Obituaries
Joseph A. DiSpina
Jul 12, 2024
Joey DiSpina, age 21, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Born in Akron, he lived in Uniontown, Ohio. He was a student at Kent State University.
Joey is preceded in death by his father, Chris DiSpina; and grandfathers, John Frient and Ron DiSpina. He is survived by his mother, Chrissy DiSpina; brother, Vince DiSpina; and many more family and friends.
A memorial...
Rebecca E. Jessie
Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, Rebecca Elizabeth (Sanders) Jessie, 72, raised in Akron, OH, died in North Olmsted, OH after being overtaken in a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Her husband of over 50 years, Don, was at her side holding her hand and sharing her burden as she peacefully succumbed to her illness.
Becky graduated from Ellet High School and...
Donald Eugene Hatherill
Jul 4, 2024
Donald Hatherill, age 92, formerly from Stow and Atwater, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 3, 1931 in Akron, he was the beloved son of the late Wilbur and Inez Hatherill. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Preceded in death by Norma Hatherill (with whom they...
Carl W. Klein
Jun 30, 2024
Carl William “Pete” Klein, 80, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. He was born January 6, 1944 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Pete was the beloved husband of Gwynn Davis-Klein, whom he had known for over 50 years and his partner in adventure in his twilight years.
Pete served in the Navy during the Vietnam war on the USS Independence (CV-62) Aircraft...
John P. Stewart
Jun 30, 2024
On June 30, 2024, John Stewart, 72, passed away peacefully at home in North Canton after a valiant fight against cancer.
John was born in Letchworth, England in 1952 and was a member of the Church of England. After completing his education in mechanical engineering and marketing, John had three jobs in his professional career. He was employed by Sigma Instruments...
Terry L. Barnett
Jun 25, 2024
Terry L. Barnett, 82, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2024.
Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was a longtime resident of Ellet. He worked at Ohio Edison for 30 years and was a Mason. Terry enjoyed his motorcycle – riding through 48 states! – and was a BMW Ambassador.
Terry was preceded in death by his wife of...
Shirley J. Wagner
Jun 24, 2024
Shirley J. Wagner, 88, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born in Tunnelton, West Virginia, she was a longtime resident of Akron. Shirley graduated from Central High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Akron. She enjoyed camping at Myrtle Beach with her family for over 50 years. Her...
Andrew C. Horning
Jun 17, 2024
Andrew Horning (Andy), 93 years, passed away on June 17, 2024.
Andy was born and raised on a dairy farm in Atwater. After graduating from Randolph High School, he trained at DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago IL. After returning from Chicago, he was employed in the TV repair field. He worked for RCA as a repairman and opened Andy’s Radio and...
John H. Taylor
Jun 16, 2024
John H. Taylor, 92, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2024.
Born in Pennsylvania in 1931, he was a longtime resident of Akron. John was a member of the Glazers Union and retired from PPG as a Superintendent after 30 years. He enjoyed westerns and playing the lottery, as well as hunting and fishing when he was...
Kathleen I. Lozier
Jun 15, 2024
Kathleen I. Lozier, 90, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2024.
Born August 9, 1933 to the late Dorcey and Ivy Benett. She lived most of her life in Springfield Township before moving to Norton in 2019. Kathleen was employed at Kmart for 18 years and she enjoyed game shows and country music.
Kathleen was preceded in death...
Jeffery D. Trump
Jun 10, 2024
Jeffery D. Trump, 63, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2024.
Born in Canton, he was a life resident of the area. He attended the Timken Vocational School and graduated from Malone University. Jeff was a former music and piano teacher at Lake Center Christian School and a manager at Berean Christian Bookstores. He was the Director...
Linda L. Mirka
Jun 9, 2024
Linda Mirka, 82 of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9th, 2024. Born in WV, she was an area resident of Uniontown, Ohio for most of her life. Linda was a local hairdresser for years and retired from the Shear Shop in Uniontown.
Linda has joined her husband of 42 years in heaven and is survived by...
Richard J. Phelps
Jun 9, 2024
Sunday night, after a brief battle with cancer, Richard Phelps went home in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by Cynthia, his Wife of 53 years, their 2 Children, and 7 Grandchildren. In lieu of a memorial service, Richard would want you to take a walk in the park with people you love and...
Adrian J. Bright
Jun 8, 2024
Adrian J. Bright, 54, passed away peacefully in his home on June 8th, 2024. He had a hard fought 3 year battle with Stage 4 Cancer.
Born in Akron, he was a resident of Hartville. Adrian graduated from Lake Local High School and was employed with the Plumber and Pipefitters Union Local 94 for over 10 years. He enjoyed fishing and...
Evelyn June Apitz
Jun 8, 2024
Evelyn June “Cookie” Apitz, RN of Suffield went home to be with the lord on June 8th.
She was born on February 23rd, 1943, in Akron Ohio. She was raised in Mogadore Ohio and graduated from High School in 1961. She furthered her education at Akron General Nursing School with her nursing degree in 1964. Cookie and Gary were married...
Charles E. Cline Sr.
May 31, 2024
Charles E. Cline Sr., 88, passed away on May 31, 2024.
He graduated from Central High School and was a long distance truck driver. Charlie was very interested in home renovation and proud to be the owner of the only spiral staircase on Boyd Avenue. He loved spending time with his family and is now reunited with his wife Linda who...
Betty (Elizabeth) Tipton
May 28, 2024
Betty (Elizabeth) Tipton, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2024. Born in Akron, she lived in Ohio all of her life.
Betty graduated from Springfield High School. She was a member of Richville United Church of Christ in Navarre, OH, and attended Millheim Baptist Church in Akron. Betty’s hobbies included bowling, fishing, flower gardening, and...
Shirley May Sayre
May 27, 2024
Shirley May Sayre, 90, went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with her husband and the love of her life, Lester, on May 27, 2024.
Born in Weirton, W. Va., she lived most of her life in that area until getting married and moving to Greensburg. For the last 60 years she lived in Hartville. Shirley worked...
John Albert Wisener Jr.
May 26, 2024
John Albert Wisener Jr., age 44, passed away on May 26, 2024.
Born in Junction City, Kansas, he lived in Akron, Ohio. John was a graduate of Akron Springfield High School. His hobbies included fishing, gaming, and spending time with his kids. He enjoyed sports (Browns and Lakers), father and daughter dances, mom’s cooking, playing games with his friends, and he...
Jackee Hyatt
May 21, 2024
Jackee (Wolfe) Hyatt, 78, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024. She was surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Akron, graduated from North High School and spent most of adulthood in Cuyahoga Falls. She'd moved to Chesapeake VA 2 years ago to be near her brother's family. Six weeks ago she returned to...
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