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Richard George Jones

Richard George Jones

Sep 14, 2024

Richard George "Rickie Lee" Jones of Parma Heights, Ohio, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. Richard was born May 25, 1953, in Mount Clemens, Michigan, to late parents George Edgar Jones Jr. and Wilma Joan "Willie" Shaughnessy and stepmother Suzanne Staman. Later in life, Richard adopted the name Rickie Lee.

 Upon graduation from Riverside High School in 1971, Richard joined the...

Rebecca Rogers Heilman

Rebecca Rogers Heilman

Sep 14, 2024

Rebecca Heilman -Rogers (Becky) age 44, passed away peacefully September 14th, 2024 at Pebble Creek in Akron, due to liver disease. She was born April 28th, 1980 in Akron, Ohio.   Preceded her in death her father Robert Rogers Sr., and her brother Robert Rogers Jr. She leaves behind her husband Thomas, daughter Skye and her husband Brian; and sons...

Derek Thomas Sowell

Derek Thomas Sowell

Sep 10, 2024

Derek Thomas Sowell passed away at the age of 47 on September 10, 2024. Born on April 13, 1977, just outside of Boston, Derek grew up in Bellingham, Massachusetts. He was the son of Thomas Sowell and Laurie Magnussen and is predeceased by his stepfather, Kirk Magnussen. Derek leaves behind his parents, his sisters, Ranae Sowell Mogensen and Gretchen Sowell...

Virginia Stockwell

Virginia Stockwell

Sep 9, 2024

Virginia Alice Stockwell, age 87 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2024. Virgina was born on January 28, 1937, in Grantsville, West Virginia, to the late Asher and Stella (Bennett) Stockwell. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers Bill, Brad and Donald Stockwell, sister Elizabeth Coleman, Son Robert Lewis Stump, Granddaughter Tiffany Allison Webb....

Patrick Benjamin Gordon

Patrick Benjamin Gordon

Sep 5, 2024

Patrick Benjamin Gordon, age 43, of Wooster, Ohio, passed away the morning of September 5, 2024 at home surrounded by his family after a 3 and a half year hard fought battle with colorectal cancer and an acute illness, 9 days after celebrating his 43rd birthday with his dearest family and friends. 

Patrick was born August 26, 1981 in Wooster, Ohio....

Michelle Kearns

Michelle Kearns

Sep 5, 2024

Michelle L. Kearns, 55, passed away September 5, 2024 after a short battle with cancer.  She was born October 19, 1968 in Akron, Ohio.  Michelle will always be remembered as a person who loved her grand babies and cherished having them for sleep overs.  She was always the life of the party.  Her favorite things were Sunday dinners and getting...

Michael Bailey

Michael Bailey

Sep 3, 2024

Michael Bailey, 85, passed away after a brief illness September 3, 2024. He was born in Akron on August 25, 1939 the son of the late Charles and Mary Bailey. Mike will always be remembered as a guy who enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going to the park, and listening to country music. He also enjoyed grilling out with his family....

Elizabeth Griffith

Elizabeth Griffith

Aug 31, 2024

Elizabeth L. Griffith (Jacobs), 92, of Akron, Ohio passed away August 31, 2024 at her daughter’s home in hospice, following lung cancer. She was born June 20, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gleason N. Jacobs and Florence M. Jacobs (Richmond). Elizabeth “Betty” grew up in Chesterland, Ohio and moved to Tallmadge in 1947. Betty attended Chesterland...

Marsha Darlene Shelly

Marsha Darlene Shelly

Aug 30, 2024

Marsha Darlene Shelly, age 79, of Wadsworth, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2024, in the loving hands of her husband and hero, Thomas Shelly Sr.Marsha and Thomas recently celebrated 64 years of marriage. Born on September 9, 1944, she was the eldest daughter of Ray and Irene Helms. She is survived by her husband, Thomas S....

Bernard Taylor

Bernard Taylor

Aug 20, 2024

On December 8, 1945, Bernard Taylor was born as the fourth son and fifth child to Earl and Hattie Mae (Hicks) Taylor, in Ravenna, Ohio, in the home that Earl built. At the time, Earl was 27 and Hattie Mae was 23. At a young age, Bernard and his sibling Jerry had to draw water from the creek and keep...

