Obituaries

Richard M. Luker

Richard M. Luker

Mar 23, 2024

Dr. Richard Luker, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2024. Born on March 18, 1944 in Massillon, Ohio, he lived in Uniontown.  Richard graduated from Kent State (B.S. in Education), Virginia State (Master of Science), and the University of Akron (Doctor of Education). 

For 31 years at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (CVCA), Richard dedicated his...

Sherry L. Leek

Sherry L. Leek

Mar 23, 2024

Sherry Louise Leek, 85, passed away on March 23, 2024. 

Born on August 4, 1938 in Akron, she was a resident of Tallmadge. She graduated from Ellet High School and attended Akron University. Sherry was a member of Beta Sigma Phi for 27 years and employed at Cotter Merchandise Storage Company for 22 years. She was an avid reader and loved...

Janice Koehl

Janice Koehl

Mar 22, 2024

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Janice K Koehl nee Hill on March 22, 2024.



Jan was a navy baby, born to Jack and Kathryn Hill, in Miami Beach, Florida on January 31,1946. The family returned to Akron where Janice became the older and favorite sister of Joy Lynn Hill.



Growing up, Jan was crowned the  May...

Linda Derhammer

Linda Derhammer

Mar 18, 2024

Linda K. (Peel) Derhammer age 75, passed away March 18th 2024 and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and reunited with her Mother Betty and Father Robert. No longer will she endure type one diabetes, CAD and most recently moderate cognitive issues. 

Left to cherish her memory are the love of her life, loving husband Jed of 36...

Joyce Anne Lancaster

Joyce Anne Lancaster

Mar 18, 2024

Joyce Anne Lancaster, 84, passed away on March 18, 2024.

Born in Irondale, Ohio, she was a resident of the Akron area for most of her life. Joy graduated from Springfield High School and retired from Walmart after many years. She enjoyed crocheting (especially ABC blankets), puzzles, playing games, traveling, and being with her family.

Joy was preceded in death by her...

Thomas E. Williamson

Thomas E. Williamson

Mar 17, 2024

Thomas E. Williamson, 89, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2024.

Born in Philippi, West Virginia, he lived in Belington, West Virginia. Tom graduated from Belington High School and retired from Akron Standard/ITW after 30+ years. He liked working on his cars, as well as painting them. But most of all he enjoyed being with his family,...

Donald R. Turner

Donald R. Turner

Mar 15, 2024

Donald Turner, 89, passed away on March 15, 2024.

Born in Dawes, West Virginia, he was a resident of Akron. Don served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 and retired from Consolidated Freightways after 17 years. He enjoyed golfing, astronomy, Cleveland sports, going for walks, the beach, and spending time with his family.

Don was preceded in death by...

Elizabeth L. Taylor

Elizabeth L. Taylor

Mar 14, 2024

Elizabeth L. “Betty” Taylor, age 78, passed away on March 14th, 2024.



Born in Akron, she was a resident of Brimfield for 55 years. Betty graduated from Ellet High School  in 1963. After high school, Betty worked as a secretary at B.F. Goodrich for 4 years before marrying Harry and starting a family. After 20 years of raising her 3 children she returned to work at K-Mart, Wendy’s and Jaspers restaurant home of her published meatloaf recipe.

 

In...

Patricia A. Butcher

Patricia A. Butcher

Mar 13, 2024

Patricia A. Butcher, 80, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2024.

Born in Akron on March 30, 1943 to Leo and Dorothy Lynch, she graduated from Kenmore High School and was a longtime resident of Uniontown. She enjoyed playing tennis, riding her bike, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.

Pat was preceded in death by...

Gerald Paul Segerlund

Gerald Paul Segerlund

Mar 6, 2024

Jerry “the Cat” Segerlund, 88, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2024.

Born in Akron, he graduated from Garfield High School. He served in the Army National Guard and was employed as a golf equipment salesman for 40 years. Jerry was a member of The Chapel and enjoyed golfing, vacationing to Las Vegas, and listening to his...

