Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Willie James Anderson Sr.

Willie James Anderson Sr.

Jul 5, 2024

WILLIE JAMES ANDERSON SR., 73, MEDINA, OH, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY SURROUNDED BY HIS FAMILY ON JULY 5, 2024.  WILLIE WAS BORN IN CLEVELAND, OH ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1950 TO LOUISE AND ALBERT ANDERSON. WILLIE ATTENDED EAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL AND THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON. HE HAD A LONG CAREER IN MANAGEMENT WITH AT&T, RETIRING IN 2010. WILLIE MARRIED THE LOVE...

Susann Sharish

Susann Sharish

Jul 5, 2024

Susann (Messersmith) Sharish, 86,of Kent, Ohio, passed away on July 5, 2024 at home of natural causes.

 Susann Sharish was born in 1938 in Niles, Ohio to parents Roy Messersmith and Magel Patchen. She was born at home and the doctor misspelled her name on the birth certificate so she will forever be unique. She was a graduate of Warren High...

Antwaine D. Vinson

Antwaine D. Vinson

Jul 3, 2024

Antwaine Deshone Vinson went home to be the Lord after battling a long illness. Antwaine was a survivor and fought the good fight, so we can rest knowing that he fought to the very end. His smile and slight sarcasm will surely be missed. Antwaine was survived by his loving mother, Lamonia Pierce; devoted children, O’Shay, Amari, Javion, and Aniya;...

John Thomas Brearley

John Thomas Brearley

Jun 28, 2024

John T Brearley, born June 9th, 1958 passed away June 28th, 2024 surrounded by family after a brief illness. John resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He will be lovingly remembered for repairing family and friend's car's, jack of all trades skill set and overly humorous personality. John's early trade labor and service to the City of Cuyahoga...

Joyce Victoria Johnson

Joyce Victoria Johnson

Jun 28, 2024

Joyce Victoria Johnson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 28, 2024, at the age of 78 peacefully at her home in Wooster, Ohio. She was born on August 14, 1945, to loving parents Irene and Paul McCaudy in Hinckley, Ohio, and grew up surrounded by the warmth of family and friends.

Joyce was married to the love...

Gregory Allen Perkins

Gregory Allen Perkins

Jun 28, 2024

Gregory A. Perkins, 51, of Akron, passed away suddenly, Friday, June 28, 2024.  He was born June 4, 1973 in Akron, the son of Gary and Mona Perkins (Littleton).  Greg was a 1991 graduate of East High School and currently attending Akron CNC Machinist Training Center.  He was a caring son, brother, father, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.  He...

Shirley Ann Duncan

Shirley Ann Duncan

Jun 25, 2024

Shirley Curnow Duncan passed away at the age of 91 on June 25, 2024 in Fairlawn, OH. 

Shirley was born on April 2nd, 1933 to parents James and Frances Sedra. She grew up in Hayward, CA with her brother Earl, who preceded her in death. Shirley had two children Caren (71) and Steven (69). In 1973, Shirley married Donald Curnow and...

Arthur Jay Hartman

Arthur Jay Hartman

Jun 21, 2024

Arthur Jay Hartman, Age 69, of Brewster of Ohio passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2024. He was born June 25, 1954 in Wadsworth Ohio, the son of Wanda Jean Otto(Patterson) and Clarence Otto. 

Arthur graduated from West Holmes High School, “Class of 1973”. He was a loyal long distance Truck driver for over 40+ years and drove for...

Leslie Gene Cobb Jr.

Leslie Gene Cobb Jr.

Jun 20, 2024

Leslie Gene Cobb II, aged 56, of Akron, OH, passed into the next life with tranquility after a lengthy but courageous battle with illness, soon after spending the day with his daughter.  Leslie, known to friends and family as Les, was born on May 1, 1968, in Akron, Ohio to Leslie Gene Cobb Sr. and Ethel Mary Goss. He graduated...

