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Clarence F. Chadwell

Clarence F. Chadwell

Feb 25, 2025

Clarence F. Chadwell Jr, 60, better known as Fred passed away February 25, 2025 after fighting a long battle with Cancer. Fred was born November 7, 1964 in Akron, Oh. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, a huge Richard Petty fan, loved the color purple and his bird Captain Jack. 

 Fred is preceded in death by his father...

Henry J. Mehaw

Henry J. Mehaw

Feb 23, 2025

Henry J. Mehaw, 72, passed away February 23, 2025.  He retired as a machine operator in the Stow area.  Henry enjoyed nature by going on the mountain bike trails in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  He found solitude in peace and quiet.  He is survived by his brother Dennis (Margo) Mehaw and his friends Carl Grewe and everyone at the...

Louise Geraldine DeVaughn

Louise Geraldine DeVaughn

Feb 22, 2025

1933-2025

Louise G. "Gerrie" DeVaughn, born on January 5, 1933, passed away peacefully, February 22, 2025.  Gerrie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all that knew her. She enjoyed music, cooking and baking, car rides and day trips, and flower gardening. Most of all, Gerrie loved her family, extended family, and friends. She graduated in 1951 from Stow...

Barbara Ellen Blackwell

Barbara Ellen Blackwell

Feb 21, 2025

Barbara Ellen (Sparks)Blackwell, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of February 21st, 2025 surrounded by loving family and expert hospice care from chronic heart failure.

Born in Akron Ohio 1938 to Anne K. (O’Laughlin)Sparks and Robert Glen Sparks, she was a lifelong resident of Akron.

A graduate of Garfield High School , she worked in retail cosmetics...

Timothy B. Maisey

Timothy B. Maisey

Feb 18, 2025

Timothy Bernard Maisey

May 9, 1960- Feb 18, 2025 

Timothy was born in Rabat, Malta and immigrated to Toronto, Ontario in April of 1964. Eventually moving to Akron, Ohio, where he passed in 2025. 

He is pre-deceased by the love of his life, Terri Lewis. Survived by stepdaughter Rachel Lewis, stepson Peter Lewis and grandkids Jadalynn Lewis, Luca Lewis, Hailey Gaab, Annabelle Lewis,...

Cheryl Lynn Williamson

Cheryl Lynn Williamson

Feb 18, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Williamson, 72, passed away February 18, 2025.  She was born in Akron, Ohio January 13, 1953, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Donella Smith.  Cheryl will always be remembered as an avid animal lover.  She loved her family, her dogs and her pet bird.  Cheryl is preceded in death by her husband Terry Williamson, sisters Sandy, Bobbie,...

Laura J Valentine

Laura J Valentine

Feb 17, 2025

Laura "Lori" J. Valentine, 62, Born September 6th, 1962 – Entered Eternal Rest on February 17th, 2025. With love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Lori, who peacefully departed this life in the care of her daughter, Kristina Burns (D'Arcy), Son In Law Kelvin Burns & Grandchildren JJ, Kay'a and Kelvin "PK" II. She faced her battle with cancer...

Sandra Lee Ober

Sandra Lee Ober

Feb 17, 2025

Sandra Lee Ober, 61, passed away February 17, 2025. She was born March 15, 1963 in Akron, the daughter of Frederick G. Brooks Sr. and the late Linda J. Brooks. Sandy will always be remembered as a person who was proud of her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a huge fan of music with favorites...

Ronald Charles Brown

Ronald Charles Brown

Feb 16, 2025

Ronald “Chuck” Brown, 67, of Stow, passed away after a battle with cancer on February 16, 2025. He was born in Youngstown on February 7, 1958, the son of the late Ronald and Jeannette Brown. Chuck will always be remembered as a gentleman whose personality could light up a room. He never met a stranger and was always welcoming. He...

Charles W. Schultz

Charles W. Schultz

Feb 14, 2025

Charles William Schultz was born 10/30/1941 and passed 02/14/2025 at just 83 years young.

