Jack R. Dement
May 3, 2022
HUDSON - Jack R. DeMent, 94, died May 3, 2022.
Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Hudson since 2006, and raised his family in Macedonia. Jack was a U.S. Army veteran and had been employed with Ohio Bell as a data processing manager, retiring in 1980 (after 33 years). He enjoyed golfing, playing wheelchair volleyball,...
Raymond Foster Hall
May 3, 2022
STOW - Raymond Foster Hall passed away on May 3, 2022, at the age of 86. After several months of declining health, Ray died peacefully with his beloved wife, Rose, and their children by his side. Ray was born in Covington, Kentucky on January 22, 1936, to parents Charles and Katherine Hall. He served in the Air Force during the...
Robert (Bob) J. Mayer
May 2, 2022
PENINSULA - Robert J. Mayer, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022. Son of the late Julian and Hilda Mayer, beloved husband of the late Janet L. (nee Conger); dearest father of Todd (Patti) and Stacey (Brian) Hakes; loving grandfather of Joseph and Andrew Mayer and Kyle and Kevin Hakes. Bob grew up in and spent most of...
Jean A. Call
Apr 30, 2022
STOW - Jean A. (Point) Call, the daughter of Archie and Metta (Roberts) Point (of Tallmadge, Ohio) passed away on April 30, 2022. Her husband of over 75 years, Charles E. Call, preceded her passing on August 20, 2020. Jean leaves behind their son, Howard (Theresa) and daughter, Suzanne C. Cryst (Michael); six grandchildren, Leeann (Bill) Bush, Cathy (Rob) Cunningham,...
Christopher B. Palmer
Apr 29, 2022
NORTH CANTON - Christopher B. Palmer, 45, died April 29, 2022.
Born in Akron, Chris spent most of his life in northeast Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School in Garrettsville and was enrolled in the Maplewood Trade Vocational program. Chris was a U.S. Army veteran and was currently serving as an apprentice with IBEW 4 th...
Joyce Balaun
Apr 29, 2022
STOW - Joyce Balaun, 80, of Stow, Ohio, died peacefully on April 29, 2022, after a short illness.
Joyce was born August 13, 1941, in Steubenville, OH, the eldest daughter of the late Kenneth Scott and Mary Eloise Saunders. After her father’s death in WWII, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, the late Joseph Campagna,...
Warren F. Schell
Apr 24, 2022
SILVER LAKE - Warren F. Schell, 95, died April 24, 2022. Born in Cleveland, he was a resident of Silver Lake since 1968, and a U.S. Navy veteran. Warren had been employed with Motch + Merryweather Machinery, Co., (later Oerlikon Motch), as the territory manager for the Akron/Canton area. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Warren enjoyed bowling,...
Charmaine Carole Judy Streharsky, Ed.D.
Apr 24, 2022
MUNROE FALLS - Charmaine Carole Judy Streharsky, Ed.D., died in Christian faith in Akron, Ohio, on April 24, 2022. She was 75. She leaves her son, Robert Michael Streharsky and daughter-in-law, Ann (nee Kopnicky) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; daughter, Karla Kathleen Streharsky of Munroe Falls; siblings-in-law, Elizabeth (Streharsky) Irwin and Steve Streharsky, Sr., and many beloved cousins, (who are...
Frederick "Fred" George Starr
Apr 22, 2022
AKRON - It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to a great man. Fred Starr passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2022, surrounded by loving family. Fred was many things: Husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend to all, helper, neighbor, and gentleman. According to his mother, Fred was born on 5/17. The doctor that was present at...
Michele "Chele" Ann Greenwell
Apr 21, 2022
AKRON - With heavy hearts, we must say goodbye to a beautiful soul. Michele “Chele” Ann Greenwell left this world suddenly on April 21, 2022, at age 44. Even though a failing heart took her away from this world, her loving heart left a lasting impression on all who knew her. Gary and Susan (deceased) Greenwell brought a gift into...
Deborah "Debbie" Ann Spoerndle
Apr 19, 2022
STOW - Deborah Ann Spoerndle, "Debbie", age 71, passed away at Akron City Hospital on April 19, 2022, after a 123-day battle with Covid-19. She was born August 24, 1950, in Pittsfield, MA, to James and Rita Ritchie.
Debbie graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1968, and St. Thomas Nursing School in 1971. After graduation, she worked...
Marjorie (Gates) Welfare
Apr 18, 2022
WESTLAKE - Marjorie (Gates) Welfare, 102, passed away April 18, 2022, at Vitalia Senior Living Center in Stow, Ohio. Marjorie was born in Columbus, Ohio and lived in the shadow of The Ohio State University on W. 14th Street. She attended The OSU from 1938-1942 where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Education and was honored...
Scott Dubiel
Apr 17, 2022
D. Scott Dubiel, 65, of Stow, joined our Lord and Savior in heaven on Easter Sunday.
Beloved husband to Becky for 38 years, devoted father to Taylor (Natalie), loving brother to Philip Dubiel (Trish) and Diane Cleavenger (David), and cherished uncle, great uncle and friend to many, Scott touched all those who knew him with his kindness,...
John Daniel Williams
Apr 15, 2022
HUDSON - Devoted Christian, loving husband, dedicated parent and active community leader, John Daniel Williams, 79, passed away unexpectedly April 15, and is now home with his Lord God Almighty.
Elder son of the late John Daniel III and Dorothy Elizabeth Williams, he was born July 1, 1942 in Youngstown, OH. Fondly known as “Dan” amongst his...
Helen Clare Palmer
Apr 15, 2022
STOW - Helen Clare Palmer, (nee Calder), 79, passed away peacefully April 15, 2022, following a long and courageous struggle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Born June 3, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA. Helen grew up in Cincinnati and was a graduate of Woodward High School there. She lived most of her adult life in Northeast Ohio, where she married...
Raymond R. Demattia
Apr 13, 2022
SILVER LAKE - Raymond R. DeMattia, 96, of Silver Lake, Ohio, passed away on April 13, 2022, after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Victor and Mary (Lattanzio) DeMattia, and his siblings, Adriana Bronner, Lea Blinkie, Fedora DeMattia, Hamlet DeMattia, and Edmond DeMattia. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Catherine (Questel); his three...
Donald "Don" Gene Werner
Apr 13, 2022
STOW - Donald Gene Werner Don, age 85, passed away on April 13, 2022, in Hudson, Ohio after a brief illness. Don was born on March 9, 1937, in Clinton, Iowa, to Viola and John A. Werner, along with a twin sister, LaDonna. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1956 and soon after, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where...
Maryann Sawders
Apr 11, 2022
STOW - Maryann Sawders, 80, died April 11, 2022.
Born in Cadiz, Ohio, she was a resident of Stow since 1965. Maryann had been employed as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office. She was a member of Stow Alliance Fellowship Church and had served as a missionary in Russia. She and her husband moved to The...
Ronald L. "Ronnie" Augustus
Apr 10, 2022
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Ronald L. Augustus, "Ronnie", age 60, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Ronnie was born in Cuyahoga Falls on September 11, 1961. He was a lifetime area resident and had been employed with Cardinal Cement and Excavating for many years.
If you asked Ronnie...
Nancy Laine Storms
Apr 9, 2022
"Don’t be sad it’s over, be glad it happened.”
Nancy Laine Storms died April 9, 2022, at the age of 95 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Special thanks to the staff of Porter Hills for all their kindness, dedication, and professional skill in taking care of Nancy in her last years.
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