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Michael Dolly

Michael Dolly

Jun 1, 2023

Michael Brian (Mike) Dolly passed away in Akron, Ohio on 6/1/23. Mike was born in Jersey City, New Jersey to James and Lillian Dolly on 4/22/1951. He moved to Ohio in 1969 to attend Miami University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and later a Master’s degree in Social Service Administration from Case Western Reserve University. Mike was very devoted to...

Marilyn J. Bennington

Marilyn J. Bennington

May 30, 2023

Marilyn J. Bennington, 76, of Akron, passed away May 30, 2023.  She was born in Akron on December 15, 1946, the daughter of Evelyn Edwards and the late Cecil Edwards.  Marilyn was a member of Horizon Christian Fellowship and the Summit County Lapidary Club.  She will always be remembered as a person who loved her family.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening,...

George S. Vukich

George S. Vukich

May 28, 2023

 

Our beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great Grandpa George S Vukich (Vucicevich / Turnsek)  passed from his earthly body to his heavenly home with our Lord Jesus on Sunday May 28th.  Born in Tremont, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1931, he was preceded in death by his loving parents Samuel and Annie (nee Turnsek) Vucicevich and his beloved sisters Diane Thomas (James); Nadia Phelan (John); Lily Massa (Louis). 

Before the family moved to Akron (the...

Thomas E. Buehl

Thomas E. Buehl

May 28, 2023

Thomas Eugene Buehl, 70, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away from medical complications on May 28, 2023. Born September 6, 1952, Tom was preceded in death by his parents Robert E. Buehl and Rose Ann Love, brother Michael Buehl and sister Roberta "Bobbi" Buehl, and step-daughter Michaelann "Miki" (Timothy) Miller.

Tom was a very strong-minded, fun-loving, hard-working family man who...

Therese Rose Spak

Therese Rose Spak

May 27, 2023

Therese Rose “Terri” Spak, 61, of Canton, Ohio gained her wings on May 27th, 2023, after short illness. She was always a fighter, entering the world at a mere 2lbs 3oz on May 4th, 1962. She grew up in Akron, Ohio with her six beautiful sisters. Their Daddy called them the SPAKtacular 7! She graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School,...

Olivia Mae Shafer

Olivia Mae Shafer

May 27, 2023

Olivia Mae Shafer, born July 24, 2021, passed away by accidental drowning Saturday May 27, 2023. Olivia is survived by her parents, Allen Shafer and JennaRae Kirton and brother Oliver Shafer; maternal grandparents Johnta Kirton and Tammy Hale, great grandmother Kathy Kirton, great, great grandfather Eddie Ray; paternal grandparent Irene Mack-Shafer; aunts and uncles; and her beloved cousins Aliyah, Ava,...

Charles William Pontius

Charles William Pontius

May 27, 2023

Charles William Pontius September 28th 1943-May 27th 2023Proceeded in death by his wife Janice Sue Pontius, Father Charles William Pontius Sr, Mother Elaine Pontius, Son Jeff Russell, Sisters Joyce Kocher,  Charlene Pontius, Brothers Danny Pontius.He leaves behind Children Randy (Chrissy) Goodwin, Teri (Bill) Dunkler, Joan (David) Marotto, Charles (Laura) Pontius, Grandkids  Tiffany Todd Megan Carissa David Nicole Colt Brittany and...

Mark Edward Weese

Mark Edward Weese

May 26, 2023

Mark Edward Weese went to his eternal rest on May 26, 2023.  He was welcomed by his Savior and is reunited with many especially his mom and dad.  He is free of the bonds that held him on earth and is sure to be dancing and singing in heaven.

He was born April 19, 1966, to Ed and Sally Weese...

Billy Joe England

Billy Joe England

May 26, 2023

Billy Joe England, 74, of Medina, OH, passed away on May 26, 2023, at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, Akron, OH after an eighteen-month battle against leukemia and receiving a bone marrow transplant. Born in Charleston, WV, Bill spent his youth in the Cleveland, OH area until he was drafted into the United States Army (“Big Red One”) in...

Jerry V. Peterson

Jerry V. Peterson

May 24, 2023

Jerry Victor Peterson  93 years 9 months  8/24/1929 to 5/24/2023 Preceded in death by Swedish immigrant parents Carl and Gunvor Pettersson, daughter Rhonda and grandson Larry, siblings Harry, Dorris, Lillian, Alice and Marion.  A Korean wartime veteran, lifetime member of VFW Post 3880 and American Legion Post 0449.  Jerry was a very generous and caring person, never wanting accolades for his generosities.  Jerry...

