Obituaries

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 17, 2019

Kenneth "Kenny" Rich, 81 years, of New Franklin, went home to be with the

Lord on Saturday,  August 17.    A life resident of the Akron area, Kenny was a long- distance truck driver for Akron Sales.

Kenny was a member of Clinton Lodge #47 F & AM,  AASR Valley of Canton and Tadmor...

Aug 17, 2019

David Scott Hammonds, 51, of Akron passed away on August 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born on April 12, 1968 in Akron and lived all of his life in the Kenmore area.

David will be remembered for his smile and big heart. He always wanted to put a smile on someone's face....

Aug 12, 2019

Patricia "Patty" Bricker (nee Reynolds) passed away peacefully in her home on August 12, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Terence Kevin Bricker; son, Morgan Phelps; daughter, Rachel Boris; grandchildren, Declan and Ian; brothers, Scott and Douglas Reynolds; sister-in-law, Diane; nieces and nephews, Jake Burns, Derek Reynolds, Shannon Reynolds, Heather Miller and Ashley Brown. Cremation has taken place and...

Aug 10, 2019

Teresa Casalinova Quartarella Cecil passed on August 10, 2019. Born May 3, 1928 in Searights,...

Aug 8, 2019

Carol Anne Boucha, 67, lost her fierce battle with cancer in Green, Ohio on August 8, 2019.

Carol was preceded in death by husband Howard C. Boucha, Newcomerstown; daughters Renée (Boucha) Onesti of Green, OH and Nicole (Boucha) Montgomery of Wilmington, NC; sons-in-law Todd Onesti and Jeff Montgomery; the...

Aug 6, 2019

Jack W. Wright, 94, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August...