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Rodney R. DeFago

Rodney R. DeFago

Sep 20, 2023

Rodney Ray DeFago, 51 of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully at City Hospital on September 20, 2023 after a multi-year battle with COPD.  Rodney was a father, brother, and a friend.  He never failed to share his positive demeanor with his loved ones, and did everything in his power to make you laugh when you were down or make you cry with his...

Sherry Ann Stillings

Sherry Ann Stillings

Sep 16, 2023

Sherry A. Stillings, 62, passed away September 16, 2023.  She was born October 24, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late John and Lois O’Brien.  Sherry grew up in the Portage Lakes area and later retired from Giant Eagle.  In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Gary Butler Clark

Gary Butler Clark

Sep 14, 2023

Gary “Gary D” Clark, 61, of East Akron, passed peacefully in his home on September 14, 2023.  He graduated from Central Hower in 1980.  He received the name “Gary D” for his defense playing basketball.  He was a landscaper for Fred Azar Landscaping for over 30 years.  Gary was the light of room.  He loved to joke and loved everyone around him.  He is preceded in...

Judith Ann Carter

Judith Ann Carter

Sep 14, 2023

Judith (Judy) Ann (Muskopf) Carter, 82, passed away on September 14,2023.Judy was preceded in death by her father Alfred W Muskopf and stepmother Hazel C Muskopf, both of Illinois; mother Violet Jones of Illinois; father-in law Homer Carter and mother-in-law Dody Carter of Oregon; sister Vicky (Seiber)Price of Illinois; long time partner Larry Ray; granddaughter Jessica Castillo; as well as...

Alice Lucilio

Alice Lucilio

Sep 13, 2023

 

On September 13, 2023, Heaven gained a beautiful, faithful soul as Alice Lucilio, née Corsale, age 87, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.  While she will be sorely missed, we are comforted knowing she is at peace with God.

 

Alice was born on July 27, 1936 to Pasquale & Mariangella (née Migliozzi) Corsale...

Mark S Hoppe

Mark S Hoppe

Sep 13, 2023

Mark S. Hoppe, 66, passed away September 13, 2023. Born December 21, 1956 in Akron, OH, where he was a lifetime area resident & Green High School graduate. Mark was employed at OMNOVA for 45 years before a recent retirement. Mark is proceeded in death by his parents Melvin and Geraldine Hoppe. He is survived by many close friends whom...

Charles E Smith Sr

Charles E Smith Sr

Sep 12, 2023

 

Charles E. Smith, Sr. age 82 of Akron, Ohio passed away September 12, 2023.  He was born in Akron on December 23, 1940, to William E. Smith and Doris McDaniel, both deceased.Charles (Chuck) attended Garfield High School and lived in the Akron area all his life. He was an active member of his church Home Missionary Baptist Church.  Chuck...

Naomi Ruth White

Naomi Ruth White

Sep 11, 2023

Naomi Ruth (Griffith) White passed away and entered into eternity peacefully on Sept. 11, 2023, at the age of 91.  She was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior, whom she served faithfully from the age of 14.   Born Feb. 14, 1932, Naomi was a lifetime resident of Akron.  Naomi was the youngest daughter of Melville and Ethel...

Jill Marie Ridenour

Jill Marie Ridenour

Sep 10, 2023

 

Jill Marie Ridenour, 54 years old, of Canal Fulton, OH, passed away after a long battle of breast cancer that turned metastatic.

Jill is survived by her parents John and Marlene Poda, her brothers Jon and Jeff Poda, her husband Ron, and her three children Katie, Courtney, and Nick.

Jill had the biggest heart and loved everyone deeply. She...

Jessica Ann Marie Castillo

Jessica Ann Marie Castillo

Sep 10, 2023

Jessica Ann Marie Castillo, 46, passed away September 10, 2023 after a long battle with colon cancer.  She was born April 5, 1977 in Corona, California, the daughter of Daniel and Cathy Williams. Jessica will always be remembered as a compassionate, caring, loving, wonderful, strong woman that was full of sparks. She was a heartfelt and caring person who was always...