Elfride (Ellie) Eckerman

Elfride (Ellie) Eckerman

May 22, 2023

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ellie, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 22, 2023.

She left us while sleeping peacefully at Life Care Center of Elyria. She was in her 89th year.

She is the beloved mother of Diane, Arthur, James, Lawrence, Kurt and Eileen and proud grandmother of...

Donald Wilford Carpenter

Donald Wilford Carpenter

May 22, 2023

Donald (“Don”) Wilford Carpenter, 88, of Dover passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22, 2023, in Community Hospice – Truman House at New Philadelphia, following a period of declining health.

Born in Dennison (OH), Don was the youngest son of the late James and Helen (Rector) Carpenter and was a 1952 graduate of Uhrichsville High School. Upon graduation, Don spent...

Larry Lawrence

Larry Lawrence

May 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Brian Lawrence born May 5th, 1963.  He died peacefully in his sleep on May 21st, 2023, in the presence of his most precious baby girl, Harley.  He had been struggling with complications from a kidney infection.  He was preceded in death by his father (Homer), mother...

Christopher M. Meckley

Christopher M. Meckley

May 20, 2023

Christopher Matthew Meckley, 27, passed away suddenly after a short battle with cancer.  He was born November 16, 1995 in Akron, the son of Aaron and Melissa Meckley.  Christopher will always be remembered as a guy who loved his family, food, and sports.  Football, wrestling, fishing and gaming were his favorite past times.  Christopher was a joker with a great...

Wanda L. Blanchard

Wanda L. Blanchard

May 16, 2023

Wanda L. Blanchard, 80, passed away May 16, 2023.  She was born March 16, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of the late Jack and Ethel McGuire.  In 1966, she married Larry J. Blanchard and together they shared 57 years of marriage.  In her earlier years, Wanda worked as a nursing assistant.  She will always be remembered as a person who was devoted...

George E. Hollar

George E. Hollar

May 16, 2023

George E. Hollar, 65, passed away May 16, 2023, at home, with his family by his side. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Barney and Dolores Hollar. Former roofer and retired early from Leafguard. George enjoyed Cleveland Browns, Ohio State, Guardians and winning fishing tournaments. He preceded in death by his parents, Barney Hollar and Delores Hollar. He will be sadly...

Gerry Dunn Sawyer

Gerry Dunn Sawyer

May 15, 2023

Gerry Sawyer, 84, passed away on May 15, 2023. He was born on October 28, 1938, in White Plains, New York, the son of Robert William Sawyer III and Anita Jacobsen.

 

Growing up in Scarsdale, New York, Gerry treasured his childhood memories spent on the family farm in Ashland, Maine. Following college, he embarked on an extraordinary journey in...

Diane K. Casto

Diane K. Casto

May 15, 2023

Diane K. Casto, 76, passed away May 15, 2023 in Stow.  She was born December 16, 1946 in Akron, the daughter of the late Ralph and Dora Tillett.  Diane will always be remembered as a hard worker, as she provided for her five girls as a single mother.  She had a twist of sarcastic wit that she passed down to all her daughters.  She...

JoAnn Brady Rutter

JoAnn Brady Rutter

May 15, 2023

JoAnn was born on October 30, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio.  She died in Copley, Ohio on May 15, 2023.   JoAnn is survived by three sons, Douglas Brady (Lynne), Myron/Pat Brady (Julie Sample), and Rodney Brady (Stacey Osburn).  Grandchildren, Jennifer Brady, Christopher Brady (Isabella), Colleen Yonkof (Adam), Sarah Siefert (Jonathan), Marissa Brady (Andrew Murphy), Zackary Brady (Savannah), and Brooke Brady.  Great-grandchildren,...

Nancy Jean Booth

Nancy Jean Booth

May 12, 2023

Nancy J. Booth (Tice), 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 12, 2023. She was born July 20, 1953, in Akron, Ohio to Delores Tice (Thompson) and William Tice. Nancy was raised in Stow, Ohio unil she was teenager and then spent the rest of her life as a resident of Akron, Ohio where she spent a lot of...

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