

John P. Weaver

Nov 16, 2015

John P. Weaver, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 16, 2015. Born in Galion, OH to the late William H. and Virginia L. (Reif), John was a U.S. Navy veteran who served his country proudly in the Vietnam War. He was employed by Canton City Schools at Lehman Middle School and attended...

Tre'Vion Tisdale-Marks

Tre'Vion Tisdale-Marks

Nov 15, 2015

Tre'Vion (Bump-Bump) Tisdale-Marks graced us ever so briefly with his presence, arriving in this world on November 15, 2015 at 12:11 pm and departing shortly thereafter, at 1:08 pm the very same day.  Though his journey here was brief, he truly left his presence and footprints on many hearts. Tre'Vion leaves to treasure his memory his loving and proud parents,...

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