Obituaries
Timothy L. Bennett
Mar 15, 2022
Timothy Lee Bennett, age 64, passed away on March 15, 2022. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Coventry High School and worked for Herbert USA. Tim liked hunting, fishing, and working with his hands. He enjoyed watching movies, playing video games, and spending time with his family. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and...
Eloise V. "Ellie" Hampton
Mar 14, 2022
Eloise V. “Ellie” Hampton passed away on March 14, 2022. Ellie was born in Athens, Ohio, graduated from Athens High School, and retired from Ametek with over 20 years’ service. Ellie lived in Stow since 2010. She loved to play golf and go bowling. Ellie is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; son, Dave; brother, Bill; and her parents, Harry and...
Diane J. Garn
Mar 11, 2022
Diane J. Garn, age 77, went to meet the Lord in Heaven on March 11, 2022 after she showed amazing strength in a long battle with cancer. She was born in Akron on February 21, 1945 to the late Wayne and Margaret Gibson. She lived in Hartville for over 20 years, raising her family, and later moved to the Akron area....
James D. Adkins
Mar 8, 2022
James Douglas Adkins, age 79, passed away March 8, 2022. Born in Wayne, WV he graduated from Wayne High School. He worked at Akron Standard Mold for many years before retiring from Robert Long Manufacturing after 29 years. He was a member of the Moose Club in Mogadore. He loved fishing on Lake Erie and enjoyed playing golf. James was preceded in...
Mark Adrian Biggs
Mar 7, 2022
Mark Adrian Biggs, 71, passed away on March 4, 2022. He is now healed in the Loving Arms of Jesus. Born on October 26, 1950 in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, he was devoted to helping and serving others. He was a Police Officer and later a Respiratory Therapist to which he ended up retiring from. He resided most of his time in Bolivar,...
Clara Belle Zak
Mar 7, 2022
Clara Zak, age 91, passed away March 7, 2022. She was born in Dellroy, OH and graduated from Dellroy High School as valedictorian. She worked in real estate and as a homemaker. Clara was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church. She loved to dance and sing, belonging to Sweet Adelines and other singing groups. She devoted her life to her...
Eileen "Carol" Hall
Mar 6, 2022
Carol Hall, 69, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Carol was born on April 13, 1952 in Akron, Ohio where she grew to be a strong, beautiful, and driven business woman. As an entrepreneur, Carol once owned The Bavarian Haus on Market St., rental properties throughout the years, and most recently, The Park...
Judy G. Smith
Mar 5, 2022
Judy G. Smith, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on March 5, 2022. Born on November 12, 1943 in Charmco, WV to the late Ray and Daisy Farren, she was a longtime resident of Hartville. She taught as a special education teacher for 30 years and was a longtime member of the Chapel in Marlboro. Judy enjoyed reading,...
Richard J. Piccin
Mar 3, 2022
Richard J. Piccin, 73, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2022. Richard was born on May 23, 1948 in Martins Ferry, Ohio. He grew up and attended schools in Dillonvale, Ohio where his love of sports and the outdoors began. Following graduation from Kent State in 1971, he was a dedicated employee of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for over...
Carol Lee Standel
Mar 2, 2022
Carol L. Standel, age 74, passed away March 2, 2022. Born in Morgantown, WV on August 20, 1947, she lived in Akron, OH. Carol enjoyed spending time with her dogs, Lexi and Chia. She was very close to her longtime friend, Joanne Lantz, who took great care of her during the last year of her life. Carol was preceded in death by...
Virginia F. Prezioso
Feb 27, 2022
Virginia Francis Rhodes Prezioso passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 27, 2022. She had recently moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina where she lived with her daughter and caregiver, Bonnie Varner. Virginia was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She attended the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus. She married Ralph Prezioso Sr. in 1948 and they made...
James "Jim" R. Goss
Feb 23, 2022
James “Jim” R. Goss, age 78, passed away on February 23, 2022. Jim was born in Cleveland and resided in Brimfield Township. He worked in maintenance at the Ford Motor Company in Brook Park, Ohio for forty plus years. Jim liked fixing and tinkering on projects and was an AA member. He is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; and his...
Barbara E. Anderson
Feb 22, 2022
Barbara E. Anderson, age 84, passed away on February 22, 2022. Born in Aid, Ohio she lived in Springfield Township most of her life. Barbara was part of the 1955 graduating class from Springfield High School and was a member of Eastern Star. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Thelma Brown; husband, Jim Anderson; daughters, Cindy Jo and...
William "Bill" G. Watkins
Feb 18, 2022
William “Bill” G. Watkins, age 78, passed away February 18, 2022. Born in Akron, he served in the Navy and retired from Chrysler. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Althea. He is survived by his sons, William II and Danny; daughters, Tammy and Kim; 10 grandchildren; and sister, Charlotte Guarino. Friends and family will be received Saturday, February...
Nina A. Gilliem
Feb 16, 2022
Nina A. Gilliem, age 90 of Hartville, Ohio was welcomed to her eternal home by her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Nina lived her life as a faithful follower of Jesus, her Savior. A Louisville native, Nina was the daughter of the late Ruth Royer and Russell Royer. She was a graduate of Louisville High School and earned an...
Patrick S. Bean
Feb 16, 2022
In Memory of Patrick S. Bean March 22-1952 – February 16, 2022 Patrick S. Bean passed peaceably on February 16, 2022. He was born in Akron Ohio on March 22, 1952 to Marvin and Phyllis Bean. He graduated from Stow High School in 1970. After graduation, he served in the Navy on the nuclear submarine, USS Finback. Pat was very proud...
Charles A. Tripp
Feb 12, 2022
Charles A. Tripp, age 59, passed away on February 12, 2022. Charles was born in Chesapeake, Virginia and attended Western Branch High School where he was a member of the marching band, football and wrestling teams, ROTC, Marshall and member of the National Honor Society. He played in community baseball growing up and was a member of Jackson Memorial Baptist Church....
Nicky L. Gruic
Feb 11, 2022
Nicky L. Gruic Sr., age 76, went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2022. He was born on November 7, 1945 to the late Nick and Ethel Gruic. Nicky made the most of his retirement, using the time to go hunting, fishing, and attend yard sales. He loved spending time with his family and logged countless hours playing...
Kenneth E. Piercy
Feb 10, 2022
Kenneth (Kenny) Piercy, age 72, passed away February 10, 2022 as a result of an ongoing illness. He was born April 10, 1949 in Akron. Kenny belonged to the Fraternal Order of Orioles #167. He enjoyed singing karaoke and was an avid pool player. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Berniece Piercy, and sister, Sandra Leipold....
Janet Marie (Smith) Venarge
Feb 3, 2022
Janet Marie (Smith) Venarge, whose age nor height shall be discussed, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 3, 2022. She is reunited with her two infant daughters, Mary and baby Venarge; parents, Charles and Ethel Smith; brother, Charles L.; and grandmother, Claire McVan. Survivors include her children; Jeff, Suzy, and Tom (Marcy); grandchildren, Sydney, Cami, and Alayna; brother, John G. (Vivian)...
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