Cecelia McPherson

Cecelia McPherson

Aug 19, 2024

Cecelia McPherson, 86, passed away August 19, 2024.  She was born May 31, 1938 in Akron, the daughter of the late Robert and Cecelia McPherson.  Cecelia will always be remembered a person who loved her family.  She loved to read her Bible, play bingo, and collect elephants.  In addition to her parents, Cecelia is preceded in death by her siblings...

Betty Lee Long

Betty Lee Long

Aug 18, 2024

Betty Lee Long passed away on August 18th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on May 1, 1944, in Akron, OH to Robert and Anna Velma Johnson. She was the youngest of 8 children and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. She is survived by her husband James D. Long and two children, James R....

Barbara Jean Pegg Grzyb

Barbara Jean Pegg Grzyb

Aug 17, 2024

Barbara Jean Pegg Grzyb age 49 of Waynesburg Ohio passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024 at Summa Akron Hospice with her mother by her side. She was born in Akron Ohio on September 16, 1974. Barbara had a love of animals of all kinds, but had a special love for cats. She had many hobbies, including crafts, music, cooking,...

Rosemarie F. Saloiye

Rosemarie F. Saloiye

Aug 16, 2024

Rosemarie F. Saloiye, born on April 25, 1936, in Akron, OH to John and Elizabeth Regec, gently departed this world on August 16, 2024, in Stow, OH, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She passed away peacefully in her sleep.

A devoted wife and mother, Rosemarie was the heart of her family. She is survived by her son,...

Milton Fordyce Baltzly IV

Milton Fordyce Baltzly IV

Aug 16, 2024

Jack passed away at Akron General Hospital on Friday, August 16, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Swartz Road and South Main Street in Akron, Ohio on Thursday, August 15th.  Jack lived in Massillon and was on his way home from work when the crash occurred at approximately 4:46 PM.  To...

Jettie Janice McGowan

Jettie Janice McGowan

Aug 13, 2024

Jettie Janice McGowan passed away peacefully on Tuesday; August 13th surrounded by her family.

 Jettie was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Louis and Mary McGowan. In her early years, she graduated from North High School. She became a devout servant of the Lord and attended Grace Cathedral Church for many years of her life. Jettie had a love for...

Sharon Lee Innes

Sharon Lee Innes

Aug 13, 2024

Sharon "Sherry" Lee Innes, 69, passed away August 13, 2024.  She was born January 10, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Ellen Shaffer and the late Thomas E. Shaffer.  Sherry had a love for holidays, birthdays and any special occasion - always going above and beyond with her generosity to give to her loved ones, making lasting memories on...

Danny G. Duncan

Danny G. Duncan

Aug 9, 2024

Danny G. Duncan, born on January 17, 1953, in Hickory, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024, in Tallmadge, Ohio, after enduring a long illness. He is remembered for his unwavering spirit and the love he shared with those around him.

Danny graduated from Field High School in 1972, where he the foundation for lifelong friendships and a close-knit...

Kenneth Michael Moriana Jr

Kenneth Michael Moriana Jr

Aug 7, 2024

Kenneth Michael Moriana Jr.'s  sun rose August 25, 1959 in Berea, Ohio and his sun set August 7, 2024 in Akron, Ohio, after a brief illness. Mike lived most of his life in the Wadsworth area.

 He is preceded in death by his parents Kenneth M. Moriana Sr, and Judith (Guth) Moriana, longtime partner Carolyn Flinn and stepson Jesse Perkins Sr.

 Mike...

Robert Crowley

Robert Crowley

Aug 1, 2024

 

 

 Just a few minutes into a brand new day Bobby's Lord and Savior, Jesus, came to take him home to Heaven. Jesus led Bob's spirit down past the “shadow of death” and up into His glorious, eternal Light. You may have also known Bob as Dad, Pa Bob, Daddio, G-Bob and PawPaw. And also Bob, Bobby, Bobby Blu; Kool Breeze,...

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