Obituaries
David W. Jean
May 1, 2022
David W. Jean, age 69, passed away on May 1, 2022. He was born in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School before going on to live in Suffield. David was employed by Summa Health for 40 years. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed creating things with his hands. David is preceded in death by his parents, Willie N. and...
Timothy David Conley
Apr 26, 2022
Timothy David Conley, age 59, passed away on April 26, 2022. Born and raised in Akron, he graduated from Ellet High School. He worked at Mactac for 26 years and drove for Mitchen’s wheelchair service. He was passionate about all Cleveland sports and cherished his pets. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Iris Dawn Conley. He is survived...
Joyce A. Bowers
Apr 26, 2022
Joyce Ann Bowers was recently called to Heaven leaving behind her son, Doctor Neil Bowers and wife Sandra; eldest grandson, Ben Bowers and wife Tracey with son Charlie; youngest grandson, Chris Bowers and wife Jenna. In her youth, she worked on the largest family dairy in Northwest W.V. and attended Fairmont State Teachers College. She spent 38 years teaching children...
Doris J. Baker
Apr 24, 2022
Doris J. Baker, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2022. She was born in Akron on March 17, 1932. She was an avid reader and loved to work on her amazing flower beds. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Thelma and Dick Evans; siblings, Kenneth, Jack, Bob, and Wanda. She is survived by her siblings, Sharlene Baker...
Duane Clark
Apr 21, 2022
Duane Clark passed away peacefully April 21, 2022 surrounded by his family following a 28 month battle with pancreatic cancer. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 4pm at Grace United Church of Christ in Uniontown, 13275 Cleveland Ave NW, Uniontown, OH 44685. He is survived by his wife Beverly (Nutter) his son Zachary, his...
Christos Christ
Apr 21, 2022
Christos “Chris” Christ, age 87, passed away on April 21, 2022. Born in Canton to the late George and Beatrice Christ, Chris was a graduate of McKinley High School and Kent State University. He made his home in Cleveland and Canton and was employed by Canton City Schools. Chris was a proud member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church and was...
Joyce F Drennan
Apr 20, 2022
Joyce F. Drennan, age 86, passed away on April 20, 2022. Born in Alabama on January 22, 1936 to the late William “Hobb” and Ruby Carter, Joyce was an avid fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cleveland Indians. Joyce never knew a stranger and shared her strong faith with everyone. If you knew Joyce, you knew the one thing she...
Carmen Burgos Dannug-Basug
Apr 19, 2022
Carmen Burgos Dannug Basug, 93, of Uniontown, OH passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on April 19, 2022. She was born in the Philippines to Faustino and Margarita Dannug. She is survived by her daughter Carmencita (Mark) Slabinski and three granddaughters, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Christina Slabinski, all from Uniontown, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded...
Susan Mari Pacuit Lucic
Apr 17, 2022
Susan Mari Pacuit Lucic, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2022. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Stow. Sue graduated from Springfield High School and the University of Akron. She was employed as a Registered Nurse and Registered Respiratory Therapist for over 42 years. Sue was an accomplished quilter, avid reader, and enthusiastic...
Judith A. Powell
Apr 17, 2022
Judith A. Powell, age 70, went to join the love of her life on April 17, 2022. She was born in Toledo on July 22, 1951 to the late Norbert and Kathleen Jensen. Judy graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1969 and was a retired paralegal. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. Judy was...
Thomas Paul Biltz
Apr 14, 2022
Thomas P. Biltz, age 82, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2022. Born in Ravenna, he lived most of his life in Akron. Tom graduated from Kent Roosevelt High and served in the United States Army. His biggest hobby was woodworking, fishing and he enjoyed hating the Steelers. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Anna and Albert Biltz; brothers, Duane...
Eleanor J. Seiff
Apr 13, 2022
Eleanor Seiff passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022, at the young age of 91. She was born October 3, 1930 to Dr. Albert M. Clifford & Ruth Dilly Clifford. She graduated from Stow High School in 1948 and Ohio Wesleyan University in 1952, where she was the valedictorian of her class. During this period, she was a member of Alpha...
Judith Sells
Apr 12, 2022
Judith Sells, age 82, passed away April 12, 2022. She was born October 9, 1939 in Akron and resided in Springfield Township. Judith worked for Pebble Creek for 10 years. She enjoyed puzzles, camping, sitting by the fire, and spending time with her dog. Judith was preceded in death by her first husband, Larry Dean Smith Sr.; parents, Stanley and Frances Beach;...
Mary Jane Davidson
Apr 11, 2022
Mary Jane Davidson, 96, passed away April 11, 2022. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on December 24, 1925. She lived most of her life in Akron in the Ellet area. Mary Jane retired from Interstate United Food vending company in 1985. She was an avid bridge and euchre card player at the Ellet Community center. She also loved traveling. Mary...
Ralph B. Darrow
Apr 10, 2022
Ralph B. Darrow, age 94, passed away on April 10, 2022. He was born January 3, 1928 to the late Bert and Helen Darrow. He grew up in Ellet, attending Ellet schools through ninth grade before transferring to Hower Vocational where he graduated from the auto mechanic program in June 1946. It was here that Ralph met his beloved wife, Jewell...
Edward B. Wolverton
Apr 4, 2022
Edward B. Wolverton, age 77, passed away April 4, 2022. He worked for Dominion (East Ohio) for 30 years. Ed loved to be outside and could often be found mowing his lawn. He was a great husband, uncle, and friend. Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Linda, who he loved dearly. He will be missed by his family,...
Arlene M. (Engel) Tredway
Apr 1, 2022
Arlene M. Tredway, age 90, passed away surrounded by her daughters on April 1, 2022. Born in Belgrade, MN she lived in Akron, OH. She attended First Church of God in Tallmadge and enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Tredway; brothers, Orville and Stanley; and sisters, Phyllis and Patsy. She...
Terry Rees
Mar 31, 2022
Terry Rees, age 60, passed away March 31, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Craig; children, Adam, Michelle, Sammy, and Cassidy. Terry loved her dogs and her pony. She was an avid radio fan and was known as “Terrible Terry” on WONE and “Nascar Girl” on WNIR. Friends and family will be received Wednesday, April 6th from 10...
Esther I. Lucas
Mar 29, 2022
Esther Lucas, aged 83, died peacefully surrounded by her family on March 29, 2022. She was one of nine children and the valedictorian of the Waynedale High School Class of 1956. She moved to Akron to attend Gerber’s Beauty School and later became a cosmetology teacher, retiring from Maplewood Career Center with 23 years of service. Esther was also an active...
Sheila Birch
Mar 28, 2022
Shelia Birch passed away March 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one daughter. She is survived by one son, one daughter, seven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, two brothers, and two sisters. Per Sheila’s wishes, cremation has taken place.