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Rebecca Bennett

Rebecca Bennett

Oct 18, 2022

 

Rebecca Bennett,66, of Akron Ohio passed away October 18th 2022 in her home after a hard fought battle with breast cancer. Graduted from East High in 1975, where she met the love of her life.They married in 1981.Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years Kenneth Bennett, and her parents Arnold E(Juanita) McDonald and Barbara Jean Miller.Survived by...

Stephen Perry Bruckschlogl

Stephen Perry Bruckschlogl

Oct 16, 2022

Stephen Perry Bruckschlogl (Steve) was born on April 3rd, 1957, to the late Carolyn (Mancuso) (Nana) and Jack Bruckschlogl in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. A lifelong resident of Akron, Steve was a wonderful brother & uncle and had four siblings, Jackie (Harris), Franz Bruckschlogl, Cathy (Ricca) & Toni (Norris), his nieces and nephews, Tracey Ferraro, Annette Constable, Kim Clark, Yvonne Bruckschlogl, Marni...

Lura Cox

Lura Cox

Oct 15, 2022

Lura "Lee" Cox passed away on October 15, 2022. Born in West Virigina to Allie B and Pearl Collins. She was a lifelong resident of Brimfield, Ohio. She raised many generations of the family. She always made sure her family was taken care of. She enjoyed taking her grandkids to the park.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Sharon Lee Lint

Sharon Lee Lint

Oct 15, 2022

                         

 

Sharon had an interesting beginning. She was born Sharon Lee Grahm, birthed to Walter Grahm and Florence Leslie. At the age of two, Sharon was adopted by her life parents Edward Krouser and Laura Jean. She grew up on the east side of Cleveland in...

Alice Marie Keller

Alice Marie Keller

Oct 13, 2022

Alice Marie Keller, 64, passed away October 13, 2022, after a prolonged illness. She was born February 10, 1958, graduated from Garfield High School, then completed Hammel Actual College. Alice worked with integrity in her field of debt collections. She was employed many years at Akron Personnel, with her last employment at Bank One, where she went on long-term disability...

John Booher

John Booher

Oct 13, 2022

 

John Booher, age 63, passed away on October 13, 2022.

John was born on December 3, 1958, to Grover and Juanita Booher. He grew up in Norton and Barberton and lived most of his life in Akron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Juanita and sister-in-law, Linda Booher.  John is survived by his brother, Thomas...

Charles Wesley Garrett

Charles Wesley Garrett

Oct 12, 2022

Charles Wesley Garrett, 68, passed away October 12, 2022, at home with his family by his side. He was born April 5, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of John Wilson Garret and Mildred Frances Meneley. Charles served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He took pride in his work as a painter and lawn care technician. He enjoyed...

David Young

David Young

Oct 10, 2022

David Young, 67, of Akron, Ohio passed away on October 10, 2022 at Grace House following multiple health issues. He was born August 16, 1955 in Sutton West Virginia, the son of  Lori Barnett and Victory Young. He is survived by Suzette Young (Wife), Roger Young (Brother), David Young Jr (Son), Mike Young (Brother). He is preceded in death by...

Mike Kovach

Mike Kovach

Oct 10, 2022

Mike Kovach, 96, of Barberton, Ohio passed away October 10, 2022, at home with his family by his side following a short illness. He was born November 8, 1925, In Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Mike and Mary (Benco) Kovach. On August 30, 1952, he married Luvera "Mae" Kovach (Spencer). Together they shared 70 years of marriage.

Mike...

Ryan A Sole

Ryan A Sole

Oct 9, 2022

We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of our dearly loved Ryan. Ryan was loved by so many and loved deeply in return.. He was a quiet, gentle soul. He loved the outdoors, following Ohio sports, playing pool, and deeply loved his loyal dogs, Grace and Joey. 

Ryan grew up in Akron, where he developed many lasting friendships. He was...

Patricia Ann Wigington

Patricia Ann Wigington

Oct 6, 2022

Patricia Ann Wigington, 90, of Akron, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday October 6, 2022, following a 10-year fight with Alzheimer's. She was born February 12, 1932 in Logan, West Virginia, the daughter of Delphia Williams and John B. Chafin.

