Obituaries

Mar 7, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our amazing mother, Nancy Kay (Fogle) (Nomi) Miller.  She sadly left this world peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her.  She is one of the strongest women we knew.  She...

Feb 27, 2024

Jane E. Rebovich, 95, of WADSWORTH went home to be with the Lord, February 27, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 9, 1928 to the late Clayton and Sarah (nee Stewart) Grafton.

Jane was an LPN and spent fourteen years at St. Thomas Hospital.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine...

Feb 25, 2024

Tina M. Johnson, 63, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, February 25, 2024. He was born October 27, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harold and Betty (nee McDonald) Johnson.

Tina was a graduate of Kenmore High School, a wonderful artist and received a full scholarship to Bowling Green for her...

Feb 24, 2024

Mary Ann Robinson, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She left this world to begin her eternal heavenly life surrounded by her family.

A native of Akron, Ohio, Mary Ann graduated from Kenmore High School and began her career in administrative management, working her...

Feb 17, 2024

On February 17, 2024 James Leonard Williamson, 82, passed away, peacefully with family and his puppies (Ruby and Maggie) by his side.

Some of us knew him as "The Big Balogna"....Some of us knew him simply and more profoundly as "dad" and or "grandpa"...Meager in appearance… Kind in heart... Humble in presentation... but ferocious and brave in...

Feb 4, 2024

Donald J. Scott passed away suddenly at home on February 4, 2024.  He was born October 15,1954 to Mildred (Keefer) Scott and Donald Scott at Akron City Hospital.

Don knew who he was. He was a man of few words unless he had something to add to the conversation. He graduated from North High School where he...

Feb 2, 2024

Venessa Kay Klein, 41, of Akron went home to be with the Lod, unexpectedly on February 2, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Kenneth Coon and Vonda Clegg on March 3, 1982.

Venessa was a very kind, caring, compassionate person. She loved to cook, go fishing, camping, feed the ducks or just go on a...

Jan 31, 2024

Linda Gravelle a child of God went home to be with the Lord, on January 31, 2024. She was born and raised in WADSWORTH to the late Mary M. White and Buford V. Hardin.

She was a loving mother to her three daughters, Tressa Carlstrom (Paul), Jessica Racette and Andrea Racette (Jay). Also survived by her brother,...

Jan 30, 2024

David Best, 88, of Howland, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, January 30, 2024. He was the son of Otis and Mary (Devanney) Best.

Preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Barbara (Pucak); two brothers; and granddaughter, Patricia Best. He is survived by sons, Timothy (Bonnie), Mark (Brenda),...

Jan 23, 2024

Mitzie Hodgkinson went home to be with the Lord, January 23, 2024.

Mitzi’s family was the most important thing in her life and she was always encouraging to them. Her advice to her sons when they became parents was to not worry that your children may seem to not always listen to you; but worry that they...

Jan 15, 2024

Jack Arthur Toomey, 79, of BARBERTON passed away suddenly on January 15, 2024.

He was born at Barberton Citizens Hospital on March 21, 1944 to the late William and Josephine (nee Skinner) Toomey. He was a 1962 graduate of Kenmore High School and retire from Goodyear Rubber & Tire after thirty five years’ service.

Jacks...

Jan 8, 2024

"Together Again

Emma L. Cielensky, 90, passed away January 8, 2024.

She is survived by her children, Mike (Elaine) of Tennessee, Charlie (Dana) of Akron; grandchildren, Claudia and Kelly; great grandchild, Odin; brother, Larry Hall of Kentucky and sister, Jan Hall of Kentucky.

“Sometimes having faith for the future is remembering what God...

Dec 31, 2023

Ruth A. Bass, 81, of Akron passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1942 in Rock Creek, West Virginia to the late William and Marilla (nee Stapleton) Staubs.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister who enjoyed to cook, sew and drink her Pepsi.

She was preceded...

Dec 29, 2023

Nicholas V. Paolano Jr, 87, of Doylestown went home to be with the Lord, Friday December 29, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on September 29, 1936 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Nicholas V. Sr, and Margret (nee Santilli) Paolano.

He attended High School in Clinton, OH and then was a member of the...

Nov 30, 2023

Betty J (Hause) Morber, age 87, of Akron, Ohio, passed from this life and into the arms of her Lord and Savior, after a brief medical setback, on Thursday, November 30th, 2023.

Betty was born in Akron on August 2nd, 1936 to Lawrence “Hap” Hause and Opal Miller Hause, both of whom preceded her in death.  She...

Nov 28, 2023

Karen L. Story, 58, lived in Akron Ohio passed away After fighting a short battle with cancer, November 28, 2023.

Karen was born on September 24, 1965. She was born on the Torrejon US Air Force base of Northeast Madrid, Spain. Karen spent most of her life in Alamogordo New Mexico. Karen was very unique. There’s no...

Nov 5, 2023

Robert F. O’Bruba, 91, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, surrounded by his wife and sons. Robert (Bob) was born August 7,1932 in Youngstown, Ohio. He graduated from Hubbard High School, where he met the love of his life, the former, Toni Pucak. They later married on August 23, 1952. A union that lasted 71 years.

Bob was...

Nov 2, 2023

Hobert L. Hicks, 71 passed away November 2, 2023 holding the hands of loved ones after a short illness. He was born May 16, 1952 in Gadsden, Alabama. Six years later they headed north and planted their roots in Doylestown, Ohio. Where they continue to grow. He resided in Akron, Ohio with his wife.

Hobert’s life joys...

Nov 1, 2023

Michael L. Clifford Jr, 47, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 26, 1976 to Michael Clifford Sr. and Nancy Torson.

He loved spending time with his family, especially his son, Mikey Jr., and riding his Harley. He also had a love for his dog.

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Nov 1, 2023

Timothy A. Poole, age 62, of Akron, and a Lake High School graduate, passed away November 1, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic/Akron General.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Collie Poole, Jr. and Shirley (Drainer) Poole and his sister, Jacqueline.

He is survived by his children, Lauren and David; his...