Obituaries
Patricia Burdeshaw
Sep 19, 2021
Patricia Ann Burdeshaw passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021 at the age of 64. She was predeceased by her husband, John Burdeshaw; mother, Sylvia Wilkinson; father, Emmit Franklin Porter; brother, Brian Porter; and sister, Lorrie Porter. Her memory will be lovingly held by her sister, Darlene Owens; brother, Roger Porter; daughter, Faith Walters; grandchildren, Chancellor Ennis, Kaitlin and...
Margaret Knapp
Sep 17, 2021
Margaret Adair Knapp, age 88, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2021. She was born on December 6, 1932 in Braxton County, West Virginia to the late Clyde and Mary (Carr) Skidmore. Margaret was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Adair; then her second husband, Robert Knapp; and her daughter, Pam. Margaret moved to...
Robert Thomas II
Sep 16, 2021
Robert Samuel Thomas, II, 51, passed away on September 16, 2021. He was born in Akron on August 21, 1970. Robert graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron (1989) and he graduated with distinction from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA (1992) with a BA in Government and Politics. At George Mason he was a member of...
Marian DeBona
Sep 14, 2021
Marian Alice DeBona (nee Recco), 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family. True to her feisty Italian nature, she exceeded survival expectations by almost a year after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019. Marian was born in Akron on June 17, 1931, the youngest of eight children to Marion and Jennie Recco....
Brenda Hummel
Sep 14, 2021
Brenda Leoma Hummel (Bolen), 74 years old, passed away on September 14, 2021. She was born in Akron, on January 11, 1947 where she graduated from East High School in 1965. In 1967 she became a dance instructor with the Arthur Murray Dance Studios where she taught for 4 years. On April 4, 1970 she married Richard Hummel whom...
Shauna Corder-Duke
Sep 10, 2021
Our Lovely Lady, Shauna Duke, entered into heaven on September 10, 2021. She was greeted there by her first husband Michael Culp and her father Gary Corder. Her memory will be cherished by her husband Andrew Duke, her son Joseph Duke, her mother Wanda Corder, her brother Gary Corder, her best friend Terri Hooper, and her beloved...
Karen Bloomer Baker
Sep 9, 2021
Karen Marie Bloomer Baker, age 71, beloved wife and mother, passed away on September 9, 2021. Private family services will take place
Joseph Byrd
Sep 6, 2021
Joseph Ross (Big Joe) Byrd, Sr, 40, of Copley, OH passed away September 6, 2021. He was born on February 10, 1981 in Sewickley, PA. After attending Hopewell High School (PA) and graduating from Pittsburgh Technological Institute (PA), he began a lengthy career at Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton, OH. Joseph loved all things outdoors; spending much of his time...
James Klein
Sep 5, 2021
Jeff Klein passed away September 5, 2021 from cancer. He was born to Sally and Jim Klein on December 27, 1958 and was preceded in death by his brother Kurt in 1974 and his wife Amy Comunale Klein in 2007. He leaves his parents and daughters, Emma and Julia Klein, as well as many surviving members of the Klein,...
Rebecca Watson
Sep 5, 2021
On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Rebecca Ann Watson took her rightful place in Heaven with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She joins her beloved husband, Richard Watson; and son, Kenneth Cain. "Becky" is survived by her mother, Ora Leopold; brother, Tim Smith; grandchildren, Haley Tyde, Falishia & James Cleavenger; great grandchildren; her extended family thru Kenny, Donna, Caitlyn...
Peter Wilson
Sep 3, 2021
Peter G. Wilson of Akron OH, and former head of Old Trail School, passed away on September 3, 2021, his 85th birthday. He was born in Toronto, Canada, the son of the late Jack G. Wilson and Sally Palmer Wilson. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1942 with his name attached to his mother's passport. He became an American citizen...
Nicole Young
Sep 2, 2021
Nicole Dawn Lucas Young, 41, of Green, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 18, 1979 in Bellaire, Ohio to Wade and Teresa (Randall) Lucas. She was a 1997 graduate of Coshocton High School and received her B.S. degree from Baldwin Wallace University in 2002. During her time at BW, she participated on...
Ruth Nahas
Aug 31, 2021
Our wonderful mother, musician and best friend, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2021. "Ruthie" was born in Akron, Ohio on March 31, 1921 to Blaine and Ellen Presler, the fourth of five siblings. After surviving The Great Depression and upon graduating Garfield High School, she worked throughout the war years as a secretary finally landing a career at...
Joseph Bodnar
Aug 31, 2021
Joseph A. Bodnar of Broadview Heights, formerly residing in Cuyahoga Falls, peacefully passed away on August 31st, 2021, following prolonged health issues. Born in Cleveland on September 24, 1946 to Joseph and Gertrude Bodnar (deceased), Joe was a 1964 Olmsted Falls High School graduate, three varsity sport athlete, and Senior Class Vice President. Joe was a mentor to young...
David Benner
Aug 31, 2021
David Scott Benner "Ben" was born on October 4, 1953 to Forrest and Mary Lee Benner in Freemont, Ohio and passed away on August 31, 2021. He attended Wadsworth City Schools and graduated from the University of Akron. He worked for Bank One (Chase) for many years, and managed multiple branches of the company before retirement. He was preceded...
Scott Woodard
Aug 27, 2021
Scott James Woodard, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on August 27, 2021. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and spending time with his family. Scott just recently graduated from Stark State with his CDL License. Preceded in death by his father, Jessie Woodard; he is survived by his mother, Freda Woodard; sisters, Tricia (Michael) Ross and Lisa (Jerry) Pickens; nieces...
James Gibson
Aug 25, 2021
James Samuel Gibson II, after his courageous battle with cancer, peacefully transitioned to heaven on August 25, 2021. The son of the late James Samuel Gibson I and Gladys Mae Burton Gibson, James was born July 1, 1946, in Akron, Ohio. After graduating from Akron South High school in 1964, James joined the U.S. Army and served for three years....
Dorthelynn Andreoli
Aug 25, 2021
Dorthelynn (Dee Dee) Andreoli passed away peacefully on August 25, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio March 28, 1950 to proud parents Jack and Josephine Griffiths. She attended Old Trail, graduated from Firestone High School and attended the University of Akron, after which she went to work for the Limited. She quickly rose to become their #1 sales associate in...
William Lammers
Aug 25, 2021
William I. (Bill) Lammers, 90, of Fairlawn died on August 25, 2021 after a short battle with COVID-19. He was fully vaccinated. He was the son of Irving and Ann Lammers and was born in Jackson, Michigan on June 29, 1931. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife of 60 years, Roseanne (nee Raub), whom...
Essie Tarbis
Aug 22, 2021
Essie Ellen (Erlanger) Tarbis, age 83, passed away on August 22, 2021. She was born in Guntersblum, Germany to Lothar Erlanger and Minna Erlanger. Essie married Myron Tarbis and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Susan Tarbis; her sisters, Hannelore Jewell and Margo Waddell; and brother, Fred Erlanger....
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