Obituaries

Pam McMasters

Pam McMasters

May 20, 2023

Pam (O'Brien) McMasters

Pam McMasters passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones.

Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ruth O'Brien and brother-in-law, Tony Petit. She is survived by her daughter Tara (Dennis) Persinger, four grandchildren, Ryan, Garrett, Jacob and Josh, and three sisters, Sharon (Tom) Quinn, Coletta (Mike) Ruegg, Alice Petit....

Janet Price

Janet Price

May 19, 2023

Janet Marie (Gregory) Price, age 71, of Massillon Ohio. It's with a heavy heart that we announce that Janet has passed away peacefully at Legacy Skilled Nursing in Barberton on May 19, 2023.

Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Ivy Gregory and sister Joanna Price, Janet is survived by her life long partner, Richard Cecil of Massillon,...

Margaret Quirk

Margaret Quirk

May 13, 2023

 

Margaret Anne (Woods) Quirk, 88 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died peacefully after a short illness on May 13, 2023.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, October 21st at 11:00 am, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 West Exchange Street, Akron, OH, 44313.  A luncheon will be held immediately following the service.

Margaret was born on October...

Robert Padgett

Robert Padgett

May 9, 2023

Robert (Rob) Padgett, Jr., age 43, of Springfield Township died unexpectedly on May 9, 2023.

Survived by his mother Jeanne Kaess and was the stepson of James Kaess and his father Robert Padgett Sr. (deceased) Siblings, Sister Kari Thomason, Sister Heather Cook, Brother Raymond Padgett, Stepbrother Jesse Kaess.

His children; daughter Hannah Padgett and son Kyle Padgett, fiancee Cristin Nelson...

William Ricky Roper

William Ricky Roper

May 9, 2023

William R. Roper, 63, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.

William (Ricky) was born on January 22, 1960, in Willard, Ohio to Senter (Bob) and June Roper.  

He graduated from Northwestern High School.

He married Beverly Gail Dotson, the love of his life, on February 14, 1978,...

Star Pendergrass

Star Pendergrass

May 7, 2023

Star D. Pendergrass, age 78, passed away peacefully with her children by her side after a short battle with cancer. Star is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Harry Knifer. Born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. She was a lifetime resident of Lake County Ohio. Living in Mentor for 46 years.

Star loved spending time with her family. Her...

Ronald Stiltner

Ronald Stiltner

Apr 26, 2023

Ronald K. Stiltner born to John and Ethel Stiltner in 1949 passed away April, 26, 2023. Preceded in death were his parents, brother Dale, sister-in-law Rasma, sister-in-law Patricia, and his life long best friend and partner Allen. Surviving are brother Jim, sister Carolyn (Frank), many nieces and nephews. He spent many enjoyable years at Babcock & Wilcox retiring in 2000....

Jeffrey Natcher

Jeffrey Natcher

Apr 14, 2023

Jeffrey Natcher of Brady Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday April 14th. He was 66 years young and was surrounded by his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife Diana Jewett-Natcher, his daughter Jennifer "Jenny" Natcher, and two grandsons Nicholas "Nick" Natcher and Alexander "Zander" Natcher, and many nieces and nephews. He was the middle child of...

Justin Rauch

Justin Rauch

Apr 11, 2023

Justin Paul Rauch passed away peacefully to be with his Savior on April 11, 2023. He was born in New Orleans, LA on July 5, 1990 to Ronnie and Kitty Rauch. Justin was a longtime resident of Kenner, LA and resided in Ohio for the last 13 years.

Justin leaves behind his beloved parents, Ronnie and Kitty Pescay Rauch; beloved...

Brandon Watson

Brandon Watson

Apr 10, 2023

Brandon Watson, age 42, of Wadsworth, formerly from Hudson died unexpectedly with loved ones at his side on Monday, April 10.

Brandon was the son of Clay (deceased) and MarySue (Gates) Watson, and was the stepson of Roy Hruska. He leaves a sister, Meredith Watson Ramirez as well as her husband, Emilio, and their daughter, Vera. He also leaves behind...

William Heinbuch

William Heinbuch

Apr 6, 2023

William Henry Heinbuch 81, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2023. He was born August 25, 1941 in Columbus, OH to the late Fred and Violet Heinbuch. He attended Akron South High School through his junior year, then graduated from Norton High School in 1959. After high school he worked for the Akron Beacon Journal as a paper handler but...

Leroy "Jack" Augustus

Leroy "Jack" Augustus

Mar 31, 2023

Leroy "Jack" Augustus, age 85, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior March 31, 2023. His lifetime friend and loving wife of 32 years, Marilyn, was by his bedside. Jack was born March 29, 1938 in Peninsula, Ohio. He served our country in the Ohio National Guard. Jack worked 26 years for IUEC Local 45 as an elevator...

Judith Waddell

Judith Waddell

Mar 24, 2023

Judith A. Waddell passed away peacefully March 24, 2023.

Judith is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Waddell; her parents, Essie and Harvey Williamson.

She is survived by her children, Lisa, Misty and Jay; grandchildren, Danny, Russell, Jacob, Alyssa, Madison, Jordan, Makayla and Elijah; great-grandchild, Nova; siblings, Betty and David, as well as many nieces, nephews and...

Joyce Ann Brittain

Joyce Ann Brittain

Mar 14, 2023

Joyce Ann Brittain, 59, after a battle with infection, passed in hospice, on March 14, 2023.  Daughter of Thomas Mead Brittain and Rosetta Nancy Brittain (Dech), deceased.  She is survived by a sister and many cousins who have loved her dearly for her kindness, her sweet nature, her wit, compassion, generosity of spirit and so very many artistic talents and...

Clarence Richard Shaffer

Clarence Richard Shaffer

Mar 14, 2023

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...

Timothy Welsh

Timothy Welsh

Mar 8, 2023

Timothy A. Welsh, age 65, passed away on March 9, 2023. Cremation has take place and there will not be any services.

Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson

Feb 28, 2023

Beloved husband to the late Marge. Loving father to Rusty (Lori), Scott (Irene), and Shannon (Ronnie). Grandfather of Nikki, Anthony, Melanie, Alexis, Wiley III, Brianna, RJ and Dominick. Great grandfather of 11.

Russ was a life long truck driver who loved fishing and golfing in his spare time. He loved spending time with family and spoiling his great...

Carol Pifer

Carol Pifer

Feb 27, 2023

Ms. Carol Ann Elizabeth Pifer, age 67, passed away on February 27, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio to William and Halle Williams.



Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by brother Thomas Williams and grand-daughter Alexis Edwards.



Carol is survived by her daughters, Tina (Joe Storad) Norris and Jennifer White; grandchildren, Colby...

Greg Thompson

Greg Thompson

Feb 14, 2023

Greg T. Thompson, born June 11, 1952 passed peacefully February 14, 2023 at the age of 70.

Greg was passionate about music, and had been to countless concerts in his lifetime. Greg also loved his sports & was a true Cleveland fan. Amongst other things, he was a talented artist & had the gift to tell a story, some...

Christine Trones

Christine Trones

Feb 9, 2023

Christine Elaine Graves/Trones has gone to heavens on February 9, 2023. She was born on December 27, 1960 in Zanesville, Ohio. Christine, known as Chris to all her loved ones, will be deeply missed. She made Akron her home. Primarily lived in South Akron. Chris was a woman of God and always had her bible by her side. She has...

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