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Joseph J. Mollica

Joseph J. Mollica

Jan 19, 2023

Joseph J. Mollica, “Joe”, 85, passed away January 19, 2023 at home.  Born in Akron, Joe was a proud Union painter for 60 years.  He loved fishing and boating, tending to his tropical fish, and in earlier years bred and shown Basset Hounds and Airedale Terriers.  Joe will always be remembered as a humorous guy, who loved to watch his...

Grace T. Jones

Grace T. Jones

Jan 18, 2023

Grace T Jones was called home Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Grace was a beloved daughter to Micheal and Bianca and sister to Carole . Grace left her own impression on most that she met. Grace attended Warrensville Hts High and Lutheran High School East and later earned a degree from Kent State University, which lead her to become a published...

Joyce Ann George

Joyce Ann George

Jan 18, 2023

Joyce Ann George, 79, passed away January 18, 2023.  She was born in Akron, the daughter of the late Francis and Helen Wood.  Joyce will always be remembered as a very strong willed person who loved her family.  She loved to plan holiday get togethers, baking, and in her earlier years she was an avid bowler.  She was very social and loved to make...

Greg Drungil

Greg Drungil

Jan 18, 2023

Greg Drungil, 59, passed away January 18, 2023, after having a sudden stroke. Greg wished to be an organ donor and his generous gift will help other families.

Greg was born July 1963, in Chicago, Illinois and was a 1982 graduate of Crete-Monee H.S. in Crete, Illinois.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea.  Greg...

Denise Marie Tyburski

Denise Marie Tyburski

Jan 17, 2023

Denise Marie Tyburski age 72 of Shalersville, Ohio, passed away peacefully January 17th, 2023, at her home.

Denise was born on July 10th, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to Jack and Margaret Miceli. 

Denise graduated from Maple Heights High School. On April 11th, 1970, Denise married the love of her life, Casey and soon after moved to Shalersville, Ohio where they...

Robin Jean Wagner

Robin Jean Wagner

Jan 15, 2023

Robin Jean Wagner, age 54, passed away January 15th, 2023. She was born in Barberton, Ohio to Robert and Donna (Ware) Petrus. 

She was preceded in death by her mother Donna (Jean) Petrus.

She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Dave Wagner; Father Robert (Bob/Bug) Petrus, Brother Robby (Mary) Petrus, family friend Marie Wood, 2 special dogs Gretchen and...

John David Gardner

John David Gardner

Jan 10, 2023

John David Gardner , 78 passed away on Tuesday Jan 10th 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on July 24th 1944 in Akron Ohio and spent most of his good life living in Atwater Ohio. John Graduated from Atwater High School in 1962. Soon after he entered the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Montana from...

Garnet Maxine Thomas

Garnet Maxine Thomas

Jan 9, 2023

Garnet M. (Walters) Thomas, 89, loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away January 9, 2023.

Garnet was born November 28, 1933, to the late Ralph and Ruby Walters. Garnet Graduated from Garfield High School.

Proceeded in death by Husband Estill "Junior" Thomas, Son Jeffrey Thomas and Brother Bob Walters. Survived by Daughter Alice (Mike) Dennis, Son Jim Thomas,...

Charles Harold Stults

Charles Harold Stults

Jan 7, 2023

Charles Harold Stults, 83, of Akron, Ohio passed away January 7th, 2023, at Summa Akron City Hospice under Hospice Care following a short illness with his family by his side.

He was born October 5th, 1939, in Waynesboro, Tennessee, the son of the late Leonard and Carrie Stults. On October 5th, 1990, he married Cheryl Carter. Together they shared...

Steven W. Speegle

Steven W. Speegle

Jan 7, 2023

Steven Speegle, “Papa”, arguably the best man in the world, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 7 surrounded by family. We take comfort in knowing he completed his last job on his own terms and allowed us to care for him until the very end. 

There was not a thing that Steve could not build or fix,...

