Obituaries
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Cynthia J. (Coughlin) Crawford
Feb 13, 2020
Cynthia J. “Cindy” (nee Coughlin) Crawford, 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior February 13, 2020.
Born in Rocky River, Ohio November 19, 1954 to Edward Francis and Joan Kay Johnson Coughlin, she was a graduate of Stow High School and longtime resident of Tallmadge. She had retired as a patient business service supervisor...
Walter E "Bud" Debruin Jr.
Feb 12, 2020
Walter E. “Bud” deBruin, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 12.
Born on June 5, 1936 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, he was 83 years old and lived a very full life. He attended Buchtel High School and the Ohio State University, enlisting in the United States Army for 2 years before graduating from Ohio State....
Donna Jean Maynard
Feb 12, 2020
Family, friends, and the community have lost a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend, a creative costume designer, musician, and most importantly a passionate educator.
She was a graduate of Ohio University, a distinguished member of Akron Public Schools where she was employed for over 30 years. She took great pride in laying an...
Shawn Capron Duncan
Feb 12, 2020
Shawn Capron Duncan was born November 19, 1958 and passed away suddenly on February 12, 2020 knowing each day had been a gift.
He was born and lived his entire life in Akron, Ohio. He worked at Ardmore, Inc. for the past three decades.
Being the youngest of five children, Shawn was preceded in death...
Stanley Edward Martin
Feb 11, 2020
Stanley Edward Martin passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020. He was 82 years old. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 14, 1938 to Stanley H. Martin and Agnes L. Martin (n. Gibson). He grew up in West Akron and Bath, Ohio. He attended Buchtel High School where he met his wife, Phyllis Joan Martin. After moving...
Edwin E. Taylor
Feb 10, 2020
Edwin E. Taylor
1930-2020
Ed Taylor, 90 passed away early Monday, February 10th at his home in The Coventry Assisted Living residence in Salt Lake City, UT.
He is survived by his wife, Sally; daughter, Gail Goodrich of Akron; sons, Gary (Diane) of Omaha, NE, and Scott (Shannon) of Fresno, CA; granddaughter, Carrie...
James L. Mckinney
Feb 6, 2020
James L. McKinney, 91, born on July 11, 1928 in Akron, OH passed peacefully on February 6, 2020.
Jim grew up in the North Hill area. He graduated from Ohio Northern University with a degree in Pharmacy and was a founding partner of Sand Run Pharmacy, where he spent his career. Jim was very proud that the...
Nanette J. "Nancy" Humphrey
Feb 3, 2020
NANETTE J. HUMPHREY
It is with great sadness that the family of Nanette “Nancy” Humphrey announces her passing on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 83 years.
Nanette will be lovingly remembered by her children, Joan Marie (Ralph) Massimei, James M. Kramer, and Judith L. Kramer; grandchildren, Maria Joan (Massimei), Christina Ann (Carlo)...
Harry H. Scheu
Feb 2, 2020
Harry H. Scheu, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020.
He is survived by his daughter, Crystal (Salvatore) Ferrise; son, Gary; grandchildren, Mary, Ross (Tracy) Ferrise and Joshua Scheu; great grandsons, William and James Ferrise.
Preceded in death by wife, Delores “Chuckie” Scheu; his mother, Mary E. Scheu; and two sisters.
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Donald R. Fair
Jan 28, 2020
Donald R. Fair, “Don”, passed unexpectedly, but peacefully, from this life on January 28, 2020 in La Quinta, California. He was 93 years young.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Lorraine; daughter, Michelle; son, Jeff (Linda); grandchildren, Grayson and Arianne; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in...
Jean Bender Preston
Jan 28, 2020
Jean Bender Preston of Akron, Ohio and Naples, Florida died surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born in Peninsula, Ohio on November 30, 1933 to the late Elizabeth and Henry Bender.
Happily married for 49 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Ernest R....
Helen Gabriel (Shafer)
Jan 28, 2020
Helen Gabriel (Shafer) passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020 at the age of 90 in her Richfield home.
She was predeceased by her husband, John; and son, Steve. She is survived by sons, Jim (Barb) and Jack; daughter in law, Shelia; grandchildren, Jerome, Amanda, Ann, David, Kate, Hanna and Mary; and 5 great grandchildren.
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Dr. Robert G. Workman
Jan 26, 2020
Dr. Robert G. Workman, 77, died after a short illness January 26, 2020.
Born in Danville, OH, he was a graduate of Kenyon College and Emory University. Dr. Workman was a retired radiologist from Akron General Medical Center.
He is survived by his son, Monte Workman; daughter, Lynn Workman; and grandson, Monte Schellenberger. He will...
