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Michael D. Langley

Michael D. Langley

Mar 30, 2024

  Michael David Langley, 81, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on March 30, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1942, in Bromsgrove, England. Michael was a man of few words with a great sense of humor, deeply loving those closest to him beyond words.  He is survived by his wife, Gypsy Langley, his children; Devon Langley and Brett Langley; stepchildren;...

Harvey Willard McClaskey

Harvey Willard McClaskey

Mar 29, 2024

Harvey Willard McClaskey, 74, passed away March 29, 2024 with his family by his side.  He was born July 24, 1949 in Akron, the son of the late Harold and June McClaskey.   Harvey will always be remembered as a gentleman who would help anyone.  He had a good sense of humor and loved to spend time with his family...

Joseph Lee Jr.

Joseph Lee Jr.

Mar 28, 2024

Joseph Lee, Jr (79) passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his home. 

 

Jospeh will always be remembered as a laid-back guy with a great sense of humor. He would talk to anyone and was always friendly. He loved to spend time with his family and dear friends. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, cooking, traveling, playing the lottery, and trips...

William Clark Farrar

William Clark Farrar

Mar 26, 2024

William “Wild Bill” Farrar, 71, passed away March 26, 2024. Born on July 19, 1952 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late William and Elizabeth (Smith) Farrar. He is survived by the love of this life fiancé Theresa Strader; her children, Terina, Jessica, and James; her grandchildren, Trista, Tiffany, Abigail, and Tony; Best Friends Ray and Carol Peacock, Ray Boggs, Hippy,...

Katherine Ann Moore

Katherine Ann Moore

Mar 26, 2024

Katherine Ann Moore (Kathy) passed away the early morning of March 26, 2024.  Born to Tom and Dorothy Moore on June 11, 1953 in Bluefield West Virginia then relocating to Akron, OH with her family as a teen.

 

She was a 1971 graduate of Akron North High School learning the necessary skills (at the time) shorthand and typing. These skills, along...

Benjamin John Berkenstock

Benjamin John Berkenstock

Mar 24, 2024

Benjamin John Berkenstock passed away on March 24, 2024, after battling several serious illnesses. He was born on November 29, 1967,  the youngest of ten, to Robert Berkenstock Sr. and Noreen (Hildebrand) Berkenstock. Ben spent the majority of his life in the Akron area, working in maintenance and as a mechanic, he had the ability to fix just about anything....

Betty Fullen

Betty Fullen

Mar 24, 2024

Betty Jean Fullen (86) passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 24th, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.

 

Betty was born on September 15th, 1937, in Clover Lick, West Virginia to Stella & Norman McCloud. In the spring of 1950 Betty moved to Akron, Ohio and she remained here her whole life, though she always longed to...

Gerald Anthony Anter

Gerald Anthony Anter

Mar 23, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Anter was 54 years old when he suddenly passed away on March 23rd, 2024. He is survived by his son Maxwell Anter, his mother Diane Giacabone (John), sisters Angela Vanmeter (Jimmy) and Andrea Anter, and nieces Lauren Sobat and Jenna Sobat. He was predeceased by his father Gerald N. Anter.Jerry was born in Akron, Ohio. He truly lived...

Michael Alan Holskey

Michael Alan Holskey

Mar 22, 2024

AKRON: Michael Alan Holskey, 52, of Akron, passed away at his residence March 22 2024.  He was born January 2, 1972, in Zanesville, OH, a son of the late Blaine B. Jr. and Paulette Dunn Holskey. He attended The Chapel in Akron.  He enjoyed playing guitar and listening to music.  He loved his church, family and friends.

 Among his surviving family...

Beverly Schultz

Beverly Schultz

Mar 20, 2024

Beverly"Bev"Schultz ,86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home on March 20,2024. She was a very strong hard headed woman,loved out doors,   independant, loved her family friends & fur babies.  She took a bad fall 6 yrs ago, broke her tail bone & never healed right since & health declined after that, she fought a good battle. Her...

