Malissa Mae Hurt ascended this life on December 31st, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. Miss Hurt was born to the union of the late Vanis and Florida Hurt on September 2nd, 1930 in Akron, Ohio. She had an older sister, Mildred Brown who preceded her in death …
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Mother Lorene (Davis) Pitts, 92, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1932 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to John E Davis, Sr. & Bessie Clark-Davis. Mother Pitts was the youngest of 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. She attended school in Tennessee. Later, she met …
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Daviyon Melvin Hubbard was born to Dwane Hubbard Sr. and Loleta Hubbard on December 23, 2002 in Akron, Ohio. Daviyon graduated from Kenmore/ Garfield in 2021. Immediately after, Daviyon began working for Miller’s Party and Rental where he worked for 3 years , until recently starting working at Erie Waterproofing Company. Daviyon attended church with …
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The Gandy family Matriarch Eleaza was born October 9th, 1935, to the union of Oliver and Mary Gist in Detroit Michigan. Eleaza spent her early life in Michigan where she attended Detroit public schools and began her adult life leading up to meeting her beloved husband Samuel Gandy. Eleaza and Samuel had three children in …
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Lisa Williams was born on January 4, 1980, in Akron, Ohio, to her loving parents, Joe and Jeanette Williams. She graduated from North High School in 1998 and pursued higher education, earning an associate degree in Health Care Administration from Brown Mackie College. Lisa’s academic journey did not stop there; she continued her studies at …
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Gwendolyn Grayson, affectionately known as “Gwen”, “GG,” “Gauntie,” “Sister,” and “Gwennie,” passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on July 15, 1965, in Barberton, Ohio, Gwen was raised in Akron, Ohio, and later lived in the Virginia and Maryland area where she built a life filled with love, laughter, and …
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We are heartbroken to share the passing of Richard Brown, born May 20, 1962, who departed this life on December 14, 2024. A proud Garfield High School graduate and dedicated employee of Akron Public Schools for nearly 18 years, Richard was a longtime resident of Akron and deeply loved his community. Richard cherished spending time at …
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Leonard James Zanders passed away at the age of 81 on November 28th, 2024
Cleophus Drake passed at the age of 88 on October 1st, 2024.
Few people have touched as many lives in Akron, Ohio, as Marian Kea — a mother, grandmother, beloved educator, cherished friend and pillar of the community. Once in her orbit, you remained in her circle of influence for life. For more than a half-century, Mrs. Kea encouraged and kept tabs on her former students, their …
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