William G. "Billy" Reese
Oct 19, 2023
William G. “Billy” Reese, 67, passed away October 19, 2023. He was born in Somerset, PA to the late Earl and Mary (Weimer) Reese and worked for Penske Trucking before retiring from General Transport.
Billy loved classic cars, especially his ’55 Chevy Cameo, and country music. More than anything though, he loved his family, his friends and...
Barbara Starcher
Oct 19, 2023
Barbara Starcher, 77, passed away October 18, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late Edward and Juanita (Whitecotton) Cottle and worked for the former Bank One (now Chase Bank).
Barbara is survived by her son, John (Shawnee) Syx; grandson, John Michael; cousins, Linda (John) Hodge, Nancy Rife, Bill Cottle, Dr. Rebecca Andaloro, Karen (Gary) Foster...
Linda J. Powers
Oct 15, 2023
Linda Jean (Daniels) Powers was born in Akron, Ohio on July 8, 1944. She passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023, after a full life. She moved back to Akron, from Massachusetts, and resumed her lifelong work in the Activities Department at Saint Luke Lutheran Home until her retirement. She enjoyed creating smiles and working with the elderly so...
Roland D. Hill Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
Roland D. Hill Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at his home October 13, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late Roland Sr. and Leona (Rollins) Hill and was an Ellet High School graduate. He attended Bowling Green State University and graduated from Kent State.
Roland retired from Springfield Schools and owned and operated the Hill...
Paul F. Gorby
Oct 12, 2023
Paul F. Gorby, 97, passed away October 12, 2023. He was born in Wileyville, WV to the late Wells and Rosa (Poole) Gorby.
Paul retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 45 years of service, notably being recognized as the inventor of the sensor belt, and had been a member of Tallmadge Church of Christ....
Evalena Watson
Oct 10, 2023
On April 10, 1933 I was born on the family farm in Erbacon, West Virginia. I was the 8th of 9 children born to Thomas and Eliza (Dillon) Perrine. I was named by my sisters after the song Sweet Evalena, from 1867. I had a loving family and we were dirt poor. My clothing was made from feed sacks,...
Billy J. Ratliff
Oct 8, 2023
Billy J. Ratliff, 35, passed away October 8th, 2023. He was born in Akron, graduated from Lake High School and earned his HVAC certification upon graduating from tech school. Billy loved nature and was a tremendous cook. He will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his father Billy James Ratliff and his Uncle Greg....
Carolyn Marie Bailes
Sep 25, 2023
Carolyn Marie Bailes, 79, passed away September 25, 2023. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Matthew and Janevee (Bennett) Collins and was a nurse’s aide for almost 20 years. She had worked at Little Forest Nursing Home and was a manager at the Salvation Army. Carolyn was a kind soul who helped everyone and anyone and...
Charles S. Fast
Sep 23, 2023
Charles S. Fast entered the gates of heaven Saturday morning, September 23, 2023 and is celebrating in the praise and worship of Almighty God and the wonders there are to behold.
He was born April 23, 1942 in Grafton, WV, to the late Frank and Carrie (Sinsel) Fast. After graduation he joined the Navy as a musician...
Eloise A. Croft
Sep 21, 2023
Eloise A. Croft, 100, passed away September 21, 2023. She was born in Virginia to the late George and Willa (Snow) Clark, had worked for Nick Anthe’s Restaurant and retired from Jared’s Jewelers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny; son, Jim; sisters, Ruth and Juanita; and brothers, Richard and...
Dolores "Billie" M. Krepps
Sep 7, 2023
Dolores M. “Billie” Krepps, 99, passed away September 7, 2023. She was born in Erwin, TN to the late Troy and Louise (St. Onge) Gentry, moved to Akron as a youth, lived in Florida for 20 years, and returned to Akron in 1993. She retired from Parker Hanifan and was an avid dancer.
Billie was preceded in...
Helen J. Campbell
Sep 7, 2023
Helen J. Campbell, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior September 7, 2023. She was born in Middletown, OH to the late William and Nora (Logan) Hahn and was a long-time, active member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. She served on many committees at church and was also a member of United Methodist Women and the...
John H. Ladany
Sep 2, 2023
John H. Ladany, 88, passed away September 2, 2023. He was born in Clarksbug, WV to the late Louis and Dorothy (Moore) Ladany, moved to Akron in 1945, and was a proud Navy veteran of the Korean War, earning two combat medals.
John worked for General Tire for 26 years and retired from Kent State University with...
Melissa S. Henson
Aug 24, 2023
Melissa S. Henson, 52, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2023. She was born to the late Thomas and Norma (Langham) Henson in Akron Ohio.
Melissa grew up being challenged but not deterred by her disability. As a child, she scooted around the house on her dolphin creeper and later taught all her...
Jamielee R. Johnson
Aug 15, 2023
Jamielee R. Johnson, 41, passed away August 15, 2023.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 12 noon at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 760 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44305.
Please share your thoughts and condolences on her Tribute Wall above.
Race D. Billings
Aug 7, 2023
Race D. Billings, 69, passed away August 7, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, attended Garfield High School and was a veteran of the US Army.
Race was a self-employed handyman, especially skilled as an electrician and plumber. He was a free spirit who loved fishing and singing and he will be deeply missed.
He...
Don Armbrust
Aug 5, 2023
Don Armbrust, 71, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 5, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susie; children, Michael (Angela) and Michelle (Matthew); five wonderful grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Alec, Evan, Adam, Dominic and Tony; brother, David (Mary Jane); his best friend and brother from another mother, Denny; and...
Edward C. Wilson
Jul 28, 2023
Edward C. Wilson, 74, passed away July 28, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late George and Virginia (Lanum) Wilson and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
Edward worked for Peter Hart Research and loved his model trains, his family (especially his grandchildren), his animals, gardening and tinkering in the garage.
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Elaine "Bunny" (Sayre) Spice
Jul 23, 2023
Elaine Frances “Bunny” (Sayre) Spice, 75, passed away July 23, 2023. She was born March 28, 1948 in Ripley, WV to the late Gerold and Eugenia (Lausecker) Sayre and was a 1966 Ripley High School graduate. She moved to Wadsworth, OH a short time after graduation and took a job at The Injector. She also worked for Verizon for...
Lois J. Helwig
Jul 16, 2023
Lois Janet Helwig, 85, went home to be with the Lord July 16, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late Roy and Edith Hastings and was a proud member of Brown Street Baptist Church since 1965. She was a member of the PTA for over 20 years and was a loving and devoted mother and wife.
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