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Marilyn Adams Harper
May 29, 2023
Marilyn Adams Harper , 75, passed away May 29th, 2023, at the home of her daughter. She had been contending with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) for at least two years. Marilyn grew up in Bath, Ohio, where she went to Revere Local Schools, and was a majorette and homecoming queen. She raised her family and was a...
Sarah "Sally" M. Nicol
May 29, 2023
Sarah “Sally” Nicol, 95, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 16, 1927, the daughter of the late Alexander and Rebecca Young. She came to the United States in 1951, and married her husband, David, in January 1954. They celebrated 54 years of marriage. Sally retired from F....
Paula J Myers
May 28, 2023
Paula J. Myers , 77, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on May 28, 2023. Paula was born in Akron, Ohio on September 17, 1945 to the late Edwin Richard Sr. and Jean A. (Botzum) Barnard and was a graduate of Woodridge High School. She was preceded in death by her siblings Edwin Richard Barnard Jr. and Mary...
Lucy Louise (Porter) Johnson
May 28, 2023
Lucy Louise (Porter) Johnson , born 5/4/1920 in Vandergrift, PA and died 5/28/2023 at 103 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Lester and Elanore (Schneider) Porter; her husband, Ray A. Johnson, and their son Patrick who died at 2 days old.
Louise attended Muskingum College in Ohio and worked for...
Diane M. Kilroy
May 22, 2023
Diane M. Kilroy , 75, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on May 22, 2023. Diane was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 22, 1947 to the late Wilbert George and Mary Louise Lange. She was a graduate of Nordonia High School class of 1965, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron, her master’s degree from...
Donna Reycraft Bender
May 21, 2023
Donna Reycraft Bender , 81, passed away on Sunday, May 21st, 2023, in Akron, Ohio at Summa Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born in Petoskey, Michigan to Hazel (Patrick) and Herbert Reycraft on November 21st, 1941. Donna and her sister Cameron spent the school year living in the Perry Hotel, owned and operated by...
Thomas Charles "Tom" Sawyer
May 20, 2023
Thomas Charles “Tom” Sawyer , 77, of Akron, passed away May 20, 2023. Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce (née Handler); daughter and son-in-law, Amanda (Daniel) Kraus of Evanston, Illinois; brother and sister-in-law, Ted (Margie) Sawyer of Jupiter, FL. It was clear to all who knew him that Akron and Summit County were...
Daniel Robert Arman
May 19, 2023
We are heartbroken and sorrowed to announce the passing of Dan R Arman, “All Hail the Traveler!” “Don’t you Porget About Me” From River of Dreams to Death Stew: From Parma where he was born to Akron where he made his home and became a best selling author and 9th grade teacher. This kind fun loving goofy guy, has...
David Lee Parker
May 18, 2023
David Lee Parker passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023. His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, along with his sister Judy were with him, as he departed to his eternal resting place. David was born on April 22, 1943 to Sedgwick Pomeroy Parker and Ruth Marion Hessler in Moline, Illinois. He spent most of his youth in...
Patricia Ann (Mclaughlin) Dressler
May 18, 2023
Patricia Ann (McLaughlin) Dressler , 92, of Copley, Ohio passed away at the home of her daughter, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on January 12, 1931 to D. Deane and Eleanor (Pearson) McLaughlin. In Massillon she met the love of her life, David, graduating with him...
Sharon L. Feeney Mumma (Nee Dornheim)
May 18, 2023
Sharon L. Feeney Mumma (nee Dornheim) , 84, of Akron passed away on May 18, 2023. Sharon was born in Pittsburgh, PA. to the late William and Catherine Dornheim. Sharon was involved in the community theatre and several volunteer organizations. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul Mumma and son Patrick Feeney. Sharon is...
George S. Drop
May 13, 2023
George S. Drop, age 85, of Akron, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2023.
He was born March 11, 1938; son of the late Steven and Agnes (nee Binder) Drop. George was a hard worker and had a long career of over 40 years at Goodyear until his retirement. He was an avid golfer and a member...
Joseph Michael Karam
May 12, 2023
Joseph Michael Karam was with his family when his Savior, Jesus, took him to heaven and for the first time has no pain! Joey started at 16 months fighting his battle with brain cancer. He relapsed at 5 yrs. old, 7 yrs. old and 9 yrs. old which was also when he suffered bacterial meningitis and a...
Stefanie Jane Adams
May 10, 2023
Stefanie Jane Adams , born September 1, 1979, in Akron, Ohio passed away suddenly on May 10, 2023. Stefanie attended Holy Family Catholic School in Stow, Ohio and went on to attend Coventry High School in Coventry, Ohio. Stefanie moved to Houston, TX in 2007 before returning to her home state of Ohio in 2015.
