Obituaries

Mar 14, 2017

Gloria M. Fogle, 86, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, March 14, 2017. A life resident of the area, Gloria was the beloved wife of John Fogle for 52 years.

Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Jane Foster; beloved husband, John; brother, Thomas; great grand daughters Courtney and Aurora; she leaves behind...

Mar 8, 2017

Kathy M. Brouse passed away March 8, 2017. Kathy was a dedicated volunteer with Paws and Prayers animal shelter. She fostered and found homes for over one hundred cats and kittens. Kathy was truly a creative and generous person who enjoyed spending time with friends, family and working on her beautiful home. Preceded in death by her parents, Burdette...

Mar 6, 2017

Our dear Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, born Sept. 25, 1949 in Akron to Raymon and Sarah Long passed away, Monday, March 6, 2017, due to complications from cancer. We know that she is in heaven free of pain and keeping an eye on us all.

She graduated from Hower High School in 1967 and worked...

Mar 6, 2017

Josephine H. Kautz (Maglic) " Aunt Dot", 101, of Copley entered into rest March 6, 2017. Josephine was a wonderful homemaker and a life resident of the area. Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mollie Maglic; beloved husband of 67 years, John; sons, Donald and John Kautz; three sisters and two brothers; she leaves behind to cherish her...

Mar 2, 2017

Walter J. Hall, 69 years, of Deerfield went home to be with the Lord, March 2, 2017. "An Inventor of Some things". Walt was born in Alliance on July 27, 1947 to Horace and Helen Hall. A graduate of Alliance High School and the University of Akron, Walt was owner of ORHA Industry's.

He was a member...

Feb 27, 2017

Joshua A. Louderback, 32, of Akron passed away unexpectedly February 27, 2017. A life resident of the area, Joshua was a Life Skills Graduate and was employed by USIC as a Utility Locator.

He was a loving and caring person who will be missed by all. He is survived by his parents, Allan Barrett and Venessia Louderback;...

Feb 22, 2017

Frances Gathergood, 82, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 22, 2017. A life resident of the area and a 1952 graduate of Kenmore High School, Frances retired from Uniroyal-B.F.Goodrich after 35 years service. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church where she was a custodian for six years.

Bowling was something Frances...

Feb 12, 2017

Grace E, Boldt, 99 yrs of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 12, 2017. A native of McHenry, Maryland and an area resident of 50 years. Grace retired from Goodyear Bank Human Resources Department. She was a loving, caring and giving person who was an active member at Kenmore United Methodist Church and then Firestone Park...

Feb 2, 2017

Delores (Daghir) Reynolds, passed away after a brief illness on February 2, 2017. Born in Akron and longtime area resident, she was a graduate of Kenmore High School.

Dee owned and operated Dee’s Beauty Salon in Kenmore for many years and received numerous awards in state-wide styling competitions. Dee loved the sun and beach and enjoyed the...

Jan 23, 2017

Paul Jay Stump Jr., 91, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 23, 2017. A life resident of the area, Paul retired from Lockheed Martin. He was a WWII veteran of the United States Army Air Corp., where he served in Europe. He was a member of V.F.W Post #3383 and American Legion Post # 566....

Jan 22, 2017

Thomas "Tommy" W. Thompson, 49 passed away suddenly on Sunday January 22, 2017. A 1985 graduate of Kenmore High School, Tom was a plumber by trade. He never tired of talking about his trade, which was his passion.

Tom was also an avid sports fan of all the Cleveland teams, was an amateur drummer and enjoyed all...

Jan 22, 2017

Carol A. Belchambers, 72, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 22, 2017. A life resident of the area, Carol was a huge Neil Diamond, loved animals, especially cats and married the love of her life Danny Fisher in 1994.

Preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Elizabeth "Betty" Belchambers; brother, Gary and...

Jan 11, 2017

Delores J. Koenig, 85, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 11, 2017. A life long resident of the area, Delores was a homemaker who loved her family and her pets.

Preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Gladys Adkins; son, Gary; she is survived by her sons Donald Mark (Sue), Dennis (Jill);...

Jan 10, 2017

Ray M. Burgy Jr, 63, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2017.

A life resident of the area, Ray was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved motorcycles and fishing.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Emma Burgy; brother, Gary; niece, Karyn J. Mullholand; nephew, Andrew Burgy; he is...

Jan 10, 2017

Marianne Chance, 58, of New Franklin passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with liver and kidney failure.

She was a very talented artist with special love of art.

Preceded in death by her father, James; brother, Doug Chance; she is survived by her mother, Yvonne; sister's, Doris (Bruce) Guyton, Joyce (Bob) Jackson, Kathy...

Dec 22, 2016

Thomas A. Batten, 63, of Firestone Park went home to be with the Lord, December 22, 2016. A life resident of the area, Tom graduated from Firestone High School in 1972.

After graduation and attending the University of Akron, Tom started his career with Taco Bell and retired as Regional Facilities Director. He then started his second...

Dec 12, 2016

On December 12, 2016 God gained another beautiful angel. Kathleen passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones that were praying over her. God called Kathleen home and sent her parents, Tom and Bev to show her the way.

Kathleen was a gentle, loving free spirit who always looked for the good in life. She battled a long...

Dec 11, 2016

Larry L. Moore, 70, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, December 11, 2016. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from V.N.S.

Preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Versie Moore; brother, Kenny Moore; he is survived by his daughters, Lesley (Tim) Bush, Lisa (Tim ) Sherman; grandchildren, Hunter...

Dec 11, 2016

Aaron C. Bogle, 42, of Brimfield went home to be with the Lord, December 11, 2016. He was a life resident of the area and was born on November 24, 1974 to the late C. Aaron and Linda Bogle.

Brother Aaron was a member of Rockton Lodge #316 F&AM, AASR Valley of Akron, IBEW local 71 and...

Nov 25, 2016

Robert (Bob) W. Myers III, 72, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 25, 2016 in the loving arms of his wife of over 25 years, Peggy Myers. Four days prior to Bob's passing, he and Peggy renewed their wedding vow's. Robert was born to the late Robert and Peggy (Roth) Myers in Columbus, Ohio on...