James C Underwood Sr

James C Underwood Sr

Jan 7, 2023

James C. Underwood, Sr., of Akron, Ohio passed away January 7, 2023, at Akron City Hospital under hospice care. Jim was unable to recover from a recent gastro-intestinal surgery.   Jim was born in Akron, Ohio on September 23, 1935, and was a lifetime resident of the area. His parents, Bob and Arlene Underwood preceded him in death, as well as...

Leota Marlene Brannon Harris

Leota Marlene Brannon Harris

Jan 3, 2023

Leota Marlene Brannon Harris, 84 of Akron passed away January 3rd, 2023.

She was born on January 8, 1938, in Newton, West Virginia, the daughter of the late John & Delphia Brannon.

Marlene, as most called her, retired from Quatech Inc., where she was employed by Dr. Chen. She always considered him and his wife friends, and

thought fondly of...

Susan E Kuethe

Susan E Kuethe

Jan 1, 2023

Susan E. Kuethe, 43, “Susie” passed away suddenly on January 1, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio to her loving parents William and Pamela Kuethe. She was one of a kind, with an infectious laugh and greeted everyone she met with a smile. She is survived by her parents, her sister Jennifer Deal (Kirkwood) and brother Michael Kuethe (Angela) as...

Michael Orock

Michael Orock

Jan 1, 2023

Michael “Shag” Orock born June 4th, 1948 passed away January 1st, 2023 with family surrounding him. Michael was a 1966 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Michael had many passions, hobbies, and talents. He owned his magic/ costume shop, was a professional clown, and was a Star Trek enthusiast. He served as a draft counselor in the Vietnam War, loved...

Charles Anson Bruckelmyer

Charles Anson Bruckelmyer

Dec 29, 2022

On December 29, 2022, Charles Anson Bruckelmyer left our earth to play his trumpet in our Lord's presence.    He left behind an unparalleled legacy, with many friends and many more family members. The love of his life, late Mildred Bruckelmyer (Gibson) who preceded him in 2019. He is survived by his 3 younger brothers, Craig Bruckelmyer, Clay Bruckelmyerand Terrance...

Jerry Joseph Schwalbach Sr

Jerry Joseph Schwalbach Sr

Dec 29, 2022

Jerry Joseph Schwalbach Sr of Barberton Ohio peacefully passed away on December 29th, 2022, at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. He was only 69 years old. The family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. He had been battling dementia for the last two years. Jerry was born on August 22, 1953

He is preceded in death by his...

Connie Lynn Hubbs

Connie Lynn Hubbs

Dec 29, 2022

Connie Lynn Hubbs, 64, of Barberton, OH died after a battle with lung cancer. Connie was born in Dallas, Texas to Frederick and Helen Ebert. Connie enjoyed being everyone’s Nana and cooking meals for anyone who needed one. 

Connie is preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Helen Ebert and her sister Ann Cracker. 

She is survived by her...

Joyce L Alkire

Joyce L Alkire

Dec 29, 2022

Joyce L Alkire, 76, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Sprenger Smithville-Western Health Care. Joyce was born on March 21, 1946, and was raised in North Olmstead, Ohio.  She married Terrance W. Rabbitts, Sr. and raised two children. Following the death of Terrance in 1984, Joyce found companionship and love with Harold Lane Alkire of Illinois. The two...

Paul Denton Vanaman

Paul Denton Vanaman

Dec 27, 2022

Paul D. Vanaman passed away on Christmas Day 2022 of heart failure. Paul age 40, leaves behind a loving family and great friends. His passing creates a great void in the lives of all who were honored to have Paul in their lives. His caring, friendly demeanor was always noticed on his life’s journey.

Paul’s professional life was as a...

James Steven Rose

James Steven Rose

Dec 26, 2022

It is with heavy heart we announce the death of our father, James (Jim) S. Rose. He passed away peacefully at the age of 87. Our dad enjoyed classic cars (often telling stories of drag racing in his youth), trains, country music (with a particular love for Johnny Cash) and WWII documentaries and memoribilla. Jim served honorably in the Armed...

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