Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

William Norman Tenney

William Norman Tenney

Dec 24, 2022

William Norman Tenney (Bill), 72, passed away December 24, 2022 in Barberton.  He was born February 8, 1950 in Alliance, Ohio, the son of late Carl N. Tenney and Deann Hoffey-Snively.  After graduating high school, Bill served in the U.S. Army, and later retired from Austin Tape and Label.  He is survived by his brothers Ron Tenney, Carl N. Tenney Jr., Richard Tenney,...

Tony Jay Gilley

Tony Jay Gilley

Dec 23, 2022

Tony Jay Gilley, 55, of Akron passed away December 23, 2022 of a massive heart attack. Tony was at home for Christmas when this happened. He was a truck driver for 33 years until the day he passed. Tony was the kindest man you could ever meet; he would do anything for anyone. Tony was loved by so many and...

Terrie Greathouse

Terrie Greathouse

Dec 22, 2022

Terrie Lynn Greathouse, born Terrie Lynn Wiles in July of 1958 was the daughter Betty Mull.  She was the youngest of 7 children along with her twin brother Jerry.  Terrie passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2022, at the age of 64.  

After high school, Terrie went on to become a wife, mother, and Jack of many trades.  Terrie and...

Michelle Kay Stott

Michelle Kay Stott

Dec 21, 2022

Michelle Kay Stott, 44, passed away December 21, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.  She was born June 1, 1978 in Akron, the daughter of Danny Smith III and the late Sharon Johnson.  She will always be remembered as a strong person.  She was the most loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  Spending time with her family was her highest priority.  In addition, to her...

Christopher A. Weaver Sr.

Christopher A. Weaver Sr.

Dec 21, 2022

Christopher Weaver Sr., 48, passed away December 21, 2022.  He worked for Kennel Containers in Mogadore and was very dedicated to his job.  He was a welder, but truly was a jack of all trades.  Christopher enjoyed having a drink in his free time and had a good sense of humor.  He is preceded in death by his father Kenneth Weaver Sr.  Christopher is survived...

Angel Marie Bland

Angel Marie Bland

Dec 20, 2022

Angel Marie Bland, 37, passed away after a long illness on December 20, 2022.  She was born in Akron, the daughter of Gary Lee Bland and the late Charlene Bland.  Angel will always be remembered as a person who loved her family.  She was a very caring and forgiving person.  Everyone enjoyed her laughter and great sense of humor.  She loved to sing, laugh, take...

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...