Mary Ann Burnham (Allison) Strassburg
Jan 23, 2020
Mary Ann Allison Burnham Strassburg Mary Ann passed away on January 23, 2020 at the age of 99 at Rockynol where she had lived for the past 11 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold H. Allison Sr. and Hannah Mossop Allison; her brother, Dr. Harold H. (Martha) Allison; sister, Zella May Allison; and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Jones Bettick
Jan 23, 2020
Jacqueline “Jackie” Jones Bettick, 89, of Bath, passed away at home on January 23, 2020.
Jackie was born in Springfield, Ohio and was a 1948 graduate of Springfield High School and a 1952 graduate in business and elementary education from Wittenburg University.
In 1954, Jackie married Andrew Bettick which was a happy union of 65...
Glenn E Smith
Jan 22, 2020
Glenn E. Smith, 95, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at home January 22, 2020.
Glenn was born March 11, 1924 in Commodore, PA.
He was welcomed by his wives, Ruth (deceased ’62) and Maxine (deceased ’13); daughter, Linda (Dan) Mitzel; grandson, Ed Mitzel; parents, Clyde and Minnie Smith; and his siblings. He is survived by...
Jacquelyn F. "Jackie" Haley
Jan 21, 2020
Jacquelyn F. “Jackie” Haley 94 passed away on January 21,2020.
Jackie was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1943 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She held a BFA from the University of Akron and a MA from Kent State University. She also studied at Haystack School of Design, Deer Isle, Maine and participated three summers...
Jean Ann Staudt (Née Ahern)
Jan 19, 2020
After a long and well-lived life, Jean Ann (Ahern) Staudt, 97, died in her home of natural causes on Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Jean was born October 22, 1922, to Judge William J. and Rose May Ahern and lived the majority of her life in West Akron. She attended Our Lady of the Elms, St. Vincent High...
Lily Marie Armington
Jan 19, 2020
LILY MARIE ARMINGTON
Our beautiful, courageous, loving Lily lost her battle with an intestinal disorder that she fought so hard against. She was 33. While she struggled, she never lost her positive attitude or love of life and taught us all so much about perseverance and strength.
She is survived by her loving wife, Alyssa...
Nancy L. Ellison
Jan 18, 2020
Nancy Louise Ellison, 77, of Silver Lake, passed away January 18, 2020. She was born in Toledo on December 19, 1942. She married Richard and moved to Ft. Wayne, IN and later lived in Silver Lake.
Nancy worked for over 44 years in Tallmadge City Schools and at St. Francis School in Indiana as a teacher.
...
Cynthia J. (Coughlin) Crawford
Feb 13, 2020
Cynthia J. “Cindy” (nee Coughlin) Crawford, 65, went home to be with her Lord and Savior February 13, 2020.
Born in Rocky River, Ohio November 19, 1954 to Edward Francis and Joan Kay Johnson Coughlin, she was a graduate of Stow High School and longtime resident of Tallmadge. She had retired as a patient business service supervisor...
Walter E "Bud" Debruin Jr.
Feb 12, 2020
Walter E. “Bud” deBruin, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 12.
Born on June 5, 1936 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, he was 83 years old and lived a very full life. He attended Buchtel High School and the Ohio State University, enlisting in the United States Army for 2 years before graduating from Ohio State....
Donna Jean Maynard
Feb 12, 2020
Family, friends, and the community have lost a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend, a creative costume designer, musician, and most importantly a passionate educator.
She was a graduate of Ohio University, a distinguished member of Akron Public Schools where she was employed for over 30 years. She took great pride in laying an...
Shawn Capron Duncan
Feb 12, 2020
Shawn Capron Duncan was born November 19, 1958 and passed away suddenly on February 12, 2020 knowing each day had been a gift.
He was born and lived his entire life in Akron, Ohio. He worked at Ardmore, Inc. for the past three decades.
Being the youngest of five children, Shawn was preceded in death...
Stanley Edward Martin
Feb 11, 2020
Stanley Edward Martin passed away peacefully on February 11, 2020. He was 82 years old. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 14, 1938 to Stanley H. Martin and Agnes L. Martin (n. Gibson). He grew up in West Akron and Bath, Ohio. He attended Buchtel High School where he met his wife, Phyllis Joan Martin. After moving...
Edwin E. Taylor
Feb 10, 2020
Edwin E. Taylor
1930-2020
Ed Taylor, 90 passed away early Monday, February 10th at his home in The Coventry Assisted Living residence in Salt Lake City, UT.
He is survived by his wife, Sally; daughter, Gail Goodrich of Akron; sons, Gary (Diane) of Omaha, NE, and Scott (Shannon) of Fresno, CA; granddaughter, Carrie...
James L. Mckinney
Feb 6, 2020
James L. McKinney, 91, born on July 11, 1928 in Akron, OH passed peacefully on February 6, 2020.
Jim grew up in the North Hill area. He graduated from Ohio Northern University with a degree in Pharmacy and was a founding partner of Sand Run Pharmacy, where he spent his career. Jim was very proud that the...
