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Sheila Amendolar

Sheila Amendolar

Nov 6, 2024

Sheila Amendolar, age 58, passed away on November 6, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. Born on December 29, 1965, Sheila spent her life nurturing and loving those around her, embodying the true spirit of a family matriarch. Known for her courage, care, and creativity, she brought joy and laughter to all, especially through the festive gatherings with her beloved grandchildren. 

Sheila is...

Roger Eugene Adams

Roger Eugene Adams

Nov 5, 2024

Roger Eugene Adams, 75, of Ravenna passed on November 5, 2024 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Munroe Falls, Ohio. Roger was born on August 10, 1949, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Punxsutawney High School in 1967 before enlisting in the United States Army, where he served in the Vietnam War. Roger moved to Ohio years later, where he...

Bertie Lou Wilson

Bertie Lou Wilson

Nov 5, 2024

Bertie Lou Wilson, 94, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2024.  She was born May 20, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late George and Beulah Bradley.  Bertie will always be remembered as a woman devoted to her faith and was an active member of Grandview United Methodist Church.  She was a gentle woman and...

Karen Frances Killian

Karen Frances Killian

Nov 5, 2024

Karen Frances Killian, 66, passed away after a long illness November 5, 2024.  She will always be remembered as a person who loved her family.  She was kind hearted and compassionate.  Karen loved the holidays and cooking wonderful meals for her family.  She is preceded in death by her father William Gallagher and her Pap Leon Lang.  Karen is survived...

Irma Lorraine Earley

Irma Lorraine Earley

Nov 1, 2024

Irma “Mama” Earley went to be with God on November 1st, 2024. She was born to Irma Margaret Lyons and Charles Stephen Earley on December 29th, 1941. She was one of eight siblings, and was affectionately called “Renee” by her sisters.

Irma had many jobs in life, but the thing she valued most was being a mother, grandmother, great grandmother and...

Deborah Marie Johnson

Deborah Marie Johnson

Nov 1, 2024

Deborah Marie Johnson (Goga) of Kent, Ohio passed peacefully on November 1, 2024

She was born November 13, 1959 to Jean Marie Zenisek and Raymond Domorasky in Cleveland, Ohio. 

She married Craig James Johnson on February 19, 1978. They were married until his passing in 2017.

She was a loving mother to Jessica Salamon, Michele Kaminski, James Johnson and Ryan Johnson. More than...

Eva Mae Brown

Eva Mae Brown

Oct 30, 2024

Eva Mae Brown, 93, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side.

Eva was born on May 12, 1931, in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in Akron & Deerfield, Ohio. She graduated from Deerfield High School, in 1950. After high school, Eva attended Peoples Hospital School of Nursing /The University of Akron. Eva was the matriarch...

Laurel Demas

Laurel Demas

Oct 30, 2024

Laurel Lynn Demas (Harrington) passed away October 30, 2024.  She was born June 4, 1941 in New Matamoras, Ohio.  She was a resident of Norton, Ohio for most of her life.  She is preceded in death by her husband James Demas; sons Robert and Ricky Johnson; and grandson Patrick Johnson.  Lynn is survived by her son Jack Johnson; daughter-in-law Lisa...

William Marcus Humphries

William Marcus Humphries

Oct 27, 2024

William Marcus (Markie) Humphries, age 62, was awarded his peace Sunday October 27, 2024.

He was born May 25, 1962, in Akron, Ohio and was a resident of Akron all his life. He was a very caring and giving person. He was the father of twins who he was very proud of. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. The night...

Ken Conway

Ken Conway

Oct 27, 2024

Ken Conway of Stow, Ohio, 90, left his earthly home to be with his savior, Jesus Christ on October 27th, 2024.

 He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 30, 1934, the second child of Floyd and Margaret Conway. Ken was married to his loving wife Jeanette (Vapenik) of Garfield Heights for 27 years. He has 5 children, Jeff (Tammy), Steve...

