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ROBERT L. STOTTLEMYER
On the morning of September 30, 2024, Robert L. Stottlemyer passed away peacefully. He was born to his late parents, Richard and Alma (Turner) Stottlemyer on May 12, 1948, in Akron, Ohio. Also preceding Robert in death were brothers, Larry, Walt, and Jim.
Cherishing Robert’s memory always are those he leaves behind; his wife of 20 years, Faith Stottlemyer;...
FRANK GERARD
On September 5, 2024, Frank Gerard, devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at his home in Mogadore. He was born September 15, 1940 to his late parents, Frank and Cora (Bishoff) Gerard. Frank has joined his wife and love of his life, Gwendolyn who preceded him in death in 2017 and his best friend, whom he saw...
EDWARD J. HUTCHINSON
It is with great sadness that the family of Edward J. Hutchinson announces his passing on August 11, 2024 at the age of 82. He was born on November 18, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, to his late parents, Joe E. and Faustine (Hicks) Hutchinson.
Ed was a graduate of Kenmore High School, served in the US Coast Guard, and...
SHARON CAY MARPLE
Sharon Cay Marple, 76, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024, due to complications from covid and pneumonia.
Catie was born on February 29, 1948. She married the love of her life, Glenn Marple on July 19, 1969. They lived their life together in the Akron and Uniontown area. She worked for Akron City Hospital for 19...
Robert Warner Freeland
December 25, 1946 – July 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Warner Freeland on July 14, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on December 25, 1946, Robert lived a life full of love, generosity, and dedication to his family and community. He is fondly remembered for his avid love of...
DIANE “Dyan” IRENE (YOVICH) BOLI
Sadly, and unexpectedly, Dyan Irene (Yovich) Boli passed away on May 25, 2024, at her home in Uniontown. She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 12, 1953, to John Yovich and Evelyn (Pencin) Yovich. Dyan was a graduate of Firestone High School, received her BFA from Edinboro State College, and her Master’s from Ashland University.
After...
HARREL GENE BROOKS
Mr. Harrel Gene Brooks, age 95, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed peacefully on May 7, 2024, at his home. Born to Ransom and Edith Brooks on September 8, 1928, he was raised in North Carolina before relocating to Akron in the early 50s, where he worked at Goodyear until his retirement in 1985. Widow to Mildred Brooks, he was...
HAROLD E. UPHOUSE
Harold E. Uphouse, 77, of Akron, passed away the afternoon of April 5, 2024. He was born to the late Ellsworth and Araminta (Mort) Uphouse on July 8, 1946, in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Later, he moved to Akron, graduated from Hower High School in 1965, and married the love of his life, Barbara in 1967. Together they built a...
JEFFREY A. ROCHECK
Jeffrey A. Rocheck, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, April 1, 2024, at the age of 59. Born in Lakewood, Ohio on November 8, 1964, he was the son of Margaret Rocheck and the late Andrew Rocheck.
Jeff was the owner and operator of Rocheck Investments, LLC. He served as an EMT, firefighter, and BLS Instructor (CPR). During his...
GARY DEAN JONES
Gary Dean Jones went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2024. He was 73. He was born on August 15, 1950, in Akron, Ohio. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Dewey Elmo Jones and Coella C. Jones (Wear); and brother James E. Jones.
He is survived by daughter, Lisa M. Featherstone (Dan); sons, Ryan G....
JEAN ESTHER BOGARD MCLAUGHLIN
Jean Ester Bogard McLaughlin passed away peacefully in her home, on March 23, 2024, at the age of 96. She was born in Kenmore, Ohio on June 11, 1927. Jean is rejoining those who preceded her in death; husband, Kenneth Darrel McLaughlin; parents, Walter M. Bogard and Mary Olive Markley Bogard; as well as four brothers and...
THEODORE MALENOCK, JR.
Theodore Malenock, Jr., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving
family on March 22, 2024. He was 86. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September
25, 1937 and was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1956. Theodore
rejoins those who preceded him in death; parents, Theodore Sr. and Mary Malenock;
his wife, Helen Malenock; siblings, JoAnne Tester...
WILLIAM H. “BILL” GELTZ
William H. “Bill” Geltz, of Canton, Ohio, passed away, February 29, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born in Canton on January 12, 1939 to his late parents, Kenneth and Helen (Noble) Geltz. Bill is also preceded in death by his sons, Rodney and Darren.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bill is survived by...
MARSHA “WAWA” CAIAZZA
On February 23, 2024, Marsha “Wawa” Caiazza got her wings and went to walk with the angels. She was 71 years old (going
on 18).
There was no one quite like Marsha. She lit up a room when she walked in, and always brought levity and kindness into any interaction, whether with a family member, or an unfamiliar face. The...
BEVERLY BOURN
Beverly Bourn, 87 of Hillard, Ohio and previously of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on February 19, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 6, 1936, to parents, Charles and Dorothy (Peterson) Knight who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jack.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
JUDY COX MACE
Judy Cox Mace rests in peace after a brave battle with cancer. Her final moments on February 11, 2024, were spent peacefully in her home in Uniontown, Ohio surrounded by family.
She was born in Worthington, Ohio on July 3, 1941. Judy received her elementary education degree at Ohio Wesleyan University and went on to teach hundreds of children....
ROBERT DORMAN JONES
Robert Dorman Jones, passed away at his home in Ravenna, Ohio on January 30, 2024. He was 61. He was one of four children born to Delma “Elizabeth” (Rosenbaum) Jones and the late Robert Jones in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 20, 1962. Also preceding Robert in death was his wife, Deborah in 2023.
Very patriotic, he proudly served his...
DONALD W. BOYER
Donald W. Boyer of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly, January 28, 2024. He was 66 years old. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 9, 1957 to Edith (Knight) Boyer and the late Ronald W. Boyer. Also preceding Donald in death was his first wife, Mary Boyer and his second wife, Lori (Musisca) Boyer.
He was a devoted...
JAMES L, O’LESLIE
James L. O’Leslie, passed away in the early morning of January 22, 2024. He was 79. He was one of three sons born to the late Harry and Bernice (Gaston) O’Leslie.
Affectionately known as Jim to his family and friends, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling., and woodworking. He was a printer by trade and had a passion for trains....
BETTY SWEITZER
Betty Sweitzer, 94, was received into the arms of our heavenly Father on Friday, January 12, 2024. She was born on August 21,1929 to the late Linden and Elina Loutzenheiser. Betty lived most of her life in Uniontown, Ohio and was a 1948 graduate of Uniontown High School. She was a bank teller for many years and...