Charlie attended St. Vincent's High School.  He attended Akron University before joining the USAF where he worked as an air traffic controller during the Vietnam era. After his service in the Air Force, he settled in Doylestown running the Doylestown Beverage Center for 40 years. He retired...

William Addison Smith

William Addison Smith

Feb 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bill Smith, of Medina, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 74 on February 11, 2025, alongside his wife of 32 years. Born on June 17, 1950, in Medina, Ohio, Bill grew up cherishing the simple joys of life. A lifelong resident of Medina, he was the son of the late Addison and Virginia Smith,...

James Thomas Hay

James Thomas Hay

Feb 11, 2025

James T. Hay, 68, passed away February 11, 2025 after health complications.  He was born April 29, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late James and Narcie Hay.  James served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  He will always be remembered as a favorite uncle.  He loved his whole family and loved spending time with them.  James enjoyed...

Mary Ann Reiser

Mary Ann Reiser

Feb 10, 2025

Mary Ann Stribrny Reiser of Brunswick, Ohio died peacefully at her home on February 10th, 2025 at the age of 97.

Mary Ann was born August 20th, 1927 in Cleveland, the seventh child of a large Czech family whose parents immigrated from there. She loved to tease that she thought summer was the only season, because she was born then. This...

Doreen Wynne Frame

Doreen Wynne Frame

Feb 10, 2025

Doreen Elkins Frame went home to be with our Lord on February 10, 2025

She was born on April 28, 1954 to the late Paul and Marion Elkins.  Doreen was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her son Gary, brother Danny Elkins, sister Denise Elkins, nephew Rick Elkins and nice Kim Wahl.

Doreen is survived by her partner John Cenker, brother...

Cynthia Hughes

Cynthia Hughes

Feb 9, 2025

Cynthia Imogene Hughes "Kanaya", 74, passed away February 9, 2025.  Kanaya was born February 18, 1950 in Fort Totten, North Dakota, and was one of 12 children.  She was a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Sioux Tribe.  Kanaya will always be remembered as a kind and caring person.  She was smart and loved to solve puzzles.  Leading up to her...

Charles A. Hunter

Charles A. Hunter

Feb 9, 2025

Charles A. “Charlie” Hunter was taken to his heavenly home to be with Jesus on February 9, 2025 at his home in Orrville, Ohio following a brief illness in Akron City Hospital. Charlie was born on July 14, 1938 at home in Brinkhaven, Ohio. He was #4 of 9 children born to James and Opal (Randles) Hunter. Upon the death...

David John McKinley

David John McKinley

Feb 8, 2025

David McKinley, 83, of Macedonia, passed away peacefully after complications from Alzheimer's disease on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence inside Summit Corners Assisted Living. Before coming to Macedonia, David was a long time resident of Uniontown, Ohio. 

Born on June 5, 1941 in Youngstown, Ohio he was a son of the late David Wendell and Eva Marie (Murphy) McKinley....

Melvin D. Collier

Melvin D. Collier

Feb 8, 2025

Melvin D. Collier, 74, passed away February 8, 2025 after a short illness.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1972.  He loved to go fishing, go to the races, and sit on his deck and kickback and watch football with his buddy Dale.  He retired from King Machine after 23 years and spent many years before that...

Michael Thomas LeMasters

Michael Thomas LeMasters

Feb 7, 2025

Mike T. Lemasters

February 18, 1962- February 7, 2025  

Mike Lemasters “Mike” age 62 of Mogadore Ohio died on February 7, 2025 in his home  

He was born on February 18, 1962 the son of Kenneth and Patricia Lemasters 

Mike was an honorably discharged US Navy he was an infantry gun crews and IP specialists 

Mikes favorite hobby was fishing on the lake...

Hilda N. Willoughby

Hilda N. Willoughby

Feb 7, 2025

Hilda Nell (Osborne) Willoughby was born September 11, 1929 in Akron, Ohio. 

She died Friday,  Feb 7, 2025, at the age of 95 after a brief illness.  

Hilda met the love of her life, Howard Lyle Willoughby, in August of 1946. He was a handsome 

 20 year old, fresh out of the Navy, while she was a 16 year old high school...

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