Patricia lived a very long and fulfilling life. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great grandsons. Spending...

Jillian Kay Blair

Jillian Kay Blair

Oct 4, 2022

Jillian Kay Blair has gone home to be with the Lord at the age of 39, on October 4th, 2022.

 

She was born in Akron, Ohio, December 14, 1982, to her mother, Julie Blair, and late father, Thomas Mullin.

 

Jillian will be remembered for her unending desire for God’s word and her love of family, especially her children...

Gwenda L. Robinson

Gwenda L. Robinson

Oct 2, 2022

Our dear Mother Gwenda Lee Robinson sadly passed away on October 2nd, 2022, at the wonderful age of 60. As she used to say, "Ya'll better hope Ya'll make it to 43!!" She was an absolutely wonderful mother. Yes, she may have had her flaws, but she was always there when you needed her. She also had many friends and...

Edwin K Davis

Edwin K Davis

Oct 2, 2022

Edwin K. Davis, 59, passed away surrounded by his loving and devoted daughters on October 2, 2022, but his larger-than-life persona and trademark silliness will never be forgotten.

He was born on June 28, 1963, in Akron, Ohio. He was the youngest son of the late Theodore "Ted" Davis and Delores Shelton Davis.

Affectionately known as E-Funk by his family...

David Allen Zielke

David Allen Zielke

Oct 2, 2022

David Allen Zielke, age 70, of Green, Ohio unexpectedly passed away on Saturday October 2, 2022. He was born on May 10, 1952 in Wayne County, Michigan to the late Donald and Jean (Van Dusen) Zielke. He retired from Conserva Electric with over 34 years of service. He had a passion for music, playing handbells, drums and his cherished guitar...

Paul Shilts

Paul Shilts

Oct 1, 2022

 

Paul Shilts passed away a month shy of his 88th birthday. He was a soft spoken, kind soul, who was rarely seen without his Elmer Fudd hat, regardless of the weather outside. He fancied a pocket protector filled with pens, and pants with pockets to carry all things important to him. He loved Elvis, Patsy Cline, lots of warm...

Tiffani Amber Gray

Tiffani Amber Gray

Oct 1, 2022

Tiffani Amber Gray, 27, passed away suddenly October 1, 2022.  She was born August 13, 1995.  Tiffani will always be remembered for how much she loved her daughters.  They were everything to her.  She also loved astrology.  Tiffani is survived by her daughters, Maryjane, Melody, and Mercy; parents Michael (Kathi) Gray and Caroline (Davey) Cook-Ernst; great grandmother Nan Dughi; grandparents Raleigh and Ginger Gray, and...

Bernard Parsons

Bernard Parsons

Sep 29, 2022

 

Bernie Parsons (65) of Springfield Township, passed away September 29, 2022.  He was raised in Springfield by Raymond and Viola Parsons.  He never desired to live anywhere else.  He was proud of his Native American heritage and his favorite sports team, the Cleveland Indians.  He loved most animals and had variety of pets during his life.  Three times he nurtured raccoon orphans until they...

Debra L. Simmons

Debra L. Simmons

Sep 28, 2022

Debra L. Simmons, 69, of Akron, Ohio passed away September 28, 2022. She was born December 2, 1952, in Akron, the daughter of Howard and Adeline Fleshman (Varrecchia). On June 16, 2012, she married Ricky Simmons. Together they shared 10 years of marriage. Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her sister and best friend Linda. Their favorite...

Leon Robert Williams III

Leon Robert Williams III

Sep 28, 2022

Leon R. Williams (Pork Chop and Chopper) age 47, peacefully passed away on September 28, 2022, after an extended illness. 

Leon was the youngest of five children. Born on January 19, 1975, to the late Leon “Bob” Williams and Mary Williams. He is survived by his mom, Mary Williams and his siblings, Tammy (Matt) Cruise, Terry (Sheila) Miller, Lee Roy...

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