OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Akron, OH and the Surrounding Areas

Bradley Gail Stewart Ii

Bradley Gail Stewart Ii

Feb 12, 2022

Bradley Gail Stewart II, 56 of Barberton passed away on February 12, 2022.  He loved the beach, camping, fishing, gardening.  He loved to mow the grass and taking tractor rides with his grandson to feed the goats. He was a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan and he loved Travis Tritt.  He was handy - he could fix anything.  He loved...

Raleigh James Booth

Raleigh James Booth

Feb 4, 2022

Raleigh James Booth passed away on February 4, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1937, in Wallins Creek, KY to Ross and Nannie Booth. It was a very large family and he was surrounded by siblings and love. After graduating from Wallins Creek High School, he went on to attend Lincoln Memorial Universityin New Tazwell, TN. He then...

Barbara Ann (Smith)  Soohey

Barbara Ann (Smith) Soohey

Jan 17, 2022

Barbara Ann (Smith) Soohey, of Akron, Ohio, passed away January 17th after a courageous battle with Cancer. She was an angel to all that knew her.  She was a graduate of the Class of 1981, Kenmore High School and worked at Ohio Civil Rights Commission until she retired in 2017.  Barb was known for her laughter, her love for...

Sandra L (Russell)  Scullen

Sandra L (Russell) Scullen

Jan 7, 2022

Sandra L Scullen, 82 of Akron passed away on January 7, 2022.  She was born on August 27, 1939, to William and Florence (Eischen) Russell.  She worked for 33 years for the federal government, retiring in 1995 from the Social Security Administration.  She was a member of Allenside Ladies Auxiliary, was an avid reader, liked to crochet and enjoyed...

Rita Laverne (Gergye)  Stalzer

Rita Laverne (Gergye) Stalzer

Jan 1, 2022

Rita La Verne (Gergye) Stalzer passed away January 1st, 2022, at age 80.

Rita was born in Cleveland Ohio to John and Mary (Phillips) Gergye. She enjoyed growing up on Fuller Ave with her 4 siblings and pet chicken. Recently predeceased by her sister Nancy Lachowski. Her sister Marie and brothers John and Tony passed away long...

Jon Kevin Fischer

Jon Kevin Fischer

Dec 25, 2021

Jon Fischer was born on November 6, 1964, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Jack W & Betty Lee.  The family moved from state to state due to our father's jobs.  But in Jan. 1971 we finally landed here in Akron, Ohio.

Jonnie attended Weaver School & Workshop.  When he graduated from school he moved into the...

Chester Mack Wilson

Chester Mack Wilson

Dec 23, 2021

Chester M. Wilson, 69 of Akron passed away on December 23, 2021.  Chester loved to shoot pool, play cards, watch the Indians, Browns and Ohio State.  He was fantastic at keeping his car clean and he was a high-class dresser.  Everything had to match.

He is preceded by his parents Clyde and Willie B Wilson, son Derrick...

Luella (Morris)  Mcanalley

Luella (Morris) Mcanalley

Dec 21, 2021

Luella McAnalley,90 passed away on December 21, 2021.  She was born May 14, 1931 and was a member of Praise Chapel Assembly of God.  She loved playing poker with family, gardening, shopping and going to church.

Luella is preceded by her husband Devarn McAnalley and sons Tommy and Vernon McAnalley.  She is survived by her children Bobby...

Frank J. Francis, Sr.

Frank J. Francis, Sr.

Dec 9, 2021

Frank J. Francis, Sr., of Kenmore passed away on December 9, 2021.  He was an Air Force veteran, a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the American Legion Post #566.  Frank was a jack of all trades and he loved yard work.  He was a great storyteller and he loved people.

He is preceded in death by...

Reable (Adkins)  Charles

Reable (Adkins) Charles

Dec 9, 2021

Reable Charles. 90 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on December 9, 2021.  Reable loved everyone she met and greeted them with a hug and kiss.  She loved and missed her children dearly.  She was a long time member of True Vine Old Regular Baptist Church.

Reable is preceded by her husband Ed Charles, son Roger Charles, daughter...

