Current Obituaries
Kenneth S. Evans
Jul 13, 2023
Kenneth S Evans from Portage Lakes, Ohio passed away on July 13, 2023 at the age of 89. Ken was an avid fan of cars and enjoyed racing in the good old days. He made a living as an auto mechanic and eventually purchased his own service station in the Portage Lakes community. Akron Public Schools approached Ken to teach...
John Popa
Jul 9, 2023
John Popa, 96, died peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, July 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Sept. 28, 1926, in Akron, Ohio, to Lazar and Anna (Bera) Popa. He grew up on Lexington Avenue on North Hill and graduated from North High School in 1944 where he was a star athlete in football...
Anna Louise Dodd
Jul 9, 2023
WELL, IT’S JUST US NOW
Louise has gone ahead to visit the ones who passed before her. This is where she longed to be. Perhaps the most Christ-like person any of us will ever know. Absolutely the most accepting and the most forgiving.
Grandma was one who lived a (self-proclaimed) wonderful and grace-filled life. She provided peace and care...
Larry A. Horning
Jul 7, 2023
Larry Allen Horning
Wednesday, July 11, 1956 - Friday, July 7, 2023
Larry Allen Horning, 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 7, 2023. Larry was born on Wednesday, July 11, 1956, in Akron, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Kemmery) Horning. He is survived by his siblings, John Horning, Ed (Mary) Horning and Joan (Jerry) Denman....
Sherman "Art" Arthur Crilow Sr.
Jul 7, 2023
Sherman Arthur Crilow Sr. "Art", a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, was called home to Heaven on July 7, 2023.
Art was born Tuesday, June 8, 1943 to the late Daniel and Margaret (Leadbetter) Crilow and lived in the Barberton area most of his life. Art had just celebrated his 80th birthday and his 56th wedding anniversary to...
Peter J. Bilinovich, Jr.
Jul 2, 2023
Peter J. Bilinovich, Jr.Tuesday, March 21, 1939 - Sunday, July 2, 2023
Peter J. Bilinovich, Jr. , 84 of New Franklin, OH passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 21, 1939 to the late Peter and Mary (Horvath) Bilinovich.Pete was a successful businessman, entrepreneur and industrialist who was an owner and partner...
Betty June Blackburn
Jun 27, 2023
In Loving Memory of Betty Blackburn (March 8, 1930 – June 27, 2023)
Betty Blackburn, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 27th , 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Her life was a testament to strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication...
Linda S. Woodward
Jun 26, 2023
Linda S. Woodward, 76, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023. She was born on Saturday, September 7, 1946 in Wadsworth, Ohio to the late Oscar and Mae (Ault) Mellott and lived in the Norton area most of her life. Linda enjoyed crafts, painting, art, scrapbooking and gardening.
Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Gentry; and brother,...
Daniel Avramovich
Jun 24, 2023
Daniel Avramovich, 99, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Daniel was born June 17, 1924 to the late Steve and Zora (Matejch) Avramovich in Pancevo, Serbia. The family migrated to the United States, became US citizens and Daniel resided most of his adult life in the Akron area. Dan was a member of...
Iris Mae Harkins
Jun 23, 2023
Iris Mae Harkins went home to be with the Lord on June 23, 2023, and reunited with her beloved husband, L. James (Jim) Harkins, who went to his heavenly home in 2008. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Melvin and Lula Mae Grimes, her beloved sister, Joanne Sajben, and brothers, Winifred and David Grimes. A very special thank...
Donald Robert Kaufman
Jun 23, 2023
Donald R. Kaufman, 91, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023.
Donald was born Friday, August 14, 1931 to the late Robert and Florence (VonGunten) Kaufman and lived in the Coventry Township area all his life. He worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for over 20 years, after his retirement, he was a real estate agent for D. W. Kaufman...
Bella Garcia Aquino
Jun 22, 2023
Bella's family will greet friends at Hennessy-Bagnoli-Moore Funeral Home, 936 N. Main St., Akron, OH 44310 on Saturday, June 24, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Larry Allyn Cunningham
Jun 18, 2023
Larry A. Cunningham, 73, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and mentor, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Larry was born Friday, December 16, 1949 to the late Clarence and Betty (Gaug) Cunningham and lived in the Manchester area most of his life and recently in Barberton. He owned and operated the family business of F. Cunningham and Sons Inc....
Bernice Fouts Austin
Jun 17, 2023
Bernice Fouts Austin, 91, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Bernice was born March 13, 1932, to the late George and Besse Bower and lived most of her life in the Akron area, graduating from Kenmore High School. Upon finishing business school, Bernice started her career at B.F. Goodrich. She put her career on...
James C. Darwen
Jun 16, 2023
James C Darwen, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023 after a brief illness of pancreatic cancer. He was born February 16, 1957 to the late James and Sarah (Rephan) Darwen. Jim was a 1975 graduate of Kenmore High School and attended Malone College before proudly serving in the US Army from 1979...
Betty Louise Santilli
Jun 13, 2023
Betty L. Santilli, 102, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Born in Hutchinson, Kansas, she moved with her family to Akron in 1937. She retired as a medical assistant in 1983.
She is survived by daughters, Janet (Robert) Lawry of California and Patricia (Gregory) DeLong of Ohio; grandson, Robert (Melinda) Lawry, Jr. of Alabama;...
Doris Louise Minnick
Jun 11, 2023
Doris L. Minnick, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 11, 2023, joining her beloved husband of 66 years in heaven.
Doris was born on Tuesday, January 22, 1929 to the late Arthur and Ida Lulling. She lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio as a devoted wife and mother. Doris was a faithful member of Hope Lutheran Church.
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William John Hawthorn, Sr.
Jun 5, 2023
William John Hawthorn Sr.
Saturday, May 29, 1937 - Monday, June 5, 2023
William John Hawthorn Sr., 86, loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 surrounded by his family.
John was born Saturday, May 29, 1937 to the late George and Madalyn (Wilson) Hawthorn and lived in New Franklin. He graduated from...
Charles Lee Johnson
Jun 5, 2023
Charles L. Johnson, 89, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. He was born on Monday, December 18, 1933 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Donald and Alma (Church) Johnson. Chuck was a 1951 graduate of Alliance High School. He was a member of the former Akron Baptist Temple and had many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, flying, golf, trap shooting, and...
Joan Gail Hayes
Jun 4, 2023
Joan G. Hayes, 80, passed away peacefully June 4, 2023.
She was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania on January 30, 1943. She moved to Akron and married her husband of 62 years, Wilbur (Red). Joan was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Jones, stepfather, Calvin Jones, brother Richard Basile, granddaughter BJ Hayes, and lifelong friend Charlene Callahan. She is...
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