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Michelle Kearns

Michelle Kearns

Sep 5, 2024

Michelle L. Kearns, 55, passed away September 5, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.  She was born October 19, 1968 in Akron, Ohio.  Michelle will always be remembered as a person who loved her grand babies and cherished having them for sleep overs.  She was always the life of the party.  Her favorite things were Sunday dinners and getting...

Michael Bailey

Michael Bailey

Sep 3, 2024

Michael Bailey, 85, passed away after a brief illness September 3, 2024. He was born in Akron on August 25, 1939 the son of the late Charles and Mary Bailey. Mike will always be remembered as a guy who enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going to the park, and listening to country music. He also enjoyed grilling out with his family....

Bernard Taylor

Bernard Taylor

Aug 20, 2024

On December 8, 1945, Bernard Taylor was born as the fourth son and fifth child to Earl and Hattie Mae (Hicks) Taylor, in Ravenna, Ohio, in the home that Earl built. At the time, Earl was 27 and Hattie Mae was 23. At a young age, Bernard and his sibling Jerry had to draw water from the creek and keep...

Cecelia McPherson

Cecelia McPherson

Aug 19, 2024

Cecelia McPherson, 86, passed away August 19, 2024.  She was born May 31, 1938 in Akron, the daughter of the late Robert and Cecelia McPherson.  Cecelia will always be remembered a person who loved her family.  She loved to read her Bible, play bingo, and collect elephants.  In addition to her parents, Cecelia is preceded in death by her siblings...

Betty Lee Long

Betty Lee Long

Aug 18, 2024

Betty Lee Long passed away on August 18th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on May 1, 1944, in Akron, OH to Robert and Anna Velma Johnson. She was the youngest of 8 children and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. She is survived by her husband James D. Long and two children, James R....

Barbara Jean Pegg Grzyb

Barbara Jean Pegg Grzyb

Aug 17, 2024

Barbara Jean Pegg Grzyb age 49 of Waynesburg Ohio passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024 at Summa Akron Hospice with her mother by her side. She was born in Akron Ohio on September 16, 1974. Barbara had a love of animals of all kinds, but had a special love for cats. She had many hobbies, including crafts, music, cooking,...

Rosemarie F. Saloiye

Rosemarie F. Saloiye

Aug 16, 2024

Rosemarie F. Saloiye, born on April 25, 1936, in Akron, OH to John and Elizabeth Regec, gently departed this world on August 16, 2024, in Stow, OH, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She passed away peacefully in her sleep.

A devoted wife and mother, Rosemarie was the heart of her family. She is survived by her son,...

Milton Fordyce Baltzly IV

Milton Fordyce Baltzly IV

Aug 16, 2024

Jack passed away at Akron General Hospital on Friday, August 16, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Swartz Road and South Main Street in Akron, Ohio on Thursday, August 15th.  Jack lived in Massillon and was on his way home from work when the crash occurred at approximately 4:46 PM.  To...

Jettie Janice McGowan

Jettie Janice McGowan

Aug 13, 2024

Jettie Janice McGowan passed away peacefully on Tuesday; August 13th surrounded by her family.

 Jettie was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Louis and Mary McGowan. In her early years, she graduated from North High School. She became a devout servant of the Lord and attended Grace Cathedral Church for many years of her life. Jettie had a love for...

Sharon Lee Innes

Sharon Lee Innes

Aug 13, 2024

Sharon "Sherry" Lee Innes, 69, passed away August 13, 2024.  She was born January 10, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Ellen Shaffer and the late Thomas E. Shaffer.  Sherry had a love for holidays, birthdays and any special occasion - always going above and beyond with her generosity to give to her loved ones, making lasting memories on...

Danny G. Duncan

Danny G. Duncan

Aug 9, 2024

Danny G. Duncan, born on January 17, 1953, in Hickory, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, in Tallmadge, Ohio, after enduring a long illness. He is remembered for his unwavering spirit and the love he shared with those around him.