Nikolas C. White

Nikolas C. White

Sep 9, 2023

Nikolas “Nik, 10k, Keith Smith” White was born on February 26th 1999 in Akron, OH. He graduated from North High School and developed a passion for working from himself so he started his own business Mid-West Films. He made clothes, did music, shot videos, weddings, graduations and took beautiful pictures. There was nothing in the world Nik couldn’t do. He...

Frances M. Carpenter

Frances M. Carpenter

Sep 9, 2023

Frances M. Carpenter, 88, passed away September 9, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  She was born March 26, 1935 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late James and Jessie Thorne.  Frances will always be remembered as a feisty gal who was never inhibited to tell you what was on her mind.  In her free time she enjoyed sewing and practically any...

Daniel Joseph Parr

Daniel Joseph Parr

Sep 7, 2023

Daniel Joseph Parr, age 39, passed away suddenly on September 7, 2023.

Danny had a great sense of humor and a smile that would light up a room. He loved riding his motorcycle side by side and camping. He loved all his adventures with his dad. Daniel love his wife, Autumn, very much.

He is survived by his parents Jeff...

Sandra Louise Bassett

Sandra Louise Bassett

Sep 7, 2023

Sandra Louise Bassett born on January 06, 1951. Passed away on September 07, 2023 at the age of 72. Loving Daughter of George Bassett (Deceased) and Janet Mechling (Deceased). Loving mother of Jason Bassett (Deceased) Loving sister of Richard Bassett, Michael Bassett, Gail Mechling, Hope Mechling, Dale Mechling and Charles Mechling. Loving Aunt to many. Loving friend to many. We...

Vicki Lee Rasmussen

Vicki Lee Rasmussen

Sep 7, 2023

Vicki Rasmussen (Johnson), 64, was called home Sept 7, 2023, after a courageous fight with breast cancer. Vicki worked as a Pathologist at Case Western Reserve University for over 13 years. She was book of knowledge, and she knew just about everything. To those she loved and those that loved her, she was loyal and loving and for those who...

Darlene Marie Wilkins

Darlene Marie Wilkins

Sep 7, 2023

Darlene Marie Wilkins, 80, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away September 7, 2023, following natural causes. She was born July 12, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Paul and Marie O'Donnell. On May 26th she married Thomas Wilkins, and they shared 58 years of marriage.

Darlene was a stay-at-home Mom for the most of her life. She was an...

Richard E Nichols

Richard E Nichols

Sep 5, 2023

Richard E Nichols, beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on September 5, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on August 28, 1964, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Richard's life was marked by his dedication to his work and his love for his family and friends.Richard spent the majority of his career working at Kent State University, where he...

Thomas L. Takarchek

Thomas L. Takarchek

Sep 5, 2023

 

Thomas L. Takarchek, 54, of Akron, OH passed away 09/05/2023 at Summa Hospital.

He was born 08/29/1969 in Akron, OH, the son of Harry and Janet (Seeders) Takarchek.

On 11/05/1994, he married Melissa A. (Vaughn) Takarchek. Together they shared 29 happy years of marriage.

Tom was born and raised in Akron (Ellet), OH. He retired after 33 years of...

Diane L. Snider

Diane L. Snider

Sep 5, 2023

 

Diane L. (Bishop) Snider, 75, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully in to the arms of Jesus surrounded by family on September 5, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 20, 1947 to the late Robert and Ernestine Bishop. Along with her parents, Diane was preceded in death by her son Jonathon L. Snider in 2021. Diane graduated...

George Reginald Cook

George Reginald Cook

Sep 4, 2023

GEORGE REGINALD COOK (REGGIE)

(WOO WOO) 35 WAS BORN IN

ÀKRON OHIO ON JUNE 29th 1988

TO REGINA COOK AND GEORGE MERRIWEATHER & (JAMES VARGAS)

THE LIFE OF THE PARTY IS HOW THIS STORY GOES! ANY ROOM GEORGE WALKED INTO HE OWNED IT A SUPER WISE GUY WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF A ELEPHANT HEART AND STRENGTH OF A TIGER AND A REAL...

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