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Marilyn J. Sturmi

Marilyn J. Sturmi

Dec 19, 2024

Marilyn Jane Sturmi nee Jost, 89, passed into her heavenly home on December 19, 2024. Marilyn was born December 16, 1935 in Akron, the daughter of the late Maurice and Myrtle Jost. She graduated in 1953 from St. Vincent - St. Mary High School, where she met her future husband James E. “Jim” Sturmi Jr. She married Jim on December...

Shelley Irene Woolf-Brunecz

Shelley Irene Woolf-Brunecz

Dec 17, 2024

Shelley Irene Woolf-Brunecz, 71, passed away December 17, 2024.  She was born in Akron on August 17, 1953, the daughter of the late Wesley and Helen Woolf.  She graduated from Akron Public Schools and went on to become a paramedic and attended cosmetology school.  She later married Donald Brunecz and worked for many years at Aerosol and later with Royal...

Diane Marie Priddy

Diane Marie Priddy

Dec 17, 2024

Diane Marie Priddy, 86, passed away December 17, 2024.  She was born in Michigan on December 3, 1938 and was raised in Grand Rapids.  Diane met Ronald Anthony Joseph Priddy, whom she married on June 1, 1957.  She became an LPN and later drove school bus for Cuyahoga Falls and Woodridge school systems.  She will always be remembered as a...

Joshua Dylan Schray

Joshua Dylan Schray

Dec 16, 2024

Josh Schray, age 51, died December 16th after a long struggle with debilitating illnesses.  He was the beloved son of Tom and Marcia and dear brother of Gabe.  Our thanks go to Susan and Ace for their care and companionship.  The battle is over.  May he rest in loving peace.  Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186

LaShayla Fontaine Everson

LaShayla Fontaine Everson

Dec 15, 2024

LaShayla Everson was born June 22nd, 1988, to Tracie Everson and Thaddeus Hollinshed. She was a beautiful bundle of joy to her parents. LaShayla had a love for music and would even dance to a commercial. She loved life and her laugh would brighten up any room. Being a summer baby born in warm weather, she loved to be outside...

Marla Ann Wykoff

Marla Ann Wykoff

Dec 7, 2024

A lifelong resident of Barberton, Ohio went home to be with the lord on December 7, 2024. She is survived by her son Mark Wykoff Jr and his wife Dawn Valentine Wykoff, her daughter Amethyst Denman, grandchildren Dominick Pavlov, Dakota Wykoff, his spouse Kaylynn Lopez, Skyler Wykoff, Dallas and Devon Wykoff and great-grandson Jaxson Wykoff.

A celebration of life service will...

Susan Elaine Jarosz

Susan Elaine Jarosz

Dec 7, 2024

Surrounded by family, Susan Jarosz (King), age 70 went peacefully home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2024. Susie was born on April 30, 1954, in Kittanning, PA to James and Ann King (Procyszyn). Susie cherished her hometown Ford City, PA and loved family gatherings with her siblings Carol (Harry), Robert (Debbie), Marilyn (Ron), and Charles (Renee). 

After graduating...

John H. Dalrymple

John H. Dalrymple

Dec 7, 2024

John H. Dalrymple III "Jack", 60, passed away December 7, 2024.  He was born on September 22, 1964 in Akron, the son of the late Jack and Arlene Dalrymple.  Jack was a lifelong resident of Akron and graduated from Firestone High School.  He started his career with the Jennings Heating and Cooling, and later went on to make a name...

Jack W. Stahl

Jack W. Stahl

Dec 6, 2024

Jack W. Stahl, 63, of Doylestown, Ohio passed away gracefully on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Summa Health System in Akron. He was born March 28, 1961 the son of the late Leo and Kathy Stahl. Jack was a carpenter for most of his life and he loved building things, it was a passion and hobby of his. He also...

Thomas Dooley Doyle

Thomas Dooley Doyle

Dec 6, 2024

Thomas D. Doyle, 74, passed away December 6, 2024.  He was born in Akron on April 9, 1950, to the late David and Shirley Doyle.  Tom graduated from Springfield High School and then served his country in the United State Army during the Vietnam War.  He later married and raised his family in the Pittsburgh area, where he lived and...

