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David Young

David Young

Oct 10, 2022

David Young, 67, of Akron, Ohio passed away on October 10, 2022 at Grace House following multiple health issues. He was born August 16, 1955 in Sutton West Virginia, the son of  Lori Barnett and Victory Young. He is survived by Suzette Young (Wife), Roger Young (Brother), David Young Jr (Son), Mike Young (Brother). He is preceded in death by...

Mike Kovach

Mike Kovach

Oct 10, 2022

Mike Kovach, 96, of Barberton, Ohio passed away October 10, 2022, at home with his family by his side following a short illness. He was born November 8, 1925, In Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Mike and Mary (Benco) Kovach. On August 30, 1952, he married Luvera "Mae" Kovach (Spencer). Together they shared 70 years of marriage.

Mike...

Ryan A Sole

Ryan A Sole

Oct 9, 2022

We are heartbroken and grieving the loss of our dearly loved Ryan. Ryan was loved by so many and loved deeply in return.. He was a quiet, gentle soul. He loved the outdoors, following Ohio sports, playing pool, and deeply loved his loyal dogs, Grace and Joey. 

Ryan grew up in Akron, where he developed many lasting friendships. He was...

Patricia Ann Wigington

Patricia Ann Wigington

Oct 6, 2022

Patricia Ann Wigington, 90, of Akron, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday October 6, 2022, following a 10-year fight with Alzheimer's. She was born February 12, 1932 in Logan, West Virginia, the daughter of Delphia Williams and John B. Chafin.

Patricia lived a very long and fulfilling life. She cherished her children, grandchildren, and great grandsons. Spending...

Jillian Kay Blair

Jillian Kay Blair

Oct 4, 2022

Jillian Kay Blair has gone home to be with the Lord at the age of 39, on October 4th, 2022.

 

She was born in Akron, Ohio, December 14, 1982, to her mother, Julie Blair, and late father, Thomas Mullin.

 

Jillian will be remembered for her unending desire for God’s word and her love of family, especially her children...

Gwenda L. Robinson

Gwenda L. Robinson

Oct 2, 2022

Our dear Mother Gwenda Lee Robinson sadly passed away on October 2nd, 2022, at the wonderful age of 60. As she used to say, "Ya'll better hope Ya'll make it to 43!!" She was an absolutely wonderful mother. Yes, she may have had her flaws, but she was always there when you needed her. She also had many friends and...

Edwin K Davis

Edwin K Davis

Oct 2, 2022

Edwin K. Davis, 59, passed away surrounded by his loving and devoted daughters on October 2, 2022, but his larger-than-life persona and trademark silliness will never be forgotten.

He was born on June 28, 1963, in Akron, Ohio. He was the youngest son of the late Theodore "Ted" Davis and Delores Shelton Davis.

Affectionately known as E-Funk by his family...

David Allen Zielke

David Allen Zielke

Oct 2, 2022

David Allen Zielke, age 70, of Green, Ohio unexpectedly passed away on Saturday October 2, 2022. He was born on May 10, 1952 in Wayne County, Michigan to the late Donald and Jean (Van Dusen) Zielke. He retired from Conserva Electric with over 34 years of service. He had a passion for music, playing handbells, drums and his cherished guitar...

Paul Shilts

Paul Shilts

Oct 1, 2022

 

Paul Shilts passed away a month shy of his 88th birthday. He was a soft spoken, kind soul, who was rarely seen without his Elmer Fudd hat, regardless of the weather outside. He fancied a pocket protector filled with pens, and pants with pockets to carry all things important to him. He loved Elvis, Patsy Cline, lots of warm...

Tiffani Amber Gray

Tiffani Amber Gray

Oct 1, 2022

Tiffani Amber Gray, 27, passed away suddenly October 1, 2022.  She was born August 13, 1995.  Tiffani will always be remembered for how much she loved her daughters.  They were everything to her.  She also loved astrology.  Tiffani is survived by her daughters, Maryjane, Melody, and Mercy; parents Michael (Kathi) Gray and Caroline (Davey) Cook-Ernst; great grandmother Nan Dughi; grandparents Raleigh and Ginger Gray, and...

