L. Wayne Vanaman

Aug 19, 2022

Mr. L. Wayne Vanaman, age 79, passed away on August 19, 2022. He was born in Akron, OH to Malcolm and Edna Vanaman. Wayne married Nancy Cambria of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on October 15, 1960. Wayne was preceded in death by his daughter Debbie. He is survived by his wife Nancy of 61 years of Ravenna, OH; his children,...

Christopher Morelock

Aug 5, 2022

Christopher Allen Morelock "Sweaty", age 49, of Akron, Ohio, was born on November 6, 1972, to Allen and Debra Morelock. Chris was a graduate of Kenmore High School, and a father of three wonderful children, twins, Chad Michael, Chase Allen; and daughter, Kasey Nicole. His greatest accomplishments were his children and being a "Grampy" to his granddaughter, Layla Loree....

Louise Jurkiewicz

Aug 4, 2022

LOUISE L. JURKIEWICZ (nee Torkowski), beloved wife of the late Alfred J., dear mother of Benedict (deceased), Mary Louise Jurkiewicz (Jeffrey Beckstrom) and Jody Ann Kocsis (Benjamin); loving grandmother of Alfred Beckstrom, Louise Beckstrom (Alex Johnson) and Stephen Kocsis; dear sister of Benita Mocilinikar and Mary Oranski (Jeffries); cherished aunt to many. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial...

Larry Caley

Jul 27, 2022

Larry John Caley, age 72, was born on November 8, 1949 and passed away on July 27, 2022 Preceded in death by son, father, mother, and brother; he is survived by, son, Steven (Linda) Caley; daughters, Crista and Trish; brother, Carl; grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He loved fishing and wood working and he will be missed. There will be a...

Toni Westover

Jul 25, 2022

Toni Marie Westover 34, Beloved Daughter, Sister, Mother, and Aunt was unexpectedly taken from us and went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 25th 2022. Toni was born and raised in Akron and was a Medical Assistant. She was a joyful person who loved to help people, craft, shop, and bake. Toni was very proud to be...

Virginia Dotson

Jul 22, 2022

Virginia "Ginny" Dotson, age 79, passed away on July 22, 2022 at the Gardens at Liberty Park in Streetsboro after a short illness. Ginny was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey and was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Kathryn Bonanno and her brother, Justin "Butch" Bonanno. Ginny was a lifelong resident of Ravenna where she graduated...

Bert Kelsey

Jul 20, 2022

Mr. Bert Kelsey, age 45, passed away on July 20, 2022. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 12, 1976 to Dennis Kelsey and Charlene Kelsey. Along with his parents, Bert is survived by his daughter, Haley Kelsey; his granddaughter, Elena Kelsey; siblings, Scott (Krista) Dagnen, Joyce (David) Shyjka, Wayne Kelsey, Missy (Corey) Mace; and many nieces &...

Sandra Fleming

Jul 15, 2022

Sandra (Hosey) Fleming, lost her battle with cancer on July 15, 2022. She loved spending time with her loving family; her daughters, Erica (Josh) and Samantha (Dustin); her sisters Dianne, Judy (Bruce), Susan (Dennis), and Marsha; her grandchildren Daveyona (James), Angelica (Ben), Jasmine (Cody), Angelea (Dylan), Landen and Alona; her great grandchildren Jayden, Zayden and Nylah;also lots of nieces...

Judy Morrison

Jul 9, 2022

Judy L. Morrison, 72, passed away July 9, 2022 after a long battle with diabetes. After graduating from Wadsworth Senior High in 1968, Judy worked at Delta Industries in Wadsworth several years. She then went to work at The Ohio Match Company until she retired when it closed in 1987. Judy worked at The Atomic Bar and later at...

Douglas Pitman

Jul 5, 2022

Douglas Richard Rhein Pitman, 59, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 3:15 am at Akron City Hospital after a battle with metastatic cancer. He was born at St Thomas Hospital in Akron, Ohio on March 13,1963 to the late John C. Pitman and Dorothy Bellingham Pitman. Doug is survived by his wife of 15 years, Kelly Ann Collier...

Sharron Davis

Jul 3, 2022

Sharron Alice Clark Davis, age 80, passed away on July 3, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Sharron was born March 30, 1942, in Capac, MI to the late Russell and Alice Clark. She married James Davis on February 15, 1969. They moved to Canton where they raised their family and lived until they retired to East Tawas,...

Harold Somerville

Jun 27, 2022

Harold David Somerville, age 90, passed away on June 27, 2022. Dave was born on October 22, 1931 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Harold and Gail Somerville. Dave married his love and his best friend in life, Marilyn Troyer, and together they built and raised a family in Stow, Ohio. Dave was a kind man and cared his...

Melissa Daniel

Jun 25, 2022

Miss Melissa May Daniel, age 33, passed away on June 25, 2022. She was born in Flagstaff, Arizona to Clifford Daniel and the late, Linda Daniel. Melissa is survived by her children, Ivory Linda-Rose Lynea Ernest (14), Emerald Rae Daniel (8); siblings, Bryan K. Kelley, Jenny A. Bentley, Sarah M. Keaton, Seth J. Kelley, and Jesse R. Kelley. Some...

Dale Dorsey Sr.

Jun 13, 2022

Dale R. Dorsey Sr, age 57, passed away on June 13, 2022. He was born in Barberton, Ohio to loving parents, Gordon & Alberta Dorsey. Dale was the youngest of 6 siblings. He married Barbara Dorsey and together they raised a blended family full of love and happiness! Dale was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Frank Pierce;...

Peggy Wright

Jun 9, 2022

Peggy Wright was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world after a valiant fight against Diabetes and related ailments on June 9, 2022 at the age of 77. Born in Wadsworth, Ohio to the late Earl and Mildred Robinette she was one of 7 children. She admired and looked up to her siblings. She...

David McMillan

Jun 8, 2022

Mr. David Allen McMillan, age 61, passed away on June 8, 2022. He was born in Akron, OH to late Melvin McMillan and Helen Butcher. Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, Randall. David is survived by his sister, Rose (Tim) White; brother, Butch (Jay) McMillan and family; brother, Jay Miller and family; sister, Julie...

Lori Harshbarger

May 31, 2022

Lori L. Harshbarger (Zook), 60, passed away Tuesday May 31, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen D. Harshbarger; father, Howard Zook Sr. and mother, Viola Zook (Hughes). Lori is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Crystal (Billy) Neal; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Jory) Pratt; granddaughters, Sativa'Marie, Nataly and Rozlyn Neal; numerous other relatives and friends. Lori was extremely loved and...

Jerome Applin

Dec 24, 2021

Jerome "Butch" Applin born February 13, 1950, went home to be with the Lord on December 24th due to covid complications. Butch was a four-year journeyman and a member of the Celebration Church. He was also a volunteer in the community helping others in need. Survived by his wife of thirty years Theresa (Idley), her children Nefertieti (Raughsu) Claxton, Dametreus...

Alexis Edwards

Apr 24, 2020

Alexis Dawn Edwards (Lexi) 23, Of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 24,2020. Born in Barberton, Ohio on Thursday July 11, 1996 to parents Frank Earl Edwards Jr. and Jennifer Lynn White.

Lexi would light up the darkest room with her radiant smile, her spirited laugh and her desire to live life to the fullest. Lexi...

Clarence Shaffer

Clarence R. Shaffer, 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife; Jerry, Mom; Helen & Dad; David, sister; Dorothy, brothers; David, Dennis and Donald, grandsons; Dillon and Devon, nephews; Dustin and David. Clarence is survive by his sister; Delores, daughters, Crystal (Ron), Paula (Richard) and Tammy (Sonny), sons; Ricahrd, and Rick, 10 grandkids and...