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Frances V. Cugini

Frances V. Cugini

Dec 20, 2022

Frances V. Cugini, Jan. 1, 1938 - Dec. 20, 2022

Fran graduated from Randolph High School with the class of “1955”.  She met the love of her life, Dick Cugini, while she was employed at Warners Grocery in Randolph.  They wed on May 10, 1958, and enjoyed a wonderful life together for 56 years until Dick’s death on May 21, 2014.  They had...

Calvin Carstensen

Calvin Carstensen

Dec 19, 2022

Calvin Carstensen, a resident of the Kent Park in Kent since June of 2009, died on 12/19/2022 at the age of 80. The cause of his death was Aspiration Pneumonia and Advanced stage Alzheimer Dementia. He was preceded in death by his father in 1945, his only sibling (a brother) in 1992, and his mother in 1995. He is survived...

Tamela Lynn Sears

Tamela Lynn Sears

Dec 19, 2022

Tamela Lynn Sears, 63, passed away December 19, 2022.  She was born in Akron on March 9, 1959.  Tamela will always be remembered as a beautiful, kind, and caring person.  She loved cooking and always had the saying “If you go home hungry, that is your own fault”.  In her free time she loved crocheting, playing in the flowers, and seeing the Christmas lights.  She...

Robert Paul Steppenbacker

Robert Paul Steppenbacker

Dec 19, 2022

Robert Paul Steppenbacker age 68, resident of Northwestern Health Care Center in Berea, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022.

Robert is survived by his children, Lisa Sensel (Tom) and Joseph Steppenbacker. Brother of Walter Steppenbacker (Sandra) Carl Steppenbacker (deceased) Cheryl Steppenbacker (deceased) Sandra Gawelek, Phillip Steppenbacker; Grandfather to Hannah Sensel and Matthew Sensel. He was proceeded in death...

Margaret West Noel

Margaret West Noel

Dec 16, 2022

Margaret Noel, 90, of Uniontown and formerly of Bedford, entered peacefully into eternal life on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care under the comforting care of hospice and the wonderful staff at Mulberry Gardens.

She was born November 26, 1932, in Marietta, OH the daughter of the late Roy West and Maymie Patterson West.

Margaret graduated from...

Mary Ellen Fallon

Mary Ellen Fallon

Dec 15, 2022

Mary was born on December 01, 1955 and earned her wings in the morning hours of December 15, 2022, at 67, after a short fight with cancer. She was preceded in death by her Mother Jean McKenzie (Arnold), Father Paul Rilling Sr, her brothers Paul Rilling Jr, Patrick McKenzie and her grandson Ray Ray.

Mary was the light that everyone...

Carl M. Flanik

Carl M. Flanik

Dec 13, 2022

Carl M. Flanik, 68, of Kent, Ohio passed away December 13, 2022 in Kent. He was born December 29, 1953 in Cleveland Ohio, the son of the late George and Eleanor Flanik, Sr. He is survived by his sister Barbara Ross, brother George Flanik, Jr. (Diane), many nieces, nephews, and his special church family. No services.

Marilyn Joy Taylor

Marilyn Joy Taylor

Dec 12, 2022

Marilyn Joy Taylor slipped away, joining her husband, Bob, during the night of her 83rd birthday (December 10) following a very fine day of shopping. She had just resumed driving that day, following a year of hip surgery and a broken leg.  Marilyn Joy Strunce, a UW grad, met Bob Taylor on the UW-Madison campus when both were students. They married...

Katherine Morris

Katherine Morris

Dec 11, 2022

Katherine (Kate) Morris of Massillon, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 11th, 2022, at age 49, after bravely battling an extended illness. She was born in Canton, Ohio September 6th, 1973. She was proceeded in death by her father Arthur Haines and survived by her mother Jacqueline Haines, husband Scott Morris and their children Paige and Jacob Morris, along with her...

Kevin Brooke Adair

Kevin Brooke Adair

Dec 10, 2022

Kevin B. Adair 59, fell asleep in death on December 10, 2022, with his wife Toni by his side. He was born in Akron on December 8, 1963 to parents George and Karen Adair. He was a member of the Mogadore congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and loved talking to people about the Bible. His hobbies included model trains, computers, and...

