Velma Ora Matthews

Velma Ora Matthews transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home, Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Timberland Ridge. She was born January 22, 1934 to the late James Curtis Matthews and Nora (Starks) Matthews in Waynesburg, Ohio. Velma had a very close relationship with her two oldest sisters, Evelyn DeGraffinreed and Betty Butts, along with her cousins …
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Shannon Douglas Scott

Shannon Douglas Scott entered eternal rest on December 14, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. Born on September 1, 1972, in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Norma Jean Gillison and the late Collins Raymond Scott. Shannon was a cherished son, brother, father, cousin and friend whose warmth and kindness touched all who knew him. …
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Rebecca Finsley Lillie “Sug”

Rebecca Finsley Lillie “Sug”, 78, of 1600 Brittain Road, Departed this life December 22nd at Cleveland Clinic General Hospital after an extended battle with congestive heart failure and cardiopulmonary heart disease. Rebecca was born in Akron OH, the first child of the union of Benjamin Finsley Sr. and Altha Finsley.  She attended the Akron Public …
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Leone Ruff

Leone Demar (Cowling) Ruff was born on February 4th, 1990 to L.V. Alex Wells and Sheila Cowling-Wilcox in Akron, Ohio. Leone had a passion for detailing cars and dreamed of opening his own car detailing shop. Leone loved his children and his family very much and always kept a smile on his face no matter …
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Patricia Carter

Patricia J. Carter was born to the late Emma Carter Irvine and Robert Williams on August 31, 1949. She would go on to graduate from South High School and enter Holy Matrimony with the late Michael Greer Sr. Of that union, two beautiful children (Michelle and Miguel) would be born. Patty, as she was affectionately …
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Rosemary Barnes

Rosemary “Rosie” Barnes, age 76, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. Born on September 9, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, Rosie was the beloved daughter of the late Hattie Mae Myers and Arthur C. Payne. A proud 1968 graduate of Riverview High School, Rosie was known for her hardworking spirit and her passion for helping …
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Martiesha S. James

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Martiesha James, who departed this life on November 26, 2025. Born on July 28, 1992, Martiesha brought light, laughter, and warmth to all who knew her. Martiesha was the beloved daughter of Alfonzo James Sr. and Tonia James, and her mother Donna Johnson. She was a devoted and loving mother to her …
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Deloris Humbert

Deloris Fitzpatrick Sanders Humbert, age 91, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2025. Deloris was born on May 2, 1934, in Escambia County, Florida, to Lodie Fitzpatrick and Willie Dean. She later moved north, where she built a life centered on faith, family, service, and love. She was …
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Yvonne Elizabeth Prade

Yvonne Elizabeth Prade, the fifth of seven children born to Bernard and Gertrude Prade, was born on May 31, 1952, and passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025. Yvonne was a proud graduate of Buchtel High School and Chrisma Modeling School. She later attended the University of Akron, where she studied drafting. At the age …
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