Obituaries
Sharon Alice Shanholtzer
Aug 1, 2022
Sharon Alice Shanholtzer, daughter of Kenneth Shanholtzer and Phyllis (Shanholtzer) Daugherty, passed away August 1, 2022, Akron, Ohio. Sharon was born January 10, 1963 in Canton, Ohio. She graduated from Hoover High School in North Canton, Ohio and proceeded to the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA graduating with a major in Photography/Multimedia. She worked at Omega Color in North Canton,...
Mary Alice Plaster
Aug 1, 2022
Mary A. Plaster, age 101, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2022.
She was born in Russell County, VA on February 23, 1921 to the late John and Melissa Boyd. She sold real estate for 32 years, while also raising her family. Mary was an active member of Springfield Baptist Church for 75 years and...
Bonnie L. Factor
Jul 28, 2022
Born September 21st, 1945 in Bedford, OH, Bonnie passed away peacefully in her sleep July 28th, 2022.
Born to Helen and Larry Fidler, she went to Bedford High School. She married the love of her life, Gerry Factor, in 1968. They spent 47 years married until Gerry’s passing in 2015. She lived her life for her family. She loved...
Donna M. Thompson
Jul 27, 2022
Donna Thompson, age 89, was called home to be with her Lord on July 27, 2022 surrounded by family and loved ones.
Donna was born May 15, 1933, in Akron, Ohio to the late Harry and Rose Smith. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and Actual Business College. She was employed as a secretary by American Hard...
Rebecca L. Wilson
Jul 25, 2022
Rebecca L. Wilson, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2022.
Born on February 3, 1946 in Russell County, VA to the late Carey and Margaret Sigmon, she was a Uniontown resident for most of her life. Rebecca retired from Truax Restoration and was a member of Community Baptist Temple. She always looked forward...
Roberta M. Ryan
Jul 24, 2022
Roberta Mae Ryan, age 87, went home to be with Jesus July 24, 2022 after a courageous battle with ALS.
Born in Akron, Ohio she graduated from East High School and married the love of her life in 1952. She pursued her journey as a wife, mother, elementary teacher and coordinator of Career Education for the Akron Public Schools,...
James L. Rex
Jul 23, 2022
James “Jim” L. Rex, age 71, passed away July 23, 2022.
Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1970. Jim retired from Kenmore Construction after 42 years and was a member of the Laborers Local Union 894. He enjoyed being in his garage and spending time with his...
Yvonne C. Crafton
Jul 20, 2022
Yvonne C. Crafton (nee Burd (nee Heggedus))
Yvonne unexpectedly went to her heavenly home on July 20, 2022.
In her own words…
I heard a voice calling me home today, I followed. Now I’m surrounded by the white light of Christ. Do not weep, for I am at peace with family who left before me. Once again, I can hold...
Doris J. Baker
Jul 19, 2022
Doris Jean Cogar (Moyer) Baker, 92, passed away July 19, 2022. She resided at Whitewood Village, N. Canton, Ohio, in Assisted Living until her passing. She was born in Wainville, WV on March 24, 1930. She was preceded in death by 1st husband, Donavon Moyer, and her second husband, Arza Baker; her mother, Della Eveline Cogar, and father, William Levi...
Edna V. Pierce
Jul 19, 2022
Edna V. Pierce, age 76, passed away surrounded by her family July 19, 2022.
She was born in Mogadore on July 12, 1946 to the late John and Edna Murphy. Edna loved kids and could often be found babysitting. She was involved in sports, ranging from watching her children and grandchildren participate in their own sporting events to helping...
DeLoryes Jean Hicks
Jul 17, 2022
DeLoryes Jean Hicks, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2022, while surrounded by her family. Born in Beverly, WV, she lived most of her life in Green, Ohio with her husband of 63 years, Roger. DeLoryes enjoyed her family, quilting, cake decorating, crocheting, and spending time with her husband enjoying their antique cars. DeLoryes...
David A. VanderKaay
Jul 16, 2022
David A. VanderKaay, 75, of Hartville passed away suddenly, July 16th, while traveling overseas with his wife.
He was born May 26, 1947 to Maria and Adrian VanderKaay (deceased) and lived in Tallmadge growing up. He was a 1965 graduate of Tallmadge High school and 1970 graduate of Kent State University.
He was a true man of God and...
Henry L.L. Gresens
Jul 16, 2022
Henry L.L. Gresens, age 80, passed away July 16, 2022. Born on June 3, 1942 in Matoon, IL to the late Henry and Elfreda Gresens, he was raised on the farm in Toledo, IL. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in engineering. Henry was employed as an engineer at Goodyear Tire from 1965 to 2009. He...
James T. "Jim" Bailey
Jul 14, 2022
James T. “Jim” Bailey, age 97, passed away July 14, 2022. Born on August 5, 1924 to the late Homer and Lucretia Bailey, he was a longtime resident of Randolph. Jim served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division in WWII and retired from Firestone Tire. He was a part of the Randolph Athletic Boosters Club and...
Joseph E. Boles
Jul 14, 2022
Joseph E. Boles, age 83, went to be with the Lord on, July 14, 2022.
Joe was born in Ashburn, Georgia on October 26, 1938 to Willie Beatrice and Thomas Jefferson Boles. He moved to Ohio at age 5 and spent a majority of his life in Ohio. In his teens, he was a pin setter at local bowling...
Lois I. Bloss
Jul 11, 2022
Lois Irene Bloss, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2022. Born in Canton, Lois was a resident of Uniontown for most of her life. She graduated from Uniontown High School and soon married her high school sweetheart, Bill Bloss. She was employed by Goodyear before becoming a full-time mother. Lois was a...
Charles Pongracz
Jul 6, 2022
Charles Pongracz III, age 79, passed away July 6, 2022 after a long fight with congestive heart failure. He was born on June 20, 1943 to the late Charles and Helen Pongracz in Colorado Springs, CO. He served in the United States Navy and graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico. Charles worked for the Summit County Sheriff’s Department for...
Daniel M. Wartko
Jun 28, 2022
Daniel M. Wartko, age 68, passed away June 28, 2022. Dan was quite an athlete as a young man, He was a key player on his high school football, basketball, and baseball teams. Many young, aspiring athletes wished to be as good as Danny Wartko. He followed in his father’s footsteps by working in construction for many years. He had...
Roy M. Wells
Jun 23, 2022
"Together Again" Roy M. Wells Jr., age 90, passed away June 23, 2022. Born in Akron to the late Roy M. Wells and Madeline Sutton, he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was employed at O’Neils during the 50s and 60s, where he put together all the window displays, and later worked at Roadway. His hobbies included reading...
Helen J. Nofsinger
Jun 21, 2022
Helen J. Nofsinger, age 99, passed away on June 21, 2022. Born in Lore City, OH she was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. She was a homemaker, devoting her time to raising and caring for her family. Helen was also a member of St. Matthew Parish. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, spending quality time with her family, and walking....
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