Obituaries
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...
Fred C. Shaffer
Apr 10, 2019
Fred Calvin Shaffer Fred Calvin Shaffer, age 57 of Akron, passed away April 10, 2019. A lifetime resident of Akron, he was a foundry worker for many years. Fred was a die-hard Browns fan until the end and was an avid chess player. He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Mildred Ann (Hoffman) Shaffer, and is survived by...
Jack L. Russell
Apr 10, 2019
Jack L. Russell, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2019. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Jack retired from East Ohio Gas after more than 35 years of service, where he was an Emergency Technician. He was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. Jack participated in coaching and playing softball...
Mary Ellen Susong
Apr 6, 2019
Mary Ellen Susong, age 91, passed away suddenly April 6, 2019. She was born on February 10, 1928 to Clara (Haas) and Rudy Beyer in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Mary Ellen graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, attended Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated from Kent State University. She later moved to Ellet, where she lived most of her life. Mary Ellen...
Cynthia Rose Smith
Apr 6, 2019
Cynthia Rose Smith, age 61, passed away April 6, 2019. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, she lived in Akron, Ohio the last four and a half years. She was employed with Ernest Angley Ministries and was a member of Grace Cathedral. Cynthia enjoyed playing the piano, music composition, writing, walking and Bible Study. Preceded in death by her mother, Rose...
Naomi L. "Roni" Blythe
Apr 4, 2019
Naomi L. “Roni” Blythe, age 81, passed away on April 4, 2019. Born on October 6, 1937, she retired from Summa Akron City Hospital after 20 years of service. Naomi enjoyed reading, gardening and crafts. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Wayne Blythe; son, Dennis Blythe (Pam); daughters, Tonia Ostrander (Bill) and Kim Coddington (Wil); grandchildren, Sean...
Edward Samuel Clay
Apr 4, 2019
Edward Samuel Clay Beloved Father, Grandfather, Great- Grandfather, Brother and Uncle, Edward Samuel Clay, age 88 passed away on Thursday April 4, 2019. Ed was born in Pittsburgh, PA. He lived most of his life in Columbus, Ohio and then later Sebring, Florida. Ed graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and worked in the field of auditing and accounting for...
Harold J. "Joe" Melvin
Apr 4, 2019
Harold J. “Joe” Melvin, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 16, 1946, Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked for Medina County. He was a member of Calvary Temple in Akron. Joe was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. He was preceded in...
Despina Manousogiannakis
Apr 3, 2019
Despina Manousogiannakis Our sweet "MaMa" couldn't go on any longer without our dear "Baba." This was their engagement picture. They were so in love: full of hope, a promise and a future full of adventure in a new land: Ameriki (America). Our sweet mom who taught us how to love and nurture… who bought us our first Bible and raised...
Marjorie Lou Knepp
Apr 2, 2019
Marjorie Lou Knepp, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2019. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of Suffield and graduated from Suffield High School. Marjorie retired from Field Local Schools after working as manager in the school cafeteria. She was an active member of Springfield Church of the Brethren, serving as a...
Joanie Bittner Wright
Apr 1, 2019
Joanie Bittner Wright, age 61, loving wife of Rickey, loving mother of Kayla, loving sister of Joy and her fur baby, Miss Baylee Rose passed away on April 1, 2019 after a long battle with kidney cancer. She was a graduate of Springfield High School class of 1979 and had to retire due to illness from her dream job at...
Kristen Bailey
Mar 31, 2019
Kristen Bailey, age 24, passed away suddenly on March 31, 2019. She was a life resident of Akron. Preceded in death by her mother, Edna Bolyard; and grandfather, Ralph Bailey, Kristen is survived by her father, David Bailey Sr.; her son, Trysten, his grandmother, Tracey D. Gerhart and father, Tracy Gerhart; grandmothers, Peggy Hoffman and Delpha Bailey; brothers, David Jr.,...
Ruth Carolyn Budgett (White)
Mar 29, 2019
Ruth Carolyn Budgett (White) GREEN — Carolyn was received into the loving arms of her heavenly Savior on Friday, March 29, 2019. Carolyn loved Jesus for almost all of her 89 years. She learned at a very young age of God’s unfailing love for her. She understood with childlike faith that Jesus’ death and resurrection was a gift of eternal...
Jennifer E. Viering
Mar 22, 2019
Jennifer E. Viering, age 48, passed away suddenly on March 22, 2019. Born in Cincinnati, she lived in Akron since 1997 and was a member of The Word Church. Jennifer was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting. She loved being with her family, especially her granddaughter. Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Thomas; sons, Jordan Hiner and...
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