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Hilda M Gaynor

Hilda M Gaynor

Nov 30, 2023

Hilda Gaynor, our amazing mom, grandma and great-grandma, passed away November 30, 2023 at age 98. What a great, active life this woman lived. Born into a baseball family to parents Ethel and Emery Rauschenberg, she often lamented that athletics were not an option for girls back at Doylestown High in the early 1940s, so she chose the cheerleader/majorette route...

Cheryl Ann Garr

Cheryl Ann Garr

Nov 29, 2023

Cheryl Ann Garr, 58, passed away on November 29,2023 surrounded by family. She was born in Akron Ohio on July 18, 1965 from the union of Claudia and Jonas Golding. She was loving wife and mother. She enjoyed go to church and writing poems and spending time with her family. She was the Author of How Special and many poems. 

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Bradley Eugene Miller

Bradley Eugene Miller

Nov 28, 2023

Bradley Eugene Miller, 68, passed away November 28, 2023 at home.  He was born August 12, 1955 in Kingwood, West Virginia, the son of Genevieve Miller and the late Wallace Miller.  Brad will always be remembered as a person who would help anyone.  He never met a stranger.  He enjoyed giving gifts to watch the smiles on people‘s faces. Brad...

Kristen Marie Miller

Kristen Marie Miller

Nov 27, 2023

Kristen M. Miller Krzysiak, age 53, passed away on November 27, 2023 at AkronGeneral Hospital.She was born on September 30, 1970 in Garfield Heights, Ohio to Allen (Champ)Miller, and Lynn Miller.Kristen graduated from Trinity High School in 1988. Kristen served as anexecutive assistant in numerous companies throughout her life as well as servingas a sales associate at various retail stores....

Charles Douglas Pritchett Jr

Charles Douglas Pritchett Jr

Nov 27, 2023

Charles Douglas Pritchett Jr, a beloved member of the Akron and Canton communities, passed away on November 27, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center at 7:32 PM, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on December 2, 1959, in Akron, Ohio to Charles Pritchett Sr and Hazel Pritchett. Charles will be remembered fondly for his work in home remodeling and...

Charon Louise Graham

Charon Louise Graham

Nov 27, 2023

Charon L. Graham, 78 was born on September 5, 1945to Joseph Binford and Dorotha Whittaker in Norfolk, Virginia. She was a resident of Akron, Ohio and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for most of her adult life. Charon passed away November 27, 2023 in Akron, Ohio of natural causes.Charon was the loving matriarch of our family. She was very intelligent, super witty,...

Dolores K Senart

Dolores K Senart

Nov 25, 2023

Dolores K Senart peacefully passed away on November 25, 2023, in Wadsworth, Ohio. She was born on January 31, 1939, in Sherman, Ohio. Dolores was a beloved member of her community, known for her vibrant personality and contagious happiness.Dolores dedicated her career to Highland School, where she remained until her well-deserved retirement. She was passionate about education and made a...

Michael Edward Ing

Michael Edward Ing

Nov 24, 2023

In loving memory of Michael Ing, 58, who passed away suddenly on Friday, November 24th 2023.

Mike’s kind heart and unwavering generosity touched the lives of everyone he encountered. His contagious positivity brightened even the darkest days. An adventurer at heart, Mike found joy in the great outdoors, whether he was camping, hiking or biking scenic trails his love for...

Paula Turvey

Paula Turvey

Nov 24, 2023

Our dear mother Paula Kay Turvey sadly passed away on Nov 24, 2023, at the age of 58. She was a wonderful mother who loved being with her family. She also had many friends and was well loved by those around her in Akron, Ohio.

She was predeceased by her Mother Emma A. Turvey, Father Patrick W. Turvey and...

Jennie Lee Chin

Jennie Lee Chin

Nov 24, 2023

Jennie L. Chin passed away on November 24, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born on February 14, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her husband Robert W Chin and half brother Benjamin Lee. Jennie is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Robert A Chin and Andrea Appel, her “step-granddaughter” Joey Davis, and very...

