All Obituaries

Alan Ray Bradshaw, 64, passed away unexpectedly on January 15th, 2022. He was a Kenmore graduate, class of 1976 where he played tackle for the Kenmore Cardinals his senior year. Alan was employed by Wright Tool & Forge and planned on retiring in April after 40 long years of dedication.   As a family man, he spent most of his days spending it with his wife. Kayaking was the most recent activity they enjoyed together. He loved taking weekend trips with his best friend Greg; the most...

Norma Jean Chadwell born January 26, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Norman and Shirley Pharris. She departed this Earth on January 6, 2022. Norma married Ron Chadwell on December 1, 2006. They resided in Kenmore Ohio and enjoyed many years camping at Loyal Oak Lake Park. Norma leaves to cherish her memory; husband, Ron Chadwell; mother, Shirley Pharris; sister, Brenda Hoffman; niece, Serena Hoffman (Mike Miller), children, Jacob and Serenity; stepson, Brandon Chadwell (Grandson, Reid); many...

My momma, Linda Ruth Roney, left our worldly home on January 2, 2022, for the warm arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 76.   Her life, rooted deeply in faith, was an incredible series of moments that seemed to be anchored to the help and care of others. She was the den-mother of our neighborhood, where all the kids came to my house to play with the “Cool Mom.” Her decision to become a licensed practical nurse ended up being a blessing at home. She...

Ruth Mae Elliott (nee Upchurch), 94 of Uniontown went home to be with the Lord, December 28, 2021. She was born January 26, 1927, in Akron to the late George and Emma (nee Johnson) Upchurch. She was a member of Park United Methodist Church in Kenmore. She loved to volunteer with the Girl Scouts, the local schools and was past President of the PTA at Lawndale Elementary School. She loved gardening, cooking, baking and most of all her family. Preceded in death by her parents; beloved...

Lynn Lea Dibble (nee Tingler/Klein), 63 of Akron passed away on December 12, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. She was born January 29, 1958, in Akron, Ohio to the late Lynn and Emojean (nee Hoffman) Tingler. She loved playing the lottery and bingo. She especially enjoyed spending time in Florida, her kids and grandbabies. Everyone knew her as Mama Klein, Hubbard or NaNa. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Howard Tingler, Bill Klein (Daddy), Laura Perkins, Karen Klein, John...

John E Yarger, 73 passed away in the early morning hours of December,10, 2021. He was an avid fisherman and Hunter. He worked as a machinist most of his life.    He was preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Yarger; son, Todd. John is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Ruth of twenty-five years; children, Michelle (Richard), Chrissy, Sandy (Rick), Don, Tammi (Jimmy); grandchildren, Daniel, Ellison, Jacob, Melinda,...

Frances J. Chase, 100, of Akron our "Centenarian Angel" went home to be with the Lord, December 3, 2021. She was born August 21, 1921, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Forrest and Jessie (nee McDonald) Young.    She was a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church where she was still active and the oldest living member of the Church. She was a member of Naomi Chapter 47 O.E.S, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority and a sweetheart of Sigma Chi. She attended Miami...

Dustin T. Arvay passed away December 3, 2021, after a short battle with Bacterial Meningitis. He was preceded in death by his mother, Chris Kerwin in April. He is survived by his children, Austin Kirk, Taylor and Ethan Arvay; father, Tom (Ann) Arvay; stepfather, Ken Kerwin; siblings, Falon (Ty), Shannon, Zechariah, Robert and Randi; grandmother, Patsy Cunningham. He was loved and will be dearly missed by his uncles, Tim and Chris Arvay, aunt and uncle, Kim and Bruce Fisher and many...

Bertha O. Brumbaugh (nee Bogard) passed away peacefully at Pebble Creek Healthcare Center on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the age of 92. She was born in Akron to Walter and Mary Olive Bogard. Bertha attended Kenmore High School. In 1947, she married Dennis V. Brumbaugh, who became her loving partner in life for 56 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, homemaker, and caretaker. Bertha (Bert, Bertie) will be remembered for her good-natured sense of humor, excellent...

Denny W. Board, 73, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 16, 2021. He was born August 19, 1948 in Spencer, West Virginia to the late Walter and Frances (nee Harris) Board. He was a life resident of the area. He graduated from Kenmore High School class of 1967. He was a veteran of the United States Army and awarded a Purple Heart for injuries he sustained. He last worked in the building maintenance department for King Apartments. Denny was loud and a little rough around the...