Obituaries
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)...
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,...
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...
Ralph "Ruf" Pierce
Jan 27, 2022
Ralph “Ruf” Pierce, age 78, passed away surrounded by his family January 27, 2022. He was born May 25, 1943 in Mogadore to the late Lawrence and Frances Pierce. Ruf worked as a truck driver for Acme for 28 years and was a coach for Mogadore sports for 30 years. He enjoyed working on cars, boating, waterskiing, and spending time with...
Joanne Lois Morgan
Jan 25, 2022
Joanne Lois Morgan, 92 of Akron, departed this earth to join the love of her life on January 25, 2022. Mom went peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 19, 1929 at St. Thomas Hospital to proud parents, Kenneth and Virginia Hardesty. Joanne attended Ellet High School with her husband, Ernest. She was class of...
Roger H. Schindler
Jan 24, 2022
Roger H. Schindler, 84, passed away at home from complications of MS. He was surrounded by his family and next to his wife of 59 years, Gloria. Roger was born in Cleveland, OH on March 4, 1937 to Wilbert and Martha Schindler. He grew up on the shores of Muzzy Lake in Rootstown, OH, graduating from Rootstown High School in 1955....
Dorothy Louise (Barlow) Williams
Jan 23, 2022
Dorothy Louise (Barlow) Williams, age 78, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on January 23, 2022. Dorothy was born in Kingwood, West Virginia on June 25, 1943, the daughter of the late Helen and Henry Barlow. She graduated from Kingwood High School in 1961 and then attended Fairmont Business College where she earned her...
Edward L. Starcher
Jan 23, 2022
Edward L. Starcher, born May 3, 1930, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022, after a brief illness. Born in Akron, he joined the Navy and was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. During this time, he married Mary Breedlove who also resided in Akron. They returned to Akron after his discharge to start their family. Edward retired from...
Alice Irene Messenger
Jan 20, 2022
Alice Irene Messenger, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022. Born in Weston, WV, she lived in Akron most of her life and retired from Acme. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Raymond Messenger. She is survived by her sons, Raymond (Kathryn)...
Dale O. Cleckner
Jan 18, 2022
Dale O. Cleckner, 86, passed away January 18, 2022. Born January 18, 1936 in Akron, he served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber. He enjoyed fishing and playing poker with his buddies. Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Margaret A. Cleckner. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Cleckner, Kevin...
Ralph E. Herman
Jan 17, 2022
Ralph E. Herman, age 93, went home to be with the Lord in the presence of his family on January 17th, 2022. Born in Tallmadge on March 24, 1928, he lived in Randolph for most of his life in a house he built himself. Ralph enjoyed airplanes – building two and flying many more, and was a member of EAA Chapter...
John W. Vargo
Jan 16, 2022
John William Vargo, 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 16th, 2022 and was reunited with his wife Judy. He was born on March 16, 1935, in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Helen (Doxey) Vargo. John graduated from Garfield High School, where he was a high school state qualifier in cross country. He then enlisted in the United...
Margaret A. Cleckner
Jan 16, 2022
Margaret A. (Robertson) Cleckner, age 84, passed away January 16, 2022. Born in Akron on October 21, 1937, she graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She taught grade school at McEbright and volunteered at Akron City Hospital. Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Lowell E. Robertson; mother, Dorothy M. Robertson (Climes); brother-in-law, Bruce Heisler; and...
Marian Rose Kern
Jan 15, 2022
Marian Rose (Longstreth) (May) Kern, age 84, died peacefully at home on January 15, 2022. Marian, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was married to Thomas May for almost 40 years and Leon Kern for 22 years. She was born on April 25, 1937 to Richard and Clara Longstreth of Akron, OH and attended St. Matthew Catholic School and Akron...
Russell V. Steiner
Jan 12, 2022
Russell V. Steiner, age 67, of Brimfield, arrived at Heaven’s Golden Gate on January 12, 2022. One of Russell’s greatest pastimes was spending time in the garage working on anything with a motor. He was a manager of Cheetwood Tire in Kent, Falcon and Sohio gas stations, and owned a mechanics specialty tool truck and route. He also worked with Summit...
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