Obituaries
Brook Allen Briner
Oct 1, 2024
Brook A. Briner, 63, passed away on October 1, 2024 while vacationing with his wife in Honolulu, Hawaii. The trip intended to kick off their retired life together sadly ended with his passing during the couple’s final swim in the Pacific Ocean before their planned travel home.
Brook was born on May 22, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to parents Keith and...
Gary K. Bookman
Sep 25, 2024
Gary Bookman, age 70, passed away September 25, 2024. He was born in Akron but spent most of his life in Lakemore.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Bobbi; sisters, Lynnie and Bev; brothers, Bill and Cary. He is survived by sister, Sheryl (Rusty) Wood; sister-in-law, Debi Bookman; son, Gary (Erin) Bookman; nieces and nephews; and his...
John T. Koehl
Sep 24, 2024
With profound grief, we announce the passing of John T. Koehl on September 24, 2024.
John was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Irene Ann Scheatzle and William Joseph Koehl on September 2nd, 1945. He was a third child. The oldest sibling being Bill, then Judy, John T., Patrick and a little later step- brother Wayne. The stories they would...
Gary P. Geis
Sep 22, 2024
Gary Paul Geis, 76, was united with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2024, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Gary was born on July 2, 1948 to Clarence and Lucina Geis of Louisville, joining his older brother of 10 years, Clarence (Carse). He graduated from Louisville High School in 1966.
Gary was a proud graduate of Bowling Green State...
Patricia A. Thoenen
Sep 22, 2024
Patricia Ann Thoenen, 86 years young, went home to be with her Lord Sunday evening September 22nd 2024 after a short unexpected battle with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). She quietly passed with her Husband of 69 years, John Thoenen and 2 sons John Jr. and Todd at her bedside.
Patricia was born in Akron Ohio January 19th 1938. She met her...
James A. Clawson
Sep 22, 2024
James Allen Clawson; 92, devoted husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord with his loving family at his side on September 22, 2024 after a battle with Mesothelioma lung cancer.
James was born in Akron, Ohio and attended East High School. He entered the 26th US Army Infantry Division where he served in active duty in the...
Larry G. Workinger
Sep 18, 2024
Larry G. Workinger, 83, passed away on September 18, 2024.
Per his request, no services will be held.
Bonnie J. Newman
Sep 4, 2024
Bonnie J Newman (Nana) born March 26th 1948 passed away peacefully at her home September 4th 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents George and Marie Patterson of Lakemore, her brother Donald Patterson of Lakemore and her grandson Nathan Eicher of Hartville.
Bonnie was loved by all who had the privilege to know...
Edna E. Hines
Sep 4, 2024
Edna E Hines, age 101, went home to be with the Lord on Sept 04, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Edna was born in Webster County, WV on Oct 28, 1922. She married Donald B Hines just before the US entered World War II. When Don left to serve in the US Navy, she moved to Akron OH...
Marjorie J. Dazey
Aug 29, 2024
Marjorie J. (Marge) Dazey, age 89 passed away on August 29, 2024. Born November 26, 1934 in Akron, Ohio, Marge lived most of her life in Akron/Uniontown/Barberton and recently North Canton. She was a co-owner of Magic City Lettering in Barberton. She was a member of the North Springfield Presbyterian Church, Eastwood Quilters and Barberton Hospital Volunteer Knitters.
Marge is preceded...
Don Wallace
Aug 22, 2024
Don Louis “Wally” Wallace passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 surrounded by his wife, & sons after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lynn Frank Wallace, mother, Gladys Wallace (Nelson), brother, Nelson Wallace, sister Dorothy Mae Wallace (Wile), & sisters-in-law, Wanda Wallace (Spencer), Carol Ann Wallace (Kovac), father-in-law Thomas Joyner, brother-in-law Donnie...
Barbara A. Schultz
Aug 19, 2024
Barbara A. Schultz, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2024.
Born on September 27, 1934 in Akron, she was a 1952 graduate of Buchtel High School. She was a well-known hairdresser in the Fairlawn area for over 50 years.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Schultz; parents, Albert and Margaret Ries; and brother, Richard...
Joan F. Errington
Aug 17, 2024
Joan F. Errington, 85, went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2024.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Hartville for 55 years. She worked for Rent Wear Uniform Company for 10 years and was a member of TOPS, where she also served as president. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and baking,
Joan was preceded in death by her...
Charles Burton Simpson
Aug 16, 2024
Charles Burton Simpson, 67, a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Akron, OH, Charles was a devoted father to Alicia Simpson and Christopher Simpson and a loving partner to Stacey Fair. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Azriel Simpson; brother, Ray Simpson;...
Ethan C. Craft
Aug 14, 2024
Ethan Caleb Craft beloved son of Sheldon (Shelly) and Ruth Craft passed away peacefully on August 14th 2024 surrounded by family. He is survived by brother Seth (Jackie) Craft, sister Chaunte (Justin), Aunt Muray Craft, Uncle Donald Ferrell, Grandfather Frank Maccioli, many cousins, and multiple childhood friends. He was preceded in death by Grandmother Doris Maccioli, Grandfather Murray Craft, and...
Chad D. Garn
Aug 9, 2024
Chad D. Garn, 54, was met in Heaven by his mother, father, and brother on August 9, 2024.
Born in Akron, graduated from Lake High School and lived in Hartville. He was employed with Olivieri Construction for 25 years and was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 285. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley Davidson, and spending time with...
Jean C. Koczur
Aug 8, 2024
Jean C. Koczur (nee Schrader); 87, caring mother and loving spirit went home to be with the Lord August 8, 2024. The youngest child of the late Henry and Theresa (May) Schrader, she is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Stanley Koczur and her daughter Beth Ann Fahey. She is survived by children from her first marriage...
Mary Ann Sommers
Aug 6, 2024
Mary Ann Sommers, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born in Greentown, Ohio, she was a resident of Uniontown. She attended Greentown schools and worked at Hartville Kitchen for 43 years. Mary Ann was a member of Evermore Community Church, using her gifts over the years to serve as a Sunday school teacher...
June M. Berringer
Aug 5, 2024
June M. Berringer, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 5th, 2024. She was born on July 15th, 1935 in New Kensington, PA.
She had a big heart for those in need, and God used her to reach out to many people who called her “Mama June”. She always loved serving others and making sure those...
Michael G. Bennett
Aug 4, 2024
Mike Bennett, age 53, passed away suddenly after a massive heart attack on August 4 after a wonderful vacation in Las Vegas and a great evening celebrating his 35th class reunion. Mike was born, raised and lived in New Franklin, graduating from Manchester High School in 1989.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Phyllis Bennett, son, Gunn,...
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