Nancy (Bednar) Hornyak

Nancy (Bednar) Hornyak

Nov 24, 2023

Nancy Hornyak, 88, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on November 24, 2023.  

She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where she became head majorette at St. Vincent during her high school years. 

She would go on to get married and have six children. She also worked toward a distinguished career with Meridia Health Care Systems, becoming Vice President of Information Services, which was unprecedented for her generation. During that time, she would make lifelong friends Judy Malasky and Alice Biro, who remained...

David Wayne Petrey

David Wayne Petrey

Nov 23, 2023

David Wayne Petrey, 64, born March 24, 1959, passed away November 23, 2023 with his sister Mary by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents James T. Petrey and Elizabeth Petrey (Arnold).  Also by his brothers Ronald Marion, Larry Marion, James Dale Petrey and Thomas Petrey.  He is survived by sisters Mary Oliver and Karen Marion, and...

Yvonne Irene Moon

Yvonne Irene Moon

Nov 22, 2023

Yvonne I Moon, 55, passed away after a long illness on November 22, 2023. She was born January 12, 1968 in Akron to Billy and Sheila Moon.Yvonne will always be remembered for her kindness to help anyone in need, her feisty attitude, great sense of humor, and love for all animals with a particular fondness to horses. Yvonne’s love for...

Bruce D. Wagner

Bruce D. Wagner

Nov 22, 2023

Bruce D. Wagner passed away unexpectedly November 22, 2023. Bruce was a unique man who never met a stranger. He served the public for many years as an Akron police officer with his beloved partner, Bob Chalman Bruce spent the last few years in Florida and just moved back to Barberton in 2020. He was an avid golfer, who was...

Florence L. Burke

Florence L. Burke

Nov 22, 2023

Florence Louise Burke (Kurjian) aka Grammie passed away on November 22, 2023.  Florence was born on April 5, 1940 in Tampa Florida but was a Medina County resident for the majority of her life.  She was known for her love of flowers and was always in search of a beautiful shell on the beach or the perfect coconut cream pie....

Patrick Allen Farmer

Patrick Allen Farmer

Nov 18, 2023

Patrick Allen Farmer passed away November 18th, 2023, at Barberton Hospital, after complications from a heart attack on November 17th, 2023. He was 36 years old.

Patrick is survived by his wife, Michelle Farmer, and daughter, Kaylee Farmer;  daughter Dakota Riley; his parents Mike & Sally Farmer; brothers and sister, Michael (nieces & nephews Ryalea, Kayden, Aubreyanna & Skyler), Nicholas...

Jason William Andersen

Jason William Andersen

Nov 18, 2023

Jason William Andersen, 38, passed away suddenly on November 18, 2023.  He was born April 8, 1985 in Akron, the son of the late Gary Cooper and Diane Andersen.  Jason will always be remembered as a guy who loved his kids.  He had a big heart and was willing to help anyone.  He always enjoyed fishing, racing, and having fun...

Donald Kenneth Bartsch

Donald Kenneth Bartsch

Nov 18, 2023

Donald K. Bartsch, 94, of Canton, Ohio died peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center in Canton. Born May 11, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late William and Agnes Bartsch. His mother died five days after his birth and he was raised by his grandmother and aunts over the...

Jan Gail Mealer

Jan Gail Mealer

Nov 14, 2023

Jan Mealer 71, of Wadsworth passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023. She was born in Akron, OH  to Frank and Hannelore Lilley.Jan loved power walking, sunflowers, word searches, white mints and most of all her family. To be around her always made you smile. Jan is preceded in death by her parents and loving son Michael Steven Mealer. She is...

Christopher Steven Giles

Christopher Steven Giles

Nov 13, 2023

Christopher Steven Giles was a man whose life was filled with creativity, passion, and a love for the arts. He was born on May 26, 1975, in Lynwood, California to his caring mother Deborah Martina Giles who precedes him in death; and his loving father, Steven Eugene Giles.From a young age, Christopher showed an innate talent and fascination for art....

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