Obituaries

Nov 8, 2015

Lee, as she was known to family and friends, passed away November 8, 2015 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Lee was from the Firestone Park area and a charter member of Firestone Park Presbyterian Church.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Glenn; survived by her nieces and their spouses, Jane (Andy) Berenyi and Sherry (Butch) Burgner;...

Oct 23, 2015

"Together Again" Barbara A. Carr, 74 years , of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 23, 2015. A life resident of the area, Barbara graduated from Garfield High School and Akron City Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating she worked for City Hospital and then Goodyear Tire and Co. for 34 years and a nudge. She was...

Oct 22, 2015

Betty L. Billman, 87, formerly of Norton, died Thursday October, 22, 2015 at Barberton Manor Care. She was born in Akron and was the daughter of Scott and Jennie (Tait) Hudson. She lost her father at a  young age during the Great Depression. They moved to many, many places including, Illinois, Indiana,  Ohio and finally Akron. They lived at the...

Oct 20, 2015

Mildred Moyer, 95 years, born in Akron March 1, 1920 died October 20, 2015 after an extended illness. She was a member of the Firestone Park United Methodist Church since 1933. Active in the Church Choir, Civic Chorus, Women's LYDIA Circle and AARP. She worked as a bookkeeper for Lucky Furniture, a homemaker and a PTA Mom. Preceded in death...

Oct 16, 2015

Oct 16, 2015

Alma J. Yutzy, 83 years, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 16, 2015. A native of Somerset, PA. and a area resident most of her life, she was a homemaker and member of St John/St Pauls Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her parents and son, Ken; she is survived by her beloved husband, James; sons,...

Oct 15, 2015

Frank Fazio, 93, went home to be with the Lord, October 15, 2015. Frank was born in New Brighton, PA on October 4, 1922. He moved to Ohio to work for Goodyear Aerospace and served in the United States Army during WWII. He was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church and AARP. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph...

Oct 7, 2015

Harold P. Mann, 72, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 6, 2015. Born November 16, 1942, Harold retired from Ohio Bell after 20 years of service.

Preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Mildred Mann; sister's, Beth Wellsby and Cindy Manin; he is survived by loving sister,...

Oct 6, 2015

Alexander H. Tyrity, 98, of Akron went home to be with the Lord at the Ohio Veteran's Home on October 6, 2015.

He retired from West Chevy as a salesman after 40 years service, was a member of V.F.W Hockley Post #3532 and a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in WWII and Korea....

Oct 2, 2015

Earl W. Greathouse passed away on October 2, 2015. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen J. Greathouse; survived by children, Kathy, Carol (Terry), Jenny, Burt (Julie) and Dan; grandchildren, Josh, Justin and Hailey Greathouse, Somer Silcox, Jaden and Stacie Williams; special niece and nephew, Tammy DeSantis and Ben Greathouse. Per his request, no services are planned. For those...

Sep 25, 2015

Craig Easton TrentCraig Easton Trent, 46, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2015.

He leaves behind, mother, Shirley Trent; aunt, Seena (Trent) Yonally; uncle, Randy Trent; and cousin, Brian Trent; and other friends and family.

Calling hours 5 to 7 p.m. TOMORROW, Thursday, Oct. 1, and service at 7 p.m....

Sep 25, 2015

Earvin Carl Leslie of Akron, 77, passed away on September 25, 2015 at the Akron General Hospice Care Center.

Earvin (Carl) was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Beecher and Connie Mae Leslie. He had a sense of adventure, living in various states and performing a wide...

Sep 9, 2015

Patrick P. Shreffler, 69, of Akron left us to go off to a better place on September 9, 2015.

After graduating from St. Vincent's Catholic High school he joined the Air Force & translated five different languages as a Intelligence Interpreter. He retired from NAPA Auto Parts.

He was the most kind hearted person that...

Sep 7, 2015

Lyle Weaver, 67, passed away on September 7, 2015 surrounded by his family and in the warmth of God's love.

His family feels very blessed to have had such a loving and kind husband, father, brother in law,uncle and grandfather.

He will remain in the hearts of those who loved him, his wife, Marianne; daughter...

Aug 28, 2015

Gene W. Smith 76 yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord August 28, 2015.

A life resident of the area, and a veteran of the US Air Force Gene retired from Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local #219, after 50yrs. service. Gene was Asst. Scoutmaster for Troop 204 for many years and volunteered for many...

Aug 28, 2015

Alfred F. Houpt, 98yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord August 28, 2015.

Born in Mercersburg, Pa he was a resident of Akron where he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 30yrs service and later became a Mixologist for the Mayflower, Youngs and Fairlawn Country Club. He was a member of the Akron...

Aug 23, 2015

JOSEPH P. VOLOVAR KD8 ADM, 64, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family and friends, August 23, 2015.

Joseph was a loving husband, father and grandfather who served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Summit County for 30 years, enjoyed fishing, ham radio, coaching baseball and was...

Aug 17, 2015

David M. Michelli, 55, of Akron went home to be with the Lord August 17, 2015. David was born September 20, 1959 and was a life resident.

David enjoyed cartoons, loved his family and was a member of Pipefitters Union #219.

Preceded in death by his grandparents; father, David Michelli and beloved wife, Linda Michelli,...

Aug 15, 2015

Evelyn Thornton, 96, passed away restfully Saturday at St. Lukes Lutheran Community Center. Evelyn was born in Texas, and moved with her family to Akron when she was two.

She married her high school sweetheart, E. H. 'Jim' Thornton and raised two sons.

She retired from ICWU and traveled with her husband. She was preceded...

Aug 14, 2015

Dan passed away on August 14, 2015.

He is survived by his father Scott Kresowaty (Eileen Hill), mother Darlene Donager (Eli) and 3 siblings; Grandmothers Linda Gable and Donna Davis; Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Dan loved to be with his family and many close friends. He enjoyed many family vacations in Ocean City, MD,...