OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Akron, OH and the Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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. ...
Ann Starcher
Oct 8, 2021
The Angels called Ann Starcher aka Alexander home on October 8, 2021, at the age of 51. Ann was born and raised in Akron, Ohio.Ann was known for being loud and proud. She had a heart of gold and a giving soul. She was "mom" to anyone that needed her. She enjoyed her grandchildren and took pride in her...
Darlene (Barnett) Johnson
Oct 4, 2021
On Monday, October 4, 2021. Darlene L. Johnson (Barnett),72. went to be with her husband. She is survived by her children: Ronda Metz, Ronald Johnson Jr, Michele Johnson, Eric Johnson, Margo (Michael) Lemke and James Johnson, 16 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren, sister Diane Szittai, brother Richard Barnett II and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded by her...
Larry J. Kirk
Sep 14, 2021
Larry James Kirk passed away on September 14, 2021. Larry was born in Akron on January 10, 1954, to Winston and Dorothy(Drury) Kirk.
Larry is survived by his son Lee Kirk (Jen), 3 stepchildren Judi Oxford (Herschol), Chris Salay (Karen), Autumn Quayle (Jeff), brother John Kirk (Luisa), as well as numerous grandchildren, extended family members, and close...
Judy E. (Edwards) Parle
Sep 2, 2021
Judy (Edwards) Parle, 73 of Akron passed away on September 2, 2021. She loved to help people, doing bible questions, fishing and camping. She loved her kids, but she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Judy is preceded by her parents John & Elizabeth Edwards, sisters Geneva, Marie and Betty and great-grandson Ryan. She is survived by her...
Raymond D. Custer
Aug 30, 2021
Raymond Custer, 82 of Akron passed away on August 30, 2021. He served two years in the U.S. Army and then served for 20 years in the Ohio Army National Guard. He was a member of the South Akron Orioles Nest 167 and retired from Parker Hannifin after 37 years service
Ray is preceded by his parents...
Rosetta Kay (Barnette) Barnes
Aug 27, 2021
Rosetta Barnes, 74 of Akron passed away on August 27, 2021. She attended Boheckers Business College to be a paralegal and retired from General Electric. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and she loved fast cars, travel, cooking and throwing parties.
Rosetta is preceded by her parents Ralph and Ila Barnette, brother John Barnette...
Debra A. "Debbie" Holley
Aug 13, 2021
Debra A. Holley, 61 of Barberton passed away on August 13, 2021. She was born in Akron and grew up in Ellet and Norton. She loved going to Disney World, drive-in movies, going to dinner, working and especially spending time with her family.
Debbie is preceded by her dad John (& Diana) Staton Sr. and mom Delores...
Mary "Abbie" (Estes) Walker
Jul 19, 2021
Abbie Walker, 91, passed away on July 19, 2021, in Akron, Ohio. A devoted wife and mother with a loving, giving heart, a quick wit and tart tongue that could keep you laughing, Abbie cherished her family - and those she considered family - whether related by blood or marriage or long-standing friendship. She loved and shepherded the family...
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