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Sandra Lee Dario

Sandra Lee Dario

Sep 4, 2023

 

Sandra Lee Dario (Hall), 84 of Akron, OH passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023.

She was born February 22, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Y. Grace (Norman) Hall/Porter and Leroy Hall.

On October 15, 1960, she married Albert Dario. Together they shared many happy years of marriage.

Sandy loved her sports teams, especially NASCAR, The Indians,...

Lois Marie Thompson-Lytton

Lois Marie Thompson-Lytton

Sep 4, 2023

Lois Marie (Thompson) Lytton went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2023, just shy of her 92nd birthday.  Lois was a proud wife, mother of 5, grandmother of 5, great grandmother of 6 and great great grandmother of 2. Lois was born on September 28, 1931, and lived most of her life in Tallmadge, OH where she was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church...

Steve Thomas Pinczes Jr.

Steve Thomas Pinczes Jr.

Sep 3, 2023

Steve Thomas Pinczes Jr, 64, passed away September 3, 2023 after a long battle with lung cancer.Steve was born in Akron, Ohio where he lived his whole life. He was a graduate of Akron North High school. He then served in the United States Marine Corps from 1976-1982. His hobbies were pool, golfing, and playing poker.Steve was preceded in death...

Michael Alan Myers

Michael Alan Myers

Sep 3, 2023

 

Michael Alan Myers (Mike) 63 of Barberton, OH passed away September 3rd 2023. He was born July 24th 1960 in Barberton, OH.

The son of the late Robert Myers and Jacqueline Smith. On June 20th 1990 He married Laura kozak together they shared 33 years of marriage.

Mike Retired from Chucks Auto Wrecking as a Mechanic. He enjoyed Euchre,...

Caroline H. Ernst

Caroline H. Ernst

Sep 3, 2023

Caroline H. Ernst, 50, passed away September 3, 2023 after a brief illness.  She was born in Akron on March 9, 1973, the daughter of Pamela Gunderson and the late William Cook.  She will always be remembered as a friendly person.  Her smile was infectious and everyone who met her loved her.  She worked for many years at the Waterloo Restaurant and later at...

Terry M. Hackman

Terry M. Hackman

Sep 2, 2023

Terry M. Hackman, 77, of Green, Ohio passed away 9-2-23 at Summa City Hospital in Akron, Ohio following many medical conditions. He was born 9-14-45 in Barberton, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Helen Hackman. On 6-8-91, he married Deborah. Together they shared 32 years of marriage.

Terry graduated from Mogadore High School in 1963. He was an Army...

Dell Elaine Williams

Dell Elaine Williams

Sep 1, 2023

Dell Elaine Williams, 77, peacefully passed away September 1, 2023, at Summa Healthcare.

Dell Elaine Williams (Delaney) was born to Earl and Eva Delaney on March 31, 1946, in Akron, Ohio.  Known best to everyone by Elaine.  She was a lifelong resident of  Akron and attended Akron Public schools.  She graduated from South High School in 1964 and retired from Morse...

William L. Rutan

William L. Rutan

Sep 1, 2023

William L. (Bill) Rutan passed away on Friday September 1 at age 92. He was born on April 11, 1931 in Akron Ohio and graduated from East High School in 1949.

Bill was always helping others, including his mother and sister after his father passed away when he was 12.

After hiring in at Goodyear Tire at 19, Bill was...

Frederick Eugene Matthews Jr

Frederick Eugene Matthews Jr

Sep 1, 2023

 

Fred Matthews passed away after a brief illness on September 1, 2023 surrounded by family.He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 11,1946. He graduated from Springfield High School. Following graduation he enlisted in the Marines and went to Vietnam where he was stationed in Chu Lai. Upon his return from Vietnam he was employed by P.I.E. Trucking, and...

Mark S. Lacefield

Mark S. Lacefield

Aug 31, 2023

Our amazing father Mark (64) left us unexpectedly August 31. He was a Kenmore High School alumni and had lived in the Akron/Barberton area for the majority of his life. Dad had been a surveyor at Campbell's & Associates for almost 2 decades, where he made lifelong friendships. In his later years he retired from Special Pack and being a...

