Marvin Louis Pervall passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at the age of 79. Marvin was a beloved brother, husband, uncle, step-father, and grandfather. He was also a dedicated city employee, and proud veteran. Marvin was born on October 13, 1946, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Bennie and Lillian Pervall, both of whom preceded …
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“His Story” On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Thomas Joseph Harrington (T.J.) passed after a long illness. Thomas was born on January 4, 1947, in Apex, North Carolina (NC), the second of five children born to the late James Sylvester Harrington and Florence Hunter-Harrington. He was 79 years old. T.J. was raised in Apex, NC, where …
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Anna Lee Hatch, affectionately known as “Sandy”, gained her wings on February 18th 2026. Sandy was born January 10th 1940 to Levi & Essie Rushin. She attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from South High School in 1958. In 1963, she married the love of her life, Ben Hatch Jr. and together they raised two beautiful …
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John Calvin Ball, Jr., the son of the late John Calvin Ball, Sr. and Lola (Smith) Ball, was born on August 20, 1946, in his hometown of Canton, OH. John passed away peacefully in the company of his loving daughter, Ola Ball-Lockett, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. John met and married the late Marcia Britt Ball and …
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Francisco McDay, age 45, passed away on December 19, 2025.Francisco was born in El Paso, TX to Wayne McDay and Guadalupe Hernandez. Francisco is survived by stepmother Marlene McDay; father Wayne McDay; Mother Guadalupe Hernandez; sister Natalia Barker; brother Wayne McDay Jr.; stepbrother Kekoa Eulitt-Simon; sister Kanoelani McDay.
Pastor Marcus Floyd Studmire, 58, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. He was born on May 29, 1967, at Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital—now known as MetroHealth—in Cleveland, Ohio, to Robert Lee Studmire and Cynthia Studmire. Marcus grew up at 13320 Alvin Avenue in Garfield Heights, Ohio, where the roots of his character were firmly …
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Patricia Faye Jones went home to be with the Lord on February 19, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1952, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Elder Isaac and Thelma Jones. She later made her home in Akron, Ohio, where she attended Garfield High School. Affectionately known as “Pat” or “PT,” Patricia was a woman full …
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Celebrating the Life of Elder Jimmie Lee Rodgers July 19, 1930 – February 22, 2026 Surrounded by his loving family, Elder Jimmie Lee Rodgers stepped peacefully into eternity on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 5:55 p.m. He was born on Saturday, July 19, 1930, in Talucah (Valhermoso Springs), Alabama, to the late Mr. John-Percy Rodgers …
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George, a devoted father, proud veteran, and man of many talents, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on September 8 in Richmond, Virginia, George lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, and an unwavering love for his family. A veteran who served his country with honor, George …
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Mark S. Seymour II, 46, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Canton, Ohio. Born on March 13, 1979, to Mark and Michele Seymour, Mark was a beloved son, father, brother, artist, and friend whose presence left a lasting imprint on everyone who knew him. He was raised with a foundation of …
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