Obituaries

Martha E. Smith

Martha E. Smith

Oct 15, 2022

Martha E. Smith, 92, passed away peacefully at home October 15, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

Marty was born in West Union, WV but lived in Akron most of her life. She was a member at The South Akron Church of Christ. She retired from Schott International.

Marty was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Eula Smith; brothers,...

Billy R. Williams

Billy R. Williams

Oct 14, 2022

Billy Williams, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2022. Born in Jellico, TN, he was a resident of Akron.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Akron CB Radio Club where he was known as “Mountain Goat.”

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rosetta. He is...

Sandra L. Reed

Sandra L. Reed

Oct 14, 2022

Sandra L. “Sam” Reed (Miller), age 79

God needed another Angel so he welcomed Sandy to heaven on October 14, 2022.  Born May 4th 1943 in Akron, Ohio she was preceded in death by her parents Jacob & Dortha Miller and her precious daughter Denise.  She leaves behind her husband of 59 years Ronald, brother Garry, daughters Leslie (Donnie), Valerie...

Edward R. Carson

Edward R. Carson

Oct 14, 2022

Edward Robert Carson, age 87, of Akron, died at home on October 14, 2022.

Born in Yale, Michigan on June 12, 1935, the son of the late Robert and Rita Carson.

Preceded in death by siblings Kenneth, Betty and Leo, nieces Michelle and Tabitha, and nephew Robert.

Survived by wife of 63 years, Patricia (Spellman), children Dennis (Rhonda), Mike (Sonja),...

Alma J. Weakland

Alma J. Weakland

Oct 12, 2022

Our dear mom, Alma Joan Weakland, passed away on October 12, 2022 at the age of 90.

Alma was the middle of three children born to her parents, the late Albert and Dorena Thissen, in Akron Ohio. She graduated from Central High School in 1950, from which she found lifelong and priceless friendships.

Mom was a well-loved member of her...

Paul T. Kazakis

Paul T. Kazakis

Oct 10, 2022

Paul T. Kazakis, age 67, passed away October 10, 2022. He was born in Chicago, IL and lived most of his life in Akron, OH. Paul retired from the Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities and following retirement, participated in the Opportunities Program at REM-Ohio. He enjoyed being with friends and decorating his home for each holiday.

A memorial service...

Lloyd Duane Warner

Lloyd Duane Warner

Oct 9, 2022

Lloyd Duane Warner, 84, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Warner; brother and sister-in-law, James and Betty; sister, Coral (Louise) Morris; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Ronald Rix; brother and sister-in-law, David and Mary; brother-in-law, Harold (Joe) Melvin; grandson, Daniel Angerstein; and granddaughter, Heather...

Dolores (Dee) Evans "Pookie"

Dolores (Dee) Evans "Pookie"

Oct 8, 2022

 

Dolores (Dee) Evans “Pookie”.  Born November 24, 1946; went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 8, 2022.  Dolores was just a month away from her 76th birthday.She was born in Akron and lived in Ohio most of her life.  She loved to travel spending time in Australia, Oklahoma, and many other places.Dolores was a prankster and...

Kay L. Money (nee Ritzman)

Kay L. Money (nee Ritzman)

Oct 8, 2022

Kay L. Money, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2022.

Born in Akron to the late Paul and Kathryn Ritzman, she was a resident of Stow. Kay worked as a beautician, real estate agent, and tour guide to the Holy Land. She was a loving and passionate person towards others, seen through her volunteer...

Mark E. Lane

Mark E. Lane

Oct 7, 2022

Mark E. Lane, 75, passed away unexpectedly October 7, 2022. Born in Akron, OH he was a lifelong resident. Mark graduated from Buchtel High School in 1966. He served in the US Navy on the USS Stickell and became a Shellback on his 21st birthday. He worked as a stationary engineer and retired from Goodyear and Meggitt.

He was a...

