Obituaries

Sharon L. Chalfant

Sharon L. Chalfant

Jan 10, 2022

Sharon L. Chalfant, age 74, went home to be with the Lord January 10, 2022. She was born in Salem, OH and lived in Randolph. Sharon graduated from Western Reserve High School and retired from the medical field where she did medical billing. Her hobbies included reading, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and crafting. She loved watching her grandchildren play sports as...

M. Kenneth Merideth

M. Kenneth Merideth

Jan 10, 2022

M. Kenneth Merideth, age 88, passed away January 10, 2022. He was born in Humphreys County, TN on March 16, 1933 to the late Thomas and Mary Merideth. Ken lived in Akron for 26 years, raising his family and retiring from Goodyear Tire in 1977. He then moved to Florida, living there for the last 40 years. Ken was a member...

Daniel " Danny" Evan Newman

Daniel " Danny" Evan Newman

Jan 10, 2022

Danny, age 36, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2022 after suffering with PTSD. He was born on March 7, 1985 in Akron, Ohio where he lived most of his life. He graduated in 2003 from Ellet High School and upon graduation joined the Marine Corp where he served 4 years, including two tours in Iraq. He was honorably discharged in...

Dorothy E. Carney

Dorothy E. Carney

Jan 7, 2022

Dorothy E. Carney, age 78, passed away on January 7, 2022. Dorothy was born in Suffield, graduated from Mogadore High School and lived in Mogadore most of her life. She was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and the Mogadore Moose Lodge where she was a member. She enjoyed dining out, casino trips, sewing and travel. Dorothy was preceded in...

Ellamae H. Small

Ellamae H. Small

Jan 7, 2022

Ellamae H. Small, born April 11, 1932, on January 7, 2022 took the Lord’s hand and left with Him. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, R. Lee Small of Mogadore, daughter and son-in-law Linda and Bob Vaughn of Akron, son and daughter-in-law Terry and Debbie Small of Akron, daughter-in-law Candy Small of Gastonia, NC, granddaughters April Clemmer and...

Paul E. Reed

Paul E. Reed

Jan 6, 2022

Paul Eugene Reed, 62, passed away January 6th, just three days after his brother George. Paul was a fighter, having battled cancer for many years with the help of his family, especially George, who looked over his own health issues. Paul grew up in Springfield Twsp. and attended Springfield schools. He was an independent, free spirit who lived his life to...

Ronald K. Webster

Ronald K. Webster

Jan 5, 2022

Ronald K Webster, 51, passed away on January 05th, 2022 suddenly of a heart attack. Ron is preceded in death by his father, Richard. Ron is survived by his mother, Edwina; four sisters: Tena, Kimberly (Tommy), Kellie, and Kandy (Ken); and his twin brother Richard. Ron graduated from Akron North in 1988 and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy for...

Dorothy I. Serva

Dorothy I. Serva

Jan 5, 2022

Dorothy I. Serva, age 99, passed away January 5, 2022. She was born in Randolph, August 16, 1922, to the late Paul and Marie Elmerick. She graduated from Suffield High School and lived most of her adult life in Mogadore. Dorothy was an active member of St. Matthew Parish, the Council of Catholic Women, and an auxiliary member of the Legion...

Judith A. Mellinger

Judith A. Mellinger

Jan 5, 2022

Judy A. Mellinger (Smith) passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Tim Smith, sons Glenn Jr. and Mark, and her siblings Clarita, Tom, and Hazel. Judy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Glenn, and sons Gregg (Gail), Scott, and Mike (Jody). She is also survived by grandchildren, Bethany,...

Kevin Bryce Fisher

Kevin Bryce Fisher

Jan 5, 2022

Kevin B. Fisher, age 41, passed away January 5, 2022. Kevin was proud to be an Army veteran, serving his tour in Iraq Desert Storm. He was extremely intelligent, with his love of learning keeping him at the library for hours. Kevin is survived by his children, Bryce and Grace Fisher, and their mother, Bethany Durant; his parents, Tim and Terry Fisher;...

George B. Reed

George B. Reed

Jan 3, 2022

George Brenton Reed went home to be with the Lord on January 3rd, 2022 at the age of 68. He was born in Akron and called Akron home for most of his life, but he lived a life full of adventure. He graduated from Springfield High School and went on to serve his country in the US Navy. It was while...

David A. Wade

David A. Wade

Jan 1, 2022

David Allan Wade passed away after a short battle with a brain injury. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allan and Joyce Wade (Willis). David accomplished so much in his life and touched so many hearts that his memory will live on for many years to come. He was the Videographer/ Archivist for Michael Stanley for the last...

Charlotte A. Hennessey

Charlotte A. Hennessey

Dec 31, 2021

Charlotte Hennessey, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on December 31, 2021 surrounded and attended to by family. Charlotte was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up in the St. Leger and Goodyear Heights areas. She was a graduate of East High School and was a faithful employee of Goodyear for over 41 years. Charlotte was an avid...

Denny C. Crouso

Denny C. Crouso

Dec 31, 2021

Denny Crouso, age 74, passed away on December 31, 2021. Denny was born on February 8, 1947 to Densel and Beulah (Bittner) Crouso. Denny was a lifetime resident of Ellet and retired from working for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He was stationed for most of his tenure with ODNR at Portage Lakes State Park. In 1987, Denny was...

Roland "Ronnie" D. Swank

Roland "Ronnie" D. Swank

Dec 30, 2021

Roland Dale (Ron/Ronnie) Swank, 92, God’s faithful and devoted servant, passed from this earth on December 30, 2021. A life-long resident of Akron, he was preceded in death by his father and mother, George Washington and Margaret Madeline Swank as well as his beloved brother and WWII army veteran and D-Day survivor, Merlin D. Swank. Born on July 7, 1929,...

Donald "Don" E. Johnson

Donald "Don" E. Johnson

Dec 29, 2021

Donald E. Johnson, age 88, passed away on December 29, 2021. Born in Richwood, W.Va. on September 15, 1933 to Jennings and Thelma Johnson; he lived a majority of his life in Mogadore, Ohio. Don entered the Navy and served from 1950 to 1958 and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked at Lawson Milk Company and retired from Dairy...

Sally P. Smyers

Sally P. Smyers

Dec 29, 2021

Sally P. Smyers, age 90, passed away December 29, 2021. Born January 17, 1931, in Lakemore, she was a resident of the area her entire life. She retired from Acme where she worked as a cashier. Sally was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, and Daughters of Mokanna. She loved spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as...

Sue Ann Duffield

Sue Ann Duffield

Dec 29, 2021

Sue Ann Duffield was born November 16, 1944 and was received by the Lord on December 29, 2021 after a short illness at Akron General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert; son, Randy; parents, Harold and Nellie Alice Rankin; brother, Harold (Sonny) Rankin; sisters, Blanche Phillippi, Roberta Rankin, and infants Ilene Thelma and Vera May...

William "Bill" Henry Brautigam

William "Bill" Henry Brautigam

Dec 28, 2021

William Brautigam, 59 of Atwater passed away peacefully Tuesday December 28, 2021 from a long battle with ALS. Bill was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Ellet. He graduated from Stark State with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in the automotive field. He was employed at Great Lakes Honda in Akron for the last 10 years. Bill...

Patricia M. Peters

Patricia M. Peters

Dec 28, 2021

Patricia Mary Barth Peters passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2021. She was 73 years old. Patricia was born April 23, 1948 in Utica, New York to John and Mary Barth. She grew up and went to college in New York until she moved to Ohio in the 1970’s to further her education at Kent State University. Shortly...

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