All Obituaries

James L. "Smooth" McCoy, 70, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 13, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 6, 1949 to the late Louis and Ruth (nee Dishon) McCoy.   He was a veteran of the United States Navy, worked at Famous Telephone and retired from B.F. Goodrich with over 30 years of service. He loved fishing and often said "This was the most fun I've had without taking my clothes off".   Preceded in death by his parents; grandparents and sister, Sharon....

Betty L. Kovsca, 93, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 14, 2019. She was born in Halstead, WV on August 6, 1926 to the late Jefferson and Mildred (Nee Martin) Davis.    She was a member of Orioles #167, and avid Massillon High Tigers fan and enjoyed watching football. She retired after many years of service as a secretary at Akron Paint and Varnish.   Preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Clarence Goble; second husband, Joe Kovsca and...

Leo P. Good, 25, of Palmetto, GA (formerly of Akron) passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2019. He was born on September 25, 1993 to Paul Good and Stacie (nee Searles) Ronk. He loved dirt bikes, working, making goofy faces when his picture was taking and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his father, Paul Good; grandparents, Leo Good, Nettie Good and Lynn Searles; he leaves to cherish his memory, Mom, Stacie (William) Ronk; sisters, Paula Good, Melanie Richmond and...

Dennis A Smith April 19 1983~ September 10 2019 We are saddened to announce that our dear son Dennis died unexpectedly on September 10th 2019. He was a loving father to his children.    If you knew Dennis he was interested in anything with a motor. He could most often discover the problem and fix it.    Waiting to greet him was his daughter Brianna, brother Darren; his grandparents, (his pap ) Eugene Smith, Leon and Lois Baker, and his Aunt Kate.    Left...

Kenneth "Kenny" Rich, 81 years, of New Franklin, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,  August 17.    A life resident of the Akron area, Kenny was a long- distance truck driver for Akron Sales.   Kenny was a member of Clinton Lodge #47 F & AM,  AASR Valley of Canton and Tadmor Shrine, where he was a member of the Director's Staff, The Nomads, and Krazy Kops.  He also was a veteran of the Army National Guard.     Preceded by...

Barbara Schlagenhauser, 75, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 5, 2019. Born in Akron on January 14, 1944 to the late Harold and Audrey (Shamblin) Schlagenhauser.   She worked for many years at Weaver workshop.   Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Danny and Robert; granddaughter; Alisha; she leaves behind her son, Garrett; brother, Michael; sister Evon and nephew, Michael Schlagenhauser.   Friends may call from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, August 19,...

Carol Anne Boucha, 67, lost her fierce battle with cancer in Green, Ohio on August 8, 2019. Carol was preceded in death by husband Howard C. Boucha, Newcomerstown; daughters Renée (Boucha) Onesti of Green, OH and Nicole (Boucha) Montgomery of Wilmington, NC; sons-in-law Todd Onesti and Jeff Montgomery; the love of her life, grandbaby Mila Rose Montgomery; Goddaughter, Devon (Cisek) Pollich of Las Vegas, NV; brothers Gerald (Jerry) Cisek of Mt. Dora, FL and James (Jimmy) Cisek of...

David Scott Hammonds, 51, of Akron passed away on August 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born on April 12, 1968 in Akron and lived all of his life in the Kenmore area. David will be remembered for his smile and big heart. He always wanted to put a smile on someone's face. He loved fast cars, announcing football games at KYF, his favorite watering hole, The Bank Lounge and spending time with his kids. He also loved getting around town on his motorized...

Jack W. Wright, 94, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 6, 2019. He was a life resident of the area and born on May 7, 1925 to the late Frank and Elsie (Wellock) Wright. He retired from Firestone after 42 years' service and was a veteran of the United States Navy.   He enjoyed hanging out at the Pegasus, watching the Browns, Indians, Nascar and spending time with his family.   Preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Katie and sister, Mary Jane; he leaves...

Patricia "Patty" Bricker (nee Reynolds) passed away peacefully in her home on August 12, 2019.   She is survived by her husband, Terence Kevin Bricker; son, Morgan Phelps; daughter, Rachel Boris; grandchildren, Declan and Ian; brothers, Scott and Douglas Reynolds; sister-in-law, Diane; nieces and nephews, Jake Burns, Derek Reynolds, Shannon Reynolds, Heather Miller and Ashley Brown.   Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a...