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Donald W Starling

Donald W Starling

Mar 28, 2023

Donald “Bill” Starling passed away peacefully on March 28,2023.  He was a Life resident of the Barberton/Akron area.

Proceeded in death by his parents, Donald and Maxine Starling, siblings Judy Deem, Candace Nelson, Sue Anderson, Dixie Adams, Timothy Starling, nephew Michael Hutchison, and special sister Kathryn Starling.

Bill is survived by his daughter Tabitha Miller, daughter Tamika Yost, son Donald...

Robert Charles Amos Jr.

Robert Charles Amos Jr.

Mar 26, 2023

Robert Charles Amos Jr., 52, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Rob was born in Akron, Ohio on February 13th, 1971, to RC & Justine Amos. Justine used to say that if Rob had been born one day later, she would have named him Valentine.

Rob attended the welding program at Springfield HS and worked for 34 years as...

Janice Howes

Janice Howes

Mar 23, 2023

Eighty-eight years ago, Janice Erie Hodge burst into the world in Akron, Ohio.  She was the second child born to John and Oma Hodge and quickly became her older sister, Faye’s, playmate and best friend.  More siblings arrived in the years that followed: Bou, Johnny, and Jimmy.  Janice was born with a strong will and strong opinions!  She wanted to...

Alice Marie Ingraham (Watson)

Alice Marie Ingraham (Watson)

Mar 22, 2023

Alice Marie Ingraham (Watson), previously Alice Marie Channell, 65, passed away on the morning of March 22, 2023, at home in Spencer, OH, after more than a year in hospice care. She was born November 9, 1957, to the late James and Mollie (Harrison) Watson in Wadsworth, OH. 

She knew no strangers and worked with the public for many years,...

Byrne Jack White Jr

Byrne Jack White Jr

Mar 22, 2023

Byrne “Jack” White, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 with familyall by his side. He worked for Brown - Grave Lumber Co for 41 years and later on he retired from Home Depot. His passion for woodworking was extraordinary. His projects are what made people the happiest knowing how much love and pride was put into...

William E Nesbitt

William E Nesbitt

Mar 22, 2023

AKRON – William Estill Nesbitt, 73, passed away on March 22, 2023, after a brief illness.  He was born November 5, 1949, in Frankfort, Kentucky, and most of his life he lived in Akron, Ohio.  William graduated from John R. Buchtel High School in 1967 and graduated from The University of Akron with a B.S. degree in Education in 1971....

Harold Lee Boyle

Harold Lee Boyle

Mar 21, 2023

Harold Lee Boyle, age 57, of Akron, Ohio passed away March 21, 2023, at Summa Health Systems. He was born March 10, 1966, in Ravenna, Ohio; he is the son of Daniel Boyle and Linda Boyle. He married Carla Boyle, October 31, 2007. Together they shared 15 years of Marriage.

Harold grew up in Ravenna, Ohio where he attended school....

Arletta Mae Machamer

Arletta Mae Machamer

Mar 20, 2023

Arletta Mae Machamer, 84, passed away March 20, 2023.  She was born April 7, 1938 in Akron, to the late Arthur and Provia Weimer.  Arletta enjoyed reading, gardening, and going on vacation.  She travelled to Las Vegas, the Redwoods, and Hawaii.  

Arletta is survived by her brothers Rick and Roger Weimer; sister Judy Yost; son Gerald Bruce Hutchison; daughter...

Darrin W. Bostick

Darrin W. Bostick

Mar 18, 2023

Darrin W, Bostick, 65, passed away March 18, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1957 in Palo Alto, California to Kathrine (Hughes) and Norman G Bostick. 

Darrin was the youngest in a family of 4. He married Deedra Humiston on July 17, 1992, and they were married for 30 years.

  Darrin was a Navy veteran, serving almost 22...

Jean Grundberg Hudson

Jean Grundberg Hudson

Mar 18, 2023

Jean Grundberg Hudson, a former high-school guidance counsellor, devoted mother of three, and an active resident of the Laurel Lake retirement community, died March 18, 2023, while in hospice care in Laurel Lake’s nursing-care facility. She was 102.

