All Obituaries

Rose J. Berube "MAMA ROSE", 85, of NORTON went home to be with the Lord, September 17, 2021. She was born July 7, 1936 in Coraoplois, Pa to the late Joseph and Teresa (nee Torcassi) Sacco.   She was a member of Prince of Peace Church and volunteered at the Akron Pregnancy Center. Rose surrounded herself with family and her church. She enjoyed traveling over the years with family and friends. She never met a stranger and was a very loving, caring and giving person who was loved by all...

Pola Somogyi Blackburn born August 26, 1926 died September 17, 2021.  She was a member of First United Methodist Church, downtown Akron Ohio.  Active in the Keystone Sunday School, United Methodist Women and many church committees. She oversaw the Free Lunch program at FUMC for more than eighteen years and put all her love into serving those in need.   Survived by her son James (Gail) Blackburn of Fort Myers, Florida.     In lieu of...

Juanita Wilkerson, 91, of Akron, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born August 30, 1930 in Akron. Juanita lived in Akron her entire life. She attended South High School and eventually settled down in Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood where she lived for a little more than 60 years. Juanita was a very loving and caring person. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone. In the early years, Juanita was a stay home mom until she eventually ventured out into the...

Michael A. "Corky" Gombaski, 61, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, September 12, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio to Andrew and Martha (nee Moore) Gombaski Sr. Prior to living in Barberton he lived in Meadville, PA where he was a butcher. Once in Barberton he worked for Signet Jewelers and was a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club and Slovene Center. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, boating, camping, cooking and the Cleveland Indians. He was very...

Jeffery (Jeff) D. Peters 64 of Akron, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 7,2021   Born in Akron, Jeff remained an area resident of Kenmore his entire life outside of a few years he spent in Arizona near his beloved brother and sister in law, Tim and Laura.    Preceded in death by his mother Janet (Dee) Peters, father Fred S. Peters, brother Martin S. Peters and sister Deborah K. Lehman. Jeff is survived by brothers Timothy (Laura) Peters of Marana, AZ and Randel (Stacy) Peters...

Connie M. Johns Jr passed away suddenly and peacefully on September 7, 2021. Connie was a Navy Veteran and served on the USS Charles F. Adams DDG 2. He loved his country and his navy brothers, many of which he kept in touch with over the years. He loved camping on the Mohican River and had many friends. His family was the most important thing in his life. He will be missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Connie Johns Sr.; he leaves behind his wife of forty two...

James "Mike" Williams, age 47, of Akron, Ohio passed away Monday, September 6th, 2021. He was born November 17th, 1973 to the late James and Junita (Mathews) Williams.  Mike was raised in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Kenmore High School class of 1994. Mike was a huge sports fan, forever loyal to Notre Dame, Ohio State, Cleveland Browns, and the Cleveland Indians. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lonnie Boyett; sister, Darlene...

Richard J. Pucak 88 formerly of Hubbard, Ohio, resident of North Fort Myers, FL currently living with his daughter in Newton, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born July 2, 1933, to George and Mary Pucak, now deceased.   Dick graduated from Hubbard High School in 1951. Dick retired from US Can in 1994 (formerly Sherwin-Williams) in Hubbard, OH. His mechanical skills were legendary know to many as "Mr. Fixit". Dick met the love of his life...

Michael P. "Grub" Megyes, 71, of Louisville went home to be with the Lord, September 2, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 28, 1950 to the late Joseph "Hefty" and Helen (nee Griffin) Megyes. He attended Kenmore High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. Michael enjoyed his Chicken-Pot-Pie, playing cards and giving everyone a hard time to the point where you didn't know if he was serious or not. Preceded in death by his parents; brother,...

Amy B. Cunningham, 48, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 27, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 8, 1973 to Darius and Gloria (nee Davisson) Cunningham.   She attended Kenmore High School and most recently worked as a Telemarketer. She enjoyed smoking, driving, watching reality tv and mountain dew.   Preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Jackson Collins. She is survived by her step-mother, Joan Cunningham; sister, Dana (David) Collins; best...