Obituaries

Maryann Steele

Dec 14, 2019

Maryann Steele, 70, of Akron when home to be with the Lord December 14, 2019. A life resident of the area, she was born October 29, 1949 to the late Edward and Beatrice (nee Clair) Steele.

She was employed by the City of Akron as an office worker, a graduate of Kenmore High School and...

Daniel E Mickunas

Dec 1, 2019

Daniel “Dan” Mickunas passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, December 1 st , 2019 after yet another Browns loss to the Steelers. He was at home with his beloved wife, Karen Mickunas at his side.

Dan was born on June 14, 1942 in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, and moved to Akron as a child, becoming a proud lifelong member...

Linda A (Martin) Mears

Nov 26, 2019

Linda A. Mears, 67, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord November 26, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 8, 1952 to the late Geconius "Jack" and Juanita (nee Johnson) Martin.

She loved to cook, spend time with her family (especially her grandchildren) and was a nurses aid

Preceded in...

Pearl Marie Smedley

Nov 17, 2019

Pearl "Marie" Smedley, 93, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord November 17, 2019. She was born May 25, 1926 to the late Paul and Iva (nee Pursley) Cartrell. She retired after 25 years’ service as a Government Inspector for Wright Tool and Forge.

She was a member of the Barberton Moose Chapter...

Doug Proehl

Nov 7, 2019

Carl Douglas Proehl, 76, crossed to the other side on Nov. 7, 2019, after several years of battling various health issues. Doug was born in Akron, Ohio on May 11, 1943. A graduate of Kenmore High School, Doug worked hard all his life. He owned Doug's Sohio in Portage Lakes, later Doug's Lawn Service in Kenmore; and worked in...

Laurie J (Wise) Lance

Nov 3, 2019

Laurie J. Lance, 54, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 3, 2019. She was born April 27, 1965 to Leroy and Norma (nee Doney) Wise.

Preceded in death by her brother, Leroy S Wise Jr.; she leaves to cherish her memory, her beloved husband of 37 years, Ed Lance; parents; children, Jessica (Josh)...

Donald E Richards

Oct 28, 2019

Donald Eugene Richards (Spike) passed away peacefully on October 26, 2019 at the age of 90.  Born in Barberton to Orin and Marie Richards in 1929, Don recently celebrated his 90 th birthday with family and friends.  It was a joy for Don to celebrate with those closest to him. Don graduated from Barberton High School and enlisted in...

Jon L Batten

Oct 21, 2019

Jon L. Batten, 57, of Alliance passed away suddenly October 21, 2019.

A native of Akron, Jon drove trucks for several companies. He was a graduate of Firestone High School and the University of Akron where he earned a Bachelor's degree.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Donna (nee McAnaney) Batten; brother, Tom...

David C Beverlin

Oct 14, 2019

David C. Beverlin, 71, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 14, 2019. Born on May 20, 1948 in Akron to the late Lester and Evelyn (nee Kyle). He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for the State of Ohio Department of Liquor Control. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Jane...

Samuel L Bennett

Oct 9, 2019

Samuel L. Bennett, 34, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 9, 2019. A life resident of the area, he was born June 27, 1985 to Samuel Bennett and Billie Henry.

He was well known in Kenmore and grew up with all the kids in the neighborhood. He touched everyone’s heart that came into...

Paul B Laney

Oct 8, 2019

Paul B. Laney, 81, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 8, 2019. A life resident of the area, he was born on March 12, 1938 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Frank) Laney. He was a window washer for many years at Akron House and Factory. Preceded in death by his parents; son, Steve; seven...

Leroy S Wise Jr.

Sep 29, 2019

Leroy S. Wise Jr., 55, of Akron passed away unexpectedly September 29, 2019. He was born March 17, 1964 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He worked for the City of Akron in the Street Department. He leaves to cherish his memory, beloved wife, Charalet Wise; parents, Leroy and Norma ( nee Doney) Wise; brothers, Dennis (Pam) Wise and Jody Wise; sisters,...

Betty J Geddes

Sep 24, 2019

Betty Geddes, 92, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, September 24, 2019. Betty was born on March 17, 1927 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Edward and Sarah (nee Pearson) Berquist. She graduated from Massillon Washington High School and was employed by EKCO Housewares in Massillon before working for and retiring from the United States Postal...

Connie A Breitenstine

Sep 17, 2019

Connie A. Breitenstine, 90, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 17, 2019. A life resident of the area she was born December 9, 1928 to the late Lawrence and Julia (nee Cinco) Marino. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School. Preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, James N. Breitenstine; brother, Lawrence M. Jr.;...

Leo P Good

Sep 14, 2019

Leo P. Good, 25, of Palmetto, GA (formerly of Akron) passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2019. He was born on September 25, 1993 to Paul Good and Stacie (nee Searles) Ronk.

He loved dirt bikes, working, making goofy faces when his picture was taking and spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by...

Betty L Kovsca

Sep 14, 2019

Betty L. Kovsca, 93, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 14, 2019. She was born in Halstead, WV on August 6, 1926 to the late Jefferson and Mildred (Nee Martin) Davis. She was a member of Orioles #167, and avid Massillon High Tigers fan and enjoyed watching football. She retired after many years of service as...

James L Mccoy

Sep 13, 2019

James L. "Smooth" McCoy, 70, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 13, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 6, 1949 to the late Louis and Ruth (nee Dishon) McCoy. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, worked at Famous Telephone and retired from B.F. Goodrich with over 30 years of service. He loved...

Dennis A Smith

Sep 10, 2019

Dennis A Smith April 19 1983~ September 10 2019 We are saddened to announce that our dear son Dennis died unexpectedly on September 10th 2019. He was a loving father to his children. If you knew Dennis he was interested in anything with a motor. He could most often discover the problem and fix it. Waiting to greet him was...