All Obituaries

Ms. Charlie Mae Primes, age 82, passed away on September 16, 2022. She was born in Adel, Georgia to the late Charles and Sarah Hall. Along with her parents, Charlie was preceded in death by her sons, Michael and Christopher Primes; and two grandson, Kameron McKenzie and Marcus Primes. She is survived by her sister, Connie Henry; two daughters, Sharlene (Alvin) Ward, and Marsha Primes; her son, Kelly Primes; 13 grandchildren, Brandon M, Sharmeika P, India R, (7 Ward children) Alvin,...

Marie P. Moore, age 76 of Akron, OH passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She was born in Dublin Ireland on April 20, 1946 to the late Richard and Margaret Smith. Marie's hobbies included container gardening, musical concerts, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Marie retired from Summa Hospital after two decades of service in their Medical Records department. Marie was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Paul. She is survived by sons, Frank...

James "Jimmy" Robert Smith, age 56, passed away on September 12, 2022. He was born in Spencer, West Virginia to Billy Smith and the late Anna Smith. Jimmy is survived by his father, Billy Smith; sister, Teresa (Jim) Perry; brothers, Steve (Damita) Smith, and Billy (Jenni) Smith; nephew, James (Beth) Perry; niece, Heather (Remy) Perry, and Hannah (Richard) Morris; great nieces and nephews, Aiden, Madison, Remi, Parker, and Olivia; and best friend, Karla Williams. Jimmy loved...

Stephen Simmons, 37. passed away on September 3, 2022.

Robert C. Gross (Bob), born March 4, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, died August 27, 2022. He attended Buchtel High School, Class of 57, and Bowling Green State University. He was an Army Veteran, 1961 to 1964, serving in Okinawa, Japan. He owned Bob Gross Garden Center and opened one of the first stores at Quaker Square, Four Seasons Gift Shop. In 1979 he became a sales rep in the gift and floral industry, retiring after 30 years. Bob loved his Cleveland Browns, Indians and OSU Buckeyes and his...

Ryan C. Paul, age 46, exited this life on his own terms, at home in Akron with his mother at his side. He was born in Akron on March 4, 1976, to Raymond (deceased) and Melissa Sheldon Paul. Ryan will be missed by cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Chef, musician, artist, and writer, he was quick with the wry puns and quirky sense of humor. As a chef he amazed us all with what creative dishes he produced from limited resources and in small spaces. When Ryan learned new skills and created...

Friday the 26th of August 2022, Marty Lostetter took her last breath surrounded by loved ones. She celebrated her 90th birthday June 5th, 2022. She was a 1st generation American born to Michael and Mary Burkhardt in 1932. She joined her husband, James Lostetter and daughter Michelle Lostetter in eternal rest. She is survived by her sister Theresa Ferguson and David Burkhardt. She passed the torch to her daughters Missy Grayshock and Pam (Ron) Price. She is survived by grandchildren: Andrea,...

Daniel George Dietrich, age 56, of Cleveland, Ohio, has passed away on August 25th. He was married for 37 years to the love of his life, Linda Dietrich (Latran) who he referred to as, The Champ. He was Papa to his 3 redheaded girls, Amanda Dietrich, Jennifer Jindra (Dietrich), and Colleen Dietrich (Bing). He is outlived by his 5 grandchildren - Ava Fankhauser, Adelyn Fankhauser, Elizabeth Dietrich, Isaac Jindra (Peanut Boy), and Gracelyn Jindra (Janey-Jane), and his two son-in-laws Joshua...

Anthony Ricardo made his appearance on July 26, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. Born to the late Pinkie Patricia & Sherman Pless, Anthony received his education in the Cleveland Metropolitan Schools until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1974. In 1978 he married the love of his life, Tisha. To that Union was born two children, Danielle & Adam. Following his discharge in 1987, he joined Oriana House Inc for a career that spanned over the next 30 plus years. Ric, as...

Christopher Lee Green age 48 of Sarasota, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 24th 2022 after a long courageous battle of heart and diabetes complications. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 27, 1974. Christopher survived by the love of his life of 25 years Laura Renee' Cunningham, his Beautiful Daughters Constance Lee and Lydia Mae' Green, his pride and joy Grandson Dakota Christopher Lee Green, Mother Esther L. Green, Sister Jamie Lynn Green, Sister In-Law...