Obituaries

Dec 3, 2017

Barbara (Boyd) Magazzeni, 89, passed away peacefully, December 3, 2017, surrounded by her loving children.  She was born in Mayben, Alabama on December 19,1927 and raised in Akron, Ohio. Barbara will be remembered by her passion of sports, love of nostalgic game shows, her wit, her sense of humor, the way she had a song/jingle for any occasion, and the...

Nov 30, 2017

Albert Magazzeni, 88, passed away November 30, 2017 peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Akron, Ohio July 3, 1929 and raised in North Hill.

He served as a Merchant Marine and also served in the US Army. He was a proud retiree of General Tire and was...

Nov 30, 2017

Patti Sue McCormack, 79 yrs, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, November 30, 2017. A native of Tennessee, Patti was an area resident most of her life. She started her Catering career at Quaker Square and retired from Raintree Country Club.

Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Cleo Simons Bryant,...

Nov 28, 2017

Michael C. Pifer, 59, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November  28, 2017. Born on September 12, 1958 to George and Mary (Prough) Pifer. He was a graduate of Ellet High School and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Michael was a mechanic by trade, enjoyed cars and motorcycles. Preceded in death by his...

Nov 11, 2017

Rodger "Whiskers" Brown Rodger C. Brown (Whiskers), 73 years, of Akron went home to be with the Lord November 11, 2017. A life resident of the area, Rodger was a machinic at P.I.E. for over 15 years. He was an active member of Coventry-Akron Lodge #83 F&AM, Cuyahoga Falls Chapter #225 Royal Arch Masons, AASR Valley of Akron, Yusef...

Oct 25, 2017

Clarence Burgy, 76, of Akron went home to be with the Lord,  October 25, 2017. A life resident of the area Clarence was born on September 21, 1941 to the late Ray and Emma (Phillips) Burgy. Preceded in death by his brothers, Gary and Ray; he is survived by his son, Buddy (Holly); significant other, Mary Bird; step-sons, Fred and...

Oct 24, 2017

Brookfield: Adah E. McMullin,95, died peacefully on October 24, 2017 at Liberty Health Care Center.  Adah was born October 9, 1922 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Charles and Rebecca Isabella (Stockman) Harkless. She was a 1940 graduate of Brookfield High School. Her husband, Benjamin B. McMullin, whom she married on October 5, 1944, passed away on December 23, 2007. Adah...

Oct 20, 2017

Madaline Stefanko born March,16,1936, passed away peacefully October 20, 2017 after a short illness. Born in Akron, OH she was a graduate of kenmore high school and retired from approved statewide title agency.

She is preceded in death by loving husband Tom; mother, Jessie and sister, Pam. She is survived by her daughters, Carole Mehen and Diane...

Oct 17, 2017

Mildred C. Williams, 98, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 17, 2017. Born in Langsville, Ohio on April 15, 1919 to the late Harold and Lulu Miller.

She retired as a secretary from Bridgestone/Firestone with over 20 years service. She was a faithful and active member of the Billow Chapter #483 OES....

Oct 16, 2017

Mary F. Idler, 90, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 16, 2017.

Born January 5, 1927 in Marr, Ohio to the late Earl and Clara Smithberger.

She was an office worker for Bic Pen, a member of the Stark County Music Association,

loved playing euchre and loved...

Oct 13, 2017

Harry James Navis(Navrozides)

March 27,1952-October 13,2017

Harry (65), was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1970 and had a successful career in car sales for over 40 years. He loved to talk with people and make them laugh, he could tell a great story and...

Oct 7, 2017

Sherman Joe Powell, born June 14, 1933 passed away October 7, 2017 at the age of 84.

He was 1 of 6 children born to Clural & Violet in West Union, W. VA.  He moved to Akron in 1952. He worked at B.F. Goodrich for 42 years before retiring in 1994. He served his country in the...

Sep 23, 2017

James O. McAfee,87, passed away September 23, 2017. He was born in Akron Ohio where he lived his entire life. He was a US military veteran of the Korean conflict serving as a Master Sargent in the US Army. He retired from the ACME, Fred Albrecht company with 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Sep 18, 2017

Phillip H. Walters, 61, of Kent went home to be with the Lord, September 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Formerly of Kenmore, Phillip was born on August 31,1956 in Akron, Ohio to the late Hedley and Emmagene (Odom) Walters. Phillip was a retired registered nurse. He enjoyed his family, motorcycles, music, karaoke and playing Santa Claus. Preceded in...

Sep 16, 2017

Diana Dawson Mclain (nee Foti), 73, went to be with the Lord September 16th. She was a faithful, strong and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Mclain; her children, Michael Dawson (Joyce) Michelle Dawson Mirka (John) Monica Bertsch (Drew) and Marisa Lutz (Jason); her grandchildren, Crystal, Andrew, Nicole, Logan, Derek, Alivia, Jace...

Sep 10, 2017

Gerald “Jerry” Long of Bucyrus, OH passed away on Sep. 10 th after a short illness.

He was born Feb. 23 rd , 1945 in Richwood, WV and was a graduate of Northwest High School Class of 1963.  A lifelong railroad engineer, he retired from the B&M Railroad in 1990.  He was a member of the Scottish...

Sep 4, 2017

George C. Pifer Jr., 84, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 4, 2017. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on October 1, 1932 to the late George and Margaret (Vargo) Pifer. George was a truck driver for Akron Packing, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Navy. Preceded in...

Aug 30, 2017

Carol Jean Carillon (Szekely), 72, of Akron passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2017. Born in Barberton, Ohio on July 9, 1945 to the late Steve and Irene Szekely. Carol lived in Akron her entire life. She devoted her entire life to her family. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Carol...

Aug 28, 2017

Dolores "Kay" Cottle, 85, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 28, 2017. Born in Zanesville, Ohio on March 5, 1932 to the  late William and Ruth Hauserman. Kay was an integral part of the Kenmore neighborhood since moving to Akron in the mid fifty's with her husband, Roy and son, Douglas. She raised two boys and...

Aug 25, 2017

Xavier B. McMullen, 17, of Akron passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2017. He was born April 19, 2000 in Akron, Ohio to Lisa S. Carswell and Gregory B. McMullen. He was currently in the 11th grade at Akron Digital Academy with his favorite subject being math. He was a member of First Glance and Stop the Violence marches, where he...