Jon Doney Sr

Jon Doney Sr

Dec 10, 2022

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Jon Doney Sr. announces his passing on December 10th, 2022, after a short battle with liver disease. He is survived by his three children, Jon, David, and Crystal; his partner of 26 years, Teresa; his grandchildren, Raina, Hali, Riley, Averie, and Ariel; his brother, Mike, and his sister Cathy.

Jon...

Willie Critton

Willie Critton

Dec 10, 2022

Willie Frank Critton Jr.  was born August 21, 1960 to Willie Frank Critton Sr. and Eliza Jewel Critton in Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by his father Willie Frank Critton Sr., mother Eliza Jewel Critton, and brother Terrance Blaine Critton.

He attended school in Hillsborough County. He was a track star and given the nickname “Rabbit”. He received...

Evelyn Ruth Harris

Evelyn Ruth Harris

Dec 10, 2022

Evelyn R. Harris, 70, passed away December 10, 2022.  She was born September 4, 1952 in Thompson, Ohio, the daughter of the late Kermit and Marguerite Spencer.  Evelyn will always be remembered for her sense of humor.  She loved playing the guitar and she loved the Lord.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband...

Robyn Kay Ware

Robyn Kay Ware

Dec 9, 2022

Robyn Kay Ware “Nana”,  age, 67 of Coventry township passed away on Dec 9th, 2022.  Born on April 29th 1955 to Joseph and Betty DeFrank.    She Graduated from Coventry high school in 1973.  In 1976 she married James Warrick Ware Jr and lived happily together for 46 beautiful years.  Together they raised three daughters and many grandchildren. Robyn was truly...

Kim Marie Roberts Wargo

Kim Marie Roberts Wargo

Dec 9, 2022

Kim Marie Roberts Wargo, 62, of Akron, Ohio passed away December 9th, 2022, at home following a long battle with COPD. She was born March 27th, 1960, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Shafter Roberts Jr and Creda Joyce Jones Roberts. She spent 18 years of marriage with Robert Wargo.

Kim was an extraordinary Mother and Grandmother, she loved...

Keith Omaits

Keith Omaits

Dec 7, 2022

Keith Omaits, 64, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away December 7, 2022.  He was born January 25, 1958 in Cleveland, the son of Ronald and Lila Omaits.  Keith will always be remembered for his sense of humor and story telling.  He was passionate about cigars and knew all there was to know about them.  Keith is preceded in death by his...

Bonnie Walker

Bonnie Walker

Dec 5, 2022

Bonnie's life began on 11-2-27 deep in the hills of West Virginia. She was the youngest of 8 siblings. Her dad was a lumberjack and that's where her vast knowledge of trees and edible wild plants/weeds came from. She always looked forward to Spring to be able to pick her beloved wild ramp, poke, dandelions, and many more. Her mother...

Cynthia Rae Pack (Morris)

Cynthia Rae Pack (Morris)

Dec 5, 2022

Cynthia was born in Akron, Ohio on May 14, 1952, to Thomas "Dick" and Elizabeth Morris. She graduated from Garfield High School with a degree in Cosmetology, where she found great joy in for over 40 years. She is proceeded in death by her father Dick. She is survived by her mother Elizabeth, daughter's Stephanie (Paul) Newman and Jennifer Jordan,...

Michael S. Haenftling Sr.

Michael S. Haenftling Sr.

Dec 3, 2022

Michael S. Haenftling, 58, of Akron, Ohio passed away December 3, 2022.  He was born March 14, 1964 in Akron, the son of the late Henry Haenftling and Ethel (Oliver).  Michael was a life long resident of Akron.  He graduated from Central Hower High School in 1982, and went to work in the tire mold industry for his whole career.  He was a devoted...

Tommy (TV) Haines

Tommy (TV) Haines

Dec 3, 2022

Tommy (TV) Haines, 75, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away December 3, 2022. He was born May 7, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Vernon and Catherine Haines (Jewell).

Tommy worked for Goodyear many years, splitting his 36 years with 12 years each in Akron, Ohio; Gadsden, Alabama; and Topeka, Kansas. He thoroughly enjoyed sports, both participating and...

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