Arthur Glen Torreance

Arthur Glen Torreance

Oct 27, 2024

Arthur Glen Torreance, who went by Glen, passed away Sunday Oct 27, 2024 in Akron, OH at the age of 72.

 Glen was born on Nov 26, 1951 in PA to William and Jane Torreance. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, a sister and grandson.

He will be missed by his wife Terry Torreance, his children Glenda Alloway,...

Kimi Marie Collins

Kimi Marie Collins

Oct 26, 2024

Kimi Marie Collins, 60, passed away suddenly October 26, 2024.  She will always be remembered as a person who loved to have a good time.  She had a great sense of humor and was the life of the crowd.  She loved to dance and give hugs.  Kimi had the ability to always make people feel better.  She is preceded in...

Jeffrey L. Helmick

Jeffrey L. Helmick

Oct 26, 2024

Jeffrey L. Helmick, 67, passed away October 26, 2024 after a long illness.  Jeff was born April 13, 1957 in Akron, the son of the late Kenneth P. Helmick Sr. and Geraldine Helmick.  He loved his country and served in the United States Army.  Jeff enjoyed listening to music and loved his Cleveland Browns.  In addition to his parents, he...

Loretta Jane Ishmael

Loretta Jane Ishmael

Oct 25, 2024

Loretta (Lorie) McCowin Ishmael

 Lorie McCowin Ishmael passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio and lived with her family in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Following High School, life led Lorie to Alabama and then back to Ohio for retirement. She was known for her warmth, kindness and compassion. She touched each person...

Darrell A. Zaroka

Darrell A. Zaroka

Oct 25, 2024

Drag racing enthusiast and retired mechanic, Darrell Allen Zaroka “Z”, passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 67, surrounded by loved ones. His love of life did not come to an end with his death. Those who know him will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. 

He retired from Yellow Freight Trucking...

MaryJane T. Baeli - Seifert

MaryJane T. Baeli - Seifert

Oct 22, 2024

Mary Jane Baeli-Seifert, fondly called “MJ” or “Terri” by those she loved, left this world on October 22, 2024 at age 65. A resident of the Akron area her whole life, she was born in Cuyahoga Falls and lived most recently in Tallmadge with her son, Andrew. She fought courageously against cancer and afforded her family and friends many more...

Lynn Helen Wasson

Lynn Helen Wasson

Oct 21, 2024

Lynn Helen Wasson (Hoffman) passed away Monday 21 of Oct 2024, after a long illness. Lynn graduated from Akron Buchtel High School class of 1964. She went on to become a licensed practical nurse at St. Joseph School of Nursing in Lorian, Ohio. She was proceeded in death by parents Dr. Walter R. and Helen F . (Walsh) Hoffman; aunts...

Deanna L. Burner-Hunt

Deanna L. Burner-Hunt

Oct 19, 2024

Deanna L. Burner-Hunt, age 84, of Akron, OH, died peacefully, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Justin T. Rogers Hospice House. 

She was born November 24,1939 in Philippi, WV; daughter of the late Floyd and Ethyl (McDaniel) Digman. Preceding her in death on November 17,1983 was her first husband Richard Burner, and on November 20, 2006, her second husband Marvin Hunt. She...

Patricia Ann Gilbert

Patricia Ann Gilbert

Oct 19, 2024

Patricia Ann Gilbert, age 62, of Freedom Township, Ohio passed peacefully on the morning of Saturday October 19th, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. 

Patti was born on March 18th, 1962 in Cleveland, OH. She was the youngest daughter of the late William Swansiger Sr., & Jane Esther Swansiger (Horner), who Patti cared for until her...

Nancy Jane Hoskins

Nancy Jane Hoskins

Oct 17, 2024

Nancy Ingram Hoskins, age 84, passed away on October 17, 2024.

 A life resident of the Akron area, Nancy graduated from Revere High School in 1958, and attended Heidelberg College where she studied music. She spent her working career at the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in the Benefits Department, retiring after 38 years of service.

 Nancy was known for her kindness,...

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