Obituaries
Janis Lou Watson
Aug 2, 2024
Janis Lou (Heckman) Watson, age 92, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 2nd, 2024 after a short respiratory illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Eleanor Heckman and husband of 60 years, Thomas Leroy Watson. Born in Akron, Ohio June 3rd, 1932 she was a graduate of Ellet High School.
A member of Oak Hill Presbyterian...
Nancy Ann Sollers
Aug 1, 2024
Nancy, age 87, was born on January 10th, 1937 to Gus and Beulah Gabler in Akron, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She attended Mogadore High School, where she met her lifelong partner of 66 years. Mogadore, Ohio became the place they would call home for the remainder of their time together.
She was...
Barbara Ann Witzberger
Jul 24, 2024
Barbara Ann Witzberger (Keeling), age 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Born in Akron on February 15, 1936, she graduated from East High School and lived in Akron her entire life. She had a long life of love and faith. Barbara was a member of New Horizon's Christian Church and was the longest attending member of the church to...
Karen P. Brooks
Jul 23, 2024
Karen (Westfall) Brooks, age 81, passed away on July 23, 2024.
Born in Akron, OH, she lived her life in Uniontown, OH. Karen graduated from East High School (1961). She worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 25 years. Karen was a member of Grace United Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Karen is preceded in death by...
James Richard Ankrom
Jul 20, 2024
James Richard Ankrom passed away Saturday July 20, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Dementia.
Mr. Ankrom retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after serving 38 years as a master machinist. Aside from working hard and providing for his family, he was an avid and nationally respected antique fishing lure collector and advisor. He was a member...
Jeanette West
Jul 16, 2024
Jeanette West, 88, passed away on July 16, 2024.
Jeanette was born in Roderfield, West Virginia on February 5, 1936. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband John West Jr. She is survived by sons Ted Murphy and Gary West, daughters Debra West (Daniel) Centrone and Carolyn West (Joseph) Black. Grandchildren include John and Gary Murphy, Jonathan, Tiffany and Christopher...
Nathan Allen Wright
Jul 12, 2024
Nathan A. Wright, age 19, of New Franklin OH, lost his life in a tragic accident on Friday July 12, 2024.
He was born in Akron, OH, on March 13, 2005, the son of Brittany and Jeremy Wright.
Nathan was a former wrestler and graduate from Manchester High School and Portage Lakes Career Center, where he specialized in the auto-mechanic field. He...
Joseph A. DiSpina
Jul 12, 2024
Joey DiSpina, age 21, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Born in Akron, he lived in Uniontown, Ohio. He was a student at Kent State University.
Joey is preceded in death by his father, Chris DiSpina; and grandfathers, John Frient and Ron DiSpina. He is survived by his mother, Chrissy DiSpina; brother, Vince DiSpina; and many more family and friends.
A memorial...
Rebecca E. Jessie
Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, Rebecca Elizabeth (Sanders) Jessie, 72, raised in Akron, OH, died in North Olmsted, OH after being overtaken in a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Her husband of over 50 years, Don, was at her side holding her hand and sharing her burden as she peacefully succumbed to her illness.
Becky graduated from Ellet High School and...
Donald Eugene Hatherill
Jul 4, 2024
Donald Hatherill, age 92, formerly from Stow and Atwater, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 3, 1931 in Akron, he was the beloved son of the late Wilbur and Inez Hatherill. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Preceded in death by Norma Hatherill (with whom they...
Carl W. Klein
Jun 30, 2024
Carl William “Pete” Klein, 80, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. He was born January 6, 1944 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Pete was the beloved husband of Gwynn Davis-Klein, whom he had known for over 50 years and his partner in adventure in his twilight years.
Pete served in the Navy during the Vietnam war on the USS Independence (CV-62) Aircraft...
John P. Stewart
Jun 30, 2024
On June 30, 2024, John Stewart, 72, passed away peacefully at home in North Canton after a valiant fight against cancer.
John was born in Letchworth, England in 1952 and was a member of the Church of England. After completing his education in mechanical engineering and marketing, John had three jobs in his professional career. He was employed by Sigma Instruments...
Terry L. Barnett
Jun 25, 2024
Terry L. Barnett, 82, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2024.
Born in Punxsutawney, PA, he was a longtime resident of Ellet. He worked at Ohio Edison for 30 years and was a Mason. Terry enjoyed his motorcycle – riding through 48 states! – and was a BMW Ambassador.
Terry was preceded in death by his wife of...
Shirley J. Wagner
Jun 24, 2024
Shirley J. Wagner, 88, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born in Tunnelton, West Virginia, she was a longtime resident of Akron. Shirley graduated from Central High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Akron. She enjoyed camping at Myrtle Beach with her family for over 50 years. Her...
Andrew C. Horning
Jun 17, 2024
Andrew Horning (Andy), 93 years, passed away on June 17, 2024.
Andy was born and raised on a dairy farm in Atwater. After graduating from Randolph High School, he trained at DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago IL. After returning from Chicago, he was employed in the TV repair field. He worked for RCA as a repairman and opened Andy’s Radio and...
John H. Taylor
Jun 16, 2024
John H. Taylor, 92, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2024.
Born in Pennsylvania in 1931, he was a longtime resident of Akron. John was a member of the Glazers Union and retired from PPG as a Superintendent after 30 years. He enjoyed westerns and playing the lottery, as well as hunting and fishing when he was...
Kathleen I. Lozier
Jun 15, 2024
Kathleen I. Lozier, 90, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2024.
Born August 9, 1933 to the late Dorcey and Ivy Benett. She lived most of her life in Springfield Township before moving to Norton in 2019. Kathleen was employed at Kmart for 18 years and she enjoyed game shows and country music.
Kathleen was preceded in death...
Jeffery D. Trump
Jun 10, 2024
Jeffery D. Trump, 63, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2024.
Born in Canton, he was a life resident of the area. He attended the Timken Vocational School and graduated from Malone University. Jeff was a former music and piano teacher at Lake Center Christian School and a manager at Berean Christian Bookstores. He was the Director...
Linda L. Mirka
Jun 9, 2024
Linda Mirka, 82 of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 9th, 2024. Born in WV, she was an area resident of Uniontown, Ohio for most of her life. Linda was a local hairdresser for years and retired from the Shear Shop in Uniontown.
Linda has joined her husband of 42 years in heaven and is survived by...
Richard J. Phelps
Jun 9, 2024
Sunday night, after a brief battle with cancer, Richard Phelps went home in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by Cynthia, his Wife of 53 years, their 2 Children, and 7 Grandchildren. In lieu of a memorial service, Richard would want you to take a walk in the park with people you love and...
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