Obituaries

Donna J Wright

Donna J Wright

Aug 23, 2020

Donna J. Wright, age 69, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2020. Donna was born in Ravenna on January 7, 1951 and graduated from Field High School in 1969. She lived most of her life in Mogadore, Ohio. She had a true passion for her flower gardens and anyone who has seen her flowers can appreciate her love of gardening....

Delores Dee Lewis

Delores Dee Lewis

Aug 17, 2020

Delores Dee Lewis, age 82, passed away on August 17, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones. Delores lived in Mogadore for 55 years and was a member of New Horizons Church in Akron. She loved cooking, puzzles and traveling. Dee Dee never had much time outside of her home while being mother to ten children, 14 grandchildren and 23 great...

Joseph Sentelik

Joseph Sentelik

Aug 15, 2020

With a heavy heart it is reported that Joseph Sentelik Sr., age 84, of Mogadore, Ohio; the son of Anna and Vasil Sentelik, peacefully slipped his earthbound roots on August 15th, leaving behind his loving family. His loving wife of 58 years, Linda (Gandee) Sentelik; two loving daughters, Jennie (Daniel) Scarpitti, 57 of Kent, Ohio, Victoria (James) Davis, 51 of...

Kerry Ann Quast

Kerry Ann Quast

Aug 14, 2020

Kerry Ann Quast was born in Bay City, Michigan on November 11, 1959 to Janet S. Dixon and the late Richard C. Quast. She died August 14, 2020 in Mogadore, Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kerry graduated from John Glenn High School in Bay City, Mich. She held a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering for Michigan State University...

Lloyd Dale Sampson

Lloyd Dale Sampson

Aug 12, 2020

Lloyd Dale Sampson Lloyd passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020 with his children at his side. He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 12, 1929 to Lloyd and Cora (Jones) Sampson. Lloyd grew up in Akron and graduated from East High School in the Class of 1947. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Naval Reserve for...

Sara Belacic (Wolfe)

Sara Belacic (Wolfe)

Aug 9, 2020

Together Again Sara Belacic (Wolfe), age 95, born December 4, 1924 and passed away on August 9, 2020. She is preceded in death by parents, Florence and Linus Quinn Wolfe; husband of 52 years, Frank (2001); and daughter Jeanne (1983). Sara is survived by sons, Frank (Rosemary) Belacic, Donald (Ann) Belacic and Michael (Dawn) Belacic; six grandchildren, Dawn Belacic, Melissa...

Ruth (Lake) Ray

Ruth (Lake) Ray

Aug 7, 2020

Ruth found peace on August 7, 2020. Formerly of Akron, Ruth moved to Arizona in 2009 to live with her son, Robert Lake and son-in-law, Justin. She fought a long, hard battle until the very end and peacefully left us to sleep with the angels. Ruth was preceded in death by her first husband, Merryl Lake; second husband, Walter Ray;...

Sharon McCord

Sharon McCord

Aug 1, 2020

Sharon McCord, age 71, passed away on August 1, 2020. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Patricia McCord (Poole), Sharon is survived by her siblings, Janis, Michael and William McCord; six nieces, one nephew; and many extended family members including great-nieces, great–nephews and cousins. Private services for Sharon have been held with burial at Hillside Memorial Park. (Hopkins...

Wanna Louise Osburn

Wanna Louise Osburn

Jul 25, 2020

Wanna Louise Osburn, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior July 25, 2020, after a long illness. She was born in Vegan WV, moved to Akron in 1955, and Mogadore in 1962. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, David. She is survived by daughters, Sherry (Bill) Fritz and Sheila (Bob) Pratt and...

Robert Charles Tuckey

Robert Charles Tuckey

Jul 22, 2020

Robert Charles Tuckey Jr., age 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Tom Tuckey. Rob will be missed by his wife of 40 years, Susan Tuckey; four children, Heather Tuckey, Tom Tuckey, Alishia Zaucha, Scott Betz; two brothers, Scott Tuckey and Kurt Tuckey;...