Michael G. Moreck

Michael G. Moreck

Mar 5, 2024

“Go Rest High On That Mountain” 

Michael G. Moreck, 77, passed away on March 5, 2024.

A lifetime resident of Akron, he graduated from Springfield High School. Mick worked as a concrete finisher for 39 years and was a member of the Assembly of God. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in the yard, and spending time with his family. He loved music,...

Irene Monroe

Irene Monroe

Mar 5, 2024

Suffield, Ohio, Portage County

Irene Ann (Bochert) Monroe, 87 years, 2 months, 6 days, passed from this life on March 5, 2024. Born December 30 ,1936, in Mannington, WV, to Clinton Aaron Bochert and Ocie (Wildman) Bochert. 

She grew up in WV. She met the Love of her life (Don), in 9th grade, and married him December 30,1955, while he was home...

Dorothy M. Kennedy

Dorothy M. Kennedy

Mar 2, 2024

Dorothy M. Kennedy, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2024. 

She was the matriarch of five generations and was a great example to everyone. Dorothy grew up in Conneaut and graduated from Rowe High School in 1945. She retired as secretary-treasurer of Mogadore Patterns, Inc. In her spare time, she enjoyed golfing and bowling.

Dorothy is...

Joanne J. Molnar

Joanne J. Molnar

Feb 28, 2024

Joanne J. (Wills) Molnar, 92 years old, passed peacefully on February 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. 

She was a nurse at Children’s Hospital for over 40 years. Joanne loved Nascar, and watching her boys Eugene Jr., Joseph and grandson Eugene W. race.

Joanne is survived by her son, Joseph. Granbabies Patricia (Glenn) Eagon, Pamela (Kelly) Turneau, Katie (Eric) Hicks, Sarah (Joe)...

Debra Ann Stevens

Debra Ann Stevens

Feb 26, 2024

Debby Stevens, age 66, passed away on February 26, 2024. She was born in Canton, Ohio. Raised in Mogadore, Ohio. She graduated from Kent State University in 1979. She worked for Nestle USA as a Senior Regulatory & Labeling Specialist in Regulatory Affairs. She devoted her life to her loving daughter Alana and husband Lawrence. She also loved sharing stories...

Mary Perkins

Mary Perkins

Feb 26, 2024

Mary Karen Perkins (née Begue) obtained her wings on February 26, 2024, at the age of 77 in Tallmadge, Ohio. She was born on December 19, 1946, in Akron, Ohio.

Mary was a beloved wife to William (Bill) Perkins for 51 years and somehow still decided to marry him even though it took 9 years to finally make it to the...

Robert E. Montgomery

Robert E. Montgomery

Feb 24, 2024

Bob Montgomery, age 93, passed away on February 24, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio, he spent most of his life in Green. Bob graduated from Garfield High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from the Akron Fire Department.

Bob was a lieutenant in the fire department, an arson investigator, taught at Stark...

Helen McMullen Ledgerwood

Helen McMullen Ledgerwood

Feb 24, 2024

Helen McMullen Ledgerwood peacefully and happily went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 24, 2024, just two days shy of her 95th birthday, at Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio. Born Feb. 26, 1929, in Jackson, Michigan, she was a proud Christian-education graduate of Wheaton College – Nifty Class of ’50! – whose plan was to become a missionary to South America.



Known for her sense...

Arthur R. Garfield

Arthur R. Garfield

Feb 23, 2024

Arthur R. Garfield, of Uniontown, passed peacefully February 23, 2024, after a short illness at 85 years of age. Art was born and raised in Ashland, Wisconsin, where he met the love of his life, Mary Ann Bitzer. He graduated from Michigan Tech with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Art and Mary Ann married and relocated to Ohio when he...

Mary Lou Wise

Mary Lou Wise

Feb 22, 2024

Mary Lou (Wohlwend) Wise, age 97 took her last breath on February 22, 2024. She was born in Randolph where she lived most of her life, graduating from St. Joseph School in 1941. She was the oldest child of Carl and Beatrice Wohlwend. Preceded in death is her beloved husband of 67 years, William (Bill) Wise, son Charles Wise, her...

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