Mary "Virginia" Burns: August 2, 1924-December 17, 2020 Mary was born to the late Luke and Margaret Plunket in in Lincoln Pennsylvania. She grew up there with her 6 siblings and graduated from Nanty-Glo H.S. in Pennsylvania. Her family moved to Akron, Ohio shortly after on Bank Court. Virginia met Matthew who had also moved from Terre Haute, Indiana. They were married at Annunciation Church where they met and resided in an apartment on McNaughton Street. Matthew got a job at Firestone Rubber Factory and they moved a year later to the Goodyear Heights where they lived. Mary was employed at Goodyear Tire (1943-1946), Goodrich (1946-1953), Dime Bank(1958-1962). Goodyear Aerospace/Loral...

Rebecca L Pellegrino (Patton) Born 9/19/50 in East Palestine, OH on her mother's birthday. Died Wednesday December 16th. Graduated from St Edwards High School - Carrollton, OH. In 1971, graduated from Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing as an RN. Worked at Massillon City Hospital until she started her family. Married Gerald Pellegrino 6/25/77 and later worked in the family music business. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Kathleen Patton and brother Richard. Survived by her husband of 43 years, Gerald, children Christina of Mentor, OH, Gerald (Megan) of North Canton, Joseph (Aimee) of Milford, OH, John (Rebecca) of Copley, OH, and grandchildren Lauren, Allison,...

LAURIE MCRAE, Laurie Ann (Kinkead) McRae, age 63, died Monday, December 7, 2020 after a long term illness. Born in Massillon she lived in the Canton/Rocky River area most of her life. She was a 1975 graduate of ST. Thomas Aquinas High School and graduate of Walsh University and was a Paramedic and sold jewelry at dog shows. Laurie was active in politics, helping her community with various causes and enjoyed her Massillon High School Football. Survived by her beloved husband of 17 years, Robert "Rob" McRae of Rocky River, sister, six brothers and many nieces and nephews Family and friends will meet on Tuesday at 10 a,m. at Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Canton) for a Mass of Christian...

John B. Quinn, 96, passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 after a period of declining health. He was born Nov. 4, 1924 in Canton, OH, to Thomas J. and Edna (Sheers) Quinn. He attended Worley and Belle Stone Elementary Schools, and was a proud 1942 graduate of Canton McKinley High School and a 1948 graduate of Kent State University. He served as a radio operator on B-25 bombers, flying missions in the Philippines during WWII. John married Gloria Wilson Brough on January 19, 1946 and in 2018 they celebrated 72 years of marriage. He worked for 34 years at Kempthorn Motors, retiring as General Sales Manager. He was instrumental in forming the Bulldog Athletic Association and was a loyal and...

Dennis A. Powell passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Western Reserve Hopsital in Cuyahoga Falls. Born April 12, 1948 to Orwin 'Doc' and Mary Ellen Powell, Den graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1967 after which he enlisted in the US Navy and served on the USS John F Kennedy spending most of his tour in the Mediterranean. Perhaps from that experience, he was always the go-to for any geography trivia! After discharge he bought a Porsche and for many years enjoyed attending the Kentucky Derby with his wife, Kathy and friends. After completing training at UEI, Den worked at Goodyear Aerospce, Loral and retired from Owens Corning. Den then relaxed at their recent...

Stephen Joseph Ondrejas Jr., Professor Tenurial, soul soared in to Heaven on April 2, 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Stephen is survived by his partner Cindy Sinard, her son Wade Sinard, her daughter Tiffany Patton, and her two grandsons, Justin and Jake Patton. He will be remembered as a nationally recognized city planner, exemplary college professor and respected philanthropist. He had a great interest in theology and theoretical Cosmology. He was elected President of the City Planners Association of Texas and contributed to the development of urban policies in Austin, Texas and Washington, D.C. The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board awarded him their highest honor EXEMPLARY,...

Leo L. Wehrlin, age 85, died Sunday, March 29, 2020. Born in Akron, he had lived in North Canton most of his life, was a 1953 graduate of Akron Garfield High School, was a Trappist Lay Brother at the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky (1953-59), and retired from Austin Printing after 32 years. Leo was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church (North Canton) and was involved in the Cursillo movement. He served as an adult leader in Boy Scout Troop 35 earning his Fifth Year Pipestone. He was a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed reading, working outdoors, playing cards, but especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris (Gorman) Wehrlin, daughter, Sr....

Michael Robert Baughman, born September 6, 1944 passed away January 30, 2020 following a brief illness. Proceded in death by his parents Robert and Elizabeth Baughman, sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Bill Cox; Mike is survived by sisters Beth (Dennis) Jackson, Megan (Bruce) Meyer and brothers Tim (Susan) Baughman and Chris (Marie) Baughman; along with a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and extended family. Born and raised in West Akron, Mike graduated from St. Vincent Elementary and High School and lived his adult life in Canton, Ohio. Being a highly valued employee at Diebold afforded Mike the opportunity for international travel on the company's behalf. Retiring...

Marlene E. (Long) Fickes, age 53, passed away Sunday after a battle with cancer. She was a life resident of Akron, 1984 graduate of Central Hower High School, graduate of the University of Akron and a 27 year employee of the Akron Police Department. Marlene was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Canton), Annie Moore Division of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, City of Akron 20 Year Club and her cancer survivors group. She is preceded in death by her father, mother, stepmother and a sister. Survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Thomas Fickes, her cat, Stinkbug, dog, Hoss, sisters, Wilma Vandertang, Sue (Ben) Romano, Linda (Duane) Burkhammer, and Margaret Clark,...

Larry Thomas Pentecost, known to many as "Mr. Akron" Mr. Pentecost passed away on March 28th 2020. Larry was born on October 24, 1944 in Canton, Ohio to Dorothy Schultz Pentecost and Corbett Franklin Pentecost. He graduated from Canton McKinley High School and attended Kent State University. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Larry always credited the woman of Stan Hywet Hall's Women's Board for encouraging him to establish a guide service for Akron. In late1985 he launched Excalibur Excursions, later renamed Northeast Ohio Tours & Conventions. As a receptive tour operator, Larry welcomed hundreds of motor...