Current Obituaries
Sharon Wooding
Oct 5, 2023
On October 5, 2023, Sharon Leigh Wooding (nee Lucas) received her Heavenly wings and was welcomed to the streets of gold by her parents, Jesse and Opal (Bostic) Lucas. She is home. After 74 years of life, 52 years of which she gifted to her loving husband, Cliff, she closed her eyes in sleep and awoke in the presence of...
Barbara Christian
Oct 4, 2023
Barbara (Babs) Marie Christian (nee Harman), 89, died October 4, 2023 peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer.Barbara was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 15, 1933 to the late Willis and Estelle (nee Murray) Harman, but spent her growing up years in Creston, Ohio.She graduated from Creston High School in 1951 and went on to Seton Hill...
Scott Ervin Merrow
Oct 2, 2023
Scott Merrow, 63, loving son and brother, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.
Scott was born Tuesday, February 16, 1960 to the late Mark and Norma (Harper) Merrow and lived in the Akron area all of his life. Scott was a member of the US Navy and was honorably discharged after 4 years of service.
Scott is survived by his...
Robert A. Valentine
Oct 1, 2023
Robert A. Valentine, 92, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. He was born on Wednesday, November 5, 1930 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Harry and Marian (Vanatta) Valentine. Bob was a 1954 graduate of the University of Akron and proudly served his country as a Lt. Colonel in the US Airforce before going to work at Firestone Tire and...
Nellie E. Shumaker
Oct 1, 2023
Nellie E. Shumaker, 92, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, April 29, 1931 in Limestone, Pennsylvania to the late Peter and Anna (Ausachuk) Repoff. She graduated from Clarion/Limestone High School in Limestone and retired after 30 years of service from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, working in the Records Center. Nellie enjoyed traveling and...
Judith Ann Vandegrift
Sep 30, 2023
Judith Ann Vandegrift, 83, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. She was born on Tuesday, November 21, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank and Rose (Fonti) Caetta. Judy enjoyed baking for the Coventry Fire Department and the Hospice Care Center. She also had a great love for crocheting and quilting. Judy liked to spend her days on the...
Molly Mae Reed
Sep 22, 2023
Molly M. Reed, 91, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023
Molly was born Friday, February 5, 1932 to the late Harry and Henrietta (Bockeresette) Schrenk and lived in the Uniontown area most of her life. She worked for Goodyear.
In addition to her parents, Molly was preceded in death by her brother, Harry Schrenk, Jr.,...
Carol Buchanan
Sep 22, 2023
Carol M. Buchanan, 93, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away Friday, September 22, 2023.Carol was born Saturday, August 2, 1930 to the late Harrison and Stella (Gay) Barnes and lived in Kenmore most of her life. She loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in...
Freda Mae Cingle
Sep 22, 2023
Freda M. Cingle, 88, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023.
Freda was born Monday, December 3, 1934 to the late Raymond and Mirtie (Strode) Williams and lived in the Barberton area most of her life. She retired from National City Bank and then worked for Handy Jim's; she was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church, Orioles 157 and the...
Jacalyn Kay Jordan
Sep 21, 2023
Jacalyn Jordan, 71, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to all, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023.
Jackie was born Tuesday, September 16, 1952 to the late Mildred (Vector) Scarberry and lived in the Akron area all of her life. She loved doing hair and enjoyed putting smiles on her clients faces. Jackie made lifelong friends while working. She taught...
Scott Alan Bright
Sep 20, 2023
Scott Bright, 62, loving father and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
Scott was born Tuesday, March 7, 1961 to the late Talmadge and Lettie (Campbell) Bright and lived in the Akron area all of his life. He worked for Wright Tool Company. Scott was a faithful member of The Akron Baptist Temple. He loved Jesus and his family.
...
Kenneth R. Andrews
Sep 18, 2023
Kenneth R. Andrews, 86, peacefully left the cares of earth behind for his permanent eternal home, September 18, 2023. Born February 21, 1937, the son of Richard G. and Ruth (Kaylor) Andrews. Formerly of Elizabethtown, PA, he lived most of his adult life in the Akron, OH area.
He graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1954 and from...
Yvonne Sue Chojnacki
Sep 15, 2023
Yvonne S. Chojnacki, 74, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away after fighting hard for 3 years battling cancer on Friday, September 15, 2023.
Yvonne was born Thursday, January 6, 1949 to the late Roger and Mary (Davis) Abmyer and lived in the Akron area all of her life. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1967, and from Beauty...
Judith E. Rerko
Sep 13, 2023
Judith Elizabeth Rerko, 84,passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Judith was born Thursday, February 16, 1939 to the late George and Marie Baker. She worked as a quality control engineer and she enjoyed golf and racing.
Judith is survived by her husband, David Rerko; daughter, Susan (John) Graves; son, Brad Rerko; grandchildren, Justin (Tiffany) Martin, Andrew (Nancy) Herrera; great-granddaughters, Aaliyah...
Rev. Stanley F. Hill
Sep 12, 2023
Rev. Stanley F. Hill "Stan" was born on April 9, 1928 to the late Brown and Louise (Clark) Hill and lived in Akron, OH for 33 years. He made his home in Ashtabula, OH for 11 years, and from 1972 to 2000 he lived in North Miami, FL. Stan then returned to Canal Fulton, OH where he went home to...
Matthew "Matt" Dennis
Sep 11, 2023
Matthew "Matt" Dennis, 63, peacefully passed away after a short illness on Monday, September 11, 2023.
Matt was born Wednesday, December 9, 1959 to Harold and Mary (Weber) Dennis and lived in the North Hill area most of his life. He worked for Kent Automation as an Electrical Engineer/Programmer. Matt was an avid car enthusiast, and loved watching Nascar and...
Barbara Vozar Ritter
Sep 9, 2023
Barbara “Barb” Ritter, 72, beloved Wife, Mother and Child of God, was called Home to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 9, 2023. Barb was born in Barberton, Ohio on June 6, 1951. Meeting the love of her life Terry after he finished serving in Vietnam, they were married on April 7, 1973. The Lord then blessed...
Ronald Bowers
Sep 8, 2023
Ronald C. Bowers, 80 years, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023. He was born on Tuesday, February 16, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Cornelius and Francis Bowers. Ronald had worked at B & W, in Barberton, and was a beautician in the Kenmore area for many years. He was also a roofer and remodeler, and enjoyed playing...
Wanda June Walton
Sep 7, 2023
Wanda June Walton, 83, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, June 26, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to the late Carl Sr. and Leah (Schmid) Wagenknecht and grew up in Kenmore. She was a faithful member of Goss Memorial Church and enjoyed needlepoint, cross-stitch and coloring.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, William W...
Madge Louise Gainer
Sep 6, 2023
Madge Gainer, 88, loving mother, was blessed with a peaceful passing on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
Madge was born Sunday, September 16, 1934 to the late Emery and Velma (Somerville) Pursley in Spencer, West Virginia, and lived in the Wadsworth area. She was retired from Sears as a sales associate. Madge loved games, was an avid hand and foot player,...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss