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Canton, Ohio Jeffrey D. Trump 1960 — 2024 Jeffrey D. Trump, 63, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2024. Born in Canton, he was a life resident of the area. He attended the Timken Vocational School and graduated from Malone University. Jeff was a former music and piano teacher at Lake Center Christian School and a manager at Berean Christian Bookstores. He was the Director for Youth Musicale for many years and a member of Canton Nazarene Church where he was involved in the Ministry "SAFE" program. Jeff was very involved in the Worship Team Band and Senior Adult Ministry. Preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Mary Trump; brother, Daniel Trump; brother-in-law, Gary Fouty. He is survived by his brothers, Gary...

Stow, Ohio Richard Phelps 1946 — 2024 Sunday night, after a brief battle with cancer, Richard Phelps went home in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is survived by Cynthia, his Wife of 53 years, their 2 Children, and 7 Grandchildren. In lieu of a memorial service, Richard would want you to take a walk in the park with people you love and enjoy the beautiful world that God made for you to experience. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) hopkinslawvwer.com

Suffield, Ohio Evelyn June Apitz 1943 — 2024 Evelyn June "Cookie" Apitz, RN of Suffield went home to be with the lord on June 8th. She was born on February 23rd, 1943, in Akron Ohio. She was raised in Mogadore Ohio and graduated from High School in 1961. She furthered her education at Akron General Nursing School with her nursing degree in 1964. Cookie and Gary were married on August 22nd, 1964. Together they had 3 children, Dan, Amy and Beth. She was a devoted nurse taking time off her career to raise her children when they were young and returned to nursing, retiring from Edwin Shaw Hospital. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. She was known for her love of travel, her sense of humor and her intelligence. She and...

Brimfield, Ohio Richard A. Young 1948 — 2024 Richard "Coach" Dick Young, long time teacher, coach and Athletic Director at The Southeast Local School District in Portage County, passed into Eternity on May 31, 2024. He was husband of Rita Starr Young, and father of Matthew Young and Megan Grafton. The full obituary is located at adamsmason.com. Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186

Akron, Ohio Elizabeth Tipton 1931 — 2024 Elizabeth Tipton, age 93, passed away May 28, 2024. Please see funeral home website for full obituary. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 3307336271) HopkinsLawver.com

Hartville, Ohio Shirley M. Sayre 1933 — 2024 Shirley May Sayre, 90, went home to be with the Lord on May 27, 2024. See the funeral home website for service details. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) hopkinslawver.com

Akron, Ohio John Albert Wisener Jr. 1979 — 2024 John Albert Wisener Jr., age 44, passed away on May 26, 2024. See funeral home website for full obituary. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 3307336271) HopkinsLawver.com

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Virginia Lee Durst 1934 — 2024 "Together Again" Virginia Lee "Nimmie" Durst, 89, went home to be with the Lord on May 21, 2024. Born in Akron, she graduated from East High School and was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Of the many things Mom has done through her life and what brought her the truest joy was being a foster parent, with her husband, of 50 precious babies right from the hospital, 2-3 days old; one of which became her son and our brother. We believe he was handpicked by God and God miraculously healed him of no motor reflexes and we were able to adopt him into our family. Her second greatest joy was working for the City of Cuyahoga Falls bus garage running the bus rodeos and all the wonderful people and...

Dallas, Georgia James R. Gurley 1938 — 2024 James Richard Gurley III went home to be with the lord May 17, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and family. James was born on May 28, 1938 to James and Dorothy Gurley of Akron Ohio. He married Laura Lynn Ludwick on Jan 1, 1989 and between them they had 5 children. Robert James Gurley, Teri Gurley, Daniel Gurley (Margi), Sharon Smith, Amy (Bob) Schwab, 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. James was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He was a 1956 graduate of Kenmore High School. He attended Akron University and then served his country in the United States Army where he was a semi pro football athlete. He also proudly served his country in Korea. During James' High School years he was...

Green, Ohio Mary K. Hillenbrand 1937 — 2024 Mary K. Hillenbrand, age 86, passed away on May 16, 2024. See funeral home website for full obituary. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 3307336271) HopkinsLawver.com

Akron, Ohio Martha Ann Miller 1940 — 2024 Martha Ann Miller, age 83, formerly of St. Mary's and Piqua, was born Martha Hamilton on August 2, 1940 and raised in Norton, OH. Employed at Ohio Edison, she met aspiring electrical engineer Richard Lee Miller. They married on October 31, 1959 and together raised two children, Kenneth (Tammy) Miller and Kimberly (James) Gorrell. She passed peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2024 with her daughter by her side. The family will hold a private wake June 21, 2024 on the 25th anniversary of Richard's passing. Tax deductible donations in her memory may be mailed to ART, Akron Rescue Team, 634 W. Exchange Street, PO Box 22220, Akron, OH 44302. She was passionate about ART's mission...

Mogadore, Ohio Leslie R. Wenzlawsh 1964 — 2024 Leslie Wenzlawsh, age 60, passed away on May 16, 2024. See funeral home website for service details. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 3307336271) HopkinsLawver.com

Uniontown, Ohio Jean K. Ramsey 1949 — 2024 After a five-year battle with carcinoid cancer, Jean Karen Ramsey's, born March 9th, 1949 to James and Barbara Black, spirit left this world on May 13th, 2024 into the loving arms of her Savior, leaving behind the failed body and a community who will truly miss her. Funeral services officiated by Pastors Randy Vandemark and Mitch Martin, will be at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale St. NW, Uniontown, OH 44685 with burial immediately following at Lake Township Woods Cemetery. Calling hours are before the funeral service on Friday, May 17th from 10 am to 12 pm. (Hopkins Lawver, UNIONTOWN, 330-733-6271) hopkinslawver.com

Barberton, Ohio Sally Akers 1934 — 2024 Sally Akers, born Sarah Avalyn Slaughter on January 20, 1934, departed this realm for a new adventure on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Beulah Slaughter, brothers Jack (Peggy) and Dale (Gwen), and much-admired sister, Phyllis (Richard). She leaves behind her baby brother Richard (Joyce), son Donald Akers II, daughter Peggy (William), granddaughters Sarah (Thomas) and Lisa, grandsons Nicholas (Megan) and Brandon, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Sally retired from AFSCME AFL-CIO after 30 years of service and worked another 8 years with Summit County Environmental Services. She was a lifetime member and past president of VFW...

Grove City, Ohio Glenna Logiudice 1931 — 2024 Glenna D. (Bennett) Logiudice, 93, of Grove City, formerly of Wadsworth and Akron, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, following a period of declining health. She was born February 7, 1931 in Hellier, Kentucky to the late Lee and Bertie (Childress) Wright and has lived her life in Richlands (Virginia), Wadsworth, Clearwater (Florida), Bristol (Tennessee), and Akron. Glenna graduated from Richlands Virginia High School and was employed by Eckard Drugs corporate offices from 1981 until her retirement in 1996. She was also a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre, attending church and spending time with family and friends. She married Quentin Bennett in Richlands, Virginia on April...

Sterling, Ohio Josh Burns 1986 — 2024 Sterling - Josh Burns, age 37, of Sterling, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, May 10, 2024, at Summa Akron City Hospital, following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Friends may call from 1-3pm and 6-8pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman, or from 9:30-10:15am on Thursday morning at the church. Services will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, May 16th at Smithville Brethren Church, 193 East Main St., Smithville, with Pastor Art Carr officiating. Burial will take place at the Rittman Cemetery. For full obituary, please visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com. Auble-Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman is handling the arrangements.

Stow, Ohio Richard Paul Baird 1939 — 2024 On this day, May 8, 2024 five Saints, St. Joseph, St. Nicholas, St. Patrick, St. Dominic and St. Juan Diego swooped down and took Dick to a place to get him cleaned up and put on his white robe so he would be ready for the "Heavenly Marriage Feast". It was the five saints that came for Dick in gratitude for him dressing up as them and going to school children, and some adults, to teach them that "Saints are Heroes" and teach them about their lives and teachings. Dick was born May 28, 1939 to Wayne and Marie Baird, but called Joseph Vanco, his step-father "Dad". Dick went to Benedictine and Mayfied high schools, joined the Air Force and helped save the world during the "Cuban Missile...

Mogadore, Ohio Joseph G. Gild 1958 — 2024 Joseph Gerard Gild, 66, of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away May 7, 2024. Born February 14, 1958, at Akron, Ohio to the late Nora (nee Ruhmanseder) and Abraham Gild. Joe grew up in Akron and was a 1976 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. His first job was at his father's pizza shop, A Gild Pizza.  Joe joined the US Army and graduated in 1981 as a 19D Cavalry Scout from Fort Knox, Kentucky. While serving he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for his time in Honduras, and the NCOA Award of merit. The Non-Commissioned Officers Association annually recognizes one enlisted member from each of the uniformed service for acts of heroism He then went on to serve in the 107TH Air Cavalry,...

Akron, Ohio Betty J Jones 1943 — 2024 Betty Jean Jones (Caldwell), lovingly known as ("Momma Betty"), was born in Birmingham, Alabama, November 14th, 1943, to the union of Joseph C. and Essie Ruby Caldwell. She was a loving resident of Akron, Ohio for over 6 decades. She graduated from South High School class of 1959. She continued her education at the Akron Art institute where she excelled in art and design, receiving a scholarship for her outstanding artistry. She received her Associates degree as a paralegal from the Academy of Court Reporting in 1980. Later on she was accepted at the University of Akron where she worked on her Bachelors degree in criminal justice and a minor in urban planning. She was a lifetime member of...

Akron, Ohio Kathleen Considine 1953 — 2024 t is with a heavy heart that the family of Kathleen Considine shares the news that she died at Akron Summa Health on Monday, May 6, 2024. Kathleen was born in Akron, Ohio to Edward J. and Mary Louise (n?e Smith) Considine on June 12,1953. She is survived by her siblings Rita (Larry) Stallings, Eddie Considine, and Carol (John) Titus, nieces and nephews Mike (Christina) Stallings, Chris Titus, Kate Titus and grand nephews Sean and Blake Stallings. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1971 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from the University of Akron and master's from Ohio University. She found her calling in speech-language pathology at an early age, retiring as manager...

Green, Ohio Veronica "Toots" Everson 1938 — 2024 Veronica (Toots) (Varhoe) Everson, age 86, passed away on May 4, 2024. Toots built a life in her hometown of Akron, Ohio with her sweetheart, Tommy Everson who preceded her in death in 2012. Toots and Tommy were married for 56 years and had three beautiful children. Toots enjoyed gardening, hot air balloons, hummingbirds, the song "You Are My Sunshine", crossword puzzles in the Akron Beacon Journal and visiting with her siblings across the country. She attended Ellet High School and was an employee of Arthur Printing for 30+ years. The house they lived in Ellet for 65 years was the home she raised her children in. Toots is preceded in death by her husband, Tommy, and her sister, Mary....

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