Obituaries
Barbara A. Schultz
Aug 19, 2024
Barbara A. Schultz, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2024.
Born on September 27, 1934 in Akron, she was a 1952 graduate of Buchtel High School. She was a well-known hairdresser in the Fairlawn area for over 50 years.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Schultz; parents, Albert and Margaret Ries; and brother, Richard...
Joan F. Errington
Aug 17, 2024
Joan F. Errington, 85, went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2024.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Hartville for 55 years. She worked for Rent Wear Uniform Company for 10 years and was a member of TOPS, where she also served as president. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, and baking,
Joan was preceded in death by her...
Charles Burton Simpson
Aug 16, 2024
Charles Burton Simpson, 67, a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer. Born in Akron, OH, Charles was a devoted father to Alicia Simpson and Christopher Simpson and a loving partner to Stacey Fair. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Azriel Simpson; brother, Ray Simpson;...
Ethan C. Craft
Aug 14, 2024
Ethan Caleb Craft beloved son of Sheldon (Shelly) and Ruth Craft passed away peacefully on August 14th 2024 surrounded by family. He is survived by brother Seth (Jackie) Craft, sister Chaunte (Justin), Aunt Muray Craft, Uncle Donald Ferrell, Grandfather Frank Maccioli, many cousins, and multiple childhood friends. He was preceded in death by Grandmother Doris Maccioli, Grandfather Murray Craft, and...
Chad D. Garn
Aug 9, 2024
Chad D. Garn, 54, was met in Heaven by his mother, father, and brother on August 9, 2024.
Born in Akron, graduated from Lake High School and lived in Hartville. He was employed with Olivieri Construction for 25 years and was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 285. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his Harley Davidson, and spending time with...
Jean C. Koczur
Aug 8, 2024
Jean C. Koczur (nee Schrader); 87, caring mother and loving spirit went home to be with the Lord August 8, 2024. The youngest child of the late Henry and Theresa (May) Schrader, she is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Stanley Koczur and her daughter Beth Ann Fahey. She is survived by children from her first marriage...
Mary Ann Sommers
Aug 6, 2024
Mary Ann Sommers, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Born in Greentown, Ohio, she was a resident of Uniontown. She attended Greentown schools and worked at Hartville Kitchen for 43 years. Mary Ann was a member of Evermore Community Church, using her gifts over the years to serve as a Sunday school teacher...
June M. Berringer
Aug 5, 2024
June M. Berringer, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 5th, 2024. She was born on July 15th, 1935 in New Kensington, PA.
She had a big heart for those in need, and God used her to reach out to many people who called her “Mama June”. She always loved serving others and making sure those...
Michael G. Bennett
Aug 4, 2024
Mike Bennett, age 53, passed away suddenly after a massive heart attack on August 4 after a wonderful vacation in Las Vegas and a great evening celebrating his 35th class reunion. Mike was born, raised and lived in New Franklin, graduating from Manchester High School in 1989.
He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Phyllis Bennett, son, Gunn,...
Janis Lou Watson
Aug 2, 2024
Janis Lou (Heckman) Watson, age 92, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 2nd, 2024 after a short respiratory illness. Preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Eleanor Heckman and husband of 60 years, Thomas Leroy Watson. Born in Akron, Ohio June 3rd, 1932 she was a graduate of Ellet High School.
A member of Oak Hill Presbyterian...
Nancy Ann Sollers
Aug 1, 2024
Nancy, age 87, was born on January 10th, 1937 to Gus and Beulah Gabler in Akron, Ohio. She passed away peacefully on August 1, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She attended Mogadore High School, where she met her lifelong partner of 66 years. Mogadore, Ohio became the place they would call home for the remainder of their time together.
She was...
Barbara Ann Witzberger
Jul 24, 2024
Barbara Ann Witzberger (Keeling), age 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Born in Akron on February 15, 1936, she graduated from East High School and lived in Akron her entire life. She had a long life of love and faith. Barbara was a member of New Horizon's Christian Church and was the longest attending member of the church to...
Karen P. Brooks
Jul 23, 2024
Karen (Westfall) Brooks, age 81, passed away on July 23, 2024.
Born in Akron, OH, she lived her life in Uniontown, OH. Karen graduated from East High School (1961). She worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 25 years. Karen was a member of Grace United Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Karen is preceded in death by...
James Richard Ankrom
Jul 20, 2024
James Richard Ankrom passed away Saturday July 20, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with Dementia.
Mr. Ankrom retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after serving 38 years as a master machinist. Aside from working hard and providing for his family, he was an avid and nationally respected antique fishing lure collector and advisor. He was a member...
Jeanette West
Jul 16, 2024
Jeanette West, 88, passed away on July 16, 2024.
Jeanette was born in Roderfield, West Virginia on February 5, 1936. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband John West Jr. She is survived by sons Ted Murphy and Gary West, daughters Debra West (Daniel) Centrone and Carolyn West (Joseph) Black. Grandchildren include John and Gary Murphy, Jonathan, Tiffany and Christopher...
Nathan Allen Wright
Jul 12, 2024
Nathan A. Wright, age 19, of New Franklin OH, lost his life in a tragic accident on Friday July 12, 2024.
He was born in Akron, OH, on March 13, 2005, the son of Brittany and Jeremy Wright.
Nathan was a former wrestler and graduate from Manchester High School and Portage Lakes Career Center, where he specialized in the auto-mechanic field. He...
Joseph A. DiSpina
Jul 12, 2024
Joey DiSpina, age 21, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Born in Akron, he lived in Uniontown, Ohio. He was a student at Kent State University.
Joey is preceded in death by his father, Chris DiSpina; and grandfathers, John Frient and Ron DiSpina. He is survived by his mother, Chrissy DiSpina; brother, Vince DiSpina; and many more family and friends.
A memorial...
Rebecca E. Jessie
Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, Rebecca Elizabeth (Sanders) Jessie, 72, raised in Akron, OH, died in North Olmsted, OH after being overtaken in a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Her husband of over 50 years, Don, was at her side holding her hand and sharing her burden as she peacefully succumbed to her illness.
Becky graduated from Ellet High School and...
Donald Eugene Hatherill
Jul 4, 2024
Donald Hatherill, age 92, formerly from Stow and Atwater, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on October 3, 1931 in Akron, he was the beloved son of the late Wilbur and Inez Hatherill. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Preceded in death by Norma Hatherill (with whom they...
Carl W. Klein
Jun 30, 2024
Carl William “Pete” Klein, 80, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 30th, 2024. He was born January 6, 1944 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Pete was the beloved husband of Gwynn Davis-Klein, whom he had known for over 50 years and his partner in adventure in his twilight years.
Pete served in the Navy during the Vietnam war on the USS Independence (CV-62) Aircraft...
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