Current Obituaries
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...
William Sprague Blackburn
Mar 18, 2023
William Sprague Blackburn, 96, was born to Chester and Angeline (Schumacher) Blackburn on December 13, 1926, Bill went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2023. He was a long-time member of Goss Memorial Church, where he served as an Elder, Deacon and Treasurer. Bill had a servant heart for the Lord, was devoted to God’s Word...
Lloyd George Swart
Mar 17, 2023
Lloyd George Swart, 79, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, March 17, 2023. George was born Tuesday, November 2, 1943 to the late Lloyd and Garnet (Coffman) Swart. After retiring from the US Postal Service, he decided retirement wasn't for him and went to work at Buehler's, where he enjoyed keeping busy and visiting with people. George served in...
Diana Rae Wright
Mar 17, 2023
Diana R. Wright, 72, residing in Brook Park, unexpectedly passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland.
Diana was born on Tuesday, December 5, 1950 in Akron, OH to the late Grant and Beatrice (Smith) Heller.
She Graduated from Manchester High School in 1969. Diana was a school bus driver for Perkins Township Public Schools....
Theresa Margaret Kleidal
Mar 14, 2023
Theresa Margaret Kleidal, 94, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Theresa was born Wednesday, July 11, 1928 to the late Henry and Teresa (Pohner) Miller. She was born and raised in Akron, employed with Federman's Store and Saalfield Publishing Company, and lived in the Norton area most of her life, putting many years and numerous...
Mary Louise Taylor
Mar 5, 2023
Mary Louise Taylor, 98, loving mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023.
Mary was born Wednesday, March 19, 1924 to the late Harold and Thelma (Talbott) Queen and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. as Rosie the Riveter during World War II and was a...
James Melvin Mitchell
Mar 5, 2023
James Melvin Mitchell “Mitch”, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. He was born on Saturday, July 27, 1935 in Uniontown, Ohio to the late James and Pauline (VanDyke) Mitchell. James enjoyed golfing and hiking the Towpath Trail.
James was preceded in death by his son, James M. Mitchell, Jr., grandchild, Paul Mitchell , Jr., sisters, Florence Rufener...
Gerald Roger Kasserman
Mar 4, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Roger KassermanThursday, July 2, 1942 - Saturday, March 4, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Roger Kasserman, 80, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023.
Jerry was born Thursday, July 2, 1942 to the late Charles and Mary (Golden) Kasserman. He worked for The Ford Motor Company for 25 years; Jerry loved The Lord, to golf,...
Judy Gwen Kimmel Rymer
Mar 1, 2023
Judy Gwen Kimmel Rymer, 80 years old, graduated from Akron North High School, Class of 1961, where she was Homecoming Queen in the Fall of 1960. Judy has been a resident of Peoria, Arizona for the last 35 years where she worked for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Helen Kimmel;...
Reba Frankovic
Feb 28, 2023
Reba FrankovicSaturday, August 5, 1933 - Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Reba Frankovic, 89, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, after a prolonged illness.
Reba was born Saturday, August 5, 1933 to the late Gilbert and Marie (Walsh) Shaffer and lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area most of her life. She was employed as a...
Dinon R. "Chuck" Boyer
Feb 26, 2023
Dinon Ralph (Chuck) Boyer was born October 26, 1931 in Pittsfield, MA, the oldest child of parents Ralph and Alma (Henness) Boyer. He finished his race and graduated to heaven on February 26, 2023 in North Canton, OH at 91 years old, just a few miles from New Franklin (Manchester), OH, where he had lived for the previous 57...
Ray Robinson
Feb 26, 2023
Ray Robinson, 86, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023.
Raymond was born Friday, April 17, 1936 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth (Daniels) Robinson and lived in the Akron area all of his life. He worked for The City of Stow as the Director of Urban Planning. Ray was a faithful member of St. Francis...
Alma Jean Ratliff
Feb 25, 2023
Alma J RatliffSaturday, February 2, 1946 - Saturday, February 25, 2023
Alma J Ratliff, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Alma was born Saturday, February 2, 1946 to the late John and Pearlie (Hall) Akers and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She loved fishing, canning, liked to sing Christian...
Velia Finelli
Feb 25, 2023
Velia Finelli, 96, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. She was born on Friday, October 8, 1926 in Carovilli, Italy to the late Mario and Maddalena (Carano) Riccillo arriving in North Hill in 1967, and had spent her later years in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a faithful member of St Anthony's Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking for her...
Nancy Hoskins
Feb 24, 2023
Nancy Hoskins (nee Smedley), 84, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, March 23, 1938 in Barberton, Ohio and lived in the Norton area.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Dale L Hoskins; mother, Rose (Reisinger) Kracker; step-father, Donovan Kracker, father, Russell Smedley; step-mother, Marie Smedley; granddaughter, Dawn; and the best dog ever,...
Violet Skubic
Feb 24, 2023
On February 24, 2023, Violet Eleanor Skubic (nee Barkey) went home to her Lord and Savior. She loved crafting. Violet was a faithful member of Johnson United Methodist Church and loved its people.
Violet was preceded in death by her spouse of almost 50 years, Edward Skubic; her parents; Nettie and Curtis Barkey; her brother, Floyd Barkey; and sister,...
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