Obituaries

Jun 23, 2015

Our dearest mother and wife, Deborah Morgan, passed away peacefully on June 23rd, 2015 from a lifelong battle with heart disease. She was born February 12, 1955 to Bill and Jackie Cobb.

She is survived by her husband Ike and children Tonya- of Akron, Brian- of Akron, Marjorie- of Richfield, and youngest Elizabeth- of Akron. Grandchildren Austin,...

Jun 15, 2015

Carl Edward Anderson, Born August 6, 1926, passed away June 15, 2015, after a short illness.

Carl served in the U.S. Army in Japan and was employed by Dixie Ohio Trucking in Akron and was a J.C. Penny warehouse dispatcher in Columbus. During his retirement, he volunteered as a tour guide at Ringling Brothers Circus Museum in...

Jun 11, 2015

JAMES S. SPEEGLE James S. Speegle, 68, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, June 11, 2015.  James retired from St. Gobain in Tallmadge in 2012 and served as a Deacon at the Presbyterian church of Akron in 2011.

James had a love for the Steelers, Yankees and the Cavs. He loved being with his...

Jun 10, 2015

Doris "MaMa B" Baughman, 86, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, June 10, 2015.

Doris (MaMa B) Baughman was well loved and will be greatly missed by many. We held Mom B's hand since March 15th and we looked after her and we spent all day with her. We cared for everyone of her...

Jun 5, 2015

Ray Adkins, 77, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, June 5, 2015. Ray retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 40 years' service.

Ray loved his dogs, especially "running" with them, He also loved to hunt.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Effie Adkins; son, Patrick, he is survived...

Jun 4, 2015

Gina Blake, 46, of BARBERTON passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Judy Haney; brother, David.

To cherish her memory, Gina leaves behind her husband of 26 years, Robert Blake Jr.; children, Nicholas and Angela Blake. She also leaves behind her in-laws, Robert and Joyce Blake; sisters,...

Jun 3, 2015

ROBERT (BOBBY) E. ALLISON Robert E. Allison, 46, passed away June 3, 2015. He was born in Barberton, and resided in Kenmore his entire life.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Allison; grandfather, Edward L. Stewart.

A 1987 graduate of Kenmore High School, he is survived by his mother, Kathleen Drainer...

May 29, 2015

Theresa Lee Augustin, 44, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2015. She was a loving mother and a beloved "Ya-Ya".

Theresa enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, road trips, music, the ocean, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She went above and beyond for anyone that...

May 23, 2015

William L. Myers, 66, of Kent went home to be with the Lord, May 23, 2015. He was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on August 19, 1948. Bill lived a Masonic lifestyle and loved God and family.

He loved riding motorcycles, fishing and doing "poker runs" to raise money to help others. He loved his family and grandchildren...

May 20, 2015

Rita Murphy Gates went to our Lord May 20th in Akron. She was born in Montrose, WV October 4, 1919 and grew up on a farm with eight siblings, all of whom preceded her from this life. She lived in Akron 11 years, and in Cuyahoga Falls the last 65 years.

She was a member of Eastern...

May 11, 2015

Don Baker, 79, of Kenmore passed away peacefully at his home. Don worked for the City of Akron for 36 years. He is reunited with his wife Patricia who passed away in 2004. He is survived by his son, Tom (Michelle)Baker; daughters, Maria (Tim) Miller and Dawn Baker; grandchildren, Connie (Shane)Smith, Abby and Jaret Miller, Lauren, Bret and Kristen Baker;...

May 10, 2015

Dorothy M. Patton, 90, of Akron went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family on May 10, 2015. She was a life resident and retired from O'Neils after 21 years of service.

Dorothy enjoyed reading, working puzzles, playing bingo and cards, taking walks and was very social and a friend to everyone.

Preceded...

May 3, 2015

"Together Again"

Garry Dean Moss, 72, born August 2, 1942, left this earthly world to reunite with his twin, Larry Gene, on May 3, 2015.

Garry was preceded in death by parents, Newton and Bertha; siblings, Helen, Harold, Jolene, Jack, Doris and Larry; and his best friend, Ron Deger. He is survived by siblings, Mary,...

Apr 28, 2015

Myrtle E. Glenn, 94, of Tallmadge went home to be with the Lord, April 28, 2015. Born in Olney, Illinois, Myrtle retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. as a secretary.

She was a member of Margaret Park United Presbyterian Church, enjoyed traveling, camping with the Firestone Camping Club and spending time with her family.

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Apr 23, 2015

Debbie K. Lehman, 54 of Kenmore passed away after a lengthy battle with illness and heart break April 23rd. Debbie was a life long resident of Kenmore and was known loved respected an will be dearly missed. She is now reunited with her heart and soul Harold H. Lehman.

She is survived by her loving son Donnie...

Apr 20, 2015

"That dumb son-of-a-____," was the favorite way to start a story for Larry L. Lambes of New Franklin. This opening was used universally for fact or fiction, friend or foe. Larry would have used that very phrase to preface the story of his own death. After taking on cancer, pneumonia, emphysema. blood clots, aggressive treatments and physical therapy, while...

Apr 16, 2015

David H. Heasley, 73, of Akron went home to be with the Lord April 16, 2015. A life resident of the area, David retired as a teacher for the Akron Public Schools, was a reserve for the Springfield Police Department, a Veteran of The United States Navy.

David attended Garfield High School, Kent State University and The...

Mar 27, 2015

Coby B. Cummins, 44 , of Akron went home to be the Lord, March 27, 2015. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee but raised in Oakland, California where he lived most of his life until moving to Ohio in 1998.

Coby had a passion for making music and was known as DJ 11 and was a loyal...

Mar 22, 2015

Jessica T. Canada Holmes, 21, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, March 22, 2015. A life resident of the area, Jessica worked for Burger King and was a 2012 graduate of Kenmore High School. Her son Carter was her life.

Preceded in death by her father, Scott Canada; step-father, Jay Holmes; she is survived...

Mar 15, 2015

Kathrine D. Boyett-Smoak born January 19, 1970, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Katie was born and raised in the Kenmore area and resided in Orangeburg SC. She graduated from The University of Akron with her Associates degree and obtained her Bachelor's degree from Claflin University. Katie was a...