Obituaries

Jun 26, 2020

Daniel "Dan" James Bard, 69, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, June 26, 2020. He was born March 1, 1951 to the late Charles and Edna (nee Guilliams) Bard.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the V.F.W, American Legion and the Kent Elks. He retired from Chrysler...

Jun 25, 2020

Nora T. Haddix, 96, beloved grandmother and aunt went home to be with the Lord, June 25, 2020. Nora was dedicated to God and her family. She loved to share family history and stories with her grandchildren and friends. Nora was born in Yeager, West Virginia and resided in Akron for over seventy years.

She was a...

Jun 25, 2020

Barbara E. Simon, 74, of COVENTRY TOWNSHIP went home to be with the Lord, June 25, 2020. She was born February 19, 1946 to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Nee Hannan) Dunbar.

She loved gardening, playing golf, animals and dancing with Terry.

Preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Mamie Dunbar;...

Jun 23, 2020

Patty passed away after a brief illness. She loved playing bingo and scratching off lottery tickets. She was preceded in death by her husband, James and son, David. She is survived by sons, James (Brenda), Wayne and Richard (Paula); daughters, Cheryle (Jimmy), Tammy, Raelynn (Ray), Vickie (Jimmie); sister, Betty. She had nineteen grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren and ten great ...

Jun 18, 2020

Jeffrey D. Long, 57, of Akron passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home in the arms of his loving wife, Tina. Jeff was a life long resident of Akron where he was employed by Koch Knight as a maintenance mechanic. He was thrilled to have finally found his dream job there. There he met his two "brothers...

Jun 10, 2020

Virginia Ann Marie (Brenenborg) "Grandma Jean" went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2020. She was born January 1, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Virginia was a resident of Akron, Ohio for over 53 years. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenmore (Akron), Ohio. She also was a member of their Altar Society, Holy...

Jun 2, 2020

Viola M. Stoll, 95, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord June 2, 2020. A life resident of the area, Viola was born August 7,1924 to the late John and Lucy (Poirier) Sykes.

She was an avid card player and book lover. She was a strong, loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who provided strong...

Jun 1, 2020

Gilbert L. Sisk passed away on June 1st after a short illness. He was the son of Linza and Vivian Sisk, both deceased.

"Gil" graduated from Kenmore High School in 1969 and had lived in the Akron area for most of his life. Fishing was one of his passions as well as his love for family and...

May 25, 2020

Patricia Ann Beane 71, passed away peacefully at Hospice May 25th, 2020 . Patty graduated from Ellet High School in 1966 and later earned her nursing degree at Hocking College. After more than 30 years service she retired from Akron General Medical Center.

She is survived by son, James L. Beane and grandson, James Beane both of...

May 25, 2020

Marie M. Abernethy, 95, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, May 25, 2020. She was born May 30, 1924 in Smokerun, PA to the late Metro and Mary Macker. She retired from Steere Enterprises as a line worker for injection molds after many years of service.

She enjoyed bowling, golfing, card playing, bingo and...

May 24, 2020

Charles R. “Bob” George, age 90, passed away at home on May 24,2020. He was born in Akron on July 31, 1929. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary George and sister, Marilyn Lancaster. He is survived by wife of 53 years, Joan; son, Chris; nephew, Robert Lancaster; sister-in-law, Joyce Propst; and brother-in-law, Jon Warren....

May 20, 2020

In loving memory of Russell Carnell who passed away May, 20, 2020. He will be missed.

He is survived by his loving wife, Helen; sons, Russell Jr. and Keith Sr.; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory, many nieces and nephews; daughter-in-laws, Bonnie and Dellanna.

He will now rest...

May 15, 2020

I left this world in great protest, fighting and kicking all the way, but finally let go and moved on to what I hope is a better place on May 15, 2020. I was born October 12, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to Anthony (Tony) Sherman and Kathryn (Kate) Zema Sherman, both deceased. I graduated from Barberton High School in 1962,...

May 12, 2020

Susan J. Pucak, 72, of Uniontown went home to be with the Lord May 12, 2020 after a four year battle with cancer. A native of Hubbard, Ohio and an area resident over forty years. She was the only child of C. Robert and Evelyn Agae Mayo, who preceded her in death. She and Don are the owners of the...

May 10, 2020

Marilyn Luella Tayse (nee Slegus) passed away on May 10, 2020 at The Colony Healthcare Center in Tallmadge, Ohio of COVID-19 at the age of 75.

She is preceded in death by her loving parents, William George and Helen Grace Slegus (nee Carney); husband, Grady Carval Tayse. Marilyn is remembered by her sons, Kevin of Kenmore, Ohio...

Apr 29, 2020

Carolyn (Buck) Dormer of Firestone Park passed away on April 29th,2020.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Buck. She will be forever missed by fiancé, Jeff Acomb; father, Finis Buck; siblings, Nancy Khanna, Brenda Dunbar, Greg Turner and Jeff Buck, as well as by daughters, Leanne (Ashley) Dormer and Alicia (Ray) Ratcliff. Carolyn's favorite...

Apr 24, 2020

Lawrence "Bill" W. Lowery, 84, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, April 24, 2020. Born on February 20, 1936 to the late Lawrence Sr. and Fransway (nee Thomas) Lowery in Akron, Ohio.

He was a veteran of the United States Marines and spent thirty six and a half years as a supervisor of Meter...

Apr 23, 2020

Kathleen Emma Haines, 58 gained her heavenly wings on April 23, 2020 after a tough fight with cancer. Kathy was born on November 28, 1961.

Kathy was preceded in death by parents; Gladys and Alford Haines; brothers, Alford and Terry. She was loved and will be missed by children, Brian (Angela) Haines, Michael (Amanda)...

Apr 22, 2020

Frederick "Fritz" C. Warren, 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior April 22, 2020 due to COVID-19. He was born May 21, 1944 to Carl and Margie Warren.

He leaves behind his daughters, son-in-law and beloved granddaughters, Lisa and Hailey Warren, Jennifer (Jim) and Payton Palecek. Fritz was the Superintendent of The Historical Glendale...

Apr 21, 2020

One day after his 90th birthday, James Hiram Ohlinger was called home. He joins his parents, Francis and Lewis Ohlinger, his siblings, Lewis, Jr. (Betty) Ohlinger, and Phyllis (Dwight) Hottle; his beloved wife, Jane; and daughter, Ann (Tom) Bizzaro, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, Barbara (Carl) Nottingham.

Jim met his bride,...