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John W. Cook
May 9, 2023
John W. Cook , 53, of Medina County, passed away on May 9, 2023, with his loving wife Tracy by his side.
John was born in Akron, Ohio on July 19, 1969, to John C. Eshack and the late Linda M. Cook. After graduating from Copley High School in 1987, he went on to study...
Margaret Ellen Brightman Whitmer
May 8, 2023
Margaret Ellen Brightman Whitmer passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023 at age 95. She had a remarkable life, filled with triumph and tragedy. Marnie was born on December 9, 1927, the third child of Alvin C. Brightman, the first professor of contract law at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and of Esther Waite Brightman, herself...
Olive Mae "Dusty" Giermann
Apr 30, 2023
Olive Mae “Dusty” Giermann passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2023. Just two months shy of her 99th birthday, Dusty remained a pillar of strength through her final days. Finding words to describe the most loving wife, mother, little poppie, other grandma, and great (great) grandma is nearly impossible. Those who were lucky enough to know her know just...
Barbara Preston Nelson
Apr 30, 2023
Barbara Preston Nelson Her warmth, sincerity, and desire to view a situation in a positive light are how people will fondly remember Barbara Preston Nelson. She died April 30, 2023 while in hospice care in Medina. She began an 81-year journey of life in Youngstown, OH, the second child of Andrew and Ida Preston. She was preceded...
Kerry Echard Cavett
Apr 28, 2023
Kerry Echard Cavett, 78, of Akron, passed away on April 28, 2023. Kerry was born in Ambridge, PA on June 6, 1944, to the late Charles and Martha Cavett. Hailing from the Pittsburgh area, Kerry graduated from Ambridge High School in 1962. He attended music schools, first at Morehead State University in Kentucky, then at Kent State...
Wayne Rice
Apr 26, 2023
His family, his church, the law, and good food shared among friends, formed the center of Wayne Rice’s world. He died on April 26th, 2023, from complications related to bladder cancer.
Wayne Rice was born on March 6th, 1951, to Michel and Ruth Rice, two Army service members who met and married while stationed in the Philippines...
Marilyn Adams Harper
May 29, 2023
Marilyn Adams Harper , 75, passed away May 29th, 2023, at the home of her daughter. She had been contending with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) for at least two years. Marilyn grew up in Bath, Ohio, where she went to Revere Local Schools, and was a majorette and homecoming queen. She raised her family and was a...
Sarah "Sally" M. Nicol
May 29, 2023
Sarah “Sally” Nicol, 95, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 16, 1927, the daughter of the late Alexander and Rebecca Young. She came to the United States in 1951, and married her husband, David, in January 1954. They celebrated 54 years of marriage. Sally retired from F....
Paula J Myers
May 28, 2023
Paula J. Myers , 77, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on May 28, 2023. Paula was born in Akron, Ohio on September 17, 1945 to the late Edwin Richard Sr. and Jean A. (Botzum) Barnard and was a graduate of Woodridge High School. She was preceded in death by her siblings Edwin Richard Barnard Jr. and Mary...
Lucy Louise (Porter) Johnson
May 28, 2023
Lucy Louise (Porter) Johnson , born 5/4/1920 in Vandergrift, PA and died 5/28/2023 at 103 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Lester and Elanore (Schneider) Porter; her husband, Ray A. Johnson, and their son Patrick who died at 2 days old.
Louise attended Muskingum College in Ohio and worked for...
Diane M. Kilroy
May 22, 2023
Diane M. Kilroy , 75, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on May 22, 2023. Diane was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 22, 1947 to the late Wilbert George and Mary Louise Lange. She was a graduate of Nordonia High School class of 1965, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron, her master’s degree from...
Donna Reycraft Bender
May 21, 2023
Donna Reycraft Bender , 81, passed away on Sunday, May 21st, 2023, in Akron, Ohio at Summa Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born in Petoskey, Michigan to Hazel (Patrick) and Herbert Reycraft on November 21st, 1941. Donna and her sister Cameron spent the school year living in the Perry Hotel, owned and operated by...
Thomas Charles "Tom" Sawyer
May 20, 2023
Thomas Charles “Tom” Sawyer , 77, of Akron, passed away May 20, 2023. Tom is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joyce (née Handler); daughter and son-in-law, Amanda (Daniel) Kraus of Evanston, Illinois; brother and sister-in-law, Ted (Margie) Sawyer of Jupiter, FL. It was clear to all who knew him that Akron and Summit County were...
