Obituaries

Belinda A Wood

Sep 23, 2021

Belinda “B” Wood was born on November 24, 1958 and passed on September 23, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Belinda is preceded in death by her father, Robert “Bob" Jones, mother, Carol Jones; brothers, James Jones and Richard Jones.

She leaves behind her partner, Richard Pratt; son Brandon Wood; siblings, Bobby Jones Jr,...

Renee J Argenio

Sep 23, 2021

Renee Argenio at the young age of 67, passed away unexpectedly on September 23, 2021 after a short battle with what we found out to be cancer. Renee was born in Akron Ohio on November 15th, 1953.

Renee was a single mother of three children due to the unexpected passing of her husband very early on. Renee...

Annie E. (Williams) Fuller

Sep 21, 2021

Annie E. (nee Williams) Fuller, 57, of Akron passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born May 6, 1964 to the late James and Jaunita (nee Mathews) Williams. Annie was born and raised in Akron. She was such an amazing and wonderful woman who had such a kind heart. Annie was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Shari R Hargrove

Sep 19, 2021

Shari R. Hargrove, 58, of Canton went home to be with the Lord, September 19, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1963 in Bellaire, Ohio to Charles and Ruth (nee Johnson) Brown.

She worked for Kovatch Casting and was a member of Harvestime Apostolic Temple.

Preceded in death by her husband, William V; father,...

Rose J Berube

Sep 17, 2021

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....

Pola G Blackburn

Sep 17, 2021

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...

Juanita J Wilkerson

Sep 12, 2021

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....

Michael A Gombaski

Sep 12, 2021

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...

Connie M Johns Jr.

Sep 7, 2021

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...

Jeffery D Peters

Sep 7, 2021

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...

James M Williams

Sep 6, 2021

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...

Richard J Pucak

Sep 5, 2021

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...

Michael P Megyes

Sep 2, 2021

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...

Amy B Cunningham

Aug 27, 2021

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...

Alyce F Sherman

Aug 23, 2021

Alyce (Ferrell) Sherman (79) passed away on August 23, 2021, in Wadsworth, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on July 15, 1942, to William and Eileen Ferrell. She was a 1960 graduate of Barberton High School, a long-time member of Saint Augustine Church in Barberton, a member of the “Bunco Club”, and retired...

Leonard W Davis

Aug 23, 2021

Len is now at peace with his heavenly father. In 1935 he was born in Akron, Oh.

Preceding in death were his parents Austin and Edith Davis, his brothers Don and Bob, and his sister Marge Klein. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 66 yrs. (Barbara McClellan) Davis, son and daughter-in-law...

Michael A Sherman

Aug 21, 2021

Michael A. Sherman (Mikey) 36, of Akron unexpectedly passed away on August 21, 2021. He was born July 2, 1985.

Mikey enjoyed fishing, cooking and being outdoors with family. He had a heart of gold, his laugh was contagious and made everyone smile. His personality lit up the room. He ws truly one of a kind and...

James W Roddy Sr.

Aug 8, 2021

James W. Roddy Sr, 74, of Seville went home to be with the Lord, August 8, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 16, 1946 to the late Raymon and Mabel (nee McCracken) Roddy.

He was a printer for Banner Printing, a driver for Advance Auto and a veteran of the United States Navy.

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Nathan R Allen

Aug 7, 2021

Nathan R. Allen 20, of Akron gained his wings on August 7, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 27, 2000 to Ashley and Sherry (Kell) Allen.

Nathan truly loved looking good, shopping and taking care of people. He will be dearly missed.

Preceded in death by his mother, Sherry (Kell) Allen and ...