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Jessica Bracey

Jessica Bracey

Jul 26, 2023

Jessica Bracey, 37, of Akron, Ohio passed away July 26, 2023, at Akron City Hospital following years of multiple sclerosis battle.

She was born April 4, 1986 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Glenna Campbell and Melvin Howard. On August 4. 2014 she married Brandon Bracey. Together they shared 11 years of marriage.

Jessica lived in the Akron...

Ruby Sky Redington

Ruby Sky Redington

Jul 25, 2023

Ruby Sky Redington, 26, of Akron, passed away July 25 2023 following her hard fought battle with addiction. Born on December 26, 1996 she was a gift to all those that knew her and if you knew her then you loved her. She had a fiery spirit wrapped up in a warm heart that she used to love fiercely. Her...

Inez M. Walden

Inez M. Walden

Jul 25, 2023

Inez M. Walden, 98, passed away July 25, 2023.  She was born January 20, 1925 in Mims, Florida, the daughter of the late Oris and Ethel Mathis.  Inez was a member of Temple Baptist Church.  She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after many years of service working at Plant C.  Inez will always be remembered as happy and outgoing person who was...

Francis Vincent Cline

Francis Vincent Cline

Jul 22, 2023

Francis Vincent Cline, born to Alfred and Catherine (Eckman) Cline, on January 4, 1954, in Camden, New Jersey. Sadly lost his 11-year battle with cancer, on July 22, 2023, in Dennison, Ohio. With family by his side, he decided it was finally time to go home. He was a man of many names. You might have known him as Fran,...

Carl D. Rogers

Carl D. Rogers

Jul 21, 2023

Carl Dean Rogers Jr was born to Carl Rogers Sr and Vernice (Holt) Rogers in Akron, Ohio on Aril 10, 1948. He was very close to his beloved brother Tony Rogers and was preceded in death by his younger brother Terri Rogers. Carl graduated from Garfield High School in 1967. He attended Kent State but found his niche in sales,...

Charles Robert Garr Jr.

Charles Robert Garr Jr.

Jul 20, 2023

Charles Robert Garr Jr., 65, passed away July 20 2023.

He was born October 14,1957 in Akron,Ohio to Willow ford and Charles Robert Garr Sr. He was a hard working man dedicated husband and father. His favorite hobby was working on cars his favorite holiday was Christmas.

 

Preceded in death by Mother Willow Ford, father Charles Robert Garr Sr,...

Deborah Roberta Shortridge

Deborah Roberta Shortridge

Jul 18, 2023

Deborah Shortridge.  Born Jan 25, 1963 at akron general hospital.  Chosen daughter of Martha and James O'Donnell. Devoted wife of James Shortridge,  mother of son James Wagner and devoted mother and best friend of daughter Trulee Wagner.  Debby always had a positive outlook on life. Despite the many hardships and challenges she had to endure,  she never let it break...

Bhagi Darnal

Bhagi Darnal

Jul 18, 2023

Life Celebration with Bhagi Darnal

Bhagi Darnal son of Til Bdr Darnal & Kaile Maya Darnal was born in Sibsoo Bhutan on 01/01/1953. He got married with Budha Biswa in the year

1980. Children (sons) were:

Bikash Biswa Manoi Biswa & Surai Darnal Daughter in laws are: Kabita Darnal & Manita Biswa. They together were

blessed with three children (hows)....

Gladys A. Hilgert

Gladys A. Hilgert

Jul 17, 2023

In Loving Memory of Gladys A. Hilgert, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, peacefully passed away on July 17, 2023. Born on November 7, 1948, in Lima, Honduras to Ovidio Ayala and Crescencia Castro. Her life was filled with love, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family.Gladys will forever be remembered by her beloved husband, Robert S. Hilgert,...

Miriam Louise Ridinger

Miriam Louise Ridinger

Jul 16, 2023

Miriam was a longtime Kent resident Miriam Ridinger, 93, passed away peacefully July 16, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 15, 1930, she was the daughter of Ward Wetzel and Evelyn Lindsay Wetzel. She was married for 68 years to her beloved husband, Gerald “Jug” Ridinger, before he passed away in 2020.

Miriam graduated from Buchtel High School in...

