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Barbara Faye McGraw

Barbara Faye McGraw

Feb 19, 2024

Barbara Faye McGraw, 84, a beloved soul cherished by many, passed away in Akron on February 19, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness. Barbara dedicated many years of her life to Banc One before retirement. Her journey began in Cullman, Alabama on June 8, 1939 where she later graced the halls of Good Hope High School and...

Scott L. Green

Scott L. Green

Feb 19, 2024

Scott L. Green, born in Akron on May 22, 1968, left this world on February 19, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones in the same city. He was a graduate of Springfield High School and held dear the memories and friendships formed during those formative years.

Scott will be remembered for his good sense of humor and his inherently good-natured personality....

Donald Eugene Zentz

Donald Eugene Zentz

Feb 18, 2024

Donald E. Zentz passed away on February 18, 2024. He was born in 1933 in Marysville, KS, where he and his family lived until his mid-teens. His family then moved to Cuyahoga Falls, OH At age 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for six years. Most of his service was in post WWII Germany. Upon returning to...

Scott Allen Anderson

Scott Allen Anderson

Feb 17, 2024

Scott Allen Anderson, a man whose hands crafted beauty and whose heart exuded kindness, bid farewell to this world on February 17, 2024, after bravely facing a relentless battle with cancer. Born on a crisp day in 1957 in El Paso, TX, he went on to leave an indelible mark on the world of jewelry making.

Scott's journey through life was...

Carolyn Marie Smith

Carolyn Marie Smith

Feb 16, 2024

Carolyn Marie Smith, 74, passed away on February 16, 2024.  She is survived by her loving husband John Smith, family members, and friends.  She will be greatly missed.  Per her wishes, cremation have taken place.  Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186

Tenna Alice Bradley

Tenna Alice Bradley

Feb 13, 2024

Tenna Alice Bradley, 79, passed away February 13, 2024.  She was born April 29, 1944 in Akron, the daughter of the late Ernest and Alice Sams.  On December 16, 1967, she married David M. Bradley.  Tenna will always be remembered as a person who loved spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoyed singing, piano, crocheting, playing bingo and...

Allen Jay Rutledge

Allen Jay Rutledge

Feb 10, 2024

Allen Jay Rutledge, 61, went into the presence of Jesus peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024, after a prolonged illness and hospice stay.

He was born on April 30, 1962, the son of the late Wayne and Bonnie Rutledge, and was a lifelong resident of the Ellet area of Akron. He was a Class of 1980 graduate of Ellet High School...

Alwin Waymon

Alwin Waymon

Feb 9, 2024

Alwin Lamond “Poppa” Waymon gained his heavenly wings on February 9th, 2024.

Poppa was born in Akron, OH on September 21, 1967, to the union of Betty Jo and Aurthur Waymon.   He was a 1986 graduate of Akron Buchtel High School.  He definitely had a way about himself that drew people in.  Poppa had an infectious laugh and was always...

Ronald Everett Peacock Jr.

Ronald Everett Peacock Jr.

Feb 7, 2024

Ron was the first born of 4 children to Ronald and Katherine Peacock. He was born in Boston, MA and lived there until age 9.  He was an altar boy, eagle scout, ran track and cross country, was a writer, singer/song writer, nature lover and a hiker.



Ron joined the US Army in 1976 - 1980 and met his wife Marilyn in...

Kenneth Dwayne Morris

Kenneth Dwayne Morris

Feb 7, 2024

Kenny passed away on February 7, 2024 after a long illness, surrounded by his family.  He leaves behind his loving wife Sophia; sons John and Jamie; grandchildren Kyleigh, Angel, Iyanna, Ava, and Ivy.  Kenny also leaves behind sisters Barb, Kathy, and Cindy; brother John Brady; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.  Kenny served in the U.S. Navy and...

Mark Stephen Carroll

Mark Stephen Carroll

Feb 2, 2024

Mark Stephen Carroll, 68 of Stow, Ohio passed away February 3,2024 at Briarwood Nursing Home following a 40-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

He was born November 17, 1955, in Akron, OH, the son of the late Ralph Carroll Jr. and Bette Jane (Mezaros) Carroll.

