Obituaries
Judith Lynne Johns
Jun 1, 2018
Judith Lynne Johns, 76, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2018. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on March 21, 1942 to the late Lawrence and Mildred Johns. Judith retired from Acme Fresh Market, having worked in several stores. In her free time, Judy enjoyed traveling to casinos, collecting baseball cards, and spending time with family. She...
Jack Edward Hickey
Jun 1, 2018
Jack Edward Hickey, 74, an Army veteran, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2018. He was born December 31, 1943 in Akron to late parents Frank and Edith Hickey. Jack worked at the Key Shop at Chapel Hill for 6 years where he was loved by his customers and became known as the "Key Man." He enjoyed Ohio sports, spending...
Pearl V. Blower
Jun 1, 2018
Pearl V. Blower, 90, passed away on May 31, 2018. She was born in Lafferty, OH to the late Michael and Katherine Kovacik. Pearl loved animals, music, polka, and loved socializing. She also enjoyed traveling to the Outer Banks. In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Blower; former husband, Steve Hutnik; sister, Helen...
Barbara J. Hayes
May 31, 2018
Barbara J. Hayes, 67, of Akron, passed away on May 31, 2018. Barbara was born in Saxapahaw, North Carolina on June 7, 1950 to the late Jim and Minnie Douglas. Barbara retired from General Tire after 22 years of service and then retired from the University of Akron. She devoted her life to her family and will be dearly missed...
Ann Bell Bray
May 30, 2018
Anna Bell Allen Pewitt Bray, was born August 1, 1921 to the late George and Mattie Allen, in Somerville, Tennessee. She departed this life on May 30, 2018 while being cared for at the Sam Swope Care Center, Masonic Home of Louisville Kentucky. She was also being cared for by her daughter, Uneobia and Son-In-Law, Rev. Otis T. Saulsberry Jr.Anna...
Jack W. Carlton
May 29, 2018
Jack "Pa" W. Carlton, 78, of Akron, passed away on May 28, 2018. Jack was born and raised in Akron, and graduated from South High School. He coached and umpired little league baseball in Firestone Park for many years. Jack retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company after 30+ years of service. His fondest memories working for Firestone were in...
Louis Zook
May 28, 2018
Louis "Mick" Zook, 81, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2018. He was born in Akron on March 8, 1937 to the late Louis and Selma Zook Sr. Mick was a master mechanic in Orlando, Florida for most of his career. He was an avid fisherman and had many pleasant memories fishing with family. More recently, he and...
William C. Brenn
May 27, 2018
William C. Brenn, "Bill", age 48 of New Franklin, Ohio, died on May 27, 2018 at his home. He was born in Akron on August 23, 1969, the loving son of Catherine Bodnar Brenn Trump with whom he lived and the late William A. Brenn.Bill was a graduate of Norton High School and also a graduate of Akron University achieving...
Christopher "Chris" Bryan Mcvaney
May 26, 2018
Christopher "Chris" Bryan McVaney, age 51, of Barberton, Ohio, was reunited with God on May 26, 2018.Chris was born April 21, 1967 to mother Betty J. List and father Clyde R. McVaney. He was a graduate of Barberton High School and worked many occupations over the years. He loved the Steelers, fishing, BBQs and had a passion for playing guitar....
J. Marilyn Price
May 26, 2018
J. Marilyn Price, age 78, of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster. She was born in Akron on October 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Edgar and Julia (nee Amstadt) Brown. Marilyn was a graduate of Buchtel High School and was an administrative assistant for C. P. Hall Company. She...
Arthur K. Hall
May 26, 2018
Arthur K. Hall, "Art", age 81 of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Akron General Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1936 in Akron, the son of the late Lee H. and Oleta M. (nee Richards) Hall.Art was a graduate of South High School in 1954.He was honorably discharged and a 20 year retiree of the...
Tina L. Sziva (Zuk)
May 25, 2018
Tina L. Sziva, 56, of Akron, passed away May 25, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Tina was born in Akron, Ohio on December 19, 1961. Tina was preceded in death by her father, William Zuk; grandparents, Frederick Kutscher and Ruth Clever; aunt, Florence Cavalier.She will be dearly missed by her mother, Ethel L. Kutscher; children, Kevin, Brian and...
Mary B. Funk
May 25, 2018
Mary B. Funk, 89, of Uniontown, passed away May 25, 2018. She retired from Woolworth's with 42 years of service.Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband Ted G. Funk; 5 brothers and 1 sister. She will be missed by her son, John (Eleanor) Funk; daughter, Joyce (Rodney) Leifheit; brother, Francis (Madene) Bolyard; sister-in-law, Lyda (Roger) Gardner; 9 grandchildren,...
Iva Lee Wilderman
May 25, 2018
Iva Lee Wilderman, age 84 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, May 25, 2018 peacefully at her home.She was born in Job, West Virginia on September 2, 1933, the daughter of the late Percy and Mabel (nee Cunningham) Kerns. Iva was a manager at Sparkle Market on South Main Street here in Akron. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, knitting, and traveling...
Delores J. Ruble
May 24, 2018
Delores J. Ruble, "Dorey" or "Dee", age 87, of McConnelsville, Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at her home. She was born on February 23, 1931 in Norwalk, Ohio, the daughter of the late Walter and Viola (nee Thompson) Chapman. Delores was a homemaker and enjoyed doing many things. A few of her hobbies was...
Marjorie F. Bostick
May 24, 2018
Marjorie F. Bostick, age 100, of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on May 4, 1918, in Alderson, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Floyd J. and Katherine (nee Smith) Newberry. Marjorie was a retired manager in the automotive department for the KMart on Arlington Street. She enjoyed gardening, canning,...
Patricia L. Eaton
May 22, 2018
Patricia "Pat" L. Eaton, 64, of Norton, passed peacefully surrounded by her family, on May 22, 2018. Pat was born in West Virginia, but spent her adult years in Akron and Norton Ohio. Pat will be forever remembered for her sarcastic sense of humor and her sassy and spunky personality. She was a wicked Facebook game player. Pat was an...
Peggy R. Marks
May 22, 2018
Peggy R. (Ferguson) Marks surrounded by family went home to be with the Heavenly Father on May 22, 2018. Peggy retired from Barberton Citizen's Hospital after 42 years of service. She was an active member of New Horizon's Christian Church. Peggy is survived by her sister, Penny (Ferguson) Smith; daughter, Michelle (Jerry) Jones; sons, Michael (Odell) and Matthew (Kim) Marks;...
Christine A. (Yauger) Bobo
May 22, 2018
Christine A. (Yauger) Bobo, 82, of Akron, passed away May 22, 2018. Christine was born in Ashland City, Tennessee on March 12, 1936 to the late Guy and Lula Galloway. She enjoyed Gilcrest Senior Center and attending Mogodore Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Christine was preceded in death by her loving husband Bill Bobo; children, Jackie Ruggles and...
Margie Klansek
May 22, 2018
Margie Klansek, 83, passed on suddenly on May 22, 2018. She was born on January 1, 1935 in Sutton , WV to the late Otha and Ruth Davis. She enjoyed bowling, collecting antique Milk glass, visiting family in California, and was an active member of the Falls Cancer Club. Margie is preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Bolyard, and...
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