Obituaries

Richard "Rick" J. Keathley

Richard "Rick" J. Keathley

Sep 27, 2021

Richard (Rick) J. Keathley, age 61, passed away at his home on September 27, 2021. Rick was born in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by mother Dorothy (Longstreth) Keathley and Jim Keathley (older brother). He is survived by father, Floyd Keathley; siblings, Sheri (Mike) Jackson, Lori Flowers, Cindi (Bill) Holderbaum, Karen (Tony) Manna, and Tom (Sara) Keathley; In-laws,...

Marilyn L. Porter

Marilyn L. Porter

Sep 26, 2021

Marilyn Low Porter, 97, of Canal Fulton, died peacefully Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Chapel Hill Retirement Community. As the daughter of Frederick L. Low and Elsie M. Low, Marilyn grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey and graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1942. Marilyn later moved to Pearl River, New York, where she met her husband of 53...

Karen S. Cruse (Sheppard)

Karen S. Cruse (Sheppard)

Sep 22, 2021

Karen S. Cruse, age 64, passed away on September 22, 2021. Born in Barnesville, she was a resident of Lakemore and more recently, Akron. Karen loved reading and watching sports. She enjoyed watching the snow fall, tending to numerous fish, and writing in her diaries. Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Cruse; infant daughter, Amy Cruse; mother,...

Anita Burton

Anita Burton

Sep 21, 2021

Anita Burton, age 88, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived a majority of her life in Suffield. She was employed at Monarch Rubber and later as a cook at Field High School. Anita enjoyed knitting, reading, and boating with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be missed...

Shirley A. Wolfe

Shirley A. Wolfe

Sep 21, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious mother, Shirley Wolfe (nee Frazier), age 94. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, William Wolfe, in December 2000. She leaves behind her 3 children; Jackee Wolfe Hyatt, Donna (Alex) Wiatrak, and Patrick (Margaret) Wolfe; brother, Richard (Pat) Frazier; grandchildren, Tracee (Michael),...

John "Jack" Carroll Kelly

John "Jack" Carroll Kelly

Sep 20, 2021

Dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle, friend – Dad’s hands touched many lives. His compassion, generosity, devotion to his Catholic faith, and love of his family were beyond measure. John Carroll “Jack” Kelly passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. He was a proud 1942 graduate of St. Vincent High School and immediately upon graduation, went to work for the Goodyear Tire &...

Phyllis Hopkins Smith

Phyllis Hopkins Smith

Sep 18, 2021

Phyllis Hopkins Smith, 95, passed away suddenly, unexpectedly, and peacefully on September 18, 2021 at Akron City Hospital following surgery to repair a femur-hip fracture. In addition to her parents, Otis and Gertrude (Fenstermaker) Hopkins; she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Delbert G. Smith in 2003. She is survived by her sons, Rollin (Charlene) Smith...

Roger T. Martin

Roger T. Martin

Sep 15, 2021

An extraordinary husband, father, grandfather and friend, Roger now walks with his Lord and Savior. He passed peacefully on September 15, surrounded by his family. He leaves to mourn his passing; wife, Judy; daughters, Kelley Rentfrow (Greg), Tracey (Donald Moore), and Cari; sons, David and Darrell (Laura); and was “Papa” to seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, and loved by...

Dennis G. Holt

Dennis G. Holt

Sep 13, 2021

Dennis G. Holt, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021 Born in Akron, he was a lifetime resident of the area and graduated from Springfield High School. Dennis was a machinist by trade and worked in several shops for 35 years. He was a member of Springfield Assembly of God. Dennis was an avid...

Betty Lou Tyson (Terrell)

Betty Lou Tyson (Terrell)

Sep 12, 2021

Betty Lou Tyson (Terrell), age 89, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021. Born on Christmas Day in 1931, she was a lifetime resident of Akron. Betty graduated from Kenmore High School and retired from Campbell Cleaning Service. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Ohio. She enjoyed puzzles, baking, and reading. Above all, Betty...

Maurice Jerry Jones

Maurice Jerry Jones

Sep 12, 2021

Maurice Jerry Jones, Age 83, was unexpectedly called home to our lord on September 12, 2021 at Cuyahoga County Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born June 16, 1938 in Conneaut, Ohio to Maurice E. Jones and Ethel Jean (née Kalenack) Jones whom preceded him in death. He was their only child. Growing up in Lorain, he worked in a restaurant with...

Norma Jean Crawford

Norma Jean Crawford

Sep 10, 2021

Norma Jean Crawford went home September 10, 2021. At her request, there will be no services or memorial for her. She wanted her surviving loved ones to remember her how she was. The ever loving, always funny, quirky, beautiful person that left an imprint on us all. Any child she saw, she had to hold, and any tear she seen,...

Jay C. White

Jay C. White

Sep 10, 2021

Jay C. White “Dad/Papa/Jaybird,” age 68, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021. He was reunited with his devoted wife of 40 years, Dianna Lynn White, who passed on September 11, 2010, and this lovely lady, Chrissy Diessmann. He was born in Alliance, Ohio but found his home in Akron and then Florida, where he lived out their dream. He...

Gary G. Gill

Gary G. Gill

Sep 9, 2021

Gary G. Gill, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in Hartville. He attended Central High School. Gary retired from B.F. Goodrich after 34 years. Gary was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. He also loved spending time with his family. Family was...

Rosa M. Ferreira

Rosa M. Ferreira

Sep 9, 2021

Rosa Ferreira, 87, formerly of Uniontown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her residence in Hartville. Born in Teramo Province, Abruzzo Region, Italy, Rosa emigrated to the United States after marrying her husband of 62 years, Fernando Ferreira, in Italy on December 6, 1956. Rosa devoted her life to her love of the Lord...

Thomas M. Misanko

Thomas M. Misanko

Sep 7, 2021

Thomas M. Misanko, age 74, passed away in his home September 7, 2021 surrounded by his family. Tom valiantly battled leukemia for the last 14 years. He lost the fight after being diagnosed with brain cancer in May. Born in Akron, he lived the last thirty years in Uniontown. He graduated from Garfield High School and earned his Associate’s Degree...

Paul Franklin Naugle

Paul Franklin Naugle

Sep 4, 2021

Paul Franklin Naugle Jr. passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 99 years. He was a gentle and generous soul with a great sense of humor. He was a proud World War II veteran and retired from Republic Steel in Cleveland. He always made his family his first priority. Paul is preceded in death by his...

Irvin L. McCracken

Irvin L. McCracken

Sep 3, 2021

Irvin Lee McCracken, age 96, passed away September 3, 2021. Private burial will take place at Hillside Memorial Park.

Gary E. Lancaster

Gary E. Lancaster

Sep 2, 2021

At 5:05 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2021, we lost a wonderful man, Gary E. Lancaster. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls to his wonderful parents, Charles E. and Alverda (Pyle) Lancaster. He grew up in Springfield Township, the middle son of three children. As a child, Gary loved being outdoors, whether it be riding bikes or climbing and eating fruit...

Curtis A. Rothman

Curtis A. Rothman

Sep 2, 2021

Curtis A. Rothman, age 56, passed away on September 2, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center with his loving partner, Kerry Bartlett, holding his hand. He fought his illness with all that he had so he could return home to his family, but sadly it was not meant to be. Curt was born in Chicago, Illinois and was a long time...

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