Obituaries

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;...

Gina P Calvaruso

Mar 22, 2016

Gina P. Calvaruso, 59, passed away March 22, 2016. She was born Akron, Ohio to the late Irene T. and Joseph A. Calvaruso. She was a graduate of Garfield High School (1975) and the University of Akron.

Gina is survived by her brother, Joe (Gail) Calvaruso; nieces,...

Alisa Harper

Mar 21, 2016

Alisa Harper, 49 years, of Akron, passed away March 21, 2016.

A native of New York, she was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Ora Harper, and is survived by her many friends at R.E.M.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at the Schlup-Pucak Funeral Chapel, with Rev James...

Clara "Joann" L Epling

Mar 9, 2016

Clara "JoAnn" L. Epling, 74, of Akron went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on March 9, 2016. Clara devoted her life to her family. She had a passion for all of Gods creations. She was blessed with the ability to crochet and needlepoint and grow beautiful gardens. Her love, strength and willpower will be missed...

Linda S (Rolland) Lance

Mar 6, 2016

Linda S. Lance, 66, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, March 6, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Olive Rolland; she is survived by her husband, Wes; son, Jay; daughter, Susie; several grandchildren; one great grandchild and brother, Ronnie. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the Schlup Pucak Funeral...

Gregory M Wood

Feb 27, 2016

Gregory M. Wood, 64, of Uniontown went home to be with the Lord, February 27, 2016. Greg was the Founder/Owner of the North East Ohio School of Golf, a Master Teaching Professional, President of the American Schools of Golf, co-founder of Suture-Tecs program at Akron Children's Hospital, a non-commission officer in charge of emergency services at the Naval Hospital in...

Michael L Williams

Feb 25, 2016

Michael L. WIlliams, 42, of BARBERTON passed away unexpectedly February 25, 2016 Michael enjoyed golfing, fishing and working on cars. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years' Marlena; parents, Michael and Patricia Williams; grandparents, Dorothy McDonald, Mae and Ray Grimes; sister's, Christina Coburn, Elizabeth (Matthew) Schneckenburger; mother and father-in-law, David Ross and Leah (Paul) Jetter; brother-in-laws, Dave...