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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...

Jennifer Dorka

Jennifer Dorka

Sep 28, 2022

Jennifer (Jenny) Dorka, passed away on September 28, 2022. She was born September 10, 1967 in Akron, Ohio. Jenny was always self-giving; having taken care of many relatives in their final days. She worked in the dental field for most of her career and enjoyed all of her patients; many of whom she called friends. She enjoyed going on vacations...

Gary W. Cooper

Gary W. Cooper

Sep 25, 2022

Gary W. Cooper, 62, of Akron, Ohio passed away September 25, 2022, unexpectedly at home. He was born September 27, 1959, in Akron, the son of Anna Lynch. Gary graduated from East High School in 1978. He loved to fish, have bonfires, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Gary was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend.

He...

Jean M. Barker

Jean M. Barker

Sep 24, 2022

"Together Again"

Jean M. Barker, 89, of Akron, Ohio passed away September 24, 2022 at home with her family by her side. She was born January 27, 1933 in Akron, the daughter of Manning and Bertha Ketterman. She married George W. Barker in 1978. Together they shared 25 years of marriage. Jean enjoyed her work in the child care field....

David W Singer

David W Singer

Sep 20, 2022

David Wayne Singer, 52, Canton, Ohio passed away after a bout of cancer. His caregivers from community hospice and his girlfriend, caregiver Laura Piros. Were attending to him on September 20th, 2022. When he passed away at home.  He was born in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Daniel Lee Singer, Sr. and Edythe (nee) Thomas, Rader, Kline, Taylor. He graduated from...

Lalie Cutlip

Lalie Cutlip

Sep 20, 2022

Lalie Cutlip III (Bud) of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away on September 20, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Bath, Ohio, on January 27, 1952. Preceded in death by his brothers Dennis, David, John (Yvonne), and Tom (Margaret), and nephew, Mark, Jr. He is survived by his brothers Mark (Marie), Randy (Judy), sister, Emma Manning...

Jeff Allen O'Donnell

Jeff Allen O'Donnell

Sep 20, 2022

In Loving Memory of Jeff Allen O’DonnellDevoted Husband, Father and Friend  Jeff Allen O’Donnell, age 57, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2022, surrounded by his family and loved ones.Jeff was born on September 1st, 1965, in Akron OH. He was the third of four sons of Ray (Pete) O’Donnell and Beryle (Billee) O’Donnell (Waterhouse). He is survived by his wife...

Dauna L. McLeod

Dauna L. McLeod

Sep 19, 2022

 

Dauna L. McLeod, age 88 of Akron went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022.

 

Dauna was born January 10, 1934 to the late Lester and Emma Johnson.  She married the love of her life Roger on May 11, 1957 and had 2 daughters and 2 sons.  Dauna enjoyed caring for children having...

Raymond C. Bertram

Raymond C. Bertram

Sep 19, 2022

Raymond C. Bertram, 50, of Akron, Ohio passed away September 19, 2022 at Summa Hospital following complications with M.S. He was born June 16, 1972 in Akron, the son of Raymond and Barbara Bertram. Raymond attended East High School, enjoyed many outdoor activities, and loved working on classic cars. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond C. Bertram...

Evelyn A. Bachtel

Evelyn A. Bachtel

Sep 17, 2022

Evelyn A. Bachtel, 76, of Akron, Ohio passed away September 17, 2022. Evey was a shining light in this world. She loved music, enjoyed singing, especially with the church choir. She graduated from Kenmore High School, attended Akron University, and held dear many "Class of '64" friendships throughout her life. Evey worked as a telephone operator at Ohio Bell, as...

Carol Eileen Holbrook (Shiplett)

Carol Eileen Holbrook (Shiplett)

Sep 16, 2022

 

Carol Eileen Holbrook (Shiplett), of Akron Ohio, passed away on September 16, 2022 at home, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and dementia.

Born August 31, 1944 in Akron Ohio to Homer J. and Mary Catherine (Stalter) Shiplett, she was the youngest of 13 siblings.

Eileen grew up in Akron, and spent her school days at St. Mary’s Catholic School in...

Kristian Hausch

Kristian Hausch

Sep 4, 2022

Kristian Hausch, 46, went to his eternal home on September 4, 2022. Born March 5, 1976. Preceded in death by his parents Betty and Robert Hausch, and sister-in-law Linda Hausch. Survived by his siblings Danielle Shilinski, Dawna Hausch, Bill Hausch. David (Sharon) Hausch, Denver Hausch, Robert Dale (Jeannine) Hausch, nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Kristian will be remembered for...

Carol Maruschak

Carol Maruschak

Sep 1, 2022

Carol Maruschak, 81, of Brunswick, Ohio passed away on September 1, 2022. She was born on June 19, 1941 in Cleveland Ohio, the daughter of the late Gloria Paize and Herbert Polk. On September 10, 1960 she married John Maruschak, together they shared 61 years of marriage.She is preceded in death by her sister Kathy Morgan, brother Frank Polk and...

Crissi M Twiddy

Crissi M Twiddy

Aug 4, 2022

The family of Crissi M Twiddy are heartbroken over the loss of our beloved one.

 

Crissi was born June 18th, 1985 and passed August 4th, 2022, due to a brain aneurysm , she had just celebrated her 37th birthday.

 

She is survived by her sons, 17 yr old Jaidyn and his father Lee Jacobs and 4 ½ yr...

George Wayne Powell

George Wayne Powell

Jul 31, 2022

George Wayne Powell, 83, of Akron, Ohio, passed away July 31, 2022 at Summa Hospice Care. He was born 9/26/1938 in Cincinnati Ohio, the son of George and Lucille Powell (Nace). George served four years as a Marine.  He retired from Firestone Tire where he was in International Tire sales.  He especially loved cars, motorcycles, hiking the Metro Parks, getting...

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