All Obituaries

Robert F. O’Bruba, 91, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, surrounded by his wife and sons. Robert (Bob) was born August 7,1932 in Youngstown, Ohio. He graduated from Hubbard High School, where he met the love of his life, the former, Toni Pucak. They later married on August 23, 1952. A union that lasted 71 years. Bob was a proud member of the United States Navy, during the Korean War. Upon returning from his service overseas, he was employed at the Sherwin-Williams Container Factory,...

Hobert L. Hicks, 71 passed away November 2, 2023 holding the hands of loved ones after a short illness. He was born May 16, 1952 in Gadsden, Alabama. Six years later they headed north and planted their roots in Doylestown, Ohio. Where they continue to grow. He resided in Akron, Ohio with his wife. Hobert’s life joys were spending time in nature, with his dogs, riding his Harley Davison, and laughing with others. He loved to meet people and his zest for life gave him an attractive...

Michael L. Clifford Jr, 47, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 26, 1976 to Michael Clifford Sr. and Nancy Torson. He loved spending time with his family, especially his son, Mikey Jr., and riding his Harley. He also had a love for his dog. Michael will lovingly be remembered by his daughters, Anna, Samantha, Arianna, Sierra & his only son, Mikey Jr. He was a loving grandfather of five grandbabies. He also leaves behind his...

Timothy A. Poole, age 62, of Akron, and a Lake High School graduate, passed away November 1, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic/Akron General.   Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Collie Poole, Jr. and Shirley (Drainer) Poole and his sister, Jacqueline.   He is survived by his children, Lauren and David; his sisters, Debra Peterson of Akron and Sheila (George) Katich of Lakeland, FL; brother, Jeffery (Sherry) Poole of San Diego, CA. In addition, he leaves behind many nieces and...

Linda R Nicewonger 72, of New Franklin passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, James Pane and Doris Sands. Also preceded in death by her soulmate and high school sweetheart of 46 years James Nicewonger. She is survived by her only child Jaime Campbell (Lisa Campbell); grandchildren, James, JoAnna, Jeremiah, Nate, Jennifer, Liz and Sam. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephew and great great nephews. A special...

Erma Jean (Pataki) Lauro, 85, a lifelong area resident of Akron Ohio, and a graduate of Kenmore High School passed away at Summa Hospice Akron City Hospital on October 28, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Pataki Jr. and Opal Pauline (Getz) Todd; husband, Antonio M. Lauro. She is survived by her son, Anthony Lauro and brother, Andrew Pataki. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Schlup-Pucak & Wilson Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Blvd,...

Joe Huszar passed away on Friday, October 27th. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, growing up in Kenmore and graduating from Kenmore High School, class of ’72 – Go Cards, Go; Three in a Row!  Joe had a huge heart and fun-loving personality which made him loved by so many.  He was preceded in death by his parents and lifelong Akron residents, Elmer and Genevieve, and a younger sister Jeannette who died at birth; and succeeded in life by his younger siblings Christine...

Jennifer “Jenny” Blankenship, 79, died unexpectedly on October 15, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas “Tim” and Helen Smith, siblings, Clarita Ventrone, Tom Smith, Hazel Smith, Judy Mellinger, and grandson, Brett Anderson.  She is survived by her devoted and adoring husband of sixty years, Stephen “Steve” Blankenship.  Also left to cherish a lifetime of memories are her children, Kelli Anderson, Steve (Karen) Blankenship, and Staci Board. ...

Kay L. Acree passed away on October 11, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 14, 1942.Kay worked and retired from Roadway. She lived a full and colorful life and was always the life of the party and loved to do goofy things.Kay was a loving mother, wife, aunt, grandmother and best friend. She will be missed by many.She was preceded in death by her parents, Duane and Ruth (nee Warren) Jennings; husband, George Acree; daughter, Debbie Grof. She is survived by her children, Rick...

Linda J. Kowaleski, 60, of Akron passed away suddenly on October 8, 2023. She was born September 4, 1963 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Patty (nee Taylor) Bost. Linda loved playing bingo with her mom and going to church with her sister. She loved more than anything her grandbabies and grandkids. She suffered for many years and because of that she had pain and bad health. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Paul. She leaves behind her children, Crystal, Holly,...