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11/18/2025

William D. "Bill" Allgood

Peacefully the morning of November 16, 2025, William D. “Bill” Allgood, Jr. passed away at the age of 88. He was born to William D. and Arlene R. (Snyder) Allgood in Barberton, Ohio on May 15, 1937.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, JoAnne Allgood; daughter, Deanna Allgood; sister, Corrine Allgood; sisters-in-law, Elaine Detwiler and Lois Gordon; brothers-in-law, Donald (Jack) Detwiler, Ronald (Ken) Detwiler, and William “Bill” Detwiler. He is survived by his two sons, Jeff Allgood of Uniontown and Doug (Stephanie) Allgood of Galloway.

Bill, as he was known to all, was a man of faith, relying on God’s guidance and wisdom, even in uncertain circumstances. He attended Barberton Church of the Nazarene for a short time and had been a member of the Akron Springfield Assembly of God for the past 40 years. He loved the old church hymns. He had an outgoing personality, enjoyed talking to family members, friends, and co-workers, and never met a stranger. He was meticulous about his lawn, enjoyed Hartville Kitchen and Grinders, and volunteered for the Uniontown Fire Department, where he served as chief, EMT, and firefighter. He loved his dogs, his true companions and wholeheartedly believed, “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”

Family and friends are invited for visitation on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Hecker-Patron Funeral Home, Uniontown, where the service for Bill will follow. Pastor Matt Miller will officiate. The Last Alarm will conclude the service.

Family, friends, and co-workers are invited to share Bill’s journey by visiting www.heckerpatronfuneralhome.com

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11/18/2025

Patricia A. Sponseller

Patricia A. Sponseller of Uniontown, Ohio passed away November 14, 2025, just 9 days after her 67th birthday. She was born in Canton, Ohio to her late parents, John and Mary (Keniray) Ford. Together with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Daniel.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Patrick Sponseller; sister, Susan Nero (Joseph); brothers, Stephen, Jeffrey, and Timothy Ford; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was a graduate of Central High School and enjoyed kayaking, walking, golfing, boating, bicycling, and was an avid reader. She worked in men’s clothing and medical billing. She loved and lived a full life filled with joy, purpose, resilience, making the most of her time here. She enjoyed people, sharing strong connections with family and friends marked by love, kindness, graciousness, and admiration. She enjoyed the little things in life that made each day brighter; she treasured making memories with those she loved and believed life was full of many blessings.

Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11:00 Am to 1:00 PM, Hecker-Patron Funeral Home, Uniontown, where the service for Patricia will follow immediately at 1:00 PM. Tim Sponseller will serve as officiant. Interment will be held at a later date.

In memory of Patricia, the family requests contributions to be made to the Alzheimer's Association. During this tender time for family and friends, please visit www.heckerpatronfuneralhome.com to share memories of those she inspired and the positive impact she had, leaving a legacy that will last beyond her lifetime.

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11/18/2025

Judith “Judy” E. Bennett

Judith “Judy” Bennett passed away on November 11, 2025, surrounded by her closest family. She was the oldest of eight children born to Clarence and Leona Messenger of West Virginia. Judy lived 84 years filled with warmth, strength, and the kind of quiet beauty that touched everyone who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bennett; daughters, Annette and Marrita Bennett; sons, Bud Myers, Jack Jr., Stanley, and Dale Bennett; brothers, Charles and Louis Messenger; and sisters, Norma Jean Williams (“Sis”), Sharon Carder, and Shirley Freeland.

Judy is survived by her sisters, Linda Hall, Janet Brasselle, and Debbie Messenger; daughters, Michelle Hailey (Stacey) and Tammy Starkey (Josh); son, Donald Myers (Esther); 25 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; her best friend, Faye Gainer; and countless friends she gained over the years.

Judy was always willing and wanting to take care of the ones she cared about. She believed in morals, priorities, and accountability. She also found beauty in the little things in life, such as “her” hummingbirds, flowers, and simply feeling the breeze while she sat on her porch with a cup of tea. The legacy that Judy leaves is one of kindness, shown through the values she instilled in those she leaves behind.

Honoring Judy’s last wishes, there will be no visitation or services.

Hecker-Patron Funeral Home was entrusted with Judith’s care and privileged in assisting the family during this tender time. Kindly visit www.heckerpatronfuneralhome.com to share fond memories and condolences.

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11/13/2025

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