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Loretta Jean Nichols

Loretta Jean Nichols

Oct 15, 2024

Loretta Jean Nichols passed away of natural causes in her home on October 15, 2024, at the age of 86, in Ravenna, OH. Born on April 22, 1938, in Cleveland, OH, Loretta's life was a testament to her resilience, generosity, and unwavering faith.

 Loretta's journey through life was marked by her dedication to her family and her community. She was preceded...

Elson J. Hershberger

Elson J. Hershberger

Oct 15, 2024

Elson J. Hershberger of Akron, age 61, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Elson was born on January 6, 1963, in Canton to John E. and Anna Mae (Sommers) Hershberger.

Elson was brilliantly gifted by God to design and build single family homes. After years of being a rough framing carpenter, he and his wife, Michelle,...

Debra Roland (Pierce)

Debra Roland (Pierce)

Oct 15, 2024

Debra Roland (Pierce) age 70, passed away October 15, 2024 after a long battle with COPD. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Howard Roland, parents Alberta and Wallace Pierce. She leaves behind her two sons and one daughter and their children, best friend Mary Alice, and a host of families in Ohio, Oklahoma, California, and...

Joan Cartwright Laszcz

Joan Cartwright Laszcz

Oct 14, 2024

Mrs. Joan Cartwright Laszcz, of Euclid, Ohio, age 100, passed away on October 14, 2024. Mrs. Laszcz was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was the youngest child of the late Leota and Emor Cartwright, MD. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Laszcz, and her sister, Carolyn Sue Cartwright, DVM.

She...

Karen Frances Barbato

Karen Frances Barbato

Oct 12, 2024

Karen F (Smith) Barbato passed away peacefully at home on October 12th, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was preceded in death by her parents George (Max) Smith and Frances Smith, her husband and love of her life Christopher Barbato, her beautiful daughter Traci Oplinger, and brother in-law Robert Shays. She is survived by daughter Toni Charles, son Mark...

Jackson Ross Wagner Sr.

Jackson Ross Wagner Sr.

Oct 10, 2024

Jackson Ross Wagner Sr. of Akron, 92, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Akron, Jack lived most of his life in the Akron area. He graduated from North High School in 1951, where he earned 4 letters in track and cross country. In 1949 he won the state cross...

Carl Robert Kinnaman

Carl Robert Kinnaman

Oct 8, 2024

Carl Robert Kinnaman, 66, of Uniontown, passed away October 8, 2024 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Cleveland on June 13, 2024, the son of Joan Kinnaman and the late Carl C. Kinnaman. Carl served his country in the United States Army. He will always be remembered as a guy who enjoyed everything 70's including tie...

Joan Lynn Sadowski

Joan Lynn Sadowski

Oct 5, 2024

In loving memory of Joan Lynn Sadowski, who passed on October 5th, 2024, at the age of 75. Joan was born on October 20th, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to her mother and father Mable and John Sadowski. 

Joan was preceded in death by her parents John and Mabel (Nee Brennan) Sadowski, as well as her sister Beverly Payne. She is survived...

Donna Jean Gray

Donna Jean Gray

Oct 1, 2024

Glen and Donna Gray have joined each other this week in Christ’s presence. They were childhood sweethearts having met as toddlers in primary children’s Sunday School at Grace Methodist church in Akron. Donna spent four years at Baldwin Wallace in Ohio as a home economics major. During this time, she became a born-again Christian at Intervarsity Christian Fellowship leadership training...

Oscar Parmer Jr.

Oscar Parmer Jr.

Oct 1, 2024

Oscar Parmer jr. was born in Akron, Ohio, July 12,1969. He was a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church as a youth where he sang In the children’s choir he also was a member of his uncle's bishop Charles J Parmer church at True Deliverance church ministries where he also sang in the adult choir Oscar presently was a active...

Thomas Jeffrey Haag

Thomas Jeffrey Haag

Sep 29, 2024

Thomas J. Haag passed away peacefully on Sunday September 29, 2024, from nonrelated issues following his recent brain tumor surgery.

Tom was raised in Rocky River, Ohio to the late Roger and Evelyn Haag. He is survived by his dear sister Marilyn (Tony) Menich, niece Meredith (Matthew) Ritter, great nephew Emmett, nephew Matthew Menich, nephew Andrew (Madison) Menich and great nephew...

William L. Arter

William L. Arter

Sep 28, 2024

William L. Arter “Bill”, 69, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024 at home. William worked for B&C for many years and retired from AWP in February of 2022. Bill was a wonderful man. He was always kind and generous and would always help the people he loved. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved to play scrabble. He will be...

Paula Cathleen O'Donnell

Paula Cathleen O'Donnell

Sep 27, 2024

Paula O’Donnell was born in Cleveland and moved to Akron about 33 years ago. Paula went home to be with the Lord at 71 years old on September 27, 2024.  Paula was a very loving mother grandmother aunt and friend. There isn’t anything she wouldn’t do for anyone she always managed to make the best out of anything. Paula was...

Dale Lee Cassell

Dale Lee Cassell

Sep 26, 2024

Dale Cassell, 74, passed away on September 26, 2024.  He was born on March 5, 1950 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Don and Leona Cassell.  He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1968.  He served over 30 years of military service retiring from the Ohio Army National Guard in 2010 after returning from a tour in Iraq.  His...

Jeffrey Thomas Gardner

Jeffrey Thomas Gardner

Sep 24, 2024

Jeffrey T. Gardner, 54, of Akron, passed away September 24, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He was born on March 9, 1970 in Akron, the son of the late Elizabeth Fenton and Thomas Gardner. In addition to his parents, Jeff is preceded in death by his son Jeffrey M. Gardner and his brother Todd Gardner. He is survived by...

William Herman Noss

William Herman Noss

Sep 22, 2024

William Herman Noss, age 82, of Medina, passed away September 22, 2024 after a brief hospitalization. Bill will be missed by many and our hearts are broken by his sudden passing. He was born on December 22, 1941 in Cleveland, the son of the late Evelyn (Reichwein) Noss and Herman Noss. In addition to his parents, Bill is preceded in...

Charles William Sutton

Charles William Sutton

Sep 21, 2024

Charles William Sutton, born on July 12, 1941, in Washington D.C., passed away on September 21, 2024 in Akron, Ohio. He lived a life dedicated to his family, career, and community, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Charles enjoyed a distinguished career, retiring from General Motors after nearly three decades of service. He also owned and operated C&S...

Connie Mae Taylor

Connie Mae Taylor

Sep 21, 2024

Connie Mae Taylor, 84, passed away September 21, 2024.  She was born May 29, 1940 in Barberton, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Connie Metzler.  Connie will always be remembered as a caring mother and grandmother.  She loved to go to her grandson's baseball games to cheer him on.  In addition to her parents, Connie is preceded in death...

Randy Dale Henline

Randy Dale Henline

Sep 18, 2024

Randy Dale Henline, 71, passed away September 18, 2024.  He was born July 9, 1953 in Weston, West Virginia, the son of the late William and Edna Suttle.  Randy will always be remembered as a devoted husband, dad, and papaw.  He loved everything Mickey Mouse, played guitar and bass.  Randy was kind to everyone he met and just a wonderful...

Terri Lynn Roose

Terri Lynn Roose

Sep 17, 2024

Terri Lynn Paquette-Roose, 67, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 17th, 2024. She was born on September 24th, 1956, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, to Grace Paquette and the late Charles Paquette.  

Terri Lynn Paquette-Roose was a beloved waitress in the Kenmore neighborhood of Akron, Ohio. She not only was an accomplished dart player, but also a phenomenal pool...

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