Danny graduated from Field High School in 1972, where he the foundation for lifelong friendships and a close-knit...

Kenneth Michael Moriana Jr

Kenneth Michael Moriana Jr

Aug 7, 2024

Kenneth Michael Moriana Jr.'s  sun rose August 25, 1959 in Berea, Ohio and his sun set August 7, 2024 in Akron, Ohio, after a brief illness. Mike lived most of his life in the Wadsworth area.

 He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth M. Moriana Sr, and Judith (Guth) Moriana, longtime partner Carolyn Flinn and stepson Jesse Perkins Sr.

 Mike...

Robert Crowley

Robert Crowley

Aug 1, 2024

 

 

 Just a few minutes into a brand new day Bobby's Lord and Savior, Jesus, came to take him home to Heaven. Jesus led Bob's spirit down past the “shadow of death” and up into His glorious, eternal Light. You may have also known Bob as Dad, Pa Bob, Daddio, G-Bob and PawPaw. And also Bob, Bobby, Bobby Blu; Kool Breeze,...

John Felkl

John Felkl

Jul 31, 2024

John Felkl, 98, passed away July 31, 2024. He was born March 8, 1926 in Krndija, Yugoslavia, the son of the late Martin and Anna Felkl. John “Hansi” met his wife Juliana at a dance in Austria and they spent the rest of their lives together. They arrived in the United States in 1952 and  John enjoyed a long and...

Irvin Carter

Irvin Carter

Jul 31, 2024

Irvin Carter of Wooster, died peacefully at home on July 31st with family and a special caregiver by his side. He was born 1932 in Gilbert, West Virginia to the late Ernest and Opal Carter. Irvin, at the age of 17, enlisted with the Navy during the Korean War. It was an exciting time for him. He was aboard a...

Joseph Michael Horan

Joseph Michael Horan

Jul 30, 2024

Joseph M. Horan was given peace and comfort by Jesus Christ after a long and debilitating illness. Joe was born in Akron, Ohio, on September 29, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Hulda Horan; his sisters, Mary Dodgen, Patricia Bayless, and Judith; and his second wife, Julia Horan. He is survived by his first wife,...

Reginald Earl Green Sr

Reginald Earl Green Sr

Jul 30, 2024

Reginald Earl Green Sr., 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Beachwood, Ohio.

 Reginald is preceded in death by his father, Herman Green, mother, Annie Mae Green, and brothers Tyrone Green and Collins Green. He is survived by his children: Reginald (Denise) Green II, and Rolanda (Audley) Brown. His siblings also survive him: Yvonne Averitte, Phoenix, AZ; Leslie Green,...

Linda Marie Trautman

Linda Marie Trautman

Jul 27, 2024

Linda Marie(Graves) Trautman, 78 passed away on Saturday July 27,2024.She was born on May 29,1946 to Chester and Pauline (Apicello) Graves. She was retired from Record Courier in Ravenna. She was a proud graduate from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio in 1964.

She loved spending time with her family and was especially proud of watching her granddaughters with their...

Vincent Edward Simmons Jr

Vincent Edward Simmons Jr

Jul 26, 2024

Vincent Edward Simmons Jr, affectionately known as "Pooter", brought joy and laughter to those around him with his funny personality. His smile had a way of lighting up any room he entered. Born on August 9, 1994, in Akron, OH, Vincent's charm and love for his family, especially his mother Faith, defined his essence.

Tragically, on July 26, 2024, in Cleveland,...

Yvonne Angelica Howell

Yvonne Angelica Howell

Jul 25, 2024

Yvonne Angelica Howell was born on July 13, 1956, in Akron, Ohio, to Annie Rubie Howell (Memaw) and Charles Howell (Pepaw). She gained her wings on July 25, 2024. Yvonne was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Howell. She was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Yvonne Howell graduated from South High School in 1974 with...

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