Nanette J. "Nancy" Humphrey
Feb 3, 2020
NANETTE J. HUMPHREY
It is with great sadness that the family of Nanette “Nancy” Humphrey announces her passing on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 83 years.
Nanette will be lovingly remembered by her children, Joan Marie (Ralph) Massimei, James M. Kramer, and Judith L. Kramer; grandchildren, Maria Joan (Massimei), Christina Ann (Carlo)...
Harry H. Scheu
Feb 2, 2020
Harry H. Scheu, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020.
He is survived by his daughter, Crystal (Salvatore) Ferrise; son, Gary; grandchildren, Mary, Ross (Tracy) Ferrise and Joshua Scheu; great grandsons, William and James Ferrise.
Preceded in death by wife, Delores “Chuckie” Scheu; his mother, Mary E. Scheu; and two sisters.
...
Donald R. Fair
Jan 28, 2020
Donald R. Fair, “Don”, passed unexpectedly, but peacefully, from this life on January 28, 2020 in La Quinta, California. He was 93 years young.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Lorraine; daughter, Michelle; son, Jeff (Linda); grandchildren, Grayson and Arianne; and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in...
Jean Bender Preston
Jan 28, 2020
Jean Bender Preston of Akron, Ohio and Naples, Florida died surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born in Peninsula, Ohio on November 30, 1933 to the late Elizabeth and Henry Bender.
Happily married for 49 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Ernest R....
Helen Gabriel (Shafer)
Jan 28, 2020
Helen Gabriel (Shafer) passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020 at the age of 90 in her Richfield home.
She was predeceased by her husband, John; and son, Steve. She is survived by sons, Jim (Barb) and Jack; daughter in law, Shelia; grandchildren, Jerome, Amanda, Ann, David, Kate, Hanna and Mary; and 5 great grandchildren.
...
Dr. Robert G. Workman
Jan 26, 2020
Dr. Robert G. Workman, 77, died after a short illness January 26, 2020.
Born in Danville, OH, he was a graduate of Kenyon College and Emory University. Dr. Workman was a retired radiologist from Akron General Medical Center.
He is survived by his son, Monte Workman; daughter, Lynn Workman; and grandson, Monte Schellenberger. He will...
Mary Ann Burnham (Allison) Strassburg
Jan 23, 2020
Mary Ann Allison Burnham Strassburg Mary Ann passed away on January 23, 2020 at the age of 99 at Rockynol where she had lived for the past 11 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold H. Allison Sr. and Hannah Mossop Allison; her brother, Dr. Harold H. (Martha) Allison; sister, Zella May Allison; and...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Jones Bettick
Jan 23, 2020
Jacqueline “Jackie” Jones Bettick, 89, of Bath, passed away at home on January 23, 2020.
Jackie was born in Springfield, Ohio and was a 1948 graduate of Springfield High School and a 1952 graduate in business and elementary education from Wittenburg University.
In 1954, Jackie married Andrew Bettick which was a happy union of 65...
Glenn E Smith
Jan 22, 2020
Glenn E. Smith, 95, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at home January 22, 2020.
Glenn was born March 11, 1924 in Commodore, PA.
He was welcomed by his wives, Ruth (deceased ’62) and Maxine (deceased ’13); daughter, Linda (Dan) Mitzel; grandson, Ed Mitzel; parents, Clyde and Minnie Smith; and his siblings. He is survived by...
Jacquelyn F. "Jackie" Haley
Jan 21, 2020
Jacquelyn F. “Jackie” Haley 94 passed away on January 21,2020.
Jackie was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1943 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She held a BFA from the University of Akron and a MA from Kent State University. She also studied at Haystack School of Design, Deer Isle, Maine and participated three summers...
Jean Ann Staudt (Née Ahern)
Jan 19, 2020
After a long and well-lived life, Jean Ann (Ahern) Staudt, 97, died in her home of natural causes on Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Jean was born October 22, 1922, to Judge William J. and Rose May Ahern and lived the majority of her life in West Akron. She attended Our Lady of the Elms, St. Vincent High...
Lily Marie Armington
Jan 19, 2020
LILY MARIE ARMINGTON
Our beautiful, courageous, loving Lily lost her battle with an intestinal disorder that she fought so hard against. She was 33. While she struggled, she never lost her positive attitude or love of life and taught us all so much about perseverance and strength.
She is survived by her loving wife, Alyssa...
Nancy L. Ellison
Jan 18, 2020
Nancy Louise Ellison, 77, of Silver Lake, passed away January 18, 2020. She was born in Toledo on December 19, 1942. She married Richard and moved to Ft. Wayne, IN and later lived in Silver Lake.
Nancy worked for over 44 years in Tallmadge City Schools and at St. Francis School in Indiana as a teacher.
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