Obituaries
Judy G. Smith
Mar 5, 2022
Judy G. Smith, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2022. Born on November 12, 1943 in Charmco, WV to the late Ray and Daisy Farren, she was a longtime resident of Hartville. She taught as a special education teacher for 30 years and was a longtime member of the Chapel in Marlboro. Judy enjoyed reading,...
Richard J. Piccin
Mar 3, 2022
Richard J. Piccin, 73, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2022. Richard was born on May 23, 1948 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He grew up and attended schools in Dillonvale, Ohio where his love of sports and the outdoors began. Following graduation from Kent State in 1971, he was a dedicated employee of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for over...
Carol Lee Standel
Mar 2, 2022
Carol L. Standel, age 74, passed away March 2, 2022. Born in Morgantown, WV on August 20, 1947, she lived in Akron, OH. Carol enjoyed spending time with her dogs, Lexi and Chia. She was very close to her longtime friend, Joanne Lantz, who took great care of her during the last year of her life. Carol was preceded in death by...
Virginia F. Prezioso
Feb 27, 2022
Virginia Francis Rhodes Prezioso passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She had recently moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina where she lived with her daughter and caregiver, Bonnie Varner. Virginia was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She attended the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus. She married Ralph Prezioso Sr. in 1948 and they made...
James "Jim" R. Goss
Feb 23, 2022
James “Jim” R. Goss, age 78, passed away on February 23, 2022. Jim was born in Cleveland and resided in Brimfield Township. He worked in maintenance at the Ford Motor Company in Brook Park, Ohio for forty plus years. Jim liked fixing and tinkering on projects and was an AA member. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; and his...
Barbara E. Anderson
Feb 22, 2022
Barbara E. Anderson, age 84, passed away on February 22, 2022. Born in Aid, Ohio she lived in Springfield Township most of her life. Barbara was part of the 1955 graduating class from Springfield High School and was a member of Eastern Star. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Thelma Brown; husband, Jim Anderson; daughters, Cindy Jo and...
William "Bill" G. Watkins
Feb 18, 2022
William “Bill” G. Watkins, age 78, passed away February 18, 2022. Born in Akron, he served in the Navy and retired from Chrysler. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Althea. He is survived by his sons, William II and Danny; daughters, Tammy and Kim; 10 grandchildren; and sister, Charlotte Guarino. Friends and family will be received Saturday, February...
Nina A. Gilliem
Feb 16, 2022
Nina A. Gilliem, age 90 of Hartville, Ohio was welcomed to her eternal home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Nina lived her life as a faithful follower of Jesus, her Savior. A Louisville native, Nina was the daughter of the late Ruth Royer and Russell Royer. She was a graduate of Louisville High School and earned an...
Patrick S. Bean
Feb 16, 2022
In Memory of Patrick S. Bean March 22-1952 – February 16, 2022 Patrick S. Bean passed peaceably on February 16, 2022. He was born in Akron Ohio on March 22, 1952 to Marvin and Phyllis Bean. He graduated from Stow High School in 1970. After graduation, he served in the Navy on the nuclear submarine, USS Finback. Pat was very proud...
Charles A. Tripp
Feb 12, 2022
Charles A. Tripp, age 59, passed away on February 12, 2022. Charles was born in Chesapeake, Virginia and attended Western Branch High School where he was a member of the marching band, football and wrestling teams, ROTC, Marshall and member of the National Honor Society. He played in community baseball growing up and was a member of Jackson Memorial Baptist Church....
Nicky L. Gruic
Feb 11, 2022
Nicky L. Gruic Sr., age 76, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2022. He was born on November 7, 1945 to the late Nick and Ethel Gruic. Nicky made the most of his retirement, using the time to go hunting, fishing, and attend yard sales. He loved spending time with his family and logged countless hours playing...
Kenneth E. Piercy
Feb 10, 2022
Kenneth (Kenny) Piercy, age 72, passed away February 10, 2022 as a result of an ongoing illness. He was born April 10, 1949 in Akron. Kenny belonged to the Fraternal Order of Orioles #167. He enjoyed singing karaoke and was an avid pool player. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Berniece Piercy, and sister, Sandra Leipold....
Janet Marie (Smith) Venarge
Feb 3, 2022
Janet Marie (Smith) Venarge, whose age nor height shall be discussed, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 3, 2022. She is reunited with her two infant daughters, Mary and baby Venarge; parents, Charles and Ethel Smith; brother, Charles L.; and grandmother, Claire McVan. Survivors include her children; Jeff, Suzy, and Tom (Marcy); grandchildren, Sydney, Cami, and Alayna; brother, John G. (Vivian)...
Joann Bonner
Feb 3, 2022
Joann Bonner, age 83, passed away February 3, 2022. She was born April 3, 1938 in Philippi, West Virginia and married her husband, Dale, on December 14, 1957. Joann was a homemaker, devoting her time to raising her children. She was a member of the Massillon Church of Christ. She enjoyed camping, traveling, singing, and spending time with her grandchildren. Joann was...
Raymond Boyd Witzberger
Feb 2, 2022
Ray Witzberger, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Born in Akron on May 4, 1933, he graduated from Buchtel High School and lived in Akron his entire life. Ray served proudly in the United States Army. He had a long career spanning 40+ years in the plaster industry, specifically with Plasters Local 109. Ray was a member...
Robert "Bob" James Russell
Jan 31, 2022
Robert James Russell went to Heaven on January 31, 2022, after living 81 years of life to the fullest. Bob was born March 7, 1940 in Altoona, Penn. to Lloyd and Daisy Russell. Family has always been his priority beginning with his siblings Lloyd, Betty, Wanda, Vince, and Ronnie. He is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and was...
Violet M. Klein
Jan 31, 2022
Violet M. Klein, age 92, passed away January 31, 2022. She was born in Glen Rogers, WV on October 16, 1929. Violet was a homemaker, devoting her time to raising her children. She was a devoted Christian and very involved at her church, The Chapel on Fir Hill, and later, Millheim Baptist. She had a generous and giving nature, which...
Lois M. Denham
Jan 30, 2022
Lois Denham passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was born in Robertsdale, PA on October 31, 1932. She married her lifelong partner, Bill Denham on September 29, 1948. They were married 71 years when Bill passed away in November 2018. Together they had four children; Michele Stebbins (deceased), Randi (John) Henderson of NV, Mike (Patti) of Akron, Mark (Lisa)...
Phyllis Ann Friedlein
Jan 29, 2022
Phyllis Ann Friedlein, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2022. She was born September 24, 1947 in Akron to the late Edwin and Nadine Snyder. She graduated from Springfield High School and lived in the Akron area her entire life. Phyllis retired from S.S.P. Fitness and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. She...
Hazel Lawanda Brown
Jan 29, 2022
Hazel Lawanda Brown, 84, of Brimfield, OH, died on Saturday January 29, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General after a short illness. Hazel was born on May 2, 1937 to the late Clarence Roosevelt and Mazy Dale Morris in Webster Springs, WV. She graduated from Strong Vincent High School (1955) in Erie PA. Hazel married Eugene M. Brown on August 3,...
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