Obituaries

Irvin D Hileman

Irvin D Hileman

Nov 8, 2018

Irvin David Hileman, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born October 4, 1923, in Mogadore, to the late William Clark and Margaret Marie (Jones) Hileman, and had four sisters and three brothers, all of whom predeceased him. A graduate of Akron East High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving honorably in...

James M Judge

James M Judge

Nov 3, 2018

James M. “Jay” Judge, 54, died November 3 from lung cancer. He grew up in Firestone Park, graduated from Central-Hower in 1982, and lived most of his life in the Akron area. After working in various careers, he became a certified hearing aid specialist and eventually operated his own business, Hear in the Valley, serving many local clients. Jay is...

Donald R. Johnson

Donald R. Johnson

Oct 29, 2018

Donald Ray Johnson, 69, went home to be with our Lord and Savior after a fierce...

Virginia C Stewart

Virginia C Stewart

Oct 27, 2018

Virginia C. Stewart  97, recently of New Orleans, LA and formally of Akron, Ohio went home to reunite with the love of her life, James S Stewart (Stew). She was born to Thelma and Russell E. Stetler in 1920 and was raised in Firestone Park, graduated from Garfield High. She worked in the payroll department of Goodyear until her retirement...

James V Mccauley

James V Mccauley

Oct 24, 2018

James V. McCauley, 96, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 24, 2018. A life resident of the area James was born June, 6,1922 to the late James and Aileen McCauley. He retired from Firestone T& R Co as a tire inspector after 44 years. James was a veteran of the United...

Peggy Jo Cameron

Peggy Jo Cameron

Oct 20, 2018

Peggy Jo Cameron died October 20th,2018 after a courageous fight with emphysema. She was born in Cullman AL on May 1st 1944 and moved to Akron OH with her parents in 1951. Peggy worked in the family business "Hammond Movers" and took over when her mother passed in 2004.

Peggy was a hard working, problem solving, book reading,...

Russell N Jones

Russell N Jones

Oct 7, 2018

Russel N. Jones, 86 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, October...

Alice B Conner

Alice B Conner

Oct 3, 2018

Alice B. Conner, 99, of Barberton passed away peacefully October 3, 2018. Born February 12, 1919 to the late Walter and Mable (Rankin) Workman.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny; she leaves to cherish her memory, sister, Joanne Holland; grandchildren, Todd (Leeann) Wasil, Wendy Wasil (Lenny), Natalie Langenfeld (Paul); great grandchildren, Gregory, Cecilia,...

Michael E Koon

Michael E Koon

Sep 9, 2018

Michael E. Koon, 65 of Canal Fulton, lost his fight to a brain neoplasm with his family by his side on September 9, 2018.

He is survived by his sisters, Sharon K. Lindeman and Melissa (James) Varrecchia; nieces and nephews, Sarah, Craig, Kayanna and Bobby; great nieces and nephews, Shawn, Cody and Rebecca and good friend Dave....

Joann Cutright

Joann Cutright

Sep 6, 2018

In loving memory of Joann Cutright, 71, of Massillon. She is now joined together in death with her loving significant other, David Astle. She is survived by brother, Russell; children, Sue (Morty), Connie (Chris), Rick (Barb) and Ann (Mark); numerous grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Lakewood Cemetery, 1080 W. Waterloo Rd, Akron,...

Joseph K Elavsky

Joseph K Elavsky

Sep 6, 2018

Our beloved Joseph slipped from his earthly bonds and transcended to sit at the feet of God  on 6 September...

Clifford E Hodge

Clifford E Hodge

Aug 20, 2018

Clifford Edward  “Ed” Hodge passed away on August 20, 2018, at the age of 84. Ed was born in Arlington,  Massachusetts, on July 3, 1934. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary, whom he adored; his two daughters, Karen and Kristine; and many nieces and nephews. Ed also loved his precious dog, Riley. He will be...

Jeffrey F Hughey

Jeffrey F Hughey

Aug 13, 2018

Jeffrey F. Hughey, 58, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, August 13, 2018. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 18, 1959 to the late Pirl and Virginia Hughey. He was a computer tech for Bay Point Technology. He is survived by his brother, Ronald D.; sister, Dianna L. Smith; niece, Autumn L. Smith and nephew,...

Michael R Leidecker

Michael R Leidecker

Aug 8, 2018

Michael Ray Leidecker born Aug 23, 1956 passed unexpectedly Aug 8, 2018. H e is survived by his three biological children; Heather Michele Jackson, Erin Michelle Leidecker and Eric Michael Leidecker and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The man his children knew was not a loving father. He was physically and mentally abusive to all three children until he decided...

Helen B Brickley

Helen B Brickley

Jul 24, 2018

Helen B. Brickley, 91, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, July 24, 2018. Born August 7, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Roy and Mary Wiley. She was a life resident of the area. Helen spent 23 years at JC Penny in sales and was a former member of the Akron Baptist Temple. She was an...

Charles R Pell

Charles R Pell

Jul 16, 2018

Charles R. Pell "Charlie" passed away July 16, 2018 after a short battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father; Charles Sr.; sister, Robin and grandparents; he leaves to cherish his memory, mother, Barbara Maynard; brother, Michael Pell; aunt, Nancy Dotson and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Sunday, July 22,...

Judith L Gonder

Judith L Gonder

Jul 7, 2018

Judith "Judi" L. Gonder, 73, went home to be with the Lord, July 7, 2018. She was born February 18, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to the late Dr. Frank and Marjorie Gonder. She was an insurance agent, account manager and assistant Vice President for Marsh and McLennan for 34 years. She was a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church...

Penny L Pierce

Penny L Pierce

Jul 6, 2018

Penny L. Pierce (Nichols), 65, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, July 6, 2018. Born on February 8, 1953 to  the late Raymond and Jean Nichols. Penny was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, brother, Allen Nichiols; she leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 25 years,...

David W Yoak

David W Yoak

Jun 13, 2018

Dave was born July 4, 1961 and passed away on June 13, 2018. Preceded in death by his father, James Yoak; he is survived by his daughters, Crystal and Kailynn; grandsons, Skyler and Aden; mother, Patricia; sisters, Cheryle (Jimmy), Tammy, Raelynn (Ray) and Vicki (Jimmie); brothers, Jimmy (Brenda), Wayne and Richard (Paula); special nephew, Bubby and many nieces and nephews....