Obituaries

Jun 15, 2017

Danielle M. Smeal (Hailey) 25 of Akron went home to be with the Lord, June 15,2017. A graduate of Barberton Schools she was a licensed Cosmetologist. She is survived by her mother Sally Kirkpatrick, father Danny Hailey Jr., daughter Valerie Smeal, son James Smiley. Grandparents Freda Shreve, Robert Smeal Sr., Danny and Priscilla Hailey Sr. Brothers Danny Hailey III, Dakota...

Jun 11, 2017

Betty J. Lloyd, 84, passed away June 11, 2017 in her sleep following a brief illness. She passed away only twenty nine days after her husband Harold's passing. They would have been married 65 years in December.

Betty was born to Fred and Dulcie Jackson on June 23,1932 in Swordscreek, VA and had three siblings. She thoroughly...

Jun 10, 2017

Millard V. Shreiner "Stilt",88, of N. Myrtle Beach, SC went home to be with the Lord June 10, 2017. Before moving to South Carolina Stilt was the owner/operator for the Kenmore Barber Shop. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served in Korea, a journeyman carpenter, driver/sales rep for 7 Up and Uniwear and after his...

Jun 10, 2017

H. Joanne Freed, 86, of Westerville went home to be with the Lord, June 10, 2017. JoAnne was a Summa Hospital Volunteer, beloved sister of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and a member of Firestone Park Presbyterian Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, John and Elsie (Clark) Cress; beloved husband, Robert, she is survived by her...

Jun 7, 2017

Wendell A. “Del” Johnson passed away peacefully on June 7th in Akron, Ohio, at the age of 80.

Preceded in death by his parents O. Arnold and Edith Johnson of Pennock, Minnesota, and sister Deloris of Willmar, Minnesota, Del is survived by his wife Kathleen (“Kitty”); children Eric, Kurt (Jennifer), and Kelly; grandchildren Aubrey and Mason; sister,...

Jun 6, 2017

William "Bill" M. Lancaster, 89, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, June 6, 2017. William lived most of his life in the Akron area and attended Kenmore High School. He played baseball in his younger years and later coached Kenmore youth baseball. He was principally employed at Seiberling tires and later Ohio Edison. William trusted Jesus...

May 22, 2017

Richard “Richie” Duane Higgins, 49, of Akron, went home to the Lord unexpectedly on May 22nd, 2017. Born on July 26, 1967, in Akron, to Kenneth and Beverly, Richie spent his life in Akron. He worked as an Abrasive Sandblaster Technician for Prime Polymers, American Metalizing, Akron Sandblasting, Carmichaels & Sons, and Newsome Work Metalizing on and off for...

May 20, 2017

Mary Imhoff, 90, passed away peacefully May 20, 2017 in Johnstown, PA.

Mary, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother was preceded in death by her husband, Foster; survived by son, Edward Craig, and daughter-in-law, Trish, of Venice, FL., and daughter, Rita Hines, of Sanford, NC; and five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Mary was born...

May 18, 2017

Dennis L. Reed, 71, of Akron passed away unexpectedly May 18, 2017. A lifelong resident, Dennis was a graduate of the University of Akron and a member of Masonic Lodge # 649 F & AM.

Preceded in death by his parents, William and Charlotte Reed; brother, Charles Reed. He is survived by his beloved wife, Terry (Baker)...

May 13, 2017

Harold R. Lloyd, 88 died May 13, 2017 with his family at his side. Mr. Lloyd was born in Marion, Ohio on July 21, 1928. Mr. Lloyd was a 1946 graduate of Marion Harding High School and a 1957 graduate of the Tri State University, Angola Indiana earning a B.S degree in Civil Engineering.

He served in...

May 9, 2017

Thomas J. Brady, 90, passed from this life on May 9, 2017. Thomas, a lifelong resident of Akron, was born on September 22, 1926. He attended Kenmore High School and the University of Akron. Serving with the U. S. Navy Amphibious Forces in WWII, Thomas participated in the landings at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Thomas retired from B.F.Goodrich with...

Apr 26, 2017

William "Bill" Henderson, 70, passed away on April 26, 2017 in Roseville, Michigan. Bill was born on July 6, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, to the late Virginia and Walter Henderson. He was a 1964 graduate of Garfield High School, where he ran track on a winning relay team. He enjoyed singing excerpts from Handel's "Messiah" while in his junior...

Apr 23, 2017

Phyllis May Leach 88, passed away peacefully at her home in Hartville on April 23, 2017, surrounded by her family. Phyllis is preceded in death by her loving husband and soul mate Gene Leach. They shared 64 wonderful, enchanted years together and were so perfectly matched that they both passed on the same day four years apart. Phyllis was...

Apr 12, 2017

Elmer Q. Blake, 94, passed away peacefully in his home in the early morning on April 12, 2017 after an extended illness. He was born in Huntington, WV on June 3, 1922 to the late M. Lucian and Mabell Searls Blake.

Elmer graduated from Kenmore High School and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company after 44...

Apr 9, 2017

Robert F. Prough, 85, went home to be with the Lord, April 9, 2017. A resident of Cleveland for 60 years, Robert graduated from the Cleveland Art Institute and was employed by Cleveland Press in the Fashion Design department.

Preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Martha (Frank) Prough; brother, James Prough; he leaves behind to...

Apr 2, 2017

On April 2, 2017, after years of battling against her ailing body, Kathleen Marie Smith quietly, peacefully, and with dignity left our world to finally rest among the blessed.

She was known to be stubborn, independent, hard-working, supportive, and loving. Throughout her life, Kathie touched the lives of every person with whom she had contact — whether...

Apr 1, 2017

Joseph A. "Joey" LaFever passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2017.

Joey was a one of a kind soul who had a heart of gold. A jokester who could make anyone laugh. A jack of all trades. Joey could do or fix anything.

He will be deeply missed and forever loved by all his family...

Mar 31, 2017

Debrah Louise (Bonner) Billman was born in BARBERTON on April 29, 1955. Growing up she lived in Barberton with regular visits to the family farm in Belington, WVA.

She worked at Ferriot, Inc., from 1977-1991 until she retired after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Debbie loved children and pets. She also was a serious collector of Nostalgia...

Mar 25, 2017

Donna L. Whitmire, 81, flew away in spirit on March 25, 2017 surrounded by loved ones after a long illness. Donna was born May 17, 1935 to the late Charles and Mary (Hamilton) Wilson.

Preceded in death by her parents; son, Mark David; brothers, James, Bob, David and William; sisters, Mary and Jeanne. Donna leaves behind to...

Mar 18, 2017

Arvel " Red " E. Brackett 102, a lifetime resident of the area went home to be with the Lord, March 18, 2017.He was born August 25, 1914 in Ashbysberg, Kentucky to Forrest and Mallie Brackett.

Red was a member of the Seville United Methodist Church where he was a Lay Leader, a Boy Scout Leader and...