Obituaries

Nov 30, 2020

GARY LEE CUMMINGS

Gary Lee Cummings of Akron, Ohio, passed away at the age of 62 on November 30, 2020.  He was born April 22, 1958 in Akron, Ohio.  And the world was forever changed.

Gary was a man who did not use flowery language and was straight forward.  He held tightly to his beliefs...

Nov 28, 2020

JAMES A. THORP

James A. Thorp, passed away, Saturday November 28 in North Canton, Ohio due to Covid. Please be safe,wear a mask and take care of your loved ones.

James Thorp proudly entered the Army Military Police after high school. Upon discharge, he returned home to Akron to join the United Rubber Workers in...

Nov 24, 2020

RUTH A. FAST (SHAFFER)

April 26, 1945 – November 24, 2020

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ruth A. Fast (Shaffer), went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on November 24, 2020. She fought a strong fight with lung cancer for the past three years.

Our loving mother, Ruth, is preceded...

Nov 18, 2020

JOANNE FAYE ADCOX

Joanne Faye Adcox, 77, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly November 18, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 18, 1943 to the late Kenneth and Willagene Bourn Swartz.

Joanne’s memory, a beautiful treasure, will live on in the hearts of those who survive; daughter, Lisa Breth; sister, Carolyn Andrick;...

Nov 7, 2020

DEBORAH L. WEAVER HOLLAND

Deborah L. Weaver Holland, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, answered God’s call as he whispered, “Come with Me” in the early morning of November 7, 2020.  Born July 11, 1953 in Akron, Ohio, she was one of three children born to Glenn Weaver and Doris Chapman Weaver.

Preceding Deborah in...

Nov 1, 2020

CAROLINE M. PEARSON

It is with much sadness that we share the passing of Caroline, our loving and devoted mother, friend, and one-of-a-kind person, that had the ability to touch the hearts of many, with her selflessness.  Her beautiful life came to an end on November 1, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 31, 2020

CLARA “IRENE” ALLEN

Clara Irene Allen was greeted by her loving husband, Duane, October 31, 2020, as they now walk hand in hand in paradise.

Born April 19, 1935 in Spencer, West Virginia, daughter of the late Dennis and Mary Price West.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers,...

Oct 24, 2020

JUNE E. BROWN

In the early morning hours of October 24, 2020, peacefully and surrounded by family, June E. Brown, 97, passed away at Altercare of Hartville.  She was born in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania on February 21, 1923, daughter of the late Harry and Mary Richie English and one of 13 children blessing the English home.

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Oct 22, 2020

BUDDY MANCE MURPHY

After gracing this earth for 85 years, Buddy Mance Murphy’s journey ended October 22, 2020 at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.  Born March 16, 1935 in Mogadore, Ohio, he was the son of the late Arthur and Anna Murphy.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his...

Oct 4, 2020

JACK LANTZER

On Sunday, October 4, 2020, Jack Lantzer, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away at his home.  He was born in Massillon, Ohio on March 19, 1945 to the late John and Marjorie Haager Lantzer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death in 2019 by his wife, Evelyn Lantzer and sister, Diane...

Sep 21, 2020

CECILIA GRACE GREIN

Cecilia Grace Grein, 72, of Hartville, Ohio, passed away suddenly Monday, September 21, 2020.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio March 27, 1948 to the late Roland W. Menary and Gloria A. Rusher Menary.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Colleen Schwartz.

Cecilia...

Sep 8, 2020

MARY SIMMERS

Mary Simmers (nee Helock), age 96, was born on her grandmother’s farm in Ringtown, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1923 and died Tuesday, September 8, 2020, eight days short of her 97th birthday.

Mary was the oldest of eight children, a child of the Great Depression. To the end, she cared for and about...

Sep 3, 2020

DAVID “BINGO” BAUGHMAN

David “Bingo” Baughman, 89, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully, September 3, 2020.  He was born in Akron, Ohio, December 28, 1930 to Warren and Carrie (Rinker) Baughman, bringing joy to the Baughman family.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his son, John Baughman; sister, Edna Swesey;...

Aug 27, 2020

Gaynor Elizabeth (Dorrien) Lanik, BSN, MSN, Ph.D

Gaynor Elizabeth (Dorrien) Lanik passed away in the early hours of Thursday, August 27, 2020 after a battle with cancer. She was under hospice care at home and was able to spend precious time with her family and friends in her last days.

Gaynor was born...

Aug 26, 2020

THOMAS E. FRIEDMAN

Thomas E. Friedman, 85, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away peacefully, August 26, 2020 while in his home, surrounded by his family, good friend, Paul Woods, good friends, as well as neighbors, Tom and Shirley Kurtz, and Pastor David Conrad.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, May 25, 1935 to Nicholas J. Friedman...

Aug 17, 2020

KALEIGH RAE KING

11/26/2000 – 08/17/2020

Kaleigh went home to be with Jesus on August 17, 2020.  There are not enough words to describe her contagious laugh and outgoing, fun-loving personality.  She loved and is loved.  She was a 2019 graduate of Uniontown Lake High School.  She was a third grade Sunday school teacher at...

Aug 10, 2020

WILLIAM A. “BILL” LAMBIOTTE

William A. “Bill” Lambiotte, passed on to a new life, August 10th, 2020 due to complications with congestive heart failure. He was born on June 25th, 1938 in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Bill headed up the road to Akron in 1957, after being accepted into the Goodyear Apprentice Program, as a sheet...

Aug 4, 2020

WERNER POECHTRAGER

Werner Poechtrager, 61, of Greentown, Ohio, was welcomed into his eternal home on August 4, 2020.  Born November 18, 1958 in Linz, Austria, he was the son of Franz Poechtrager and the late Ernestine Friedl Poechtrager.

In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Wolfgang Poechtrager.

Jul 26, 2020

GREGORY DAVID MORRISON

Gregory David Morrison, 65, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away on September 18, 2020.  He was born March 11, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to the late Paul and Martha Twinem Morrison.

An all-around handyman, Gregory enjoyed wood working, had a knack for putting things together, and working with his hands.  He attended Grace Brethren...

Jul 17, 2020

GENE BOURN

Gene Bourn, 86, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020.  Gene was born on July 5, 1934 to Ralph and Hazel Bourn.

Gene was a graduate of Springfield High School, where he was inducted into the sports Hall of Fame.

Gene was preceded in death by...