All Obituaries

Stefina E "Dolly" Stoll, 97, of Akron passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Bath Creek Estates Nursing Home. Dolly was born December 25, 1924 in Akron to the late Caspar and Rose (Nee Konrad) Herzog. Dolly was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edward J. Stoll; sons, David, Donald and Edward II ; sister, Marguerite. Dolly leaves behind her son, Kenneth (Janet) of Ravenna; grandson, Kenneth (Tracy) Stoll of Canton; granddaughter, Tracy Bennett of Akron; nieces and...

Richard M. Miller, 76 of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 20, 2022. He was born October 12,1945 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Caroline (nee Salzwimmer) Miller. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in the 11th Calvary Unit during Vietnam. He was a graduate of Kenmore High School and worked for the city of Akron for thirty years. Richard always had a smile on his face and made people laugh everyday. He loved antiques, the Ohio State Buckeys,...

Emma (Pansy) Hodgman (nee Echard), age 87, joined the angels in heaven on September 10, 2022.   Emma was a lifelong resident of Barberton/Akron who devoted her life to loving and caring for her family. She loved baking, cooking, sewing, arts and crafts, playing bingo and spending time with her family and friends. Her love of Mickey Mouse, Elvis and Christmas  was apparent throughout her home.   She was preceded in death by her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Harold...

Michael W. Burkhart, 54, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 9, 2022. He was born April 6, 1968 in Akron, Ohio to the late George and Ann (nee Gilbride) Burkart. Mike was a graduate of Kenmore High School and a devoted catholic. He worked at Goodwill Industries and was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenmore where he was an altar server. He loved shopping on E-Bay and science fiction movies, especially Star Wars and Star Trek. He was a good...

Karen G. Kimberlin, 66, of NORTON went home to be with the Lord, September 6, 2022. She was born April 25,1956 in Waltham, Mass to the late James and Lillian (nee Lester) Lennon.   Karen was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and St. Thomas School of Nursing. She was a very passionate nurse. She was a firm believer in God and would help everyone she could before doing for herself. Karen enjoyed traveling and going to the beach. He hobbies included crafting, sewing and...

Betty J. Garner, 98, of Akron went home to be the Lord, September 5, 2022. She was born October 13, 1923 in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Dillis and Florence (nee Rossert) Lincicome.She was self-employed as a beautician and worked for Sun Rubber for several years. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Betty enjoyed crocheting baby blankets for over ten years for the pregnancy center, going to church, doing yardwork, going out to eat and spending...

Merle W. Breedlove passed away unexpectedly September 1, 2022. He was born July 17, 1972 in Barberton, Ohio to Michael and Nellie (Nee Baker) Breedlove. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael W Breedlove. He is Survived by his mother, Nellie A Breedlove; his children, Chantel T. Breedlove, Justin W, Breedlove, Joshua A. Kramer; sisters, Samantha R. Breedlove and Heidi F. & William G. Baker; nieces and nephews, Michael McCray, Jessica McCray, Megan McCray,...

Tracy L. Sims, 48, of Akron gained her wings and walked through the golden gates of heaven on August 21, 2022. Tracy was the true definition of a hard-working American woman. She was a kind, loving, and soulful person who was friends to many. She loved dolphins with a passion and in her free time, she spent every possible moment being the best Nana to her two beautiful grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosella Ellis, her oldest grandchild, Laylani Rosella Wright; she...

Barbara (Pucak) Best, 85, of Howland, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, August 21, 2022. She was the daughter of George and Mary (Turk) Pucak.   Preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers; seven sisters and granddaughter, Patricia Best. She is survived by her beloved husband of sixty five years, David; sons, Timothy (Bonnie), Mark (Brenda) and Kevin (Christy); grandchildren, Lauren, Shelby, Steven, Erin, David, Brianna and Danielle; four great grandchildren and...

Della Filsinger, 96, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 18, 2022. She was born in Dante, Virginia on June 29, 1926 to the late Gabor and Maria (nee Piskar) Farkas.   Della retired from JC Penny's as a salesclerk after twenty-five years of service. She was a very independent person and loved to shop with her daughter. She enjoyed ballroom dancing and going to Aragon Ballroom in Cleveland to dance.   Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Tresa...