Obituaries

Louise Shanholtz

Sep 16, 2016

Louise "Toots" Shanholtz, 83, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, September 16, 2016. Louise was a very good homemaker who took excellent care of her family. She loved to travel and had a great sense of humor. Preceded in death by her parents, Milan and Julia Romich; son, Jeff Shanholtz; she is survived by her beloved husband,...

Brownie R Snyder

Sep 13, 2016

Brownie "Penny" R. Snyder, 85, of Norton went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, September 13, 2016. Born in Ethridge, TN to B.D and Hautie Ashworth on February 18, 1931; Penny moved to Akron, OH in the early 1950's and met and married the love of her life Dick Snyder in 1955. She worked and retired...

Benton William Dunigan

Sep 9, 2016

The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to sorrow and heartfelt loss of the death of our precious baby boy, Benton William Dunigan on September 9, 2016.

He was preceded in death by is great-papaw, Benton H. Ford Sr.; great-papaw and mamaw, Francis and Lenora Dunigan; he leaves behind his loving...

Irene A Gromley

Sep 8, 2016

Irene A. Gromley, 89, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 8, 2016. A life resident of the area, Irene retired from the Sparkle Market with 20 years of service as a cashier. As a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Irene was involved with the Altar/Rosary Society, St. Vincent DePaul, helped with the food bank, Holy...

Bombina Gregg

Aug 28, 2016

Bombina Gregg, 81, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 28, 2016. She was heavily involved with Emmanuel United Church of Christ where she was a long time member. Preceded in death by her parents, Luigi and Catrina Fontana; husband, Lloyd; siblings, Thomas Fontana and Betty Shinn; she is survived by her brother, Dominic (Jill) Fontana; sister,...

Andrew R Harland

Aug 20, 2016

Andrew R Harland, 35, of Akron, found his peace on 8/20/16. Drew loved fishing and hiking with his fiancée Heather Jarvis, and their dog Titus. His smile and laughter will truly be missed. He is survived by his mom, Rebecca Welsh; siblings Katherine, John, Jeffrey, & Maryanne; special nieces & nephews; many extended family & friends. A memorial service will...

William M Smith

Aug 20, 2016

William (Bill) M. Smith died August 20, 2016. Bill was born in East Liverpool, Ohio July 24, 1919 to Walter A. and Helen M. Smith who predeceased him. He came to Akron in December of 1945 following graduation from Ohio State University in 1943 and served in the United State Army in the Mediterranean Theater of Operation from 1943-1945. Bill...

Rosalind "Nikki" Tracy

Aug 19, 2016

ROSALIND "NIKKI" TRACY Rosalind "Nikki" Tracy, 43 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, August 19, 2016.She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 24, 1973 to the late Clyde and Peggy Cook. Nikki was preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Ann; she is survived by her husband, Stan; son, Christapher; daughters, LaVerne and Paige; grandson, Jayden; ...

Roselee Davis

Aug 17, 2016

The world lost a great woman when Roselee Davis, 81, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 17, 2016. Roselee was a secretary and retired from B&W after many years of service. She lived her entire life in Kenmore. She was a wonderful person who loved life and her kitties. If you had Rose as a friend...

Betty L Lowden

Aug 6, 2016

Betty L. Lowden, 83, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 6, 2016. Betty was a life resident and was a graduate from Garfield High School. She enjoyed bingo, gardening and her two dogs, Heidi and Shadow. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lele Harris; daughter, Betty Schlosser; siblings, Joan Douglas and Richie Harris and...

William T Medkeff

Aug 4, 2016

William T. Medkeff, 73, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 4, 2016. William retired from Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital with over 45 years of service as a Medical Technologist and  was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anita; son, Jeffrey Medkeff; he is survived by...

Donald E Peters

Jul 28, 2016

Donald E. Peters, 55, passed away on Thursday, July 28th, 2016. Donald was born to Donald and Marilyn (Fisher) Peters on May 7th, 1961. Donald was a lifelong resident of Springfield Township. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1979. He worked as an auto mechanic and as a firefighter/EMT for Springfield.  He loved tinkering with tractors, camping, reciting a...

Patricia A Stuteville

Jul 4, 2016

Patricia A. Stuteville, 41, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2016. Preceded in death by her father, Gerald Tuttle; step-father, Bill Beadles; she is survived by her mother, Joyce (John) Elkins; daughters, Shaleene (Mike) and Noel; sons, Talynn and David (Jessica); five grandchildren; siblings, Catherine, Leonard, Michelle and Patrick, nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends. Friends...

Robert A D'Antony

Jul 4, 2016

ROBERT A. D'ANTONY, born in Akron, Ohio on September 17, 1947.    Bob graduated from Kenmore High School.  He attended Kent State University.  He pursued a career as a computer programmer for various local and national companies. He relocated to California still working in the computer field.  After a twenty year period there he moved back to Akron residing in the...

Ed Sayre

Jun 22, 2016

Ed Sayre, 63, passed away June 22, 2016 after a battle with cancer.

Born in Akron, Ohio on October 14, 1952, he was a 63 year resident.  He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1970 and attended the University of Akron where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.  He worked for Chemstress...

Lois M Horvath

Jun 15, 2016

Lois M. Horvath, 85 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord,June 15, 2016. Lois is survived by her daughter, Sherri Stockard; grandchildren, Daniel Stockard, Angela (James) Elliott, Dawn Simmons and Joshua O'Connor; great grandchildren, Sophia, Benjamin, Zachary and Darren; nieces and nephews, Paul and Debbie Wilhelm, Theresa and Tom Eckard, Bob and Terri Wilhelm; she was preceded in...

Shirley J Doyle

Jun 10, 2016

Shirley J. Doyle, 77, of Akron went home to be with the Lord,June 10, 2016.

Shirley loved animals, flowers and especially her grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Ruby; son, Joseph; and beloved...

Ruby G Greig

Jun 7, 2016

“Down in the mountains”. So would begin the stories of Ruby Geraldine Greig who left this world on June 7, 2016, to be with her husband of 72 years, David; and her beautiful daughter, Sandra, in a heavenly eternal life. The stories were of her childhood and adventures traveling across the mountains with her father. These were her fondest memories...

Raymond E Wilson

Jun 3, 2016

Raymond E. Wilson, 89, formerly of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, June 3, 2016 in Winter Haven, Florida. Raymond was a Postal Carrier for 24 years, a Veteran of the United States Navy where he served in WWII, a member of V.F.W Post #3532 and the Kenmore Italian Civic Club. Preceded in death by his parents, William...