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Arletta Mae Machamer

Arletta Mae Machamer

Mar 20, 2023

Arletta Mae Machamer, 84, passed away March 20, 2023.  She was born April 7, 1938 in Akron, to the late Arthur and Provia Weimer.  Arletta enjoyed reading, gardening, and going on vacation.  She travelled to Las Vegas, the Redwoods, and Hawaii.  

Arletta is survived by her brothers Rick and Roger Weimer; sister Judy Yost; son Gerald Bruce Hutchison; daughter...

Darrin W. Bostick

Darrin W. Bostick

Mar 18, 2023

Darrin W, Bostick, 65, passed away March 18, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1957 in Palo Alto, California to Kathrine (Hughes) and Norman G Bostick. 

Darrin was the youngest in a family of 4. He married Deedra Humiston on July 17, 1992, and they were married for 30 years.

  Darrin was a Navy veteran, serving almost 22...

Jean Grundberg Hudson

Jean Grundberg Hudson

Mar 18, 2023

Jean Grundberg Hudson, a former high-school guidance counsellor, devoted mother of three, and an active resident of the Laurel Lake retirement community, died March 18, 2023, while in hospice care in Laurel Lake’s nursing-care facility. She was 102.

She was born Jean Harland Billings on October 18, 1920, in Philadelphia. Her father, John Harland Billings, was a professor and department...

Ernest F. Bognar Jr.

Ernest F. Bognar Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Born on the Fourth of July and leaving us on St. Patrick’s Day tells the story of Corky— he loved a good time and a great party! He enjoyed classic cars, rock ‘n’ roll, all animals and good friends! His family was also very important to him. Preceded in death by parents Ernest Sr. and Ree, brother Rick, brother-in-law Jim...

William Bell

William Bell

Mar 16, 2023

William Bell passed away March 16th, 2023. He was 77. He was born in Canton, Ohio November 10th, 1945.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Pauline, one brother Jimmie, and one sister JoAnn.

He is survived by daughter Colleen (Jim) Schumacher, son William (Amanda) Bell, and Daughter Valerie (Jay) Lawton, three grandchildren and his...

Sandra Pauline Ward

Sandra Pauline Ward

Mar 16, 2023

In loving memory. Sandra Pauline Ward, maiden name Miller, grew up in the mountains of West Virginia with thirteen siblings. Having met and married the love of her life, Bobby Joe Ward she started her own family with two daughters. Sandra and Regina Ward. Through many ups and downs, twists and turns she exemplified kindness and love for her family....

James Leo Judge

James Leo Judge

Mar 15, 2023

James Leo Judge-Uncle Jimmie, Born December the 1st 1969-2023passed away unexpectedly on March the 15th. He was a long-time resident of Barberton Ohio. Jimmie had a passion for fishing and loved to be with his family. He was many things to us all son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend but most of all he was loved. 

He is preceded in death by...

Charles R. Tapp

Charles R. Tapp

Mar 14, 2023

Charles Tapp age 97, passed away March 14th 2023 after a short illness.

Charlie was born February 17th, 1926 in Union Kentucky.  He was a Navy veteran and served in World War II.  He was retired from General Motors.

Charlie was a very fun loving guy, who had amazing stories and the best belly laugh ever.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles and 4 wheelers. He loved Hunting...

Eileen Joyce Frew

Eileen Joyce Frew

Mar 13, 2023

Eileen Joyce (nee Heck) Frew passed into the hands of Jesus on March 13th, 2023, from a traumatic brain injury. She spent the last 13 days of her life at J. R. Rogers Hospice Care Center. Eileen was Born in Akron, Ohio and lived for 53 years in Cleveland and the remaining 40 years in Arizona. Predeceased by her parents...

Karyn S. Clowser

Karyn S. Clowser

Mar 13, 2023

Karyn Sue "KK* Clowser (Burrows) was born in Wadsworth Ohio on November 10, 1961, to Cody and Darlene Burrows.

She went home to The Lord on March 13, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. KK was the sixth child of seven and was proceeded in death by her parents, Cody and Darlene, older brother Ron, daughter-in-law Jessica...

