Obituaries
Alice Irene Messenger
Jan 20, 2022
Alice Irene Messenger, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022. Born in Weston, WV, she lived in Akron most of her life and retired from Acme. Her favorite pastime was spending time with her family. Alice was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Raymond Messenger. She is survived by her sons, Raymond (Kathryn)...
Dale O. Cleckner
Jan 18, 2022
Dale O. Cleckner, 86, passed away January 18, 2022. Born January 18, 1936 in Akron, he served in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber. He enjoyed fishing and playing poker with his buddies. Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Margaret A. Cleckner. He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Cleckner, Kevin...
Ralph E. Herman
Jan 17, 2022
Ralph E. Herman, age 93, went home to be with the Lord in the presence of his family on January 17th, 2022. Born in Tallmadge on March 24, 1928, he lived in Randolph for most of his life in a house he built himself. Ralph enjoyed airplanes – building two and flying many more, and was a member of EAA Chapter...
John W. Vargo
Jan 16, 2022
John William Vargo, 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 16th, 2022 and was reunited with his wife Judy. He was born on March 16, 1935, in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Helen (Doxey) Vargo. John graduated from Garfield High School, where he was a high school state qualifier in cross country. He then enlisted in the United...
Margaret A. Cleckner
Jan 16, 2022
Margaret A. (Robertson) Cleckner, age 84, passed away January 16, 2022. Born in Akron on October 21, 1937, she graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She taught grade school at McEbright and volunteered at Akron City Hospital. Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Lowell E. Robertson; mother, Dorothy M. Robertson (Climes); brother-in-law, Bruce Heisler; and...
Marian Rose Kern
Jan 15, 2022
Marian Rose (Longstreth) (May) Kern, age 84, died peacefully at home on January 15, 2022. Marian, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was married to Thomas May for almost 40 years and Leon Kern for 22 years. She was born on April 25, 1937 to Richard and Clara Longstreth of Akron, OH and attended St. Matthew Catholic School and Akron...
Russell V. Steiner
Jan 12, 2022
Russell V. Steiner, age 67, of Brimfield, arrived at Heaven’s Golden Gate on January 12, 2022. One of Russell’s greatest pastimes was spending time in the garage working on anything with a motor. He was a manager of Cheetwood Tire in Kent, Falcon and Sohio gas stations, and owned a mechanics specialty tool truck and route. He also worked with Summit...
Sharon L. Chalfant
Jan 10, 2022
Sharon L. Chalfant, age 74, went home to be with the Lord January 10, 2022. She was born in Salem, OH and lived in Randolph. Sharon graduated from Western Reserve High School and retired from the medical field where she did medical billing. Her hobbies included reading, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and crafting. She loved watching her grandchildren play sports as...
Daniel " Danny" Evan Newman
Jan 10, 2022
Danny, age 36, passed away suddenly on January 10, 2022 after suffering with PTSD. He was born on March 7, 1985 in Akron, Ohio where he lived most of his life. He graduated in 2003 from Ellet High School and upon graduation joined the Marine Corp where he served 4 years, including two tours in Iraq. He was honorably discharged in...
M. Kenneth Merideth
Jan 10, 2022
M. Kenneth Merideth, age 88, passed away January 10, 2022. He was born in Humphreys County, TN on March 16, 1933 to the late Thomas and Mary Merideth. Ken lived in Akron for 26 years, raising his family and retiring from Goodyear Tire in 1977. He then moved to Florida, living there for the last 40 years. Ken was a member...
Dorothy E. Carney
Jan 7, 2022
Dorothy E. Carney, age 78, passed away on January 7, 2022. Dorothy was born in Suffield, graduated from Mogadore High School and lived in Mogadore most of her life. She was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and the Mogadore Moose Lodge where she was a member. She enjoyed dining out, casino trips, sewing and travel. Dorothy was preceded in...
Ellamae H. Small
Jan 7, 2022
Ellamae H. Small, born April 11, 1932, on January 7, 2022 took the Lord’s hand and left with Him. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, R. Lee Small of Mogadore, daughter and son-in-law Linda and Bob Vaughn of Akron, son and daughter-in-law Terry and Debbie Small of Akron, daughter-in-law Candy Small of Gastonia, NC, granddaughters April Clemmer and...
Paul E. Reed
Jan 6, 2022
Paul Eugene Reed, 62, passed away January 6th, just three days after his brother George. Paul was a fighter, having battled cancer for many years with the help of his family, especially George, who looked over his own health issues. Paul grew up in Springfield Twsp. and attended Springfield schools. He was an independent, free spirit who lived his life to...
Ronald K. Webster
Jan 5, 2022
Ronald K Webster, 51, passed away on January 05th, 2022 suddenly of a heart attack. Ron is preceded in death by his father, Richard. Ron is survived by his mother, Edwina; four sisters: Tena, Kimberly (Tommy), Kellie, and Kandy (Ken); and his twin brother Richard. Ron graduated from Akron North in 1988 and immediately enlisted in the United States Navy for...
Dorothy I. Serva
Jan 5, 2022
Dorothy I. Serva, age 99, passed away January 5, 2022. She was born in Randolph, August 16, 1922, to the late Paul and Marie Elmerick. She graduated from Suffield High School and lived most of her adult life in Mogadore. Dorothy was an active member of St. Matthew Parish, the Council of Catholic Women, and an auxiliary member of the Legion...
Judith A. Mellinger
Jan 5, 2022
Judy A. Mellinger (Smith) passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Tim Smith, sons Glenn Jr. and Mark, and her siblings Clarita, Tom, and Hazel. Judy is survived by her husband of 60 years, Glenn, and sons Gregg (Gail), Scott, and Mike (Jody). She is also survived by grandchildren, Bethany,...
Kevin Bryce Fisher
Jan 5, 2022
Kevin B. Fisher, age 41, passed away January 5, 2022. Kevin was proud to be an Army veteran, serving his tour in Iraq Desert Storm. He was extremely intelligent, with his love of learning keeping him at the library for hours. Kevin is survived by his children, Bryce and Grace Fisher, and their mother, Bethany Durant; his parents, Tim and Terry Fisher;...
George B. Reed
Jan 3, 2022
George Brenton Reed went home to be with the Lord on January 3rd, 2022 at the age of 68. He was born in Akron and called Akron home for most of his life, but he lived a life full of adventure. He graduated from Springfield High School and went on to serve his country in the US Navy. It was while...
David A. Wade
Jan 1, 2022
David Allan Wade passed away after a short battle with a brain injury. He is preceded in death by his parents, Allan and Joyce Wade (Willis). David accomplished so much in his life and touched so many hearts that his memory will live on for many years to come. He was the Videographer/ Archivist for Michael Stanley for the last...
Denny C. Crouso
Dec 31, 2021
Denny Crouso, age 74, passed away on December 31, 2021. Denny was born on February 8, 1947 to Densel and Beulah (Bittner) Crouso. Denny was a lifetime resident of Ellet and retired from working for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. He was stationed for most of his tenure with ODNR at Portage Lakes State Park. In 1987, Denny was...
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