Current Obituaries
Joseph Anthony Sourini
Feb 12, 2023
Joseph SouriniFriday, October 31, 1941 - Sunday, February 12, 2023
Joseph A. Sourini, 81, loving husband, father, grandfather and enthusiastic sports fan passed away Feb. 12, 2023, after a series of strokes. Joe was born in Cleveland on Oct. 31, 1941 to Anthony and Grace (nee) Sourini. He was a graduate of Benedictine High School, Kent State University and...
James Russell Ebert
Feb 10, 2023
James R. EbertTuesday, August 1, 1950 - Friday, February 10, 2023
James R. Ebert, 72 Years, loving father and grandfather, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023.
James was born Tuesday, August 1, 1950 to the late Russell and Loretta (Warner) Ebert and lived in the Norton area all of his life. He was the owner and operator of Ebert's...
Patricia I. Harper
Feb 7, 2023
Patricia I. Harper, 83, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and Christian, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, after a long and full life.
Patricia was born December 20, 1939, to the late Edwin and Sarah (Baxter) Dazey and was a lifelong Akron resident.
She worked at Goodyear Aerospace and volunteered at Akron City Hospital and Springfield Presbyterian Church. She...
Leo Gregory Grob
Feb 3, 2023
Leo Gregory Grob Jr.March 26, 1943 - February 3, 2023
Leo G. Grob, Jr. (“Butch”), loving husband, father, and opa, passed away at home on Friday, February 3, 2023, at the age of 79.
Leo was born March 26, 1943, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late Leo and Elizabeth Grob. In addition to extended family and lifelong friends,...
Julia J. Grigsby
Jan 29, 2023
Julia Grigsby, 101, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was born in Akron on Thursday, November 17, 1921 and graduated from Akron South High School in 1940. She lived in New Franklin (Manchester) over 60 years in the house her husband, Harold, built in 1952. Julia was a home-maker who enjoyed family outings, square-dancing, card games, traveling, shopping...
Edward L. Hofstetter
Jan 27, 2023
Edward L. Hofstetter, 11/30/1936 – 1/27/2023.
“Creativity is intelligence having fun,” (Albert Einstein). This very much applies to our Dad. An exceptionally intelligent man, he was having the most fun when he was creating, whether it was during his architectural career or during retirement in his workshop or beloved “barn”. The only exception to this was when he...
Virgil Winhour Wilmot Jr.
Jan 24, 2023
Virgil Winhour Wilmot Jr., 89 years, passed away on January 24, 2023. He was born June 4, 1933 and was a war time Marine vet and later a perfect long distance truck driver. He was surpassed by his loving wife, Cathy, along with many brothers and sisters.
Virgil was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He will most truly...
Sally A. Thomas
Jan 24, 2023
Sally A. ThomasWednesday, December 8, 1937 - Tuesday, January 24, 2023
GREEN - Sally A. Thomas, 85, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Jan. 24, 2023.Sally was born Dec. 8, 1937 to the late Robert and Opal (Sergeant) Noaker and lived in the City of Green 18 years. She worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and the...
David Ralph Messner
Jan 22, 2023
David Ralph MessnerThursday, December 31, 1964 - Sunday, January 22, 2023
David was born on Thursday, December 31, 1964 in Barberton to Raymond and Karen (Fluharty) Messner. He loved camping, gardening, and riding his Harley Davidson.
David is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Messner. He is survived by his mother, Karen Messner; sister, Dawn (Jeff) Rich; girlfriend,...
Rev. Lanny C. Akers
Jan 22, 2023
Reverend Lanny C. Akers, 86, was absent from the body and present with the Lord on January 22, 2023.
Rev. Akers graduated from Bob Jones University and The University of Akron. Upon graduation, he taught at Christian Schools and pastored churches. Most recently, he served as vice president of Union Gospel Press, from which he retired in 2015.Dedicated to his...
Cecil Vernon Fix
Jan 22, 2023
Cecil Vernon Fix of Barberton Ohio went home to be with the Lord January 22, 2023, at the age of 99, after a short illness. His wife and sweetheart of 65 years, Carrie Lunsford Fix, preceded him in death in 2012. Cecil was born Aug. 3, 1923 in Raphine, VA to the late Ruth McManama Fix and Clarence Fix. He...
Carol Jean Clements
Jan 19, 2023
Carol Kane ClementsTuesday, February 20, 1945 - Thursday, January 19, 2023
AKRON - Carol Jean (Kane) Clements, 77, passed away on January 19, 2023.Carol was a founding member of Blessed Trinity Church, where she volunteered for 38 years preparing and serving funeral meals. She was also a faithful servant at Good Samaritan Hunger Center. Her passion was to make...
William Richard Tisen
Jan 18, 2023
William Richard Tisen “Rick”Friday, January 18, 1952 - Wednesday, January 18, 2023
William Richard Tisen "Rick" passed away peacefully after a long nursing home stay.
Rick graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High in 1970, and United Electronics. He served proudly in the U.S. Army, and worked as a machinist. A long time resident of North Hill, he enjoyed bowling, pool,...
Ethel Mae Douglas
Jan 18, 2023
Ethel Mae Douglas, 90, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 and woke up in the arms of Jesus. She was born on Saturday, January 30, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to the late Alva and Macil (Vaughn) Neff, and lived in Akron most of her life. She dedicated her life to helping others and had worked many years for the...
Charlene Jane Sickle
Jan 16, 2023
Charlene "Chuckie" J. Sickle, 77, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023.
Chuckie was born on Thursday, February 22, 1945 in Barberton to the late Harold and Stella (Smeltz) Wright and lived in Wadsworth. Chuckie lived her life for her grandchildren and the Lord. She enjoyed working with the crew at Fred Martin Motor’s.
Along with her parents, Chuckie is preceded...
Noreen McDonald
Jan 15, 2023
Noreen McDonald, 96, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She was born on Friday, March 26, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Irene (O'Donnell) Sendelbach and lived most of her adult life in Kenmore.
Noreen graduated from Kenmore High School in 1943. She was a homemaker and the epitome...
Kenneth James Stoltz
Jan 13, 2023
Kenneth J. Stoltz, 69, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son and brother went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 13, 2023.
Kenneth was born Monday, September 28, 1953 to Francis and the late Sonya (Dynowska) Stoltz and lived in the North Hill area most of his life. He lived just outside of Jacksonville, Florida Serving in the...
Jacqueline L. Sarver
Jan 12, 2023
Jacqueline L. Sarver, 90, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023.
Jacqueline was born Thursday, Dec. 22, 1932 to the late John and Antoinette (Paradeau) Gordon and lived in the Canal Fulton area most of her life. She was a faithful member of Lockwood United Methodist Church and Trinity United Church of Christ where she taught...
Dr. Robert L. Wintermyer
Jan 11, 2023
Dr. Robert L. Wintermyer (Bob) passed away peacefully in Akron, Ohio on January 11, 2023, after a one-year struggle with cancer.
Bob was born to Anna and Clifton Wintermyer in McKeesport, PA.
After graduating with a doctorate in chemistry at Duquesne University in 1969, he served in the United States Army and later in the Army Reserves, assigned to the...
Mary Beatrice Zofsak
Jan 11, 2023
Mary ZofsakSaturday, March 22, 1930 - Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Mary Zofsak, 92, loving wife and mother, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Mary was born Saturday, March 22, 1930 to the late John and Mary (Basile) Montanari. She was a faithful member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mary Loved playing BINGO in her spare time as well as spending...
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