Obituaries
Jay C. White
Sep 10, 2021
Jay C. White “Dad/Papa/Jaybird,” age 68, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021. He was reunited with his devoted wife of 40 years, Dianna Lynn White, who passed on September 11, 2010, and this lovely lady, Chrissy Diessmann. He was born in Alliance, Ohio but found his home in Akron and then Florida, where he lived out their dream. He...
Norma Jean Crawford
Sep 10, 2021
Norma Jean Crawford went home September 10, 2021. At her request, there will be no services or memorial for her. She wanted her surviving loved ones to remember her how she was. The ever loving, always funny, quirky, beautiful person that left an imprint on us all. Any child she saw, she had to hold, and any tear she seen,...
Rosa M. Ferreira
Sep 9, 2021
Rosa Ferreira, 87, formerly of Uniontown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her residence in Hartville. Born in Teramo Province, Abruzzo Region, Italy, Rosa emigrated to the United States after marrying her husband of 62 years, Fernando Ferreira, in Italy on December 6, 1956. Rosa devoted her life to her love of the Lord...
Gary G. Gill
Sep 9, 2021
Gary G. Gill, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in Hartville. He attended Central High School. Gary retired from B.F. Goodrich after 34 years. Gary was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, and fishing. He also loved spending time with his family. Family was...
Thomas M. Misanko
Sep 7, 2021
Thomas M. Misanko, age 74, passed away in his home September 7, 2021 surrounded by his family. Tom valiantly battled leukemia for the last 14 years. He lost the fight after being diagnosed with brain cancer in May. Born in Akron, he lived the last thirty years in Uniontown. He graduated from Garfield High School and earned his Associate’s Degree...
Paul Franklin Naugle
Sep 4, 2021
Paul Franklin Naugle Jr. passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the age of 99 years. He was a gentle and generous soul with a great sense of humor. He was a proud World War II veteran and retired from Republic Steel in Cleveland. He always made his family his first priority. Paul is preceded in death by his...
Irvin L. McCracken
Sep 3, 2021
Irvin Lee McCracken, age 96, passed away September 3, 2021. Private burial will take place at Hillside Memorial Park.
Curtis A. Rothman
Sep 2, 2021
Curtis A. Rothman, age 56, passed away on September 2, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center with his loving partner, Kerry Bartlett, holding his hand. He fought his illness with all that he had so he could return home to his family, but sadly it was not meant to be. Curt was born in Chicago, Illinois and was a long time...
Gary E. Lancaster
Sep 2, 2021
At 5:05 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2021, we lost a wonderful man, Gary E. Lancaster. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls to his wonderful parents, Charles E. and Alverda (Pyle) Lancaster. He grew up in Springfield Township, the middle son of three children. As a child, Gary loved being outdoors, whether it be riding bikes or climbing and eating fruit...
Lauren "Larry" E. Lawrence
Aug 30, 2021
With heavy hearts, we share that Lauren “Larry” E. Lawrence of Akron, Ohio was called home by our Lord on Monday, August 30, 2021 at the age of 72. Larry was born on February 25, 1949 to mother, Norma J. Lawrence and father, Charles E. Lawrence. He is preceded in death by both of his parents, as well as, his...
George "Bud" H. Clement
Aug 30, 2021
George H. “Bud” Clement. 1945-2021 Bud Clement, aka Dad, Poppa, Gramps, Grandpa, and Chuts, entered the kingdom of his Heavenly Father unexpectedly on August 30, 2021 at the age of 75. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 13, 1945 to George Clement and Edith Ray. Bud lived in Barberton and attended Barberton High School. Being a man of...
Steven G. Orban
Aug 29, 2021
Steven G. Orban, born February 6, 1938 (age 83), passed away on August 29, 2021. Steve graduated from Garfield High School. He worked for Coca-Cola from 1964 to 1987. Steve then worked for many years as a truck driver hauling rubber molds from state to state. He enjoyed his dogs, fishing, hunting, and working in his garden and orchard. Steve...
Leslie D. Borrieci
Aug 29, 2021
Leslie Denise Everett Borrieci, Age 67, resident of Canton, Ohio, formerly longtime resident of Harrisburg and Dublin, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, in Akron, Ohio. She was born September 10, 1953, in Columbus Ohio. Leslie was the daughter of the late James Thomas Everett and Virginia Kunz Everett. She graduated in the first graduating class from Westland...
Joan Gloria Brooke
Aug 26, 2021
Joan Gloria Brooke, 81 years, of Mogadore, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on August 26, 2021. She was born in Mogadore in a home by the spillway on June 12, 1940. She lived most of her entire life in the Village of Mogadore. Joan graduated from Mogadore High School in 1958. She received Y-teen All star status...
Margaret R Snodgrass (nee Cogar)
Aug 24, 2021
Margaret R. Snodgrass (nee Cogar), age 82, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2021. Born in Arnoldsburg, WVa, she lived in the Akron/Hartville area. Margaret enjoyed cooking, making her holiday candies, and visiting with her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amos and Zona Cogar; special niece, Rae Dell Neese, and...
James W. Tyson
Aug 22, 2021
“Together Again” James W. Tyson, age 91, passed away on August 22, 2021. Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore for over 40 years. James graduated from Mogadore High School and Kent State University. He served in the Army during the Korean War as a Lieutenant in the Infantry. James was employed by the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and...
Charles "Mike" Day
Aug 21, 2021
Mike Day, age 69, passed away August 21, 2021. Born in Akron, he lived in the area his entire life and graduated from North High School. Mike enjoyed classic rock and watching drag racing. He enjoyed watching his grandson play baseball and his granddaughter swim. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Lorraine Day, and his...
Daniel A. "Danny" Wilkinson
Aug 20, 2021
Daniel A. “Danny” Wilkinson, age 62, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 20, 2021. Waiting for him at Heaven’s Gate are his parents, Floyd and Doris Wilkinson. Left here to cherish his memories are brother, David (Debbie) Wilkinson; special friend, Becky Freeman; and many loving friends and relatives. Danny was born and lived...
Launa "Eddie" D. Law (nee Dawson)
Aug 19, 2021
Launa “Eddie” Law, nee Dawson, age 98, passed away on August 19, 2021, at Danbury Senior Living Tallmadge where she had resided for the past 5 years. Eddie was born in Calhoun County, WV, on March 5, 1923, to the late Jack and Georgia (nee Kelley) Dawson. She was a 1940 graduate of Calhoun County High School, a majorette in...
Ralph D. Briner
Aug 19, 2021
Ralph Dayton Briner, age 86, went home to be with the Lord, on August 19, 2021. Born in Canton, he was raised in Tallmadge and attended school in Brimfield. Ralph lived most of his adult life in the Uniontown and Green areas. He worked for Goodyear Aerospace and then entered the sales field for National Life Insurance. He then went...