Obituaries
Florence M. Durkey
May 22, 2019
"Together Forever" Florence M. Durkey (Buhite) Florence M. Durkey, age 88, passed away on May 22, 2019. Florence was born in Uniontown Ohio, and lived in the Akron area her whole life. Florence graduated from Uniontown High School. Her nickname “Babe” came at an early age being the youngest of the family. Babe was a lead majorette for Uniontown High...
Susan Kennedy-Meese
May 19, 2019
Susan Kennedy-Meese, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2019. Born in Conneaut, Ohio, she grew up in Mogadore, graduated from Mogadore High School, and was most recently a resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Susan enjoyed computers and reading. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Kennedy; brother, Jerry Kennedy; and sister, Bonni O’Brien,...
Victoria Darrah (nee Hixson)
May 19, 2019
Victoria Darrah (nee Hixson), age 68, passed away and went to be with her Lord Sunday, May 19, 2019 after a hard fought two-year battle with cancer. She was a dedicated and loving wife, step-mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as an avid reader and active member of Grace Church of Greater Akron. Victoria graduated from Buchtel High School and...
Rob Anderson
May 16, 2019
Rob Anderson, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2019. Born in Akron, he lived in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Rob enjoyed drumming, video games and cars, especially Mustangs. Preceded in death by his uncle, Harry Riddle Jr., Rob is survived by his parents, Bob and Denise Anderson; brother, Anthony (Brooke) Anderson; grandparents, Jeanie...
Dean J. Weinstock
May 15, 2019
Dean J. Weinstock, age 90, passed away on May 15, 2019. Born in Marietta, Ohio, he graduated from Marietta College and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Dean was proud to be a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and was employed as an engineer at Goodyear Aerospace. He was an avid sportsman and amateur photographer, and...
Juanita Steele Carr Craft
May 14, 2019
Juanita Steele Carr Craft, age 87, went home to be with the Lord and her Dad on May 14, 2019. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she raised her family in Coventry and was a member of East Liberty Church of the Nazarene. Juanita enjoyed reading Westerns, fishing and time at Berlin, winters in Florida, square dancing, and most of all spending...
Homer O. Durst
May 14, 2019
CUYAHOGA FALLS – Homer O. Durst, age 83, passed away on May 14, 2019 after a short illness. Born in Grantsville, Md., he lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. Mr. Durst retired from the Ford Motor Company in Bedford after 43 years of service. He was a member of Springfield Assembly of God and the U.A.W. Homer and...
Juanita Florence (Pletcher) Smith
May 12, 2019
Juanita Florence (Pletcher) Smith, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2019. Born in Clarington, Ohio, Juanita graduated from Clarington High School and married her loving husband, John Junior Smith, in 1946. She was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church and participated with the Broccoli Belles. Juanita enjoyed gardening, reading, playing Dominoes, watching the...
William L. Kissel
May 11, 2019
RANDOLPH – William L. “Butch” Kissel, age 76, went to join his mother, Sophie, his father, Harry, his uncle, Casmir and his brother, Bobby in Heaven after passing away at his home on May 11, 2019. Born in Ravenna, he was a lifelong resident of Randolph. Butch retired from the trucking industry after many years of driving for Ryder Ranger...
Sharon G. Reynolds
May 8, 2019
SPRINGFIELD TWP. -- Sharon G. Reynolds, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2019. Born in Esserville, Va., she moved to Ohio at the age of four and spent the rest of her life in Springfield Township. Sharon retired from Springfield Township Schools where she was a cafeteria worker for many years. She was a...
Dennis D. Dodson
May 8, 2019
Dennis D. Dodson took his first steps into Heaven on May 8, 2019, following his 29-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. He was known for his incredible strength and determination in the face of his illness. Denny was born to Perry and Beverly Dodson in Akron, Ohio, on November 2, 1946. He was a 1964 graduate of Ellet High School and...
Harold E. Sandusky
May 7, 2019
Harold E. Sandusky, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2019. Born in Akron to Walter and Dorothy Sandusky, he was a lifetime area resident. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during World War II. He retired from Lockheed Martin after 43 years of service, and was a member of the...
Joseph F. "Joe" Molnar
May 6, 2019
SUFFIELD - Joseph F. "Joe" Molnar, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2019. Born in Akron to the late Joseph and Lillian Molnar, he had lived in Springfield Township and had resided the past 43 years in Suffield. Joe graduated from Hoban High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He...
Janet Morris
May 2, 2019
Janet Morris, age 98, passed away May 2, 2019. Janet was born to Charles and Wilma Flinn in Erie, Pa. on March 31, 1921, and resided in Lakemore, Ohio for the last 70 years. She attended Rhodes High School in Cleveland, Allegheny College in Pennsylvania, then received her BA from Akron University and a Masters degree from Kent State. Janet...
Austin James Thompson
Apr 26, 2019
Austin James Thompson, age 24 of Cuyahoga Falls, died too soon on Friday, April 26, 2019. His family is blessed to have spent 24 years with Austin and wishes to honor his life as a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Born May 18, 1994, Austin enjoyed hunting, fishing, and ATV riding with his dad. He loved sports including...
JoAnn Bower
Apr 24, 2019
JoAnn Bower, age 85, passed away suddenly April 24, 2019. She was born in Fairmont, West Virgina and lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. JoAnn graduated from Garfield High School and retired from FirstMerit Bank after many years. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband, William L. Bower, Sr.; parents,...
Betty J. Matson
Apr 23, 2019
Betty J. Matson, age 78, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Betty was born in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Mary Packo, and resided in North Canton. She graduated in 1959 from Garfield High School and was dedicated to caring for her family. Betty was an integral part of Cornerstone Chapel of North...
Daun E. Savoy
Apr 20, 2019
Daun E. Savoy, age 86, passed away April 19, 2019. Daun was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Ellet High School. She lived most of her married life in Brimfield. Seven years ago Daun moved to Colorado Springs where her daughter, Sandy, lived. Sandy was with her mother at the time of her passing. Daun's family was her pride...
Amy Kathleen "Kathy" Reed
Apr 13, 2019
Amy Kathleen “Kathy” Reed Amy Kathleen “Kathy” Reed, age 84, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 13, 2019, after a long battle with dementia. Daughter of Kenneth and Ruth Spickard, she was born on June 26, 1934, in Clinton, Tenn. Kathy gave her life to the Lord as a young girl and enjoyed teaching kids in...
Sylvia L. Hajba (nee Robinson)
Apr 12, 2019
"Together Again" Sylvia L. Hajba (nee Robinson) Sylvia L. Hajba, age 94, passed away on April 12, 2019 and went home to be with the Lord. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Uniontown area. Sylvia retired from Firestone after 30 years of service in the payroll department. She was a member of Uniontown United Methodist...
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