Obituaries
Charlotte A. Hennessey
Dec 31, 2021
Charlotte Hennessey, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on December 31, 2021 surrounded and attended to by family. Charlotte was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up in the St. Leger and Goodyear Heights areas. She was a graduate of East High School and was a faithful employee of Goodyear for over 41 years. Charlotte was an avid...
Roland "Ronnie" D. Swank
Dec 30, 2021
Roland Dale (Ron/Ronnie) Swank, 92, God’s faithful and devoted servant, passed from this earth on December 30, 2021. A life-long resident of Akron, he was preceded in death by his father and mother, George Washington and Margaret Madeline Swank as well as his beloved brother and WWII army veteran and D-Day survivor, Merlin D. Swank. Born on July 7, 1929,...
Sue Ann Duffield
Dec 29, 2021
Sue Ann Duffield was born November 16, 1944 and was received by the Lord on December 29, 2021 after a short illness at Akron General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert; son, Randy; parents, Harold and Nellie Alice Rankin; brother, Harold (Sonny) Rankin; sisters, Blanche Phillippi, Roberta Rankin, and infants Ilene Thelma and Vera May...
Sally P. Smyers
Dec 29, 2021
Sally P. Smyers, age 90, passed away December 29, 2021. Born January 17, 1931, in Lakemore, she was a resident of the area her entire life. She retired from Acme where she worked as a cashier. Sally was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, and Daughters of Mokanna. She loved spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as...
Donald "Don" E. Johnson
Dec 29, 2021
Donald E. Johnson, age 88, passed away on December 29, 2021. Born in Richwood, W.Va. on September 15, 1933 to Jennings and Thelma Johnson; he lived a majority of his life in Mogadore, Ohio. Don entered the Navy and served from 1950 to 1958 and was a Korean War Veteran. He worked at Lawson Milk Company and retired from Dairy...
William "Bill" Henry Brautigam
Dec 28, 2021
William Brautigam, 59 of Atwater passed away peacefully Tuesday December 28, 2021 from a long battle with ALS. Bill was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Ellet. He graduated from Stark State with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in the automotive field. He was employed at Great Lakes Honda in Akron for the last 10 years. Bill...
Patricia M. Peters
Dec 28, 2021
Patricia Mary Barth Peters passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2021. She was 73 years old. Patricia was born April 23, 1948 in Utica, New York to John and Mary Barth. She grew up and went to college in New York until she moved to Ohio in the 1970’s to further her education at Kent State University. Shortly...
Henry "Hank" G. Carter
Dec 27, 2021
Henry (Hank/Butch) G. Carter, age 79, of Akron, Ohio, went home to our Lord and Savior on December 27th, 2021. He is now reunited with his loving wife Lois. Hank was a smart and hardworking family man with a generous heart. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan and quite the outdoorsman. Hank’s humor and smile will forever be remembered...
Susan E. Phelps
Dec 26, 2021
Susan E. Phelps, age 55, passed away December 26, 2021. Born in Highpoint, North Carolina, she lived in Portage Lakes and Barberton. She graduated from Coventry High JVS. Susan worked as a cosmetologist at Best Cuts and was a member of Cornerstone Church. She enjoyed her cats and dog, Dixie, as well as spending time with her family and friends....
Thomas Harry "Pete" Keith
Dec 25, 2021
Thomas Harry “Pete” Keith, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas morning, December 25, 2021. Born in Pennsylvania December 4, 1941, he lived in the Akron area for most of his life. Harry retired from GBS Labeling Systems after 25 years of service. He loved country music, working on cars in his garage, and helping people...
Joseph "Joe" Wallis
Dec 25, 2021
Joseph “Joe” Wallis, 97, of Kent, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2021, at Vista Veranda Assisted Living in Ravenna, Ohio. He was preceded in death by Tera Oletia Wallis, his wife of 69 years who passed away in 2013. The family would like to thank the staff of Vista Veranda and Brookdale Hospice of Cleveland for their wonderful care...
Leeann Marie Kellar
Dec 24, 2021
Leeann “Bubbles” M. Kellar, age 45, flew to Heaven December 24, 2021.
Born January 1, 1976 in Barberton, she was the 2nd bicentennial baby. She graduated from Coventry High School, received her Associate’s degree from Stark State and went on to earn her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in 2021. Leeann worked in the healthcare field for 17 years, her...
Dorothy Marie Gibson
Dec 22, 2021
Dorothy Marie Gibson, born on December 1, 1930 in Copley, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and her loving husband of 70 years, Robert D. Gibson, on December 22, 2021. Dorothy retired from First Merit with 22 years of service. Her favorite thing was spending time with her family and attending all of her grandchildren's activities....
Janet Marie Greer (Codian)
Dec 21, 2021
Janet Marie Greer (Codian), age 70, passed away on December 21, 2021. Jan was born in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong area resident. She was a proud graduate of Garfield High School, Class of 1970. She loved to root on the Rams, especially at the old turkey day games and recently attended her 50th class reunion. After graduation, Jan...
Bonnie J. Goss
Dec 20, 2021
Bonnie J. Goss, age 75, passed away December 20, 2021. Born in Palmer, Alaska, she resided in Brimfield, Ohio. She was a homemaker, devoting her time to caring for her family. She loved to read and play video games. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 54 years, James Goss; daughters, Dawn Goss (Joel) and Karen Steiner; and grandchildren, Kevin...
Wanda L. Parsons
Dec 20, 2021
Wanda L. Parsons, age 94, passed away December 20, 2021. She was born September 25th, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ernest and Iva Hershberger. She worked at Edwin Shaw Hospital as the kitchen supervisor. Wanda spent time throwing butter across the kitchen and surprised all of her grandchildren by her fast pitch. Wanda had many hobbies over the...
Barbara A. Bennett (nee McDonald)
Dec 19, 2021
Barbara A. Bennett (Nee McDonald) passed peacefully early December 19th surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born June 4th 1935 in Akron, Ohio to Raymond and Frieda McDonald. She was the youngest of seven siblings. Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 70 years Jerome L. Bennett, children Joseph (Linda) Bennett, John Bennett, Jerome (Nancy) Bennett Jr., Kimberly...
Idelio "Lucky" J. Boito
Dec 13, 2021
Idelio “Lucky” J. Boito, age 96, went home to be with the Lord December 12, 2021. Born in Dean, PA to the late Anthony and Theresa Boito on May 29, 1925, he graduated from Cresson High School in 1942. Idelio served in the Army during WWII, where he earned a Purple Heart, and again during the Korean War, serving stateside....
James "Jim" R. Cole
Dec 13, 2021
James “Jim” Cole, 86, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2021.
Born August 13, 1935 in Akron to the late Alvin and Elda Cole. Jim was preceded in death by daughters, Victoria and Vivian; grandson Joey; and brother, Marion. He is survived by his loving wife, Wilda, of 58 years; sons, Jim Jr. and David (Melissa); daughters,...
William "Billy" M. Barone
Dec 12, 2021
William “Billy” Michael Barone, age 58, passed away December 12, 2021 at Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 27, 1963 to William and Rosemary (Ryor) Barone. Bill graduated from Hoover High School, North Canton, Ohio. He was a long time resident of the Siffrin Residential program and enjoyed being part of Stark...
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