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Scott Lee Chaney

Scott Lee Chaney

Oct 23, 2023

Scott Lee Chaney, 54, passed away suddenly on October 23, 2023.  He was born June 17, 1969 in Akron, and later graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School.  Scott will always be remembered as a guy who enjoyed making things.  He loved amusement parks, watching scary movies, playing pinball, and spending time on his computer.  He will be deeply missed.  Scott...

Brian J. Ehrnfeldt

Brian J. Ehrnfeldt

Oct 22, 2023

Brian, born in Reading, PA passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 with his family by his side.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents Shirley Ehrnfeldt, Jesse Ehrnfeldt and his long time companion Ann Lewis, sister Elaine Lippincott, and brother Jesse Jr.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years Christine. His maternal mother Shirley Herman. Also...

Bertha Jane Sutton

Bertha Jane Sutton

Oct 21, 2023

Bertha Jane Sutton, affectionately known as BJ, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2023, at the Barberton Hospital in Akron, OH. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends during her final moments. Bertha was born on May 30, 1953, in Akron.BJ had a remarkable personality that touched the lives of everyone she met. She had a heart overflowing...

Eleanor Harris Freeman

Eleanor Harris Freeman

Oct 20, 2023

Eleanor Harris Freeman, an Akron resident since 1998, died Friday Oct. 20, 2023 of natural causes.

Eleanor was born Nov. 8, 1927 in Portage, WI to the Rev. John W. and Attabelle Harris. As a child, she lived in several towns in Wisconsin, due to her father’s ministry. She graduated from River Falls High School and always considered River Falls,...

Phylliss Lea Steiner

Phylliss Lea Steiner

Oct 18, 2023

 

“I've heard it said,

that people come into our lives for a reason

bringing something we must learn.

  And we are led to those

who help us most to grow if we let them.

and we help them in return.

  Well, I don't know if I believe that's true

but I know I'm who I am today

...

Paul Breedlove

Paul Breedlove

Oct 18, 2023

Paul Breedlove, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in Summa Barberton Hospital’s hospice care.  He was born on December 5, 1950, in Akron, Ohio to Karl and Jewell Breedlove (Johnson).  He was raised in East Akron and attended Seiberling Elementary School and Goodyear Junior High School.  As an adolescent, Paul played peewee and bantam football.  At Hower...

Scott David Morris

Scott David Morris

Oct 18, 2023

Scott David Morris, 49, beloved son and friend to so many passed away October 18, 2023 without any warning due to heart failure.  He is preceded in death by his mother Theresa and older brother Steven Russ Morris.  Scott is survived by his father George Morris; sister Samantha Morris of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; as well as many friends and family members...

Juliana Felkl

Juliana Felkl

Oct 18, 2023

Juliana Felkl (Amon), 95, passed away on October 18, 2023.

Juliana was born Feb 6, 1928, in Hirschegg Austria. She arrived in this country in 1952 and went to Hamel Business College followed by a long, successful career at Louisiana-Pacific.

Juliana met her husband, John (Hansi), at a dance in Austria and they have been together ever since.

They were...

Jeanine VanKirk

Jeanine VanKirk

Oct 17, 2023

Jeanine Van Kirk passed away peacefully at her residence on October 17, 2023 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert "Bob" and Geneva Twickler Van Kirk of Akron, OH, and her brother, Barry Van Kirk, of Chattanooga, TN.

She is survived by her partner, Ray Sasey of Akron, OH, brother, Larry (Sally) Van Kirk...

James Wesley Fox

James Wesley Fox

Oct 6, 2023

James W. Fox, 78, passed away October 6, 2023.  He was born November 26, 1944 in Barberton, the son of the late James and Grace Fox.  James will always be remembered as a caring person who would help anyone.  He loved working on cars and he absolutely loved the Cleveland Indians.  He was a die hard fan.  In addition to...