Larry Wayne Smith

Larry Wayne Smith

Dec 4, 2024

Larry W. Smith (58) passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, in his home with his loving wife and soul mate of 40 years Donna by his side. They were undoubtedly meant to be together, enjoying countless memories over their incredible journey through life together. Larry is survived by his wife Donna (Nimm) Smith, sons Matthew, Jacob, and Ryan, younger...

Mellissa Ann Wylie

Mellissa Ann Wylie

Dec 4, 2024

Melissa Ann Wylie was born September 8, 1987 she suddenly passed December 4th 2024 she was 37. She will be greatly missed by Mother Tonya Chapman, Father James Robert Wylie, Brothers Robert J Hankins, Aaron M Wylie. and Children Noah, Madison, Andrew, and Anthony.

Mellissa is proceeded in death by grandparents Dennis C Hankins, Kathleen A Hankins- Uncles Dennis M Hankins,...

Donald R. Hill Jr.

Donald R. Hill Jr.

Dec 4, 2024

Donald Ray Hill Jr., 71, passed away December 4, 2024. He was born in Frederick, Maryland on December 29, 1952, the son of the late Audrey Ann and Donald Hill Sr. Donald will always be remembered as a man who was always friendly and outgoing with strangers. He demonstrated old school courtesy. You would never find him at a fast...

Todd M Shonk

Todd M Shonk

Dec 3, 2024

Todd M. Shonk, 54, of Akron, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

A son of Charles and the late Judith (Lee) Shonk, he was born on May 14, 1970 in Massillon, Ohio.

He was an avid sculptor, performed airbrush artwork for several local businesses, and loved watching and setting off fireworks. He was a...

Edward Allan Barcelo

Edward Allan Barcelo

Dec 1, 2024

Edward “Fast Eddie” Barcelo, 68, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, after giving ALS a run for its money. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he was known for his quick wit, irreverent humor, and an undeniable love for desserts.

Born in Cleveland, OH, Ed was the son of the late Iva (Bittner) Barcelo and Edward Charles Barcelo. He...

Gilbert Roland Swisher

Gilbert Roland Swisher

Dec 1, 2024

Gil Swisher 72 passed away after a short battle with cancer on December 1, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents Ural Swisher and Thelma Swisher Stephenson; sisters Sandra Wheeler and Eleanor Seaver; son Michael Swisher, and granddaughters Samantha Swisher and Rebecca Tomlinson.He is survived by his wife of 54 years Naomi Swisher, sisters Sue Layton and Wilinda...

Richard Eugene Evans

Richard Eugene Evans

Nov 30, 2024

Richard E. Evans of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, in Highland Heights, Ohio, just shy of his 87th birthday with his son Robert and Daughter in Law Dawn by his side. Richard was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born on December 2, 1937, in...

Tim Allan Trautman

Tim Allan Trautman

Nov 26, 2024

Tim A. Trautman, age 79 of Rootstown passed away November 26, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on February 10, 1945 to the late Russell Trautman and Mildred Jean Meyer (Harvey). In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Tom, (his wife Diane), Craig and son Timmy Williams. He...

Josephine Bull

Josephine Bull

Nov 26, 2024

Josephine Louise Bull (James), aged 91, passed away peacefully November 26, 2024. Josephine was born in Akron to Iva Marie James (Wright) and John Roy James. She graduated from Central Hower High School in Akron where she met her future husband, Charles Lee Bull. She was employed as a secretary at B.F. Goodrich. Josephine was an active member of The...

Rhonda Irene Day

Rhonda Irene Day

Nov 24, 2024

When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple with a red hat that doesn't go, and doesn't suit me". - Jenny Joseph

On November 24, 2024, Rhonda Irene Day (nee Richards), 73, of Peninsula, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Mark at her side.

Rhonda was a passionate and independent soul who found joy in fishing,...

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