She was born Jean Harland Billings on October 18, 1920, in Philadelphia. Her father, John Harland Billings, was a professor and department...

Ernest F. Bognar Jr.

Ernest F. Bognar Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Born on the Fourth of July and leaving us on St. Patrick’s Day tells the story of Corky— he loved a good time and a great party! He enjoyed classic cars, rock ‘n’ roll, all animals and good friends! His family was also very important to him. Preceded in death by parents Ernest Sr. and Ree, brother Rick, brother-in-law Jim...

William Bell

William Bell

Mar 16, 2023

William Bell passed away March 16th, 2023. He was 77. He was born in Canton, Ohio November 10th, 1945.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Pauline, one brother Jimmie, and one sister JoAnn.

He is survived by daughter Colleen (Jim) Schumacher, son William (Amanda) Bell, and Daughter Valerie (Jay) Lawton, three grandchildren and his...

Sandra Pauline Ward

Sandra Pauline Ward

Mar 16, 2023

In loving memory. Sandra Pauline Ward, maiden name Miller, grew up in the mountains of West Virginia with thirteen siblings. Having met and married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Ward she started her own family with two daughters. Sandra and Regina Ward. Through many ups and downs, twists and turns she exemplified kindness and love for her family....

James Leo Judge

James Leo Judge

Mar 15, 2023

James Leo Judge-Uncle Jimmie, Born December the 1st 1969-2023passed away unexpectedly on March the 15th. He was a long-time resident of Barberton Ohio. Jimmie had a passion for fishing and loved to be with his family. He was many things to us all son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend but most of all he was loved. 

He is preceded in death by...

Charles R. Tapp

Charles R. Tapp

Mar 14, 2023

Charles Tapp age 97, passed away March 14th 2023 after a short illness.

Charlie was born February 17th, 1926 in Union Kentucky.  He was a Navy veteran and served in World War II.  He was retired from General Motors.

Charlie was a very fun loving guy, who had amazing stories and the best belly laugh ever.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and 4 wheelers. He loved Hunting...

Eileen Joyce Frew

Eileen Joyce Frew

Mar 13, 2023

Eileen Joyce (nee Heck) Frew passed into the hands of Jesus on March 13th, 2023, from a traumatic brain injury. She spent the last 13 days of her life at J. R. Rogers Hospice Care Center. Eileen was Born in Akron, Ohio and lived for 53 years in Cleveland and the remaining 40 years in Arizona. Predeceased by her parents...

Karyn S. Clowser

Karyn S. Clowser

Mar 13, 2023

Karyn Sue "KK* Clowser (Burrows) was born in Wadsworth Ohio on November 10, 1961, to Cody and Darlene Burrows.

She went home to The Lord on March 13, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. KK was the sixth child of seven and was proceeded in death by her parents, Cody and Darlene, older brother Ron, daughter-in-law Jessica...

Kevin Darnell Harvey Sr.

Kevin Darnell Harvey Sr.

Mar 13, 2023

The Lord Giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.  Our Heavenly Father has again reminded us of the uncertainty of human life by calling from us our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and nephew. 

We bow our heads in sorrow and our hearts are heavy for on March 13, 2023 Kevin Darnell Harvey SR....

Gionnie Dierre Stanford

Gionnie Dierre Stanford

Mar 13, 2023

Gionnie Stanford (Aka Bear & GG) was born May 16, 2006 to Jamekia Stanford. Growing up Gionnie was an excellent straight A student. Gionnie had dreams of attending college. He was an amazing basketball player, he enjoyed listening to music & later started making music with the inspiration of his older brother Giovanni. Gionnie's favorite colors were green, red, &...

Warren J Kaminski

Warren J Kaminski

Mar 11, 2023

Warren J. Kaminski, age 75 of Richfield, Ohio passed away from natural causes on March 11, 2023.  Warren was preceded in death by his beloved wife Denise, identical twin Wayne, and his parents Chester and Irene.  He is survived by his daughter April Williamson (Ken), grandchildren Joseph, Luke, and Kayla, brother Ward Kaminski (Dottie), sister Judy Charron (Dick), and sister-in-law...

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