obituaries

Dec 29, 2021

Marjorie Faye Mortimer passed away on December 29, 2021 at the age of 98.

She was born October 2, 1923, in Akron, Ohio.

Marge grew up in Akron and spent her high school years in Houston, TX.  After returning from Texas, Marge went to the Hammel Business College and worked for a number of companies...

Dec 27, 2021

Clyde Robert Simmons, 79, passed away December 27, 2021. Born in Compton, CA., he lived most of his life in Akron.

Clyde served in the U.S.  Navy and retired as a machinist at Chrysler Corp.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Helen Simmons; and his siblings.

Clyde is survived...

Dec 27, 2021

Ray L. James Jr., 64, passed away December 27, 2021. Born in Akron, he lived the past 32 years in Randolph.

Ray was a Brick Mason and a Heavy Equipment Operator for over 45 years.  He enjoyed hunting, camping and loved the outdoors. He loved spending time with his family and giving his famous bear hugs.

Dec 26, 2021

Paul R. McCloud, 91, passed away December 26, 2021. Born in Heaton, North Carolina, he lived in Tallmadge most of his life.

Paul served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict where he was rewarded the bronze star. He graduated from University of Akron in 1962 with a degree in Business Management.  He retired from Goodyear...

Dec 26, 2021

Louis Romine, born October 17, 1932, journeyed to his eternal home singing praises on the way to his Savior/Deliverer, Provider, Jesus Christ, the Lord and to be together again with the love of his life, his wife of 42 years, Donna Lee Kelley Romine. He also joined the rest of his earthly family: his son, Evangelist Pastor Stephen; mother,...

Dec 23, 2021

Gloria Jeanne Donges, 89, passed away December 23, 2021. She was born and grew up in Akron before moving to Tallmadge while spending winters in Naples, Florida for nearly 30 years.

Gloria was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. She worked in banking for many years prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom.  At the age...

Dec 23, 2021

Patricia M. Kennard (McGurr)

Born March 2nd, 1957 and passed away December 23, 2021 from complications of COVID.

Patricia was employed by Tallmadge City Schools Transportation for 23 years.  The special needs driver of bus "32" and as Superintendent Steve Wood said "She was such a positive person who made you feel better every time...

Dec 21, 2021

Andrew W. Roberts, 56, passed away December 21, 2021.

Born in Akron, Andrew lived all of his life in the area. He was employed with Mogadore Local Schools, where he had over 20 years of service. Andrew was a member of Millheim Baptist Church.  He volunteered for 4H and he enjoyed hunting and motorcycles.

He...

Dec 18, 2021

Denise Louise Decker, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday - December 18th, 2021. She was sixty years old.

Born to Robert Paul & Susan Ellen Davis on October 30th, 1961 in Texas. Denise was raised in Florida and spent her time as a girl exploring the Everglades & developing a love of flowers....

Dec 16, 2021

LaVerna J. Randall, 84, passed away December 16, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived her last years in Suffield.

LaVerna had many occupations but she retired from Upholstering.  She was a member of The First Congregational Church of Akron. She enjoyed clowning, sewing, painting, reading and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 14, 2021

David James Gray, born November 14, 1963 passed away December 14, 2021 at the age of 58.  He was born in Dearborn, Michigan, and lived in Kent most of his life.

David retired from Allstate Insurance after 30 years. He enjoyed golfing with his dad, playing cards and games with his mom and working in his garden. ...

Dec 14, 2021

Marie Walker, 35, passed unexpectedly December 14, 2021.

She was born in Akron and lived her life in Portage County.

She loved her boys more than anything in the world.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Hunt.

Marie is survived by her husband, Mark; sons, Ryan and Jadin;...

Dec 13, 2021

George Naim Tebcherani, 86, was called home on December 13, 2021 after a brief illness.

George was born January 26, 1935 in Kab-Elias, Lebanon.  In 1969 he immigrated to the United States, his wife and children followed a year later.  As a young man, George was trained as a tailor, he worked in men's suits for JC...

Dec 8, 2021

William "Bill" Anthony King, 39, passed away December 8, 2021. He was born and lived all his life in Akron.

Bill worked at Bridgestone Tire Company. He enjoyed playing Magic cards, video games, reading, watching movies and listening to music.

Bill is survived by his mother, Tari Roberts; father, William Cyc; sisters, Kayla (Jarrod) Nathaniel,...

Dec 7, 2021

Darlene E. Greenman, 84, went home to be with the Lord.

She was born in Akron and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life.  She worked for Romito Brothers Electric for over 30 years and enjoyed the outdoors.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin L. Greenman and is survived by her...

Dec 6, 2021

Donald W. Mollohan, 76, passed away December 6, 2021. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Donald retired from the Springfield Police Force with 30 years of service. He was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. He loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 5, 2021

Frances Au Foo Weng, 72 passed away December 5, 2021.

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Francis had lived in the Akron area since 1980.  He was self-employed as a landscape architect and retired in 2016.  He also lectured on landscape design at the University of Akron. Francis attended Kent State Newman Center and St. Matthew Parish Catholic...

Dec 3, 2021

Janice L. Salmons, 80, passed away December 3, 2021.

Born in Akron, Janice had lived in Tallmadge since 1968.  She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. One of her biggest joys in life was being involved with Tallmadge Little League. Jan coached Tallmadge Little League softball from 1975 to 1982, including several All-Star teams,...

Dec 2, 2021

Jocelyn Livingston, 87, passed away December 2, 2021. She was born and lived her entire life in Akron.

Jocelyn had worked in Administration at Goodyear Tire & Rubber and was a member of Unity Chapel of Light Church. She enjoyed making rugs with her rug hooking club.

She was preceded in death by her sons,...

Nov 30, 2021

Vivian Harkins, 94, passed away November 30, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; parents.

Vivian is survived by her son, Robert Alan (Trina) Harkins of Arlington, Texas; grandsons, Robert James and Jeffrey Alan Harkins; great grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Kelli Rose; many nieces and nephews;

A Celebration of Life Service...