Daniel Robert Arman
May 19, 2023
We are heartbroken and sorrowed to announce the passing of Dan R Arman, “All Hail the Traveler!” “Don’t you Porget About Me” From River of Dreams to Death Stew: From Parma where he was born to Akron where he made his home and became a best selling author and 9th grade teacher. This kind fun loving goofy guy, has...
David Lee Parker
May 18, 2023
David Lee Parker passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023. His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, along with his sister Judy were with him, as he departed to his eternal resting place. David was born on April 22, 1943 to Sedgwick Pomeroy Parker and Ruth Marion Hessler in Moline, Illinois. He spent most of his youth in...
Patricia Ann (Mclaughlin) Dressler
May 18, 2023
Patricia Ann (McLaughlin) Dressler , 92, of Copley, Ohio passed away at the home of her daughter, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Massillon, Ohio on January 12, 1931 to D. Deane and Eleanor (Pearson) McLaughlin. In Massillon she met the love of her life, David, graduating with him...
Sharon L. Feeney Mumma (Nee Dornheim)
May 18, 2023
Sharon L. Feeney Mumma (nee Dornheim) , 84, of Akron passed away on May 18, 2023. Sharon was born in Pittsburgh, PA. to the late William and Catherine Dornheim. Sharon was involved in the community theatre and several volunteer organizations. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul Mumma and son Patrick Feeney. Sharon is...
George S. Drop
May 13, 2023
George S. Drop, age 85, of Akron, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 13, 2023.
He was born March 11, 1938; son of the late Steven and Agnes (nee Binder) Drop. George was a hard worker and had a long career of over 40 years at Goodyear until his retirement. He was an avid golfer and a member...
Joseph Michael Karam
May 12, 2023
Joseph Michael Karam was with his family when his Savior, Jesus, took him to heaven and for the first time has no pain! Joey started at 16 months fighting his battle with brain cancer. He relapsed at 5 yrs. old, 7 yrs. old and 9 yrs. old which was also when he suffered bacterial meningitis and a...
Stefanie Jane Adams
May 10, 2023
Stefanie Jane Adams , born September 1, 1979, in Akron, Ohio passed away suddenly on May 10, 2023. Stefanie attended Holy Family Catholic School in Stow, Ohio and went on to attend Coventry High School in Coventry, Ohio. Stefanie moved to Houston, TX in 2007 before returning to her home state of Ohio in 2015.
...
John W. Cook
May 9, 2023
John W. Cook , 53, of Medina County, passed away on May 9, 2023, with his loving wife Tracy by his side.
John was born in Akron, Ohio on July 19, 1969, to John C. Eshack and the late Linda M. Cook. After graduating from Copley High School in 1987, he went on to study...
Margaret Ellen Brightman Whitmer
May 8, 2023
Margaret Ellen Brightman Whitmer passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023 at age 95. She had a remarkable life, filled with triumph and tragedy. Marnie was born on December 9, 1927, the third child of Alvin C. Brightman, the first professor of contract law at Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and of Esther Waite Brightman, herself...
Olive Mae "Dusty" Giermann
Apr 30, 2023
Olive Mae “Dusty” Giermann passed away peacefully on April 30th, 2023. Just two months shy of her 99th birthday, Dusty remained a pillar of strength through her final days. Finding words to describe the most loving wife, mother, little poppie, other grandma, and great (great) grandma is nearly impossible. Those who were lucky enough to know her know just...
Barbara Preston Nelson
Apr 30, 2023
Barbara Preston Nelson Her warmth, sincerity, and desire to view a situation in a positive light are how people will fondly remember Barbara Preston Nelson. She died April 30, 2023 while in hospice care in Medina. She began an 81-year journey of life in Youngstown, OH, the second child of Andrew and Ida Preston. She was preceded...
Kerry Echard Cavett
Apr 28, 2023
Kerry Echard Cavett, 78, of Akron, passed away on April 28, 2023. Kerry was born in Ambridge, PA on June 6, 1944, to the late Charles and Martha Cavett. Hailing from the Pittsburgh area, Kerry graduated from Ambridge High School in 1962. He attended music schools, first at Morehead State University in Kentucky, then at Kent State...
Wayne Rice
Apr 26, 2023
His family, his church, the law, and good food shared among friends, formed the center of Wayne Rice’s world. He died on April 26th, 2023, from complications related to bladder cancer.
Wayne Rice was born on March 6th, 1951, to Michel and Ruth Rice, two Army service members who met and married while stationed in the Philippines...
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