Obituaries

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...

William C Simmons

May 29, 2016

William C. Simmons (Uncle Bill), 69, passed away May 29 th , 2016, after a well-fought battle with cancer. Bill was born in West Virginia and lived most of his life in Kenmore, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife, Estelle; daughters Joyce (Stan) Kowalewski, Cathy Burkhart, Nancy (Tony) Richiutti, Mary (Kevin) Roskos; five loving grandchildren; and sisters Wanita...

Gregory S Albright

May 23, 2016

Gregory S. Albright, 33, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly on May 23, 2016 in Tempe, AZ

Greg was a salesman for ADT. Greg is survived by his son, Anthony Scott Albright; father, Tim; mother, Fran (Donn) Reinhart; sister, Lisa (Joe) Schimpf; step-brother, Alexander Reinhart; step-sisters, Samantha and Melanie Reinhart. Friends may call from...

Patty Lou (Hout) Calvert

May 23, 2016

Patty Lou Hout-Calvert left this world on June 23 rd with her loved ones by her side. She was 77. In passing, Pat has joined the love of her life, Larry, whom she described as, “the only man who could ever put up with her.” She often joked about her and Larry’s height disparity and swore that on their wedding...

Danny W Fisher

May 21, 2016

Danny Wayne Fisher was born in Medina, Ohio on July 19,1949, as the only child of William Wayne Fisher and the former Betty Dunn, and passed on May 21, 2016 of heart failure at the Cleveland Clinic. He is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Carol Belchambers and his beloved mother, Betty Bretz. He graduated from Wooster High...

Linda J Deangelis

May 18, 2016

On Wednesday May 18, 2016, this world said goodbye to a very special woman, Linda DeAngelis.  She was born on April 30 th , 1954 and was a life-long residence of Akron/Kenmore. Linda touched the hearts of all that she met and will be remembered for her kindness and humor.  Linda fought hard until the very end against complications brought...

Stanislava Kezele

May 10, 2016

Stanislava Kezele, 94, born in Slovenia went with angels and joined her husband, Josip Kezele (November 6,1985), on May 10, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She leaves behind her children, Anica Kezele, of Akron and Slavica Dragic of Barberton; granddaughters, Kafka Luskovec-Kezele of San Francisco and Gina Dragic of Akron; great- great grandson,...

Donald R Davidson

May 10, 2016

Donald R. Davidson, 61, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, May 10, 2016. Born April 28, 1955 to the late James and Irene Davidson and preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy; he is survived by his wife and soulmate, Brette Ann (The Warden) and his little girls; brothers, Ken (Norma), Denny (Renee) and Chris (Denise)' sisters,...

Beatrice Culbertson

May 9, 2016

Beatrice J. Culbertson, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord, May 9, 2016. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary and a 30 year cancer survivor. Preceded in death by her parents, H. Newton and Beatrice Benkheuser and beloved husband, David; she is survived by her daughters, Denise (Larry) Pierson, Cindy (Jeff) Mains and...

James Zenner

May 1, 2016

James Zenner,78, of Akron went home to be the Lord, on Sunday May 1, 2016. He was employed by Local Union 894 and held memberships in the following organizations, Eagles 555, the local Moose and V.F.W.. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his...

Mabel M (Sund) Hayes

Apr 27, 2016

Mabel Sund Hayes, 95, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. At an early age she dedicated her life to the Lord and never faltered. She held several positions as a member of the Fern Leaf Chapter of the Eastern Star, served her country in the United States Navy during WWII, where she...

Edward A Gallagher

Apr 19, 2016

Edward A. Gallagher, 68, of Cuyahoga Falls, a Veteran of the US Army, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly April 19, 2016.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He had 28 years' service at Kent Machine and most recently at National Machine...

Ronald R Schnering

Apr 13, 2016

Ronald R. Schnering, 62, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2016. He was a life resident of the area and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Margaret; beloved dog, Omar he is survived by his step-son, Eric Burgess; brother, Frederick (Diane) Schnering. Friends may call from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 at...

Leroy Street

Mar 30, 2016

Leroy  “Lee” Street, 83yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, March 30, 2016. A native of Wapakoneta, Lee was an area resident most of his life. He retired from G.J. Myers as a Machinist after 25yrs, and owned and operated Street’s Mower for over 29 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Daisy Street; brothers,...

Isebelle A Cole

Mar 27, 2016

Isebelle A. Cole, 97, of Akron, born January 21, 1919 passed away March 27, 2016.

Preceded in death by her husband, Dale; son, Roger; grandson, Tommy Markley; sisters, Marian and Evelyn; brothers, Eddy and Chuck; she is survived by her daughter,Sandy (Ron) Markley; daughter-in-law, Lois Cole;...