Kevin Darnell Harvey Sr.

Kevin Darnell Harvey Sr.

Mar 13, 2023

The Lord Giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.  Our Heavenly Father has again reminded us of the uncertainty of human life by calling from us our beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and nephew. 

We bow our heads in sorrow and our hearts are heavy for on March 13, 2023 Kevin Darnell Harvey SR....

Gionnie Dierre Stanford

Gionnie Dierre Stanford

Mar 13, 2023

Gionnie Stanford (Aka Bear & GG) was born May 16, 2006 to Jamekia Stanford. Growing up Gionnie was an excellent straight A student. Gionnie had dreams of attending college. He was an amazing basketball player, he enjoyed listening to music & later started making music with the inspiration of his older brother Giovanni. Gionnie's favorite colors were green, red, &...

Warren J Kaminski

Warren J Kaminski

Mar 11, 2023

Warren J. Kaminski, age 75 of Richfield, Ohio passed away from natural causes on March 11, 2023.  Warren was preceded in death by his beloved wife Denise, identical twin Wayne, and his parents Chester and Irene.  He is survived by his daughter April Williamson (Ken), grandchildren Joseph, Luke, and Kayla, brother Ward Kaminski (Dottie), sister Judy Charron (Dick), and sister-in-law...

Charles L. Johnson

Charles L. Johnson

Mar 10, 2023

Charles L. Johnson fell asleep in death peacefully on March 10, 2023.  A caring man who wa always there to help those in need.  He retired from Timken, and he enjoyed breakfast with his late brothers.

The loves of his life included firstly his loving wife Bernidette and his children.  His big heart also held a massive love for his...

Louann Fisher

Louann Fisher

Mar 9, 2023

Louann Fisher age 69 of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away March 9, 2023, at home surrounded by family and loved ones following a battle with cancer. She was born July 15, 1953, in Akron, Ohio.

On 12/12/1992 she married Anthony Fisher. They shared 24 years of marriage together before his passing. Together, they owned and operated a hearing aid business for...

Michelle Andes

Michelle Andes

Mar 9, 2023

Michelle Amber Andes, 41, Of Akron, OH was born on December 31, 1981.She passed away March 9th, 2023 due to a very sudden and unexpected death.Michelle was so full of life and she loved spending time with her friends and family. She was loyal and always provided love and support to her family.All of her children were proud to call...

Timothy C Esselburn

Timothy C Esselburn

Mar 8, 2023

Timothy “Tim” Esselburn, 63, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on March 8, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his father Charles T. Esselburn and is survived by his son Ian (Katie) Esselburn and step-granddaughter, Skylar of Tallmadge, OH, mother Mary Lou Esselburn of Akron, OH, brother Charles “Char” (Cindy) Esselburn of Venice, Florida, stepson David F. Kukasky, niece Jennifer...

Joseph A. Franjesh

Joseph A. Franjesh

Mar 7, 2023

Joseph A. Franjesh, 62, of Hartville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at home on March 7, 2023.

He was born July 8, 1960 to Joseph and Marlene Franjesh of Akron, Ohio.  After Joseph graduated from Ellet High School in 1980, he went on to join the United States Marine Corp.  He later began working at Amweld Building Products in Garrettsville as a steel...

Darlene Frances Anthony

Darlene Frances Anthony

Mar 5, 2023

Darlene Frances Anthony, 77, passed away March 5, 2023, sur rounded by her loving family. She was born March 16, 1945 in Akron, the daughter of the late Herbert and Betty Haidet. She will always be remembered as a caring mother and grandmother who was devoted to her family. Darlene enjoyed floral design. Her family owned and operated the IGA...

Gerald Joseph Paradis

Gerald Joseph Paradis

Mar 5, 2023

Heaven received another angel Mar 5, 2023.

Gerald Joseph Paradis, Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Janary 16, 1933 to parents Napolean and Adele Paradis.  

Gerald Paradis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and overall a noble man with a big heart that extended friendship to all that came in contact with him. He...

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