Mark attended Akron Institute of Technology receiving an associate degree in electronic engineering.

Mark was fascinated with his family...

Kathy Lynn Wayman

Kathy Lynn Wayman

Feb 2, 2024

Kathy Lynn Wayman (Hale), 63, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on February at home surrounded by her daughter and son in law following a 3-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer.

She was born March 17, 1960, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late Curtis Hale and Glenna Ruth Stokes (Campbell).

Kathy was President of the Akron Area Right to Life organization...

Margaret Ann Fites

Margaret Ann Fites

Feb 1, 2024

Margaret A. Fites of Suffield, OH went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer; at home surrounded by family. She was born to Charles and Eupha (McCormick) Wright.

Margaret graduated from Green High School in 1961. She worked at Pepsi and Acme offices doing keypunching and data entry. She also did medical...

Carrie Catherine Cole

Carrie Catherine Cole

Feb 1, 2024

Carrie Catherine Cole, 80, went home to be with the Lord February 1, 2024 after a battle with cancer.  She was born May 9, 1943 in Cumberland, Maryland, the daughter of the late  James and Carrie Johnson.  Carrie was a member of Lakeview Lighthouse Church.  Her husband Bud referred to her as “The best woman in the world.”  She will...

Edward James Michaud Jr.

Edward James Michaud Jr.

Jan 31, 2024

Edward James Michaud II (Jim)

Oct 6, 1948 - Jan 31, 2024

At the age of 75, Jim is preceded in death by his parents Edward James and Margaret Michaud, sisters Jean Cannone and Therese Michaud. Survived by siblings Carol Kauntz, Jerry Michaud, John and Jean Michaud, Tim and Phyllis Michaud, and Mary Simon, along with twelve nieces and nephews, great nieces...

Luralei Lewis

Luralei Lewis

Jan 30, 2024

Luralei Lee Lewis, 76, went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2024.  She was born November 11, 1947 in Akron, the daughter of the late Ronald R. And Enid L. (Née Putnam) Lewis.  She will always be remembered as a loving and caring person who was willing to help others.  Luralei was a person of faith and...

Tabetha Haley Wilt

Tabetha Haley Wilt

Jan 30, 2024

Tabetha Wilt passed away peacefully on January 30th 2024 surrounded by family.

She is preceded in death by her father Drew and Step Brother David.

Tabetha is survived by her mother Glenda Wilt and Son Dominyk of Florida, her sister Crystal also of Florida, her nieces Quintessa and Alyssa, nephew Jacob. Many other aunts uncles cousins family members and friends.

A celebration of...

Margaret Ellen Henline

Margaret Ellen Henline

Jan 26, 2024

Margaret Ellen Henline, 75, of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully into her final rest on January 26, 2024, with her loved ones by her side. 

Leaving behind to mourn her loss are her children: William Henline, daughter, Tracy(John Kisner) and Christopher Henline all of Akron, Ohio. She also has four grandchildren and 7 3/9 great-grandchildren. Her sisters, Sally Tifft and Nancy Davis...

John Thomas Goodrich

John Thomas Goodrich

Jan 26, 2024

John "Thomas" Goddu alias Goodrich, 73, of Minerva, OH passed away Friday January 26, 2024. Tom was born in Detroit, MI and raised in Lexington, MI before coming to Ohio. He became ill just before Christmas and passed away peacefully at The Pines in Canton, OH. He previously worked as a machinist on contract with the big 3. 

He leaves behind...

Paull Andrew Dalton

Paull Andrew Dalton

Jan 25, 2024

Paull Andrew Dalton, 63 years old, passed away on January 25, 2024 from cancer.

Paull was born in Akron, Ohio and resided his whole life in Akron.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Raymond (Jack) Dalton, his brothers, Denny and David (Dinky), and sister, Lisa. Paull leaves behind his sons, Tylor and David, and his daughter, Kyra,...

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