Obituaries

Lloyd Partin

Lloyd Partin

Jul 27, 2021

Lloyd Partin, age 86, passed away July 27, 2021. Born in Tennessee, he lived in Uniontown for most of his life. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Partin, and brother, Erskine Partin. He is survived by his daughters, Terri (Jim) Sanderfer and Tracey (Jerry) Carneal; grandchildren, Jamie (Nick) Kitta, Stephanie Sanderfer, Dustin, Colin (Leah), and Landry Carneal;...

Paul Stanley Simmons

Paul Stanley Simmons

Jul 26, 2021

Paul Stanley Simmons, age 80, passed away July 26, 2021. Born in Spencer, West Virginia he moved to Akron and then settled to raise his family in Springfield Township. He was self-employed as a truck driver for 58 years, which allowed him to travel the country. He was a member of both the Masons and the Teamsters. Paul was preceded...

Douglas Sheridan

Douglas Sheridan

Jul 25, 2021

Douglas Sheridan, 72, of Akron passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021. Born in Salford, England on May 3, 1949, he is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Elsie (McDermott); brother, sister, and wife of 38 years, Terrace A. Sheridan. Doug is survived by his children; Rhonda (Bob) of Virginia, Roger (JoAnn) Stanley of Cuyahoga Falls; 5 grandchildren;...

Eugene "Don" Looney

Eugene "Don" Looney

Jul 22, 2021

Don Looney passed away on July 22, 2021 at the age of 92. Born in Williamson, W.Va., he moved to Akron in 1953, where he retired from Uniroyal-Goodrich Tire Company in 1988, after 27 years of service. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy. Don was a member of the Northampton Bible Church in Cuyahoga...

Leonard "Len" Lee Gabriel

Leonard "Len" Lee Gabriel

Jul 20, 2021

Leonard “Len” Lee Gabriel, 81, passed away on July 20, 2021. Born in Akron on January 20, 1940, he graduated from St. Mary High School and attended the University of Akron. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army and retired from the F.W. Albrecht Company after 33 years of service. Len had a love of cars, owning...

Patricia Hurst Everly

Patricia Hurst Everly

Jul 19, 2021

Patricia Hurst Everly, 74, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 19, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1946, in Albany Kentucky to the late James and Gladys Hurst. Patricia is preceded in death by her beloved husband Charles “Chuck” Everly, and many beloved brothers and sisters. She and her husband were well known in the community for many years...

Myrna J. Jarvis

Myrna J. Jarvis

Jul 16, 2021

In Loving Memory Myrna J. Jarvis “YOM”, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on July 15th, 2021. Myrna was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in Uniontown. She graduated from Springfield High School. Myrna retired from Lorain Correctional Institution after 15 years of service. In 2001, she was named, Ohio Officer of the Year. Myrna enjoyed crafts,...

Thomas N. Pizzute

Thomas N. Pizzute

Jul 15, 2021

On July 15th, 2021, Tom, age 58, passed away with the support and company of his loving family. Tom was the eldest of three sons, born to Ruth Congrove & Thomas N. Pizzute Sr. on March 20th, 1963 in Akron, Ohio. He lived in Uniontown, OH since 1992, with his loving wife, Beverly Pizzute, where they raised their two children,...

Andronichi "Anne" Topalu Nixon

Andronichi "Anne" Topalu Nixon

Jul 15, 2021

"Together Again" Andronichi “Anne” Topalu Nixon, age 100, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021. Anne was born in a small mountain village named Gopesh in the former country of Yugoslavia (Now the Republic of North Macedonia). At the tender age of 2 ½, Anne, along with her mother, completed the long voyage to America to reunite with her father....

Jacqueline "Jackie" Grecinak

Jacqueline "Jackie" Grecinak

Jul 14, 2021

Jacqueline E. Gredicak, age 74, passed away July 14, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived in the Mogadore area. Her creative side was often showcased through her love of crafting. Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Naomi Hershberger; sister, Ladonna; and brother, Bill. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert Gredicak; sons, Kenny...

Mary Ellen Pratt

Mary Ellen Pratt

Jul 14, 2021

Mary Ellen Pratt, age 88, passed away July 14, 2021. Born in Akron on April 14, 1933, Mary lived in the area her entire life. She work as an elementary teacher for Akron Public Schools for over 30 years. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her friends and family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, James “Bob”...

Mary A. Sunday

Mary A. Sunday

Jul 14, 2021

Mary A. Sunday, age 93, left us to meet Dad on July 14, 2021. Mom lived her entire life in Suffield on the family farm and then next door in a house where she and Dad raised their family. She graduated from Suffield High School and then entered the workforce as a secretary at Goodyear Tire & Rubber, where she...

Dorothy A. Keathley

Dorothy A. Keathley

Jul 12, 2021

Dorothy A. Keathley, age 86, died peacefully July 12, 2021. Born and raised in Akron, she graduated from East High School. She met a boy from Ellet and started a family. Dorothy worked for Summit County for 20 years and was an active and loyal member of St. Matthew Parish. She enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends, cheering for the...

William G. "Bill" Ellesin

William G. "Bill" Ellesin

Jul 12, 2021

Bill was born in Akron, Ohio of Serbian parents and he was always proud of his Serbian heritage and enjoyed carrying on traditions, especially cooking. He is a 1964 graduate of Green High School where he excelled in basketball, baseball, football, and track. During this time, he created memories with friends who remain good friends to this day. After high...

Marjorie Fae Tannehill

Marjorie Fae Tannehill

Jul 4, 2021

Marjorie Fae Tannehill (Smith), age 92, went on her final trip Sunday, July 4th. She was a world traveler and Heaven is her last adventure. Marjorie was born in Cuyahoga Falls and spent her early years there and in Brimfield. She graduated from KSU High School and The University of Akron. She spent 35 years as a teacher and counselor...

Joseph J. Zetti

Joseph J. Zetti

Jul 2, 2021

Joseph J. Zetti, age 98, passed away on July 2, 2021. Born in Allison, Pa on February 18, 1923, Joseph graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1942. This same year he was drafted into the Army Medical School in Texas as a first aid man. In 1943, he went overseas to Europe and trained in Casablanca, Morocco and Oran,...

Dan G. Calderwood

Dan G. Calderwood

Jul 1, 2021

Dan, aka Dad, Papa, Danny, Grampa, age 92, died on July 1, 2021. Born in New Castle, Pa., Dan lived in Mogadore, Ohio since 1954 with his wife and family. Dan was employed, his life long, as a Master Craftsman, at Local Union #33. A sheet metal worker with 54 years of service to the Akron and surrounding areas. Dan...

Pablo Alejandro

Pablo Alejandro

Jul 1, 2021

Pablo Alejandro, age 78, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 1, 2021. Born on June 28, 1943 in Puerto Rico, he moved to the Bronx in New York until he was drafted into the U.S. Army to serve in Vietnam. He proudly served his country for 12 years in many locations until his...

Paula A. Trull

Paula A. Trull

Jun 28, 2021

Paula A. Trull, age 96, passed away June 28, 2021. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong resident of Springfield Township. She graduated from Springfield High School, where she made lasting friendships. Paula was a homemaker and raised four children. She was a lifelong member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church and the Twins Club. She loved to be outside among...

Patricia A. Miller

Patricia A. Miller

Jun 25, 2021

Patricia Miller, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, in loving care at her home. Pat was born in 1935 in Cuyahoga Falls. She was the daughter of Frank and Rose Greer. Pat was a graduate of Kent State and proudly made her home in Green, Ohio with her husband Jerry Miller of 65 years. Pat was a...