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Dolores Cort, 89, of Akron, passed away July 26, 2020.  She was born February 1, 1931 in Akron to the late John and Violet Reynolds.   Dolores was an Akron public school teacher for over 30 years, taking a leave of absence during that time to raise her three children.  In her free time, she volunteered at the Akron Blind Center and enjoyed many types of crafting, including sewing, knitting, cross stitch and card making. She was a lifetime member of Weight Watchers but took...

Clay Hill, 80, of Coventry Township passed away July 17, 2020.  He was born July 12, 1940 in Elba, Alabama to the late Dewey and Boyce Hill.  High school sports led him to go onto Michigan State to play football, returning to Ohio to join the Canton Bulldogs, the Philadelphia Bulldogs and the Akron Vulcans. Clay enjoyed coaching his sons and later attending all his grandkids games. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting and golfing. Clay was an amazing father,...

Matthew Trent, Jr., beloved son of Lizabeth Moore and Matthew Trent gained his angel wings on July 11, 2020.  He brought so much joy and happiness to our families in his short three weeks of life.    There is a special Angel in Heaven that is part of us. It is not where we wanted him but where God wanted him to be. He was here but just a moment like a night time shooting star. And though he is in Heaven he isn't very far. He touched the heart of many like only an Angel...

John Frient, 77, passed away July 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born October 3, 1942 in Akron to the late John L. and Theresa Frient.  John was a graduate of St. Vincent High School, a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Akron Beacon Journal as Circulation District Manager, after 38 years of service.  He loved to hunt and fish, catching large catfish on the Ohio River and a few deer in the Wayne National Forest.  John...

Joe Pillitiere, 87, passed away July 6, 2020.  He was born April 19, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to the late Giuseppe and Rosalia Pillitiere.  Joe was a life resident of Akron, a graduate of St. Paul Elementary, Garfield High School as well as The University of Akron.  He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving from 1952 to 1960.  Joe retired in 1987 from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, Computer Operations.  He enjoyed woodworking, hiking the trails in the Metro...

George Rager, Jr., 77, of Coventry Township passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born March 12, 1943 in Nettleton, Pennsylvania to the late George, Sr. and Arthenia Rager.   George was a 1961 graduate of United High School, in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.  After high school, George moved to Akron with his family where he worked in trucking management for over 55 years. It took a pandemic for George to retire from the work he loved at General...

Mark Etheridge, 67, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away July 1, 2020.  He was born December 23, 1952 in Akron to the late Fred and Delores Etheridge.  Mark was a graduate of Manchester High School and a member of Holly Street church of Christ in Denver.  He recently retired from Ranburne Steel Fabrication.  Mark spent 48 years of his life in the Steel business and has left a legacy in the industry.    Mark is survived by his loving wife, Gail; only child, Angela...

Vicky Ryba, 68, passed away in the early evening on June 26, 2020. She was born February 25, 1952 in Virginia to the late Roy and Judy Gordon of Lancaster, Ohio.  Vicky was loved by many, a true friend and a second Mother to the countless people’s lives she touched. She led a rewarding career at LD Wholesale as a Controller for over 30 years, where she was accepted like family to the DeSimone’s. Vicky and her husband, Lawrence, retired to their beautiful home on Portage...

George Brewbaker, Jr., 71, passed away June 19, 2020.  He was born December 13, 1948 in Canton to the late George, Sr. and Wilma Brewbaker.  George worked for the Hoover company, retiring after more than 35 years of services.    George served our country in the U.S. Air Force during the time of the Vietnam War.  He was an active member at church from an early age, following in the footsteps of his parents.  He loved music and singing, and often shared his...