Evett Michelle Brooks

Evett Michelle Brooks

Jul 15, 2023

Evett Michelle Brooks had an unquenchable hunger for adventure, undeniable voracity for new experiences, a seemingly ever-present smile, and the propensity to seek out the silver lining in any given situation. She was a wordsmith who wanted to share her experiences, knowledge and stories.

Evett would say that, Awesome, had blessed this world with her presence on July 23rd, 1978, -...

Louella "Jean" Watkins

Louella "Jean" Watkins

Jul 15, 2023

On 7/15/2023 at 4:50am our Mother began dancing in Heaven. She was Loved by many. Her patient’s and their families, Immediate family, Girlfriends, Co-Worker, and Neighbors.

Jean loved her Daughter – Tina Marie in Florida, her Son – Bradford Ray in Thailand.  Her son & daughter in Love – James Lee and Becky Shaughnessy. Many of Brad’s childhood friends loved...

Julie K. Roberts

Julie K. Roberts

Jul 14, 2023

Julie Roberts from Canton, Ohio (Akron) suddenly passed away at the age of 51 on July 14th, 2023. She will be lovingly remembered by her partner of 13 years Sonny Middour, children Cody Dilts, Jake Roberts, Joe Roberts, 5 grandchildren as well as numerous family members and friends. She had a pure heart and kind soul. She had a great...

Michael Albert Fraley

Michael Albert Fraley

Jul 14, 2023

Michael Albert Fraley, born June 29, 1970, passed away peacefully on Friday July 14 2023, surrounded by family, after a brief illness.  Michael grew up in Kent, Ohio and graduated from Kent State University with dual bachelor’s degrees in History and English.  He then continued his studies, graduating from The Ohio State University with a master’s degree in Education.  Michael...

Kenneth Ray Hoffman

Kenneth Ray Hoffman

Jul 13, 2023

Ken Hoffman of Hudson Ohio loved life, and he lived it with exceptional enthusiasm and gusto.

His passing has left a hole in the lives of all who knew him. And for those who loved him, the world will never be the same without his courageous, indomitable spirit.

Gregarious, genuine, and charming, Ken emanated a zest for life that was...

Derrell R. Hollis Jr.

Derrell R. Hollis Jr.

Jul 12, 2023

Derrell R. Hollis Jr. passed away on July 12th, 2023, at the age of 59. He was born November 9th—"the same day the Berlin Wall fell”—in 1963. He was preceded in death by his father, Derrell R. Hollis Sr. He is survived by his wife, Tracey; his children, Ashley (Jeff), Daniel, and Jake; his mother, Martha; his sisters, Cindy and...

Lee E. Quinn

Lee E. Quinn

Jul 12, 2023

Lee Edna Quinn went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Summa Health Center in Akron Ohio. She was born on May 12, 1930 in Starkville Mississippi to Claude L. Sudduth and Doretha Mackay. 

She received her early education in Starkville and graduated from high school in Joliet Illinois. 

She met and married James A....

Shari Lea Juscak

Shari Lea Juscak

Jul 11, 2023

Shari Lea Juscak (age 71) was born November 24,1951 and passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023, at Summa Barberton Hospital Hospice after a lengthy illness.

Shari was a resident of Portage Lakes and leaves her loving husband, Ronald F. Juscak.  She will be reunited with her mother, Armilda M. Sisson; father, Walter Patton; step-father, Harold M. Sisson; brother, Roger...

Tammy Lynn Osborne

Tammy Lynn Osborne

Jul 10, 2023

Tammy Lynn Osborne (McElroy), 61, of Akron, Ohio, ended her battle with cancer and went home to be with the Lord, the evening of July 10, 2023, at Summa Health System – Barberton Campus, with her husband and children at her bedside.   She was born the daughter of Judith Sellers (Derby) and George McElroy in Barberton, Ohio on March 17,...

Vincent Anthony Michel

Vincent Anthony Michel

Jul 8, 2023

Vincent Anthony Michel, born December 24, 1997, and passed on July 8, 2023. Vincent was born in Portsmouth VA, and resided his entire life in Akron, OH.Vincent is survived by his parents Danielle and Stephen.  The best brother, Nicholas (Haley) and his favorite  nephew Jameson.  Grandmothers Sandi, Roseann (Bub), and Fran.  His brother Zach, and sister Simone.  Aunt Jamie, her...

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