Donald Lee Miller

Donald Lee Miller

Jun 18, 2024

Donald Lee Miller of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 18th after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Marie, his brother, James, and best friend, Tom Jones. He was a 1962 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was a Veteran of the Navy and served during the Vietnam War.

Don is survived...

Jan C. Stahleker

Jan C. Stahleker

Jun 18, 2024

Jan C Stahleker, 74, of Canton, OH peacefully entered eternal life after a short illness with family and friends at his side. A resident of Canton since 1980, he was born in Massillon, OH. Jan was a family man and had a wonderful positive outlook on life. He enjoyed golfing, snow skiing, fishing, gardening, and playing cards with his loved...

Christopher John Jones

Christopher John Jones

Jun 17, 2024

Christopher John Jones, 57, passed away June 17, 2024 after a long illness.  He was born August 4, 1966, in Akron, the son of the late Thomas and Katherine Jones.  He graduated from Ellet High School and later served in the United State Army.  He worked as a Summit County Deputy Sheriff and an RTA Bus Driver.  Chris will always...

George Ernest Trent

George Ernest Trent

Jun 17, 2024

George Ernest Trent Jr passed away and went home to be with the Lord June 17, 2024. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on October 18, 1945. George resided in Cuyahoga Falls with his little dog Trent, who was his companion of 23 years. He served in the United States Army and was a proud member of the Veterans Affair. 

George...

John Harold Williams

John Harold Williams

Jun 16, 2024

John Williams, 68 of Rootstown passed away peacefully at home on June 16 2024 after a six month battle with cancer. He was a loving and caring person always willing to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all. He leaves behind his partner of 14 years (Patty Grega)and her two children, Cat Grega,and Joel Grega) and...

Judith Lee Bennington

Judith Lee Bennington

Jun 16, 2024

Judith Lee Bennington, 83, passed away June 16, 2024.  She was born September 1, 1940 in Akron, the daughter of the late Herbert and Leona (Woody) Mize.  She will always be remembered as a strong women with a quiet, peaceful demeanor.  Judy was devoted to her late husband Theodore Bennington.  In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded...

James Lee Garland

James Lee Garland

Jun 15, 2024

James Garland, 67 of Akron, Ohio passed away at home with his family by his side on June 15th, 2024. He was born on May 9th, 1957 to Hunter and Virginia Garland of Akron, Ohio.

Jim graduated from Akron Garfield in 1975 then began working for Set Products, then Master Builders, from there Jim went on to work for Quikrete in...

William Eugene Warner

William Eugene Warner

Jun 14, 2024

 Rev. William E. Warner 98, left his earthly home to be welcomed by his heavenly Father with open arms on June 14th, 2024. He loved the Lord with all his heart and lived for the sole purpose of pointing people to God. Bill loved teaching God’s ways to people and it thrilled him to see them grow hungry for more...

Donald Eugene Stiles

Donald Eugene Stiles

Jun 14, 2024

Donald Eugene Stiles, (62), of Akron Ohio gained his wings on June 14, 2024 after a short, courageous fight with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 19, 1961 in Akron Ohio. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1979 and continued his schooling at the University of Akron where he earned a degree in Business. He helped...

Smiljana Damjanovic

Smiljana Damjanovic

Jun 14, 2024

Smiljana Damjanovic passed away aged 64, on June 14, 2024 after a brief battle with Cancer. She is preceded in death by her sisters Smirna Turkalj and Mirjana Strazanac. She is survived by her children Jelena Sabljak, Danijela Hunt, Tihomir Sabljak, Dejan Damjanovic, Zvjezdan Damjanovic, Zoran Raduka, numerous grand children, and nieces, nephews. Also included as family would be her...

Mary Lou Bulgrin

Mary Lou Bulgrin

Jun 13, 2024

Mary Lou Bulgrin (nee Young), age 84, passed away peacefully at Grace House Akron on June 13, 2024 following a short illness. She was born October 4, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, graduated from Central High School, and was employed by Cook Motor Lines as a keypunch operator and as a claims processor for Alside. She was an avid flower gardener,...