Current Obituaries
Edwin Charles Dalton
Apr 27, 2023
Edwin Charles Dalton passed away April 27, 2023 at the age of 85 from complications of heart disease in Canton, Ohio. Born in Salem, Ohio, he graduated from Buchtel High School and lived most of his life between West Akron and Green Township/City of Green.
Ed's first job was working for his grandfather's company, L & B (Luco & Butcher)...
Sandra Lea Reeves
Apr 24, 2023
Sandra L. Reeves, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 24, 2023. Sandy was born on Tuesday, November 4, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late Eber and Hazel (Bosley) Grindley and lived in the New Franklin area most of her life. She found great joy in serving the students and families while...
Kathleen E. Crater
Apr 23, 2023
Kathleen E. Crater, 93, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 residing in Wadsworth, OH. She was born on Wednesday, April 24, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Henry and Angela (Blank) Trares. Kathleen was a graduate of St. Vincent's High School and was a faithful member of Blessed Trinity Church. She was a lover of the outdoors,...
Jasper Samuel LaRose
Apr 22, 2023
Jasper S. LaRose, who was born July 29, 1942, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, after a long illness. He was surrounded by loving family and friends. During his dying days, he said many times “look at all the people who love me.” This was very true. He was cherished and loved by a large extended family as well...
Evelyn Kay Nelson
Apr 20, 2023
Evelyn Nelson, 76, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, August 28, 1946 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Louis and Elizabeth (Flaker) Gumbarevic and was a long-life resident of New Franklin. Evelyn was an avid gardener, played the clarinet and loved her cats. She was a great mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.
Evelyn was...
Lois L. Elwood
Apr 19, 2023
Lois Louise Vidale Elwood, 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 19, 2023. She died peacefully in Chattanooga where she had lived for the past 8 ½ years. Formerly, she was a longtime resident of Rootstown, Ohio where she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Norman Elwood and her infant son,...
Marjorie Evelyn Jenkins
Apr 19, 2023
Marjorie Evelyn Jenkins was born on Oct. 31, 1927 in Akron, Ohio. She went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2023.Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Vernon Wesley Jenkins; parents, William Ellsworth Selzer and Beatrice Lillian Snader Selzer.She is survived by her two children, Rebecca (Gary) Newport of Memphis, TN, and David (Karen) Jenkins...
Robert Ray Heimbach
Apr 16, 2023
Robert Ray Heimbach, 90, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Robert was born Sunday, January 15, 1933 to the late Edward and Beulah (Johnson) Heimbach. He worked as a teacher and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 30 years of service, as well as was a real estate agent. He graduated from Franklin...
Bryan T. Dubravetz
Apr 15, 2023
Bryan T. Dubravetz
Tuesday, January 7, 1969 - Saturday, April 15, 2023
Bryan T. Dubravetz, 54, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Family, friends and fun were Bryan’s passions in life. Being the youngest of ten children, he was blessed with the inability to use an indoor voice. He grew up in North Hill where he began many of...
Lauren Marie Fassnacht
Apr 15, 2023
Lauren Fassnacht, 27, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023 as the result of an accident. She was born on Saturday, July 8, 1995 in Akron, Ohio to Frederick and Kim (Haupt) Fassnacht and lived in the Akron area most of her life. Lauren was a 2013 graduate of Coventry High School and graduated from the University of Akron in 2017...
Rebecca Jean Crosier
Apr 14, 2023
Rebecca Crosier, 76, loving mother and sister, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023.
Rebecca was born Saturday, March 1, 1947 to the late Harley and Hazel (Ratliff) Coleman and lived in the Akron area all of her life. She worked for Quickies Manufacturing as a Factory worker, and was the owner of BJ's Neighborhood Bar and Grill in Kenmore.
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Juanita Hardin
Apr 6, 2023
Juanita Lorene Hardin, 76, loving wife, mother, and sister, went home to be with The Lord Thursday, April 6, 2023.
Juanita was born Wednesday, October 2, 1946 to the late Garvin and Lorene (Day) Sneed. She wore many hats throughout her life including a carhop at a restaurant, truck driver, nurse, chef and manager at many restaurants. Juanita was a...
Geraldine Mae Alderman
Apr 5, 2023
Geraldine Mae Alderman, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Geraldine was born Monday, December 10, 1945 to the late Gilbert and Elizabeth (Nagy) Haring and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She worked for Camp Y-NOAH as a cook, ACME Flower Shop, as well as a homemaker for her husband...
Florence E. Hakenson
Apr 3, 2023
Florence E. Hakenson, 91, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023. She was born on Friday, May 22, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Erdman and Alice (Read) Blum.
Florence attended Kenmore High School, and along with her husband, were proud graduates of the class of 1949. Florence and Harry stayed active with the class reunion planning committee...
Celeste Miller
Apr 1, 2023
Celeste Miller, 68, loving wife of Don Miller, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Celeste and Don were married for 42 years. All who witnessed the love that they shared would agree, it contained all the ingredients of a beautiful marriage.
Celeste is also survived by her loving sister, Adele Berardi, sisters-in-law, Maria Santoferraro, and Michelle Renee, devoted family members...
Katherine L. Williamson
Mar 31, 2023
Kathy passed away in her sleep on March 31st at the Arbors of Fairlawn. She was born April 23, 1957 to the late William and Wilma (Davidson) Williamson.
Kathy graduated from Green High School and lived her life in Portage Lakes area of Akron. She was a member the Father’s House church in Norton. Kathy loved serving at the Father’s...
David C. McCraw
Mar 26, 2023
David "MacDaddy" McCraw, 61, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, March 26, 2023. He was born on Friday, March 16, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Geraldine (Twiggs) McCraw. David joined the U.S. Army in 1981. He served with the 3/92 FA in Special Weapons, having clearance to haul nuclear ammunition for the 8 inch...
Charles Milton Greene
Mar 25, 2023
Charles M. Greene, 89, loving Husband and Father, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Charles was born Sunday, November 5, 1933 to the late Chester and Josephine (Gillam) Greene and lived in the Akron area all of his life. He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber and Akron Children's Hospital. Charles has an Honorable Discharge from the US Army....
Rosalie M. Denham
Mar 25, 2023
Rosalie M. Denham
Monday, September 3, 1934 - Saturday, March 25, 2023
BARBERTON - Rosalie M. Denham, age 88, of Barberton, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Pleasant View Health Care Center.
She was born in Spencer, WV on September 3, 1934 to the late Oren Tanner and Zada (Starcher) Tanner. Rosalie retired from the Barberton Citizens Hospital,...
Bruce C. Hummel
Mar 18, 2023
Bruce C. Hummel of Barberton, Ohio passed unexpectedly on March 18, 2023. He was 62 years of age. Bruce was born in Barberton to Carolyn White and Ernest Hummel Jr.
Bruce attended Whiteford Schools in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. Upon graduating from high school, he attended VoTech in Detroit and graduated with a degree in auto mechanics. In 1986 Bruce...
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