All Obituaries

Molly Jones, age 91, passed away on Thursday May 30, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 21, 1933. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was a homemaker who loved to cook delicious meals and desserts for family and friends. Molly was preceded in death by her husband James Jones; parents Mollie and Clarence Grimes; sisters Wilma White, Margaret Szabo; brothers Clifford, Leo, Clarence and Harold Grimes; and son-in-law Max West. She is...

It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our mother, Virginia May Eckberg (Peacock). Virginia was 91 years old, born in Barberton, Ohio to Wilbur and Beaulah Peacock, on January 15, 1933.  She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.  Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey R. Eckberg Jr; her two sons Robert (Bob) Eckberg and Mark Eckberg; grandson, Devin Eckberg; parents Wilbur and Beaulah Peacock; and sister...

Donna L. (Davis) Levan, 72 of Akron passed away on May 14, 2024. She graduated from Buchtel H.S. and worked at Goodwill sorting clothes. She liked her birds and fish. Years ago, she liked to ride her bicycle all over town, and had a dog named Cindy that she rode in the basket. She was loved by many people. Donna is preceded by husband Brian Levan and father Ralph Davis. She is survived by her mother Eva Green, brothers David (Kathy) Davis and Dennis (Billie) Davis and several nieces &...

Orva M Cross, preceded in death by her beloved spouse Thomas E Cross, cherished parent to Robert Cross his wife Dawn Cross, Shelly Busson and her husband Ralph Busson and grandmother to Thomas J Cross, Jessica Underwood and her husband Jason Underwood, Autumn Cross, Ralph Busson Jr.,  Rebecca Busson, Wyatt Cross and great-grandchildren JJ  and Scarlett Underwood and Gracelynn and Donnie Cross and Justin Derenberger Jr. and  cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully...

Dove Wellner died on May 10, 2024, at the age of 102. She was born September 10, 1921 in Billington, West Virginia. She was the daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth Wilmoth. She graduated from high school where she played basketball and enjoyed being in school plays. Dove was voted prettiest girl in her class but never let that go to her head. Following graduation, she moved to Akron, Ohio where she married Willie Carson, who preceded her in death. Then she married Donald Wellner, who also...

William Drexler, 88 of Akron, passed away on May 6, 2024. He always prayed to be taken peacefully in his sleep and his prayers were answered. Bill was happily married to the love of his life for 63 years. He was faith-filled, genuine, loyal, loved routine and was always on time. He loved spending time with family and going to the casino. He loved sports – his favorite was basketball. Bill is preceded in death by his wife Reecia; parents Raymond and Agnes; infant daughter Susan and...

David M. Spear, 77 of Hudson passed away on April 20, 2024.  He was born in South Dakota, and he loved the farm and animals. He had two brothers and nine sisters. He served in the U. S. Navy for 30 years and loved every minute of it. After the Navy he still travelled by working as a truck driver. He loved spending time with his grandkids and beloved dog Ivy. He loved the outdoors, bowling and playing cards.  He was a fun-loving person that made everyone laugh. David is preceded by...

John “Johnny” F. Nunez, 79, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord Jesus and his wife Edie on April 17, 2024. Johnny was born in Akron, Ohio on August 1, 1944. He lived a rather simple life, and was a generous and loving man who was always there for his friends and family. Johnny married the love of his life, Edie, on November 9, 1963. John and Edie spent 59 beautiful years together, raising their family and building their lives upon Christ. Their marriage was the perfect...

Richard Dwayne Spangler was born January 23,1988 in Akron, Ohio, and he passed away on April 12, 2024. He grew up in Kenmore and he loved riding dirt bikes and working on them. He is survived by his fiancé Kailee Bostic, his children Harley Bittner, Hanson Bittner, Halikye Bittner, Lili, Dino, Dwayne and Draco, his parents Tamara  (Joseph) Murdock, Richard Spangler, Carole (Mark) Smith, his grandparents  Earle  (Billiejo) Spangler, Edward DeWitt, Patricia...

Eugene F. “Gene” Carr, 81 of Akron passed away on April 8, 2024.  He was in the U. S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He was a dedicated family man. He liked animals, especially cats, and loved spending time with his family. Gene is preceded by his father Clyde Carr, mother Madaline Woods and beloved wife Susan Carr.  He is survived by his daughters Heather Johnson, Wendy (Jim) Barber and Anita Carr, grandchildren Shayla (Michael) Wright, Dominic Barber and Danielle...