Obituaries

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...

Nov 23, 2016

William Trumpold born February 20, 1930 passed away November 23, 2016. Born in Cedar Rapids Iowa to the late Ernest & Helen (Baumgartner) Trumpold. Three generations of his family participated in the settlement of the now famous historical AMANA COLONIES in Iowa. William enlisted in the Navy in December, 1948. Served time on the SARDA USS 488.

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Nov 23, 2016

Dolores "Dee" Street, 83, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 23, 2016. She was a life resident of the area and retired as a food demonstrator for the ACME stores. Dee loved dogs, cats, flowers (especially roses) and was a bird watcher.

Preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Mary Zimmerman; beloved...

Nov 20, 2016

Gary L. Gordon, 74 passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was Born on May 19, 1942 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Thomas and Vera Gordon. He enjoyed long drives with his wife through PA during the fall. His most pleasurable moments were traveling with his wife to Las Vegas, and taking care of his five kids and...

Nov 6, 2016

Mathew A. Coffee, 24, of Akron went to heaven unexpectedly  November 6, 2016.

Mat worked at FedEx and most recently at a rubber recycling plant in Wadsworth. Mat had a kind heart and would help anyone that needed it. He will be greatly missed by all.

Rest in Peace sweet baby boy.

Mat...

Nov 1, 2016

Marie T. Harris, 90, of Riverview, Michigan went home to be with the Lord, November 1, 2016.

Friends may call from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 at the Schlup Pucak Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Blvd Akron. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Pastor Glenn Shedlock officiating. Entombment...

Oct 22, 2016

Richard Paul Flax, 85, husband of the late Charlotte Ruth Wilson Flax, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016.

Born in Howard, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Emma H. Barnt Flax. He retired from Suwak Trucking Company.

He is survived by daughters, Pamela Lynne Robbins and Carol Ann...

Oct 17, 2016

Mary J. Moore, 91, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 17, 2016. A life resident of the area, Mary was born to the late Alfred and Hilda Rootes. She was very active in Ohio Eastern Star Legacy Chapter #596 and Daughters of the Mokanna Nazir Caldron #27. She was a former girl scout, an avid crafter...