Bernard Parsons

Bernard Parsons

Sep 29, 2022

 

Bernie Parsons (65) of Springfield Township, passed away September 29, 2022.  He was raised in Springfield by Raymond and Viola Parsons.  He never desired to live anywhere else.  He was proud of his Native American heritage and his favorite sports team, the Cleveland Indians.  He loved most animals and had variety of pets during his life.  Three times he nurtured raccoon orphans until they...

Debra L. Simmons

Debra L. Simmons

Sep 28, 2022

Debra L. Simmons, 69, of Akron, Ohio passed away September 28, 2022. She was born December 2, 1952, in Akron, the daughter of Howard and Adeline Fleshman (Varrecchia). On June 16, 2012, she married Ricky Simmons. Together they shared 10 years of marriage. Debbie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially with her sister and best friend Linda. Their favorite...

Leon Robert Williams III

Leon Robert Williams III

Sep 28, 2022

Leon R. Williams (Pork Chop and Chopper) age 47, peacefully passed away on September 28, 2022, after an extended illness. 

Leon was the youngest of five children. Born on January 19, 1975, to the late Leon “Bob” Williams and Mary Williams. He is survived by his mom, Mary Williams and his siblings, Tammy (Matt) Cruise, Terry (Sheila) Miller, Lee Roy...

Jennifer Dorka

Jennifer Dorka

Sep 28, 2022

Jennifer (Jenny) Dorka, passed away on September 28, 2022. She was born September 10, 1967 in Akron, Ohio. Jenny was always self-giving; having taken care of many relatives in their final days. She worked in the dental field for most of her career and enjoyed all of her patients; many of whom she called friends. She enjoyed going on vacations...

Gary W. Cooper

Gary W. Cooper

Sep 25, 2022

Gary W. Cooper, 62, of Akron, Ohio passed away September 25, 2022, unexpectedly at home. He was born September 27, 1959, in Akron, the son of Anna Lynch. Gary graduated from East High School in 1978. He loved to fish, have bonfires, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Gary was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend.

He...

Jean M. Barker

Jean M. Barker

Sep 24, 2022

"Together Again"

Jean M. Barker, 89, of Akron, Ohio passed away September 24, 2022 at home with her family by her side. She was born January 27, 1933 in Akron, the daughter of Manning and Bertha Ketterman. She married George W. Barker in 1978. Together they shared 25 years of marriage. Jean enjoyed her work in the child care field....

David W Singer

David W Singer

Sep 20, 2022

David Wayne Singer, 52, Canton, Ohio passed away after a bout of cancer. His caregivers from community hospice and his girlfriend, caregiver Laura Piros. Were attending to him on September 20th, 2022. When he passed away at home.  He was born in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Daniel Lee Singer, Sr. and Edythe (nee) Thomas, Rader, Kline, Taylor. He graduated from...

Lalie Cutlip

Lalie Cutlip

Sep 20, 2022

Lalie Cutlip III (Bud) of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away on September 20, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Bath, Ohio, on January 27, 1952. Preceded in death by his brothers Dennis, David, John (Yvonne), and Tom (Margaret), and nephew, Mark, Jr. He is survived by his brothers Mark (Marie), Randy (Judy), sister, Emma Manning...

Jeff Allen O'Donnell

Jeff Allen O'Donnell

Sep 20, 2022

In Loving Memory of Jeff Allen O’DonnellDevoted Husband, Father and Friend  Jeff Allen O’Donnell, age 57, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2022, surrounded by his family and loved ones.Jeff was born on September 1st, 1965, in Akron OH. He was the third of four sons of Ray (Pete) O’Donnell and Beryle (Billee) O’Donnell (Waterhouse). He is survived by his wife...

Dauna L. McLeod

Dauna L. McLeod

Sep 19, 2022

 

Dauna L. McLeod, age 88 of Akron went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022.

 

Dauna was born January 10, 1934 to the late Lester and Emma Johnson.  She married the love of her life Roger on May 11, 1957 and had 2 daughters and 2 sons.  Dauna enjoyed caring for children having...

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