Magdaline  "Maggie" (Braccio)  Seprino

Magdaline "Maggie" (Braccio) Seprino

Dec 8, 2021

Magdaline R. (Braccio) Seprino, was born on 12-12-30 in Akron Ohio. God granted her eternal rest from failing health and Covid on 12-08-21 as she was welcomed into heaven and reunited with her loving family awaiting her. She would have been 91 on Dec 12th. She has resided at the Gables of Green ALF since 2017 when she moved...

David E. Binns

David E. Binns

Nov 30, 2021

David Edward Binns, 74, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2022.

He was born in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Dorothy (nee Rainey) and was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and Hammel Business College. He served in the US Army stationed in Okinowa and retired from Acme and Tenable Security Co....

Anthony J. "Tony" Jarvis

Anthony J. "Tony" Jarvis

Nov 27, 2021

Anthony J. "Tony" Jarvis, 65 of Akron passed away on November 27, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  He worked the last 11 years at Wilson's Lawn Care.  He loved to play golf and he was a die hard Cleveland Brown's fan and loved fantasy football.

Tony is preceded by his parents Joseph Jarvis...

Paul Stauffer, Jr.

Paul Stauffer, Jr.

Nov 6, 2021

Paul Stauffer, Jr., 81 of Akron passed away on November 6, 2021.  He retired from Ramco as plant manager.  He volunteered at Habitat For Humanity for many years and traveled all over the world building homes with them.  He loved his family, gardening, wildlife and going to the casino.

Paul is preceded by his parents Paul and...

Genevieve  "Jenny" (Ambrose)  Mcpherson

Genevieve "Jenny" (Ambrose) Mcpherson

Oct 21, 2021

Genevieve "Jenny" (Ambrose) McPherson, 92 passed away on October 21, 2021.   Jenny worked at Kroger's for 35 years.  She was a faithful member of Apostolic Church of Barberton.  She was also a member of the Rolling Acres Mall Walking Club, Daughters of Herman, and Cuyahoga Valley National Parks.

is preceded by her parents Harley and Rose Ambrose,...

Demarion Symphony Noble

Demarion Symphony Noble

Oct 20, 2021

Demarion Symphony Noble was born on August 28, 2021 and entered the gates of heaven on October 20, 2021.  He was such a happy baby and he was God's perfect angel.

Demarion will be forever missed by his mother DeeAnna Kidd, brother Quinton Nurse Jr., sisters Tyleah and Elsiana Kidd, father Mark Noble Jr., brother Mar'Leetae Noble,...

Edward E. "Eddie" Wolfe, Sr.

Edward E. "Eddie" Wolfe, Sr.

Oct 19, 2021

Edward "Eddie" Wolfe, Sr 79 of Akron went to sleep peacefully on October 19, 2021. He enjoyed working on his cars and trucks, maintaining a beautiful home and well manicured yard and spending time with his Family. He was a graduate of Hower High School in 1960.  He was an Army Veteran and retired from General Motors. Eddie is...

Chester Endress

Chester Endress

Oct 14, 2021

Chester "POPS" Endress 87, passed away unexpectedly October 14, 2021. Chester was born October 4, 1934 in Akron to the late Chester and Marian Endress.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Donna and son Roger.

Pops was a great guy.  He lived his life without a care.  He was reliable with a smile,...

Neil Lossing

Neil Lossing

Oct 11, 2021

Neil Lossing, 52, passed away on October 11, 2021, in Akron, Ohio. A devoted and loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Neil was cherished by his family and all who knew him. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, attitude towards life, worldliness, intelligence, and quick wit. Neil enjoyed history, movies, Cleveland sports, his alma mater...

Pamela (Trumphour)  Farson

Pamela (Trumphour) Farson

Oct 11, 2021

Pamela (Trumphour) Farson, 58 of Kenmore passed away on October 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was a lifetime resident of Kenmore, graduating from KHS in 1981.  She was an active member of the Barberton Moose Lodge #759 and was an Avon representative for many years.  Pam was a nature lover and she loved camping and birds. ...

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