Obituaries
Donald W Cullison
Mar 10, 2020
Donald Cullison, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 morning surrounded by his family in Murfreesboro, TN. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 21, 1927 to the late Ernest and Emma Cullison. He was a WWII veteran and served in the Army-Air Force from 1945-1947; and retired from the post office in 1982 after 39...
Wanda M Davisson
Mar 9, 2020
Wanda M. Davisson, 85, of Akron went home to be with the Lord March 9, 2020. She was born in Athens, Tennessee on April 28, 1934 to the late Pryor and Marie (nee Lindsey) Evans. She retired as a Housekeeper for the Quaker Hilton and loved to bowl.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband,...
Rosemary Justine
Feb 22, 2020
Rosemary (Pepper) Justine, 89, a lifelong resident of Akron was born on August 20, 1930 and passed away on February 22, 2020 while battling cancer. She will always be remembered as a strong willed woman, who was devoted to the family that surrounded her. Her forgiving, yet protective nature will live on in her family.
In her...
Richard C Schafer
Feb 19, 2020
Richard C. Schafer, 91 passed away on February 19, 2020. Dick was born on December 25, 1928 and had been an Akron resident all his life. He graduated from South High School in 1946. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Dick retired from the Akron Police Department and Good Park Golf Course. He was a...
Monark Johnson
Feb 4, 2020
Monark Johnson Jr., 95, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord, February 4, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1924 to the late Monark and Letta (nee Phillips) Johnson Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in WWII during the Battle of the Bulge with the 1255 th Combat Engineer...
Matthew H Guyton
Jan 23, 2020
Matthew H. Guyton, 36, of New Franklin passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2020. He was a very creative man who expressed himself through artwork. He had many life struggles that he rose above with the help of counseling others. He had a passion for music, art and meditation.
Preceded in death by his grandfather's,...
Alice L Bittinger
Jan 17, 2020
Alice L. (Beitzel) Bittinger, 96, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. She was born in Grantsville, Maryland on August 1, 1923, the daughter of Henry and Cynthia (nee Synder) Beitzel; the ninth of twelve children. She moved to Akron in 1944 when her husband, Sherman, started a job at B.F. Goodrich. She was a member of The Kenmore Church of...
Alvin K Shaffer
Dec 23, 2019
Alvin Kenneth Shaffer, 84, of Akron passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on December 9, 1935 to the late Bernard and Florence (nee Rinehart) Shaffer. Ken worked as a car painter for Wallace Lincoln Mercury in Barberton. He was a member of the Kenmore Senior Center where he served...
Thomas J Haralson
Dec 16, 2019
Thomas J. Haralson, 95, of Akron passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 16, 2019. He was a WWII Navy veteran and a 30 year career Akron Firefighter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Toma (nee McGuire) Haralson; wives, Marjorie (1973) and Bonnie (2014). He is survived...
Maryann Steele
Dec 14, 2019
Maryann Steele, 70, of Akron when home to be with the Lord December 14, 2019. A life resident of the area, she was born October 29, 1949 to the late Edward and Beatrice (nee Clair) Steele.
She was employed by the City of Akron as an office worker, a graduate of Kenmore High School and...
Daniel E Mickunas
Dec 1, 2019
Daniel “Dan” Mickunas passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, December 1 st , 2019 after yet another Browns loss to the Steelers. He was at home with his beloved wife, Karen Mickunas at his side.
Dan was born on June 14, 1942 in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, and moved to Akron as a child, becoming a proud lifelong member...
Linda A (Martin) Mears
Nov 26, 2019
Linda A. Mears, 67, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord November 26, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 8, 1952 to the late Geconius "Jack" and Juanita (nee Johnson) Martin.
She loved to cook, spend time with her family (especially her grandchildren) and was a nurses aid
Preceded in...
Pearl Marie Smedley
Nov 17, 2019
Pearl "Marie" Smedley, 93, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord November 17, 2019. She was born May 25, 1926 to the late Paul and Iva (nee Pursley) Cartrell. She retired after 25 years’ service as a Government Inspector for Wright Tool and Forge.
She was a member of the Barberton Moose Chapter...
Doug Proehl
Nov 7, 2019
Carl Douglas Proehl, 76, crossed to the other side on Nov. 7, 2019, after several years of battling various health issues. Doug was born in Akron, Ohio on May 11, 1943. A graduate of Kenmore High School, Doug worked hard all his life. He owned Doug's Sohio in Portage Lakes, later Doug's Lawn Service in Kenmore; and worked in...
Laurie J (Wise) Lance
Nov 3, 2019
Laurie J. Lance, 54, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 3, 2019. She was born April 27, 1965 to Leroy and Norma (nee Doney) Wise.
Preceded in death by her brother, Leroy S Wise Jr.; she leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband of 37 years, Ed Lance; parents; children, Jessica (Josh)...
Donald E Richards
Oct 28, 2019
Donald Eugene Richards (Spike) passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019 at the age of 90. Born in Barberton to Orin and Marie Richards in 1929, Don recently celebrated his 90 th birthday with family and friends. It was a joy for Don to celebrate with those closest to him. Don graduated from Barberton High School and enlisted in...
Jon L Batten
Oct 21, 2019
Jon L. Batten, 57, of Alliance passed away suddenly October 21, 2019.
A native of Akron, Jon drove trucks for several companies. He was a graduate of Firestone High School and the University of Akron where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Donna (nee McAnaney) Batten; brother, Tom...
David C Beverlin
Oct 14, 2019
David C. Beverlin, 71, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 14, 2019. Born on May 20, 1948 in Akron to the late Lester and Evelyn (nee Kyle). He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for the State of Ohio Department of Liquor Control. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Jane...
Samuel L Bennett
Oct 9, 2019
Samuel L. Bennett, 34, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 9, 2019. A life resident of the area, he was born June 27, 1985 to Samuel Bennett and Billie Henry.
He was well known in Kenmore and grew up with all the kids in the neighborhood. He touched everyone’s heart that came into...
Paul B Laney
Oct 8, 2019
Paul B. Laney, 81, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 8, 2019. A life resident of the area, he was born on March 12, 1938 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Frank) Laney. He was a window washer for many years at Akron House and Factory. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Steve; seven...
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