Harry Gale Taylor Jr.

Harry Gale Taylor Jr.

Mar 20, 2024

Harry G Taylor Jr. of Streetsboro passed away on Wednesday March 20, 2024. He was born May 5, 1940 in Massillon, Ohio to Harry G. and Wilma B. (Holdren) Taylor.  Harry worked 36years and retired from Rardon construction with a trade in welding.  He was a true NASCAR and Browns fan, loved the outdoors, telling storiesand his family . Survivors include his only child - daughter Tammy Taylor (Curran) son...

James Michael Smith

James Michael Smith

Mar 20, 2024

James "Jim" Michael Smith, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on March 20, 2024.  He fought a hard and courageous battle with cancer for over a year.  His granddaughters Cheyenne and Jaime, along with his wife Madge cared for him to his last day.  Jim will always be remembered as a smart and resourceful guy with a...

Russell Lee Elliott

Russell Lee Elliott

Mar 18, 2024

Russell Lee Elliott born 11/09/1958 has joined the Lord on 03/18/2024 after a long courageous battle with COPD. Russell served in the Marine Corps stationed in Parris Island S.C. He was also a truck driver for Brinks and then worked for B&C in Barberton, OH. He enjoyed hanging out with his best friends Howard and Helen Fogg singing, dancing and...

Cynthia Lynne Minth

Cynthia Lynne Minth

Mar 17, 2024

Cynthia “Cindy” Minth, 69, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on March 17th 2024, surrounded by her family - with gospel music playing – exactly the way she wanted to – and on her own terms.

 In the days leading to her passing, she told her family many times she would be “flying free like a bird with Jesus”...

Garnette Lou Dorsey

Garnette Lou Dorsey

Mar 16, 2024

Garnette L. Dorsey (Knotts)

Garnette L. Dorsey passed away March 16, 2024. She was born July 10, 1930 in Minnora, West Virginia. She was employed as an executive secretary at Evans Savings Association and for the dean of the history department at The University of Akron. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Akron since April 1957, where...

Paul Lawrence Jeffers

Paul Lawrence Jeffers

Mar 14, 2024

Paul Lawrence Jeffers, 41, of Canton, OH, passed away on March 14, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1982, in Beaver, PA.Paul was known for his kind and compassionate nature, his sense of humor, and his unwavering encouragement. He was an amazing husband to Kelli and a loving father to his children: Angel, Seth, Connor, Dominic, and Aaron. Paul...

Herbert William Nye

Herbert William Nye

Mar 12, 2024

“Over and Out “

Riding off like a cowboy to his next adventure, joining his loved ones in heaven.

Herb loved the outdoors from living in a tent, car races, hunting, fishing, camping, bonfires and road trips. An amazing carpenter and furniture builder wood was his passion. He leaves wonderful memories in the hearts of loved ones and friends. He truly is...

Ronald R. Hartline

Ronald R. Hartline

Mar 12, 2024

Ronald R. Hartline, 77, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2024.  He was born July 19, 1946 in Akron, the son of the late Larry and Eleanor Hartline.  He attended school in Coventry and later worked in Akron and Florida.  Ronald was very resourceful.  He was experienced with working on boats, cars, and home repair.  Ronald will always be remembered...

Juanita Ruth Jones

Juanita Ruth Jones

Mar 11, 2024

Juanita "Ruthie" Jones, 70, passed away March 11, 2024.  She was born August 19, 1953 in Barberton, Ohio the daughter of Edith Miller and the late James Russell.  Ruth will always be remembered as a very caring person, who loved spending time with her family.  In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her step father James...

James Andrew Gray

James Andrew Gray

Mar 10, 2024

James A Gray, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 10, 2024 at the V.A. Hospital in Cleveland Ohio.

James was born on October 1, 1946 in Cleveland Ohio and served as a Navy Seabee 11th Battalion from 1964-1967.

James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and proud veteran. James is survived by his wife Laurel, son James, daughter Christina, grandson Andrew,...

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