Tony Cavileer

Tony Cavileer

Oct 6, 2023

Tony Cavileer, Anthony to his Mama, was born on Friday, October 20, 1950.  He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was a 1968 graduate of Hoban High School and received a B.S. degree from the University of Akron in just three years. He and his wife, Beth, loved spending time with family and friends at their Lakehouse which he called his Happy Place.  He was...

Tracy Lee Bye

Tracy Lee Bye

Oct 4, 2023

Tracy Lee Bye, 58, passed away suddenly after a traffic accident on October 4, 2023.  She enjoyed fishing, camping and gardening.  For many years she cared for her father Richard.  She is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Patricia Sayre; husband Timothy Bye; brothers Jay, Scott, and Rick Sayre; and her niece Danielle Nicole Sayre.  Tracy is survived...

Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Oct 3, 2023

Ryan Johnson (Rock, Ryo) was born on November 30, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia to Mary E. Johnson and Charles Walker. He was raised in Atlanta, Georgia and Akron, Ohio. Ryan was a friend and a brother to many and had a smile that could light up a room. His hugs left you knowing that you were loved.

Ryan loved drawing,...

GrandVille Homer Weems

GrandVille Homer Weems

Oct 1, 2023

GrandVille Homer Weems, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, artist, and teacher, passed away on October 1, 2023, in his hometown of Akron, OH. He was born on March 21, 1971 to his late parents Herman and Corrine Weems, and left behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.GrandVille will always be remembered...

Ivis Corene Hefflefinger

Ivis Corene Hefflefinger

Sep 28, 2023

In Remembrance of Ivis Corene Hefflefinger, 84, passed away September 28, 2023.  Born on December 18, 1938 in Dexter, Kansas. She was married to Richard E Hefflefinger, (deceased), March 21, 1959 in Salina, Kansas. She was proceeded in death by  GC Chamblin (father) and Frances C Chamblin (mother). She is survived by her brother Jerome Chamblin, daughters Jacqueline C Russell of...

Mihir Shah

Mihir Shah

Sep 28, 2023

Mihir Bharat Shah, age 29, passed away on September 28, 2023 in Peninsula, Ohio. Mihir was born in Akron on December 22, 1993. He grew up in Hudson, Ohio and graduated from Western Reserve Academy. Early on, Mihir exhibited a love for the arts. In high school he was chosen to attend a summer program at the New York Film...

Danny Lee Smith

Danny Lee Smith

Sep 26, 2023

Danny Lee Smith, 67, passed away September 26, 2023.  He was born March 9, 1956 in Barberton, the son of the late Pearl and Luyiza Smith.  Danny will always be remembered as a guy who enjoyed life. Working on cars, playing pool, partying, drinking, and chasing women were his his favorite pastimes.  He definitely lived life his way.

In addition...

Marybeth Forsyth

Marybeth Forsyth

Sep 25, 2023

In honor of our beautiful, crazy and funny Marybeth Forsyth was born on April 18,1964 in Painesville, Ohio she went home to the Lord September 25, 2023. Affectionately known as Nunna by her grandchildren. (Jordyn Lynn,17- Kelli Nicole,15 - Oscar Bryan,6 - Kinsey Aurora,1) Nunna grew up in northeast Ohio with her 2 parents and 5 siblings. This is where she...

Paul Edgar Kaiser

Paul Edgar Kaiser

Sep 24, 2023

Paul Edgar Kaiser went to meet his heavenly father on the 25th of September 2023.

 Paul was born on April 5th 1949 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

 1st and foremost Paul loved and missed his 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner. It was yellow, with a black stripe on the hood and 383 engine. He raced it around town and local tracks before moving to California...

David Ralph Keeran

David Ralph Keeran

Sep 24, 2023

David Ralph Keeran, 75, of Barberton, OH passed away September 24, 2023 at home.

He was born September 24, 1948 in Barberton, OH, the son of the late Ralph Keeran and Viola Durbin Keeran.

On April 25, 1968, he married Carolyn King Keeran. Together they shared 55 years of marriage.

David was a graduate of Norton High School, an...

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