Obituaries

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.

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...

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...

Lauren "Larry" E. Lawrence

Lauren "Larry" E. Lawrence

Aug 30, 2021

With heavy hearts, we share that Lauren “Larry” E. Lawrence of Akron, Ohio was called home by our Lord on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the age of 72. Larry was born on February 25, 1949 to mother, Norma J. Lawrence and father, Charles E. Lawrence. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, as well as, his...

George "Bud" H. Clement

George "Bud" H. Clement

Aug 30, 2021

George H. “Bud” Clement. 1945-2021 Bud Clement, aka Dad, Poppa, Gramps, Grandpa, and Chuts, entered the kingdom of his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on August 30, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 13, 1945 to George Clement and Edith Ray. Bud lived in Barberton and attended Barberton High School. Being a man of...

Steven G. Orban

Steven G. Orban

Aug 29, 2021

Steven G. Orban, born February 6, 1938 (age 83), passed away on August 29, 2021. Steve graduated from Garfield High School. He worked for Coca-Cola from 1964 to 1987. Steve then worked for many years as a truck driver hauling rubber molds from state to state. He enjoyed his dogs, fishing, hunting, and working in his garden and orchard. Steve...

Leslie D. Borrieci

Leslie D. Borrieci

Aug 29, 2021

Leslie Denise Everett Borrieci, Age 67, resident of Canton, Ohio, formerly longtime resident of Harrisburg and Dublin, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Akron, Ohio. She was born September 10, 1953, in Columbus Ohio. Leslie was the daughter of the late James Thomas Everett and Virginia Kunz Everett. She graduated in the first graduating class from Westland...

Joan Gloria Brooke

Joan Gloria Brooke

Aug 26, 2021

Joan Gloria Brooke, 81 years, of Mogadore, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2021. She was born in Mogadore in a home by the spillway on June 12, 1940. She lived most of her entire life in the Village of Mogadore. Joan graduated from Mogadore High School in 1958. She received Y-teen All star status...

Margaret R Snodgrass (nee Cogar)

Margaret R Snodgrass (nee Cogar)

Aug 24, 2021

Margaret R. Snodgrass (nee Cogar), age 82, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2021. Born in Arnoldsburg, WVa, she lived in the Akron/Hartville area. Margaret enjoyed cooking, making her holiday candies, and visiting with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Zona Cogar; special niece, Rae Dell Neese, and...

James W. Tyson

James W. Tyson

Aug 22, 2021

“Together Again” James W. Tyson, age 91, passed away on August 22, 2021. Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore for over 40 years. James graduated from Mogadore High School and Kent State University. He served in the Army during the Korean War as a Lieutenant in the Infantry. James was employed by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and...

Charles "Mike" Day

Charles "Mike" Day

Aug 21, 2021

Mike Day, age 69, passed away August 21, 2021. Born in Akron, he lived in the area his entire life and graduated from North High School. Mike enjoyed classic rock and watching drag racing. He enjoyed watching his grandson play baseball and his granddaughter swim. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Lorraine Day, and his...

Daniel A. "Danny" Wilkinson

Daniel A. "Danny" Wilkinson

Aug 20, 2021

Daniel A. “Danny” Wilkinson, age 62, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 20, 2021. Waiting for him at Heaven’s Gate are his parents, Floyd and Doris Wilkinson. Left here to cherish his memories are brother, David (Debbie) Wilkinson; special friend, Becky Freeman; and many loving friends and relatives. Danny was born and lived...

Launa "Eddie" D. Law (nee Dawson)

Launa "Eddie" D. Law (nee Dawson)

Aug 19, 2021

Launa “Eddie” Law, nee Dawson, age 98, passed away on August 19, 2021, at Danbury Senior Living Tallmadge where she had resided for the past 5 years. Eddie was born in Calhoun County, WV, on March 5, 1923, to the late Jack and Georgia (nee Kelley) Dawson. She was a 1940 graduate of Calhoun County High School, a majorette in...

Ralph D. Briner

Ralph D. Briner

Aug 19, 2021

Ralph Dayton Briner, age 86, went home to be with the Lord, on August 19, 2021. Born in Canton, he was raised in Tallmadge and attended school in Brimfield. Ralph lived most of his adult life in the Uniontown and Green areas. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace and then entered the sales field for National Life Insurance. He then went...

Marie Wittmann

Marie Wittmann

Aug 18, 2021

Marie Wittmann, 90, of Brighton, MI, passed away on August 18, 2021, after a brief illness. Marie was born in Yugoslavia to Anton and Gisela Felder on January 24, 1931. She grew up on the family farm. She married her husband, Joseph Wittmann, in 1950 before immigrating to the United States. She was a gentle, compassionate soul who devoted her...

Veronica "Jill" Porter (nee Roby)

Veronica "Jill" Porter (nee Roby)

Aug 16, 2021

Veronica “Jill” Porter (nee Roby), 50, passed away peacefully August 16, 2021 following a long and difficult battle with a lifetime of health problems, especially over the last six months. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered Heaven. Born in Akron, May 11, 1971, Jill lived most of her life in Suffield. She graduated from Field High School...

Charles "Wayne" Hammitt

Charles "Wayne" Hammitt

Aug 7, 2021

"Together Forever" Charles Wayman “Wayne” Hammitt, age 95, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at his home in Mogadore, Ohio with his devoted daughter, Cheryl (Hammitt) Murphy, by his side. Wayne was born in Akron, Ohio in 1926 and graduated from the Goodyear Industrial University High School and Kent State University. He proudly served in the United States Navy...

William "Bill" D. Fox

William "Bill" D. Fox

Aug 4, 2021

William D. “Bill” Fox went home to be with the Lord on August 4, 2021. He was a native of Akron and served in the Navy. Bill worked as a machinist at Babcock & Wilcox and then later at Norton. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and loved spending time with his family and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his...

Marjorie "Marge" A. Dunlap (Steineck)

Marjorie "Marge" A. Dunlap (Steineck)

Jul 31, 2021

“Together Again” Marjorie A. “Marge” Dunlap (Steineck) passed away surrounded by her family on July 31, 2021. Born in Akron on July 10, 1932, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a homemaker and dedicated her time to raising and taking care of her family. Marge was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Mildred Steineck;...

Julia "Mimi" L Miller (Stouffer)

Julia "Mimi" L Miller (Stouffer)

Jul 28, 2021

Julia “Mimi” L. Miller (nee Stouffer), age 75, was reunited with her loving husband, James, on July 29, 2021. Julia was born in Pikeville, Tennessee and lived wholeheartedly for her family. She retired after 30 years of service as the Director of the Springfield Senior Center and was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter 245. Her joys included getting...