Obituaries
Steven Norfolk
Jan 27, 2023
Steven Norfolk, age 72, passed away suddenly on Friday January 27, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Ilford England, Steve resided in the Akron Canton area for much of his life. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Midway CV-41 as an Aviation Support Equipment Technician, Second Class, from 1969-1972. Steve retired with 40 years...
Rosemary Rymer
Jan 27, 2023
Rosemary Rymer, 100, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
Rosemary was born Nov. 6, 1922 to Raymond and Nancy Hayes. She graduated from Ellet High School, class of 1941, and Hamel Business School. Rosemary met Russell Rymer at Ellet Grace Brethren Church. They were married May 29, 1942.
Rosemary retired from J.C. Penney after 36 years. She worked in the...
Rebecca A. McGraw
Jan 27, 2023
Rebecca A. McGraw, 67, passed away on January 27, 2023.
Born in Akron, she had lived in Mogadore since 1983. Becky graduated from Garfield High School and retired from Bemis Corp after 23 years, where she was a member of the International Chemical Workers Union. She enjoyed reading, spending time and watching movies with her grandchildren, and being a dog...
Ella L. Krinjeck
Jan 26, 2023
Ella L. Krinjeck, 94, passed away January 26, 2023.
She lived in Akron for 71 years and helped start Well Baby Clinic in 1957, working there until 1976. She belonged to Sawyerwood United Methodist Church and was a member of Good Neighbors for over 55 years, founding the Ellet branch.
Ella was preceded in death by her husband, John G....
Dean E. Hartong
Jan 25, 2023
Dean E. Hartong, age 95, went home to be with Jesus on January 25, 2023.
Dean was born in Greensburg and lived in Green. He graduated from Manchester High School and served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947. He was a farmer for 72 years and a member of Maranatha Bible Church. Dean was a Farm Bureau...
Eugene G. Opperman
Jan 24, 2023
Eugene Glenn Opperman (Gene) peacefully went to meet his heavenly father Tues., 24 Jan 2023. Gene was born 22 Feb 1926 in Oakland, CA to Adam and Agnes Opperman. Soon after, the family returned to Akron where Gene remained the rest of his life.
Gene was a WWII Army veteran of 6 years. He was employed at Goodyear where he retired...
Kathryn J. Smith
Jan 21, 2023
Kathryn Joan Smith found peace and freedom in the arms of her Lord on January 21, 2023. The doctors will tell you that brain cancer took her life. Her family and friends will tell you that she survived nine years after being diagnosed with an incurable grade IV Glioblastoma brain tumor. She experienced grand vacations to Alaska, Maine, and various...
Steven L. Smyers
Jan 20, 2023
On January 20, 2023, Steven Lee Smyers (age 71) passed away peacefully at home in the loving presence of his wife (Rita), son (Charlie), and nephew (Jeff). His bright smiles, hearty chuckles, endearing winks, and John Wayne persona will be sorely missed by friends and family, especially his wife, Rita; children, Charlie (Debbie) Smyers, Chad (Lisa) Arfons, Suzanne Morris, and...
Thomas C. Hutchison
Jan 18, 2023
Thomas, 92, passed peacefully on January 18, 2023 and has joined his beloved wife, Jo, in eternity.
He was a retired Akron firefighter, having spent 27 years on the force. He is still remembered fondly by his fellow firefighters to this day. Tom was also a 32nd degree Mason, serving as Grand Master of Henry Perkins Lodge #83 three times....
Carlene R. Clark
Jan 17, 2023
Carlene R. Clark passed from this life on January 17, 2023 at the age of 98. She was born in Ross County, Ohio on June 9, 1924 to Nolan and Mae (Roll) Ross. Carlene grew up on the family farm, graduated from Centralia High School and Ohio University where she earned a degree in Education.
It was at Ohio...
Leslie Kunkel
Jan 11, 2023
Leslie Kunkel, age 45 of Akron, died at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 following a courageous battle against heart failure. Leslie was born on January 12, 1977 in Alliance, OH. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1995 and earned a Dental Assistant degree from Akron Dental Institute. She married Darin Kunkel on June 22,...
Barbara S. Bailes
Jan 7, 2023
Barbara S. Bailes, 85, lost her battle with cancer with family by her side on January 7, 2023. She was a loving person with a big heart and would do anything for anyone. Her family meant the world to her and she loved them so much.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents, William and Lois Caldwell; husband, William...
William H. Leach Jr.
Jan 6, 2023
William H. Leach Jr., 74, passed away on January 6, 2023.
Born in Ravenna, he lived in Hartville for most of his life. He graduated from Lake High School in 1967 and retired from Leach Trucking after 50+ years. He enjoyed traveling and being with friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Leach Sr.; mother, Sara Leach;...
Annabell Poe
Jan 5, 2023
Annabell Poe, age 81, died unexpectedly on January 5, 2023. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.
Annabell was born in Richwood, WV on September 30, 1941. She lived her entire adult life in the Akron-Uniontown area and retired in May 2014 from T.R. Price (otherwise known as Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems).
Annabell treated everyone as a family...
Sharon L. Willingham
Dec 29, 2022
Sharon L. Willingham, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Brimfield. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and was a homemaker for 60 years. She enjoyed sewing, painting, crafts, and baking. But most of all, she loved being a great mom and granny.
Sharon was...
Carolyn Sue Reed (Hardesty)
Dec 26, 2022
Carolyn Sue (Hardesty) Reed, 85, was called home on December 26, 2022 to join the love of her life, Virgil William Reed. Carolyn went peacefully.
She was born on August 19, 1937 to proud parents Kenneth and Virginia (Board) Hardesty at St. Thomas Hospital, Akron, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Virgil; her...
Kathryn Joan Dobbins
Dec 23, 2022
Kathy, age 83, passed away on December 23, 2022.
She grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio a graduate of St. Vincent St. Mary High School. She, along with her husband Gaile, raised their family in Uniontown, Ohio where she resided until a year ago. Kathy spent her last year in the care of her son, John, in Richmond Hill, GA.
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Lindsey T. Hayes
Dec 18, 2022
Lindsey T. Hayes was called into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 18, 2022.
He was born to Tives and Laura Hayes in New Boston, Ohio on Oct. 11, 1929. He was immersed into the Christian community that would be his lifelong support from an early age.
He graduated from Ohio Northwest Bible College...
Gloria J. Rodenbucher
Dec 15, 2022
Gloria Jean Rodenbucher of Randolph, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 15, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 24, 1941 to William and Anna (Bailey) Kelley. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1959. She married the love of her life, Edward Rodenbucher, Sr. on June 2, 1962 and later was the proud Mother...
Mildred L. Rexrode (McLane)
Dec 15, 2022
Mildred Rexrode, 87, passed away December 15, 2022. She was born March 9, 1935 in North Hill and lived there most of her life. Mildred loved rooting for the Browns, collecting for various causes, and lending a helping hand whenever needed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerges and Maude McLane; husband, Vernon; five brothers and five sisters....
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