Obituaries
James Underwood
Jul 30, 2022
James "Beaver" Underwood, 58, of Akron passed away July 30, 2022. Born in Akron on August 6, 1963 to Jim and Freda (Wander) Underwood, he was a lifelong area resident. Beaver enjoyed sports, painting, playing cornhole and taking care of all of his animals. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1981, coached youth baseball and played softball for multiple...
Kenneth L Moore
Jul 28, 2022
Kenneth Loren Moore, affectionately known as "Ducks" or "Kenny Moe" fought a mighty great fight, battling Lung Cancer that came on suddenly. He received his wings on July 28th, 2022 peacefully surrounded by family. His great spirit, dance moves, sense of humor will be missed deeply by many. Born on June 10th, 1956 Kenny is preceded in death by his...
Marta Heim
Jul 27, 2022
Marta Heim, 71, passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio to Florian and Stella (Olekwar) Janeda, she was a lifelong area resident. Marta was an animal lover who enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, baking and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Heim; sister, Christine...
Anthony W. Kollar
Jul 27, 2022
Tony Kollar, 59, of Tallmadge, passed away at home with family at his side on July 27, 2022 after a 15 month battle with symptoms from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Tony was born in Akron on June 12, 1963. He retired from the City of Kent, Engineering Department. In his free time, he loved being with family and friends camping,...
Mark A. Loren
Jul 27, 2022
Mark A. Loren, 59, of Goodyear Heights, was laid to rest on July 27, 2022 after battling a plethora of chronic illnesses spanning the last 15 years of his life.He was born on June 18, 1963 to Carol and Eugene Loren. Mark was an eclectic individual whose career spanned many different professions from general contracting, iron work and furnace development...
Clark N. Smith
Jul 26, 2022
Clark N. Smith, 79, passed away July 26, 2022, after an extended illness. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Clark and Elizabeth (Coffman) Smith, he spent most of his adult life in the Akron/Canton area. Clark was a proud U. S Marine Veteran and he belonged to the Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, country music, Christian hymns,...
Ronald C Smith
Jul 25, 2022
Ronald C. Smith Ronny Anyone that knew Ron Smith knew he was a force of nature. From his feisty side to crying over a commercial he always let you know what was on his mind. He was a die hard Ohio State fan. His father would often wake him in the morning to their anthem. Which makes you wonder how...
Nadine Edith Edwards
Jul 25, 2022
Nadine Edith Edwards, age 73 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 25, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1948 in Akron, the daughter of the late Donald Fenn and Leah (nee Archer) Behm. Nadine was a born again Christian, her number one priority was serving the Lord and loving Him with all of her heart. Survivors include her two...
Paula A Beha
Jul 24, 2022
Paula A. Beha, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 24, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. Paula graduated from Garfield High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Science in Management degree from the University of Akron. She retired from Akron...
Evelyn Maxine Brown
Jul 24, 2022
Evelyn Maxine Brown, 86, passed away July 24, 2022 with her son by her side. Born in Midway, PA to Maxwell and Doris (Black) Cummins, she resided in the Akron area most of her adult life. Maxine enjoyed reading as well as spending time with her family and friends.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Ronald Keith Frasher
Jul 24, 2022
Ronald Keith (Ron) Frasher, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 24, 2022. He was a graduate of Garfield High School (1953) and The University of Akron. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he lived in Brimfield, Ohio for 51 years. He was active with the Brimfield Athletic Association for decades as both a coach and an umpire....
Brian Neil Shuster
Jul 23, 2022
Brian N. Shuster, age 71 passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Brian was born on November 17, 1950 to Harold and the late Virginia {Brooks} Shuster.In addition to his mother, Brian was preceded in death by his wife Theresa Shuster.Brian is survived by his father Harold; daughters Tracy Shuster and Janine (Tom) Frederick; son...
Lawrence Junior Adams
Jul 23, 2022
Lawrence Junior Adams, "Uncle Jake or Larry", age 93, of Brimfield, Ohio, died on July 23, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1929 in Akron, the son of the late Lawrence L. and Donna Marie (nee Honeycutt) Adams. Larry grew up in Akron and when he was 15 years of age he moved, with his parents, to the farm...
Maurice Taylor
Jul 23, 2022
Maurice Taylor (affectionately known as "Moe") was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 3, 1966, to the late Matthew and Marcella Taylor. Maurice passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 55, with his family by his bedside. Maurice accepted Christ at an early age at Greater New Calvary Baptist Church...
Melissa Lynn Burrell Vani
Jul 22, 2022
In Loving Memory of Melissa Lynn Burrell Vani 1986-2022A year ago, Melissa Lynn Burrell Vani, 35, entered into the arms of God on Friday, July 22, 2022 due to a motorcycle accident. Born September 26, 1986 to Becky (Burrell) Jackson and the late James Burrell. Melissa's children, Kerra, Caden, and Steven have always been her pride and joy and will...
John Richard Barber
Jul 22, 2022
John R. Barber, 65 years old, passed away unexpectedly July 22, 2022. He was born December 4, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to his parents Hobert and Hazel {Thrasher} Barber. John was preceded in death by both of his parents.John lived his young life years in Goodyear Heights, and then became a student and resident of Tallmadge. Recently, he moved to...
Helen M Breedlove
Jul 22, 2022
Helen M. Breedlove, 89, passed away on July 22, 2022, She was born on May 29, 1933 the daughter of the late William and Gernie Oles. Helen retired from Acme after 15 years of dedicated service. She was an avid reader and enjoyed old westerns. Helen was a huge John Wayne fan. She had many achievements but her greatest love...
Gerald M. Sikora
Jul 22, 2022
Gerald M. Sikora "Jerry", 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on July 22, 2022. Jerry was born in Akron on December 13, 1942 to the late Al and Mary Sikora. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 1998 after over 30 years of service.Jerry had many loves, including sports and the outdoors. In younger years he enjoyed coaching his...
Savannah H. Montgomery
Jul 21, 2022
Savannah H. Montgomery, 23, passed away unexpectedly July 21, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 9, 1999, she was a lifelong area resident. She greatly enjoyed listening to music, going on long drives, going to the beach with her grandma and spending time with her family.She was preceded in death by her mother, Shelly Montgomery; grandmother, Karen Wood. Savannah...
Richard G. Esque Sr.
Jul 20, 2022
Richard G. Esque Sr., 78, passed away on July 20, 2022. He was born on October 30, 1943 the son of the late Benjamin and Myrlie Esque. He retired after38 years of dedicated service from St. Gobian. He enjoyed camping and traveling with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed and known for his quick smile, sense of...
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