Obituaries

Audrey M Vandegrift

Audrey M Vandegrift

Oct 27, 2021

Audrey Mae Vandegrift (nee Pressdee) born November 26, 1920 passed away October 27, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Jane Pressdee; her husband, James, after sixty seven years of marriage; her son, Keith Vandegrift; sisters, Mildred Nauman (Kenneth), Margaret Froelich (Donald); brothers, Delbert Pressdee (Violet) and Glenn Pressdee (Catherine); she...

Raymond R Everhart

Raymond R Everhart

Oct 26, 2021

Raymond R. Everhart, 90 of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 26, 2021. He was born November 3, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Daniel and Myrtle (nee Hutton) Everhart.

He enjoyed cowboy movies and shows and being around his longtime friend and caregiver, Donna Guckeyson, her family and the Big Brown Dog....

Susan D (Priest)  Niccum

Susan D (Priest) Niccum

Oct 20, 2021

Susan D. (Priest) Niccum passed away on October 20, 2021. She was 47 years old.

She was an amazing mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend. She wanted to take care of people from a young age, and her nursing career allowed her to do just that. Beloved wife of William; devoted and loving mother...

Beverly A Ball

Beverly A Ball

Oct 8, 2021

Beverly A. Ball, 78, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, October 8, 2021. She was born on April 19, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Cecil and Dorothy (nee Bookout) Colegrove.

She was a lifetime resident of the area and a member of Spiritual Temple of Praise Church.

Preceded in death...

Gary L Powell

Gary L Powell

Oct 7, 2021

Gary L. Powell, 79, of Akron passed away peacefully October 2, 2021. He was born April 21, 1942, to the late Wayman and Evelyn Powell. Gary proudly served his country in the Navy before working for Sieberling Rubber Company. Following the closure of Sieberling, he went on to work for Compass Haul and Steele, as well as Roadway as a...

Gene Remaklus

Gene Remaklus

Oct 2, 2021

Gene Remaklus passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 in hospice after a long battle with Parkinson's and pneumonia.

Gene served in the Army National Guard Forces with a specialty as a sharpshooter. He worked for Wean Industries for over thirty years and as a independent insurance and annuity agent for multiple companies for twenty five years.

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Thong Senevoravong

Thong Senevoravong

Sep 29, 2021

Thong Senevoravong of Akron, 74, passed away September 29, 2021 at Akron General Hospital. Immigrating to the U.S. in the early 80’s, she found home for her family in Columbus, Ohio, eventually moving to Akron. Having a great sense of humor she would quote the movie “Friday” on a daily basis, “yeah, hook it up!”. She was a strong believer...

Christine A Treharne

Christine A Treharne

Sep 27, 2021

Christine A. Treharne, 55, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 27, 2021 after losing her battle with cancer.

Chrissy was a longtime participant in Summit DD centers, she spent many years at Southern Center and Ellet Center. Prior to her illness, she attended Hattie Larlham Constant Companions in Green. Chrissy...

Belinda A Wood

Belinda A Wood

Sep 23, 2021

Belinda “B” Wood was born on November 24, 1958 and passed on September 23, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Belinda is preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bob" Jones, mother, Carol Jones; brothers, James Jones and Richard Jones.

She leaves behind her partner, Richard Pratt; son Brandon Wood; siblings, Bobby Jones Jr,...

Renee J Argenio

Renee J Argenio

Sep 23, 2021

Renee Argenio at the young age of 67, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021 after a short battle with what we found out to be cancer. Renee was born in Akron Ohio on November 15th, 1953.

Renee was a single mother of three children due to the unexpected passing of her husband very early on. Renee...

Annie E. (Williams)  Fuller

Annie E. (Williams) Fuller

Sep 21, 2021

Annie E. (nee Williams) Fuller, 57, of Akron passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born May 6, 1964 to the late James and Jaunita (nee Mathews) Williams. Annie was born and raised in Akron. She was such an amazing and wonderful woman who had such a kind heart. Annie was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Shari R Hargrove

Shari R Hargrove

Sep 19, 2021

Shari R. Hargrove, 58, of Canton went home to be with the Lord, September 19, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1963 in Bellaire, Ohio to Charles and Ruth (nee Johnson) Brown.

She worked for Kovatch Casting and was a member of Harvestime Apostolic Temple.

Preceded in death by her husband, William V; father,...

Rose J Berube

Rose J Berube

Sep 17, 2021

Rose J. Berube "MAMA ROSE", 85, of NORTON went home to be with the Lord, September 17, 2021. She was born July 7, 1936 in Coraoplois, Pa to the late Joseph and Teresa (nee Torcassi) Sacco. She was a member of Prince of Peace Church and volunteered at the Akron Pregnancy Center. Rose surrounded herself with family and her church....

Pola G Blackburn

Pola G Blackburn

Sep 17, 2021

Pola Somogyi Blackburn born August 26, 1926 died September 17, 2021. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, downtown Akron Ohio.  Active in the Keystone Sunday School, United Methodist Women and many church committees. She oversaw the Free Lunch program at FUMC for more than eighteen years and put all her love into serving those in need. Survived...

Juanita J Wilkerson

Juanita J Wilkerson

Sep 12, 2021

Juanita Wilkerson, 91, of Akron, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born August 30, 1930 in Akron.

Juanita lived in Akron her entire life. She attended South High School and eventually settled down in Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood where she lived for a little more than 60 years. Juanita was a very loving and caring person....

Michael A Gombaski

Michael A Gombaski

Sep 12, 2021

Michael A. "Corky" Gombaski, 61, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, September 12, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio to Andrew and Martha (nee Moore) Gombaski Sr.

Prior to living in Barberton he lived in Meadville, PA where he was a butcher. Once in Barberton he worked for Signet...

Connie M Johns Jr.

Connie M Johns Jr.

Sep 7, 2021

Connie M. Johns Jr passed away suddenly and peacefully on September 7, 2021.

Connie was a Navy Veteran and served on the USS Charles F. Adams DDG 2. He loved his country and his navy brothers, many of which he kept in touch with over the years. He loved camping on the Mohican River and had many...

Jeffery D Peters

Jeffery D Peters

Sep 7, 2021

Jeffery (Jeff) D. Peters 64 of Akron, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 7,2021

Born in Akron, Jeff remained an area resident of Kenmore his entire life outside of a few years he spent in Arizona near his beloved brother and sister in law, Tim and Laura.

Preceded in death by his mother...

James M Williams

James M Williams

Sep 6, 2021

James "Mike" Williams, age 47, of Akron, Ohio passed away Monday, September 6th, 2021. He was born November 17th, 1973 to the late James and Junita (Mathews) Williams.

Mike was raised in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Kenmore High School class of 1994. Mike was a huge sports fan, forever loyal to Notre Dame, Ohio State, Cleveland...

Richard J Pucak

Richard J Pucak

Sep 5, 2021

Richard J. Pucak 88 formerly of Hubbard, Ohio, resident of North Fort Myers, FL currently living with his daughter in Newton, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born July 2, 1933, to George and Mary Pucak, now deceased. Dick graduated from Hubbard High School in 1951. Dick retired from US Can...