All Obituaries

Terry A. Henry, 73 passed away suddenly on January 26, 2023 at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 17,1949 in a Kentucky farmhouse. Terry  was the son of Louella and George Henry.    Terry served 25 years as an Akron City Police Officer and was proud to serve his community. His fellow officers still remember him as the officer that once stopped all traffic on Market Street to let a mother duck...

Barbara Ann (Bierstedt) Lowe, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2023. She was born March 8, 1936, in Keystone, Oklahoma to Walter & Okla Beirstedt. She moved to Sand Springs where she attended school and graduated in 1954. Ohio became her home in 1955 when she moved to Cleveland and then to Akron. She called Akron home but was always an “Okie” at heart.   She retired from Babcock & Wilcox in 1998 after twenty-five years of...

Cody L Styer, 37, of BARBERTON passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2023. He was born on January 29, 1985 in Ravenna, Ohio. Cody grew up in Brimfield and was a graduate of Field High School. He absolutely loved his family, especially all the little ones. He loved being a husband, son, brother, daddy and uncle Cody aka "CoCo". He loved the outdoors. Hunting, fishing and riding his motorcycle were his three favorite hobbies. He recently became his son's wrestling coach, and he loved...

Rita A. Williams, 77 of Akron passed away surrounded by her family on January 11, 2023.   She was a devoted wife and mother and an avid reader. She had a love of plants, flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by father, Robert and mother, Catherine Petroski; siblings, Paul, Steve and Susan. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Walter Williams Jr.; son, Walter Williams lll (Buddy) (Yulonda) and daughter, Diane; favorite little boy Richie; brother, Tom (Tammy)...

On January 10,2023, Judy Williamson, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband, children, siblings, and loyal pups Ruby and Maggie by her side. She told them all “I’ll see you in Heaven”.  Judy loved her family and friends and was proud of her grandchildren. She loved family gatherings and her cousins’ countless shenanigans! Judy is survived by her husband of 55 years, James Williamson.  She will be missed by her children, Jim...

Chester E "Fritz" Collmar was born to Chester and Beulah (nee Linton) Collmar on April 26, 1952. He passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. In his younger days he was a wild one with a great sense of humor and a love of life. After high school he enlisted in the United State Army. Once he completed his service, he returned to his hometown of Barberton, Ohio. He worked in many trades but found his knack for auto mechanics. Above most...

James "Jimmy" Gordon Bennett passed away at home on December 14, 2022 of a heart attack. He was born April 23, 1948 in New Castle, Indiana to the late James and Margaret (nee Giordano) Bennett. We will remember the great times we had together, but most of all the smile you wore so beautifully. He enjoyed not only boxing but teaching it as well. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Ruby; daughters, Laura Lee, Lisa Bennett, Mary (Steve) Schenault, Kay (Terry) Harkless; sisters,...

Jay H. Fuller, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2022. He was born in Bradford, PA on June 21, 1933 to the late Howard and Katherine (nee Hoy) Fuller.   Jay was a veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from Albian College with a bachelor's degree and Case Western Reserve with a master's degree in Social Science. Jay had several different jobs including his first job with Family Services but eventually retired from the Veterans...

Gerald M. Devers 69, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2022. He was born July 20, 1953 in Akron to the late Herber and Naomi (nee Devine) Devers.  Jerry had a heart of gold and would help anyone that needed help. He didn't deserve to be hit by a car and left to die. He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to grieve his sister, Linda Devers; brothers, Ron and John Devers and Harlin Ackemjack; two nieces; three nephews; four great...

Larry Hensley (Castro) 70 passed away unexpectedly 12/21/22.     Proceeded in death by Dad, Sherdain Hensley; Mom, Edith Hensley  and wife, Opal Hensley.  He is survived by daughter, Erin Hensley;  best friends Ron and Barb Campbell and countless other friends that he considered family.     We will miss you Larry.