Obituaries

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...

Laura D Williams

Feb 25, 2016

Laura D. Williams born May 24, 1940 to Carl and Fannie Mae Jackson in Akron, Ohio passed away February 25, 2016.

She was married 46 years to Curtis E. Williams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Fannie Mae Jackson; beloved husband, Curtis; sister, Francis Allgood; nephew, Eric Allgood; she leaves behind her son's, Curtis...

Patricia A Litten

Feb 24, 2016

Patricia A Litten, 68, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 24, 2016. Patricia was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who will be missed by all. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Monsour and Pauline Morgan; brothers, Kevin, Butch and Walter Morgan; sister, Dory; grandmother, Jenny Williams; nephews, Eddie Monsour and Tommy Tripp; survived...

Jacquelyn S Daily

Feb 18, 2016

Jacquelyn S. Daily, 71, of Barberton went home to be with the Lord, February 18, 2016. Jacquelyn was a very clappy lady and enjoyed looking at and reading magazines. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Doris Daily; sister, Lorraine Brown; she is survived by her sister, Diane (Fred) Schnering. Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m. Monday, February...

Charlotte W Brenneman

Feb 17, 2016

Charlotte Wagner Brenneman born in Akron, Ohio on September 16, 1935 left this world peacefully and surrounded by love on February 17, 2016. Charlotte attended South High School, where she was a proud majorette. She met the love of her life, Robert Brenneman while employed by the Del Farm grocery chain. They married and made their home in Copley. Charlotte...

Barbara Holcomb

Feb 17, 2016

Barbara Holcomb,78, of Green who was our beloved wife and precious mother went home to be with the Lord, February 17, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Farley and Pearlie Mitchell; sons, Charles E. and Mark D. Holcomb; survived by her loving husband, Charles; daughter, Michelle (Tom) Wagner; grandchildren, Josh Wagner, Jessica (Scott) McKain and Marissa; great-granddaughter, Meeah...

Margaret L Smithberger

Feb 12, 2016

Margaret L. Smithberger, 85, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 12, 2016. Margaret lived most of her life in Canton where she worked at Timken Roller Bearing for 10 years before working at The McKinley Nursing Home as a nurses aid. She was a member of the Stark County Music Association for many years. She loved...

David M Greig

Feb 9, 2016

David McFetridge Greig was born December 28, 1923, at St Clairsville, Ohio. He was happily raised on a farm with brother’s Bill, Sam, Jim, John, Tom and sister Bess. David passed February 9, 2016, surviving his brothers and sister and has now joined them, along with his beautiful daughter Sandra, in a heavenly eternal life. As a young man, David...

Tina L Hall

Feb 6, 2016

Tina L. Hall, 49, of Akron passed away February 6, 2016. Born in Martin, Kentucky, Tina was an area resident most of her life. Preceded in death by her father, Richard Hall; she is survived by her mother, Johnnie Hall; daughter, Regina (Billy) Barnett of Charlotte, NC; son, Austin Hall of Akron; three grandchildren; sisters, Sherry (Rick) Palmer of Brimfield...

Joseph Megyes

Feb 1, 2016

Joseph Megyes, 74, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 1, 2016. He worked for Fabro Construction for many years and was the owner of Hefty's Place. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Megyes; sister, Helen "Sis", he is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Carol Ann; son, Troy (Kim) Megyes; daughter,...

Darwin J Drope

Feb 1, 2016

Darwin J. Drope, 93, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 1, 2016. Darwin was a life resident of the area, a graduate of the University of Akron where he earned a degree in Accounting/Psychology and spent 16 years at Firestone. He was a veteran of the United State Army where he served in WWII and a...

Robert J King

Jan 28, 2016

Robert “Bob” King passed away suddenly on January 28th, 2016 at the age of 68. Robert is survived by his wife Theresa King and their three sons, their spouses and grandchildren; Aaron his wife Lena and daughter Natalija King, Jeremy and his wife Firouz, son Tatham and daughter Xaviera King, Nathan King and Fiancée Brieanne. Robert was born in Denver...

Barbara Stevic

Jan 20, 2016

Barbara A. Stevic (80) (1935-2016) passed away on January 20, 2016. Barbara was cremated and her ashes were interned in a columbarium at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Rittman, Ohio. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Ramicone and her grandchildren, Conner and Callie Stevic; she is survived by her husband of 60 years, Russell; her...

Greg A Mizerik

Jan 17, 2016

Greg A. Mizerik, 48, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 17, 2016. Greg earned a BA in Engineering and was a Technical Engineer with TRM Manufacturing. Greg is survived by his parents, Robert and Nancy Mizerik; brother, Robert Mizerik; sister, Nancy Mizerik; Fiancé and longtime companion, Pam Gibson and other family members and friends. Friends may...

James V Spencer

Jan 14, 2016

James “Jimi” Spencer passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2016.

Jimi was born on January 11, 1964 in Akron, OH and was a 1982 graduate of Kenmore High.  He studied auto collision repair at the Denver Automotive and Diesel College, becoming the owner-operator of Green Collision.  An avid car aficionado, Jimi especially loved Corvettes, building...