Michael Walter Leosewski

Michael Walter Leosewski

Aug 31, 2023

Michael Walter Leosewski, a skilled Welder known for his meticulous craftsmanship, passed away peacefully at his home in Twinsburg, Ohio on August 31, 2023. Born on December 19, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to Doris and Walter Leosewski, Michael's life was filled with hard work, dedication to his craft, and a passion for woodworking and antiquing.Throughout his career as a Welder,...

Connie Lou Hall

Connie Lou Hall

Aug 31, 2023

Connie Lou Hall, 81, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2023. Connie was born in Diana, West Virginia on June19, 1942.

Connie is preceded in death by her parents, son David B Schrader, sister Jean Reynolds, and granddaughter Morgan Hall. Connie is survived by her sister Sue Coakley of Virginia and Children...

Karolyn Ann Christley

Karolyn Ann Christley

Aug 31, 2023

Karolyn Ann Christley (Keith), 67, passed away on August 31, 2023. She was born September 23, 1955, in Weston, WV to her parents T. Junalie Keith (Queen) and Fay Reginald Keith. She was a life-long resident of Akron, OH and graduated from East High School in 1974. She worked for Goodyear Bank, turned PNC Bank for 47 Years.

She...

Allen Wayne Spaulding

Allen Wayne Spaulding

Aug 30, 2023

 

Allen Wayne Spaulding, 68 of Kent, Ohio passed away August 30, 2023, at Heather Knolls Nursing Home following years of heart related problems.

He was born May 1, 1955, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, the son of Donald and Ruth (Michael) Spaulding.

On September 25, 1980, he married Barbara (Brugmann) Spaulding. They shared 42 years of marriage.

He graduated from Lakeview...

John Mead Blakney Jr.

John Mead Blakney Jr.

Aug 30, 2023

John Blakney, 76, went to his final rest and now is in Jehovahs memory on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 peacefully at home.

 A Truckers Last Ride:He traveled the roads In years gone past A life he chose and Hoped it would last Driving all night From state to state Trying to get home And arriving so late He parked his...

Crystal Marie Greathouse

Crystal Marie Greathouse

Aug 27, 2023

Crystal Marie Greathouse age 37 of Akron, Springfield Township Ohio suddenly passed away at her home on August 27, 2023.

Crystal was born in Barberton, Ohio August 28, 1985. The daughter of Michael Greathouse Sr. and Tammy Osborne-Surrarrer.

She will be terribly missed by her father Michael Greathouse Sr, Mother Tammy Osborne-Surrarrer, Stepfather Christopher Surrarrer, only child Brandon Hammock, brothers...

Willard Francis Spicer

Willard Francis Spicer

Aug 27, 2023

The Hon. Willard Francis Spicer, 81, who served as Summit County probate judge for 31 years, died peacefully at his home August 27, after a life well-lived. 

 

A descendant of Summit County's first settlers, Judge Spicer's ancestors arrived in the Western Reserve from CT in the early 19th Century, and the Spicer name can be found scattered across Akron,...

Dianne Terlecki

Dianne Terlecki

Aug 26, 2023

Dianne Terlecki passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the age of 66 with her family by her side. She was born May 22, 1957, in Youngstown, the daughter of William and Emma Terlecki.  

 

Dianne graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School then went onto Youngstown State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree.  Several years later she went on to pursue another degree in Information Technology while in...

Patricia A. Bukiewicz

Patricia A. Bukiewicz

Aug 26, 2023

Patricia Ann Bukiewicz passed away peacefully August 26th, 2023 after a long illness.  She is survived by husband Tom; daughter Kristina Simmons, Bobby and Ashley Simmons, Levi, Meredith and Emaline Simmons; sons Doug Fausset and T.J. Bukiewicz; two grandchildren Addie Fausset and Amanda Jenkins; and two great grandchildren Avery and Austin.  She is also survived by one brother, William P. Branham (Cathie);...

Elaine Gibbs Redmond

Elaine Gibbs Redmond

Aug 25, 2023

Elaine Gibbs Redmond of Beachwood, Ohio passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2023. She was born to Clarence and Leah Gibbs (Miller) in Cleveland and graduated from Collinwood High School.

An active child, Elaine’s parents introduced her to an excellent dance teacher, Viola Gensler from whom Elaine received instruction from 1940 through 1955. While still a teenager,...

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