Obituaries

May 4, 2018

Janet Lee Navis (Edgington) 64, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, 2018.

She was born June 20, 1953. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1972 and lived most of her life in the Kenmore area. She married the love her life, Harry, in March 1973 and together they had 3 children. She...

May 3, 2018

Penny T. McCary, 62 of Akron went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly on May 3, 2018. Born December 29, 1955 in Cherry Point, N.C to the late Charles and Nancy Saxon. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Garland "Gunny" McCary of New Franklin; son, Elliot Nicholson of Akron; daughter, Angie Ann Nicholson of Akron; grandchild, Derek Nicholson...

Apr 30, 2018

Karen M. Snyder, 75, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, April 30, 2018. Born on July 26, 1942 to the late Edward and Ruth (Bennett) Szwast. She retired as an accountant and was a graduate of Kenmore High School. She enjoyed gambling, traveling with her family, crossword and Sudoku puzzles. Preceded in death by her brother, Edward...

Apr 27, 2018

Private family services were held for Richard M. Alexander, 71, of Akron, who went home to be with the Lord, April 27, 2018. Born April 21, 1947 to the late Anthony and Jayne (Householder) Alexander in Akron, Ohio. Richard was a supervisor in the Environmental Service department at St. Thomas Hospital. Richard is survived by his brother, Tony and niece,...

Apr 17, 2018

Kathy Sue Mankin, 64, of DOYLESTOWN, went home to be with the Lord, April 17, 2018. Born to the late Russell and Margaret (Eckels) Weaver on January 27, 1954. Kathy attended the University of Akron where she received a Bachelor's Degree and was employed by Target. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Brannon; grandchildren, Anna, Anthony, JR, Angel and...

Apr 13, 2018

Randy "Pita" Harrah, 57, of Mogadore, went home to be with the Lord, April 13, 2018 after losing his battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was born on May 9, 1960 in Orange, New Jersey to Burl and Janice (Smith) Harrah. Randy was the Owner/Operator of Innovative Pest Management. He was involved in T.E.E.M, Summit County Pest Control, All Ohio Riders...

Apr 12, 2018

William (Bill) D. Barfield Jr., 51, of BARBERTON, Ohio, born June 18, 1966 passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2018.

He was a devoted husband, loving father, and a caring grandfather. Bill always put his family before himself. Preceded in death by his parents, Rebecca and William Barfield Sr.; he is survived by his wife, Belinda; son,...

Apr 10, 2018

Lynn Foti fought a good fight and passed away peacefully in her home on April 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Peter Anthony Vukelich; her father and mother Louis and Betty Foti; brothers, Louie and Frank Foti and sister, Diana Dawson-McClain, and great niece Aria Foti. She is survived by her beloved son, James Rebovich;...

Apr 8, 2018

David T. Schultz Jr. 59, went home to the Lord April 8, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, David T. Schlutz Sr. and wife, Melodie Schultz Tickle.

He is survived by his mother Beverly Schultz, daughter Gena (Jeffery) Schultz, son Richard (Kresnt) Tickle, grandchildren, David, Carter and Lennox Schultz, Tyler, Kali, Kirsten and Kaidence...

Apr 6, 2018

Vangy & Lisa Marie Tonies and Jeffery & Rebecca Shipton are sad to share the news of the passing of their son, Cole Andrew on the 6th of April. He will be missed by his brothers; Alex & Christopher; sisters, Acacia & Taylor, in addition to so many other friends and family; we couldn’t possibly list them all.

Mar 27, 2018

Frances Wojcik, 83, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, March 27, 2018. Born on March 20, 1935 to the late Louis and Mary (Allison) Brennan in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in Kenmore and lived most of her life in Portage Lakes. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. She enjoyed being a volunteer at...

Mar 23, 2018

"Jack of all Trades" Robert L. Lindeman, 70, of Akron went home to be with the Lord March 23, 2018. Born August 11, 1947 to the late Robert and Anna (Solomon) Lindeman in Barberton, Ohio and raised in PA. He was in the Army for Vietnam from 1964-1967.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, John...

Mar 9, 2018

Elizabeth "Beth" A. Britton, 60, of Hartville went home to be with the Lord, March 9, 2018. Born June 6, 1957 to the late Dale and Florence (Dorland) Cahoon. She graduated from Cloverleaf High School in 1975 and then went on to attend the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster. She enjoyed camping, fishing and flowers. Beth spent...

Mar 6, 2018

Private services were held for my precious daughter, Reagan, 42 years old, who went to be with the Lord, March 6, 2018.

She leaves behind her adoring mother, Deborah A. Asher; "Step-Daddy", Robert E. Neiman; her brother, guardian and confidant, Ryan Asher Weathers. She will be terribly missed by her Uncle Dennis McDuffie and Aunt Robin McDuffie...

Mar 3, 2018

Everitt Dean Partridge, 63, of Akron, Ohio, was released into the hands of Jesus on March 3, 2018. He was born in Warren, Ohio to Rev. Stanley and Ruth Partridge. He was preceded in death by his father, Stan and is survived by his mother, Ruth; brothers, Stephen (Susan), Mark (Donna) and John (Patti) as well as his nieces and...

Feb 28, 2018

Born December 10, 1929 to Elise V. (Miller) and George T. Gray in Brooklyn, New York passed away February 28, 2018. The family relocated to valley Stream, Long Island, where they established residence and a successful business. It provided work/income for Richard as he attended Hofstra College and Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. He graduated and obtained his Professional Engineering license in...

Feb 24, 2018

William R. Normington, 82, passed away Saturday, February, 24, 2018.

William served briefly in the U.S.M.C and the USAF as a Radar Tech. He later retired from the U.S. Post office after 30 years as a letter carrier. In his retirement he worked 10 years at the First Merit Bank.

He is survived by his...

Feb 23, 2018

Martha E. Dailey, 95, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 23, 2018. She was born October 9, 1922 to the late Charles and Nellie (Hitchcock) Renner. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America and Park United Methodist Church. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by...

Feb 23, 2018

Harry D. Gardner, 60, of Akron passed away February 23, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born January 26, 1958 to Jerry and Sheila (Stone) Gardner. Harry worked at Frontier Trailer for over 30 years. He will be remembered for loving his children, grandchildren, brother's and sitting on the front porch listening to the ball game and having a...

Feb 9, 2018

Jerry passed away on February 9, 2018. He has gone to join Pattie, the love of his life. He served in the Marine Corps from 1959-1961 and was a member of Plumber's and Pipefitters Local 219 for over 40 years working mostly on Nuclear Power Plants. Pattie and him did a lot of traveling across the country together going from...