Obituaries

Clarence “Bud” “Scooter” Gear, 68 yrs. old of Akron lost his 14-year long battle with COPD on October 30th, 2021. Bud was an avid outdoorsman, an expert fisherman, and never missed a NASCAR race. He spent 45 years as a diesel technician working for Wonder Bread and Wise International prior to his COPD diagnosis.He was preceded in death by his...

William (Willie) J. Ayers, age 67, of Euclid, OH and Chino Hills, CA passed away October 14, 2021. He was a beloved son of the late Arnold (Bud) Ayers and Alice (Waina) Ayers and loving brother of James (Bonny-Robin), Judith, Thomas (Susan), Robert (Pamela), Nancy (David) Holz, Elaine (James Schubert), Jennie (Thomas) Lynch. He was a beloved uncle and great-uncle...

Gary K. Bowers “Churchy” age 76 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. Gary left a lasting impression by all those who knew him. Preceding graduation, Gary met the love of his life, Yolanda Lear. They soon got married and started their family. Gary enjoyed photography, motorcycling, watching nature but, most of all, spending time with his family...

Ellen Casandra Wilson was born on December 16, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of Gerald and Betty Wilson. Preceded in death by both parents and sibling Cheslea.Ellen, known to the older generation as El, and to the millennium generation as Auntie Ellen quietly passed on November 4, 2021. She leaves to mourn her fiance William Toomer; brothers, Monte...

Roy J. Combs 66, of Newcomerstown, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. Roy was born on April 3, 1955, in Louisville, KY. He was 1973 of Buffalo High School, Wayne County, West Virginia. He began working in upholstery over 50 years ago with his father and in 1990 opened his own upholstery...

Terri (Mary) Gay age 94, passed away in her home November 13th, 2021, surrounded by family. Born on February 4th, 1927, the beloved daughter of Helen and Henry Zabohonski. She was very proud of her Fishers Island, New York roots.Strongly opinionated and spirited, her advice and quips could be very “colorful”. She always rooted for the underdog, hated bullies and...

Thomas David Becze, age 73 of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully, November 13, 2021, after a valiant battle with lung cancer. He was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania and was the son of the late William and Ethel Becze.  Tom was a 1966 graduate of West Mifflin North High School where he sang in many school musicals. He graduated from Bethany...

Robert “Bob” Eugene Fawver, 77, Canton, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born September 10, 1944, in Akron, Ohio to the late Henry and Betty (Ashby) Fawver. He was a United States Army Veteran and served form 1961-1964. Once out of the military he had many jobs but was first and foremost a truck driving man. Bob was...

Roger Robertson   Age 85 of Broadview Heights, Ohio was called home to our Lord on November 10, 2021 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Donna Robertson who continued to be at his side through the duration of his disease. His surviving children are Cathryn Williams (Curt), Roger Robertson (Sue), Kelly Elliott...

The family of Marianne Sulak announces with great sorrow her passing on November 7, 2021, while in hospice at Rae-Ann Nursing Home in Westlake. Born November 2, 1956, the cherished daughter of Method (Ted) and Bertha Sulak. Marianne is survived by her loving brothers and sisters Clifford Sulak, Bernadine Candow (William), Deborah Norris (Patrick) Christine Mauersberger (George) and Annette Graham...

Raymond Francis Stephenson age 67 of North Olmsted, passed away on November 2, 2021. Ray was a dedicated employee of the North Olmsted City School system for many years. He was a die-hard football fan and was particularly fond of the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Ray had a big personality and a great sense of humor. He...

Bonnie Angermeier was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children on November 9, 2021, at age 80. She was born on October 05, 1941, in Altoona, PA to the late Pearl and Ralph Leipold. She graduated from Altoona High School where she met her husband, Ken Angermeier,...

Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1951 Rick Burns arrived home to a busy household. His parents, Dick, and Helen Burns, managed the tiny office of theBainbridge Telephone Companywhich meant they shared their home with switchboard operators, linemen and customers. It seems only natural that Rick would go on to a long career in the telephone industry!From the treasured 1969 Camaro...

Richard H. Miller 60, of Uhrichsville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Trinity Hospital in Dennison. He was born February 14,1961 at Twin City Hospital. Richard was a former security guard at Sugardale Meats in Canton. He loved spending time with his family.Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Charles J. and Mable Marie (Villers)...

Roger D. Fox, age 73, of Massillon passed away peacefully Sunday, August 29, 2021. He was born November 8, 1947, to Marjorie (Roderick) Fox and Dwight V. Fox. Roger graduated from Massillon, Washington High School as a national Merit Scholar in 1965 and was admitted to the Honors College at Kent State University graduating in 1969 with a degree in...

Brandon Mayle was born November 23, 1987, and passed away unexpectedly November 8, 2021, in his home where he resided with his grandmother, Cynthia Mayle. Brandon enjoyed taking pictures, watching movies, graphic design and loved making home movies. Most of all he enjoyed his life being “Tye-Tye” to Little Randy and Khloe and caregiver to his grandmother, Cynthia. He loved...

Teri (Stout) Hartline, 58, of Louisville, Ohio, passed away November 7th, 2021, after a short battle with dementia. Teri spent most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She was a proud parent and often bragged of her children’s accomplishments. She loved time with family and friends, always knew how to have a good time and was usually the life of...

Ángel Luis Ortega, 80 years old of Parma, Ohio passed on November 6, 2021. He was born in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico on August 23, 1941, to his parents Marcelina Martínez and Eberito Ortega. He moved to Bronx, New York as a teenager and there he began working in the meat district to later become a butcher by trade. Angel...

David M. Augenstein of Louisville, Ohio passed away of natural causes on October 29, 2021. He was born December 29, 1951, to the late Vincent and Margaret (Mills) Augenstein. He held a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a master’s degree of science. He spent his career in environmental engineering for corporations, consultants and government. He was a strong man...

Herbert Roy Clark, age 76, of Randolph, Ohio passed away on October 29, 2021 following complications from a stroke that he suffered in February of this year. Herbert was born to the late Herbert Herman Clark and LeMoyne Alice (Lewis) Clark.Mr. Clark is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan Hope Clark; children, Hope Helen Perkins and Matthew Michael...