Alberta F. Rainey

Alberta F. Rainey

Oct 7, 2022

Alberta Francis Rainey, age 97, went home to be with the lord on October 7th, 2022.Alberta was born in South Shore, Kentucky and lived in Akron.  She was a member of Evangel Temple and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, puzzles, and crocheting.Preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Rainey; her son, Douglas Rainey Jr.; and her daughter in law,...

Dale E. Valk

Dale E. Valk

Oct 7, 2022

On Thursday, October 6, 2022, Dale E. Valk, 77, passed away peacefully. Dale was born May 4, 1945 to Dale F. Valk and Ruby Edwards Valk. He was born intellectually disabled, and his loving mother faithfully took care of him until she was physically unable to continue doing so. He then transferred to Mount Vernon Developmental Center in Knox County,...

Frank L. Woutat

Frank L. Woutat

Oct 6, 2022

Frank L. Woutat (Patterson), age 78, passed away on October 6, 2022. Frank, preceded in death and joined, his son, Michael J. Woutat and granddaughter, Kai-Lon Woutat to a better world. He is survived by Cheryl Woutat, devoted loving wife of 57 years, and devoted sons, Matthew and Robert Woutat, also leaving 5 loving grandchildren. He was a 10 year...

Donald L. Smith

Donald L. Smith

Oct 5, 2022

Donald L. Smith, age 99, passed away on October 5, 2022.  Born January 23, 1923 at Pontiac, Michigan, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.  Donald served in the U.S. Coast Guard in North Atlantic during World War II.  He worked as an engineer for Ohio Bell and retired with 36 years’ service. He was a member of...

Sharon Ann Eubank

Sharon Ann Eubank

Sep 29, 2022

 



Sharon Ann Eubank, age 78, passed away on Thursday, September, 29, 2022.Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived in Akron, Ohio for over 50 years.  She graduated from Edwin Denby High School and was employed at Johnston Industries and then at St. Matthews Grade School for 15 years.  She was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church...

Grace T. Klein

Grace T. Klein

Sep 18, 2022

Grace T. Klein of Randolph, Ohio, passed away on September 18th at Altercare of Hartville. She was 92.

Grace was born on July 7, 1930 to William and Mabel Ratigan of Freedom, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Freedom High School in 1948, she went on to study nursing at Providence Hospital and later used those skills while volunteering her time to...

Rosemarie Barbour

Rosemarie Barbour

Sep 16, 2022

Rosemarie Barbour (Avery) passed away on September 16, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 5, 1947 to John (Jack) Avery and Lillian Avery (Daly). She attended St. Mary’s High School and also Buchtel High School where she graduated in 1965.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Lillian Avery. She leaves behind her husband,...

Fredric C. Berlin

Fredric C. Berlin

Sep 13, 2022

Fred Berlin, age 74, passed away peacefully September 13, 2022 after a long, courageous battle with cancer at home with family at his bedside.

Born January 6, 1948 in Doylestown, he was a Green resident for 35 years. He graduated from Chippewa High School and served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam. Fred worked for B&W for 35...

Marjorie Elaine Wearley

Marjorie Elaine Wearley

Sep 12, 2022

Born January 23, 1922 and passed on September 12, 2022 of Congestive Heart Failure at the age of 100. She leaves behind a niece, Christine Naberhaus; two nephews, Frederick (Gaylene) McCoy and Michael McCoy; many grand-nieces, nephews, and extended family of the Naberhaus’ as well as many wonderful friends. Her church, Suffield United Church of Christ, and friends in her...

Mary Alice Sommers

Mary Alice Sommers

Sep 7, 2022

Mary Alice Sommers, 88, born December 4, 1933 passed away on September 7, 2022 at her home of 56 years. She was the daughter of Solomon and Soloma (Cross) Miller. It was a home where her 7 children, 15 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren would love to come to eat and play games.

Mom is survived by her children, Marlen Sommers...

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