Doris Troyer

Doris Troyer

Jul 19, 2020

Doris Troyer, age 99, passed away on July 19, 2020. Doris was born in Akron and lived in the Akron and Canal Fulton area. She graduated from The University of Akron where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. Doris was a public school teacher in Akron for 30 years, enjoyed genealogy, was a seamstress, and was a civilian...

Richard N. Renwick

Richard N. Renwick

Jul 14, 2020

Richard N. Renwick Sr., age 93 of Mogadore, passed away on July 14, 2020. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Moose. Richard retired from Parker Hannifin after over 40 years of service, and he loved fishing and his flowers. Preceded in death by his son, Ronald, he is...

Thomas William Hanley

Thomas William Hanley

Jul 14, 2020

Thomas William Hanley III, age 75, passed away on July 14, 2020. Born in Akron, he graduated from Hoban High School and Kent State University, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Thomas retired from the Akron Police Department as a Lieutenant after 35 years of service. He was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church for 48 years...

Bobbie Jean Ray

Bobbie Jean Ray

Jul 12, 2020

“Together Again” Bobbie Jean Ray, age 82, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on July 12, 2020. She was born in Russell County, Virginia, in a log cabin house built by hand by her father, one log at a time. She got married to Raymond Ray before her senior year, and just as she promised her father, she...

David Allen Michel

David Allen Michel

Jul 9, 2020

David Allen Michel, age 60, passed away on July 9, 2020. Born in Canton, Ohio on February 14, 1960, he graduated from North Canton Hoover High School and lived in Canton most of his life. David retired from Republic Storage after 30+ years of service. He enjoyed bowling, music and time spent with friends. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Paul Scott "Scottie" Simmons

Paul Scott "Scottie" Simmons

Jul 8, 2020

Paul Scott Simmons, age 49, passed away on July 8, 2020. Scottie was a life resident of Akron, and was a graduate of Springfield High School. He enjoyed hiking and playing the guitar, and loved Rock and Roll music. Scottie is survived by his son, James Phillip Haley; parents, Paul and Phyllis Simmons; and sisters, Lorie Simmons (David Dettling) and...

Richard Alan Schwarz

Richard Alan Schwarz

Jul 5, 2020

Richard Alan Schwarz was born on November 24, 1943 in Cleveland and died July 5, 2020 in Akron. Dick Schwarz was born to Dr. Gerald Schwarz and Iva Patton Schwarz. He earned degrees in Chemistry from MIT and Duke University, and had a successful career as a research chemist, polymer engineer, and business developer. He spent his later years working...

Russell W. English,

Russell W. English,

Jul 5, 2020

Following a long battle with heart failure, Russell W. English, Sr. passed away peacefully on July 5, 2020 with his loving wife, Shirley by his side. Dad was born on December 8, 1940 in Long Beach, California to Bert and Iona English. Raised in Gentry, Arkansas, Dad returned to California as a young man. It was there, while working as...

Kenneth E. "Kenny" LaTampa

Kenneth E. "Kenny" LaTampa

Jul 4, 2020

Kenneth E. “Kenny” LaTampa, age 43, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2020. Kenny was born in Salt Lake City Utah, he lived in Akron Ohio, graduated from Springfield High School and was employed by JMK Handyman Services. He was a member of Green Family Worship Center and co-founder of Revolution Ministries. Kenny devoted his life...

Helen "Jan" Anderson

Helen "Jan" Anderson

Jul 3, 2020

Helen “Jan” Anderson, age 87, passed away on July 3, 2020. Jan was born in Centerville, Pa. She lived in Greentown, Ohio and retired from General Tire in 1993. Jan was a member of Greentown United Methodist Church and a member of Over 60’s group in Greentown as well as an avid bingo player at Greentown Athletic Club. She was...