Obituaries
Catherine L. Knapp
Oct 6, 2024
Catherine Knapp (Begue) of Randolph, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2024 at the age of 91.
Katie was born October 11, 1932 to Ellen and Charles Begue.
Katie was a woman filled with love and her heart grew with each person she met. She knew no stranger and made everyone feel like they belonged. Friends and...
James W. Lambert
Oct 5, 2024
James W. Lambert of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on October 5th, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Fairfield, California, he grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, moving to Ohio after proudly serving in the Vietnam War.
A machinist for over 25 years at Hunt Machine and Manufacturing, Jim was a hardworking man who loved and treasured...
Dorla Lawver
Oct 4, 2024
Dorla (Dodie) Hopkins Lawver, age 93, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on October 4, 2024.
Dodie graduated from Ellet High School in 1948. In 1949 she married Bob Lawver, later attended Kent State University, and became a licensed funeral director. They, together with Dodie’s parents, Otis and Gertrude Hopkins, son Ted and daughter Coral Bowers, owned...
Lora J. Weidleman
Oct 4, 2024
Lora J. Weidleman, 92, passed away on October 4, 2024. She was a longtime resident of North Canton and retired from the Hoover Company. Lora was an avid Kent State athletics supporter and season ticket holder for the basketball team. She had a love for traveling that started with cross country trips as a child with her parents.
Lora was preceded...
Janice S. Vereshack
Oct 3, 2024
Janice S. Vereshack, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1953 to parents, Willie and Vera Lawson. Jan worked at Akron General for 38 years, retiring in 2015. After retirement Jan took on her favorite role, one that she quickly mastered, Grandma to her twin granddaughters. She enjoyed cooking and baking for...
Brook Allen Briner
Oct 1, 2024
Brook A. Briner, 63, passed away on October 1, 2024 while vacationing with his wife in Honolulu, Hawaii. The trip intended to kick off their retired life together sadly ended with his passing during the couple’s final swim in the Pacific Ocean before their planned travel home.
Brook was born on May 22, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to parents Keith and...
Gary K. Bookman
Sep 25, 2024
Gary Bookman, age 70, passed away September 25, 2024. He was born in Akron but spent most of his life in Lakemore.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Bobbi; sisters, Lynnie and Bev; brothers, Bill and Cary. He is survived by sister, Sheryl (Rusty) Wood; sister-in-law, Debi Bookman; son, Gary (Erin) Bookman; nieces and nephews; and his...
John T. Koehl
Sep 24, 2024
With profound grief, we announce the passing of John T. Koehl on September 24, 2024.
John was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Irene Ann Scheatzle and William Joseph Koehl on September 2nd, 1945. He was a third child. The oldest sibling being Bill, then Judy, John T., Patrick and a little later step- brother Wayne. The stories they would...
Gary P. Geis
Sep 22, 2024
Gary Paul Geis, 76, was united with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2024, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Gary was born on July 2, 1948 to Clarence and Lucina Geis of Louisville, joining his older brother of 10 years, Clarence (Carse). He graduated from Louisville High School in 1966.
Gary was a proud graduate of Bowling Green State...
Patricia A. Thoenen
Sep 22, 2024
Patricia Ann Thoenen, 86 years young, went home to be with her Lord Sunday evening September 22nd 2024 after a short unexpected battle with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). She quietly passed with her Husband of 69 years, John Thoenen and 2 sons John Jr. and Todd at her bedside.
Patricia was born in Akron Ohio January 19th 1938. She met her...
James A. Clawson
Sep 22, 2024
James Allen Clawson; 92, devoted husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord with his loving family at his side on September 22, 2024 after a battle with Mesothelioma lung cancer.
James was born in Akron, Ohio and attended East High School. He entered the 26th US Army Infantry Division where he served in active duty in the...
Larry G. Workinger
Sep 18, 2024
Larry G. Workinger, 83, passed away on September 18, 2024.
Per his request, no services will be held.
Bonnie J. Newman
Sep 4, 2024
Bonnie J Newman (Nana) born March 26th 1948 passed away peacefully at her home September 4th 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents George and Marie Patterson of Lakemore, her brother Donald Patterson of Lakemore and her grandson Nathan Eicher of Hartville.
Bonnie was loved by all who had the privilege to know...
Edna E. Hines
Sep 4, 2024
Edna E Hines, age 101, went home to be with the Lord on Sept 04, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Edna was born in Webster County, WV on Oct 28, 1922. She married Donald B Hines just before the US entered World War II. When Don left to serve in the US Navy, she moved to Akron OH...
Marjorie J. Dazey
Aug 29, 2024
Marjorie J. (Marge) Dazey, age 89 passed away on August 29, 2024. Born November 26, 1934 in Akron, Ohio, Marge lived most of her life in Akron/Uniontown/Barberton and recently North Canton. She was a co-owner of Magic City Lettering in Barberton. She was a member of the North Springfield Presbyterian Church, Eastwood Quilters and Barberton Hospital Volunteer Knitters.
Marge is preceded...
Don Wallace
Aug 22, 2024
Don Louis “Wally” Wallace passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024 surrounded by his wife, & sons after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He is preceded in death by his father, Lynn Frank Wallace, mother, Gladys Wallace (Nelson), brother, Nelson Wallace, sister Dorothy Mae Wallace (Wile), & sisters-in-law, Wanda Wallace (Spencer), Carol Ann Wallace (Kovac), father-in-law Thomas Joyner, brother-in-law Donnie...
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...