Obituaries

Oct 30, 2023

Linda R Nicewonger 72, of New Franklin passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, James Pane and Doris Sands. Also preceded in death by her soulmate and high school sweetheart of 46 years James Nicewonger. She is survived by her only child Jaime Campbell (Lisa Campbell); grandchildren,...

Oct 28, 2023

Erma Jean (Pataki) Lauro, 85, a lifelong area resident of Akron Ohio, and a graduate of Kenmore High School passed away at Summa Hospice Akron City Hospital on October 28, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Pataki Jr. and Opal Pauline (Getz) Todd; husband, Antonio M. Lauro. She is survived by her son,...

Oct 27, 2023

Joe Huszar passed away on Friday, October 27th. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, growing up in Kenmore and graduating from Kenmore High School, class of ’72 – Go Cards, Go; Three in a Row!  Joe had a huge heart and fun-loving personality which made him loved by so many.

He was preceded in death by...

Oct 15, 2023

Jennifer “Jenny” Blankenship, 79, died unexpectedly on October 15, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas “Tim” and Helen Smith, siblings, Clarita Ventrone, Tom Smith, Hazel Smith, Judy Mellinger, and grandson, Brett Anderson.  She is survived by her devoted and adoring husband of sixty years, Stephen “Steve” Blankenship.  Also left to cherish a lifetime of memories...

Oct 11, 2023

Kay L. Acree passed away on October 11, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 14, 1942.

Kay worked and retired from Roadway. She lived a full and colorful life and was always the life of the party and loved to do goofy things.

Kay was a loving mother, wife, aunt, grandmother and...

Oct 8, 2023

Linda J. Kowaleski, 60, of Akron passed away suddenly on October 8, 2023. She was born September 4, 1963 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Patty (nee Taylor) Bost.

Linda loved playing bingo with her mom and going to church with her sister. She loved more than anything her grandbabies and grandkids. She suffered for...

Oct 6, 2023

Our Wonderful Mother Ida Jane sadly passed away on October 6th at the age of 55. Words can’t explain what an amazing, caring, loving person she was. Family and her grandbabies were her everything, she would do anything for us. She loved to spoil her grand babies even when their parents said No, she gave them whatever they wanted...

Sep 28, 2023

Luciane “LuLu” Da Silva Araújo went to be home with the Lord, September 28, 2023.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Damaya Donatelli, her sisters, Lenilda, Leila, Lilian Da Silva Araújo and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ednalva Da Silva and father, Natanael Araújo.

Lulu...

Sep 17, 2023

Joshua B. Davis, 39, of Akron passed away suddenly on September 17, 2023. He was born on February 6, 1984 to Geoffrey Davis and Deborah Battle. Joshua was a lifelong resident of Kenmore.

Joshua enjoyed sports and loved riding his Harley with his father and brother and spending time with his mother and sister. He had a...

Sep 17, 2023

Daniel (Dan) Paul Harbarger 48 of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly, September 17, 2023.

Danny was born March 24, 1975 to Eugene and Connie in Akron, Ohio.

He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1994. His focus was specialized in carpentry. He built personalized benches and refinished many pieces of furniture.

Danny really...

Sep 14, 2023

Bobby (Chopz) Rogers, age 44 passed away suddenly on September 14, 2023. A lifelong resident of Sawyerwood.

The joker of the crowd, Bobby liked irritating people with his jokes and pranks. His free spirit will be missed by all who knew him. Bobbys favorite things in life was spoiling his daughter, hanging with his family and friends,...

Sep 12, 2023

Lana passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, surrounded by caring and love. Words cannot describe how much she will be missed. She was born April 15, 1947, and grew up in Kenmore with her brothers, aunts, uncles, and cousins.  She graduated from Kenmore High School, and then earned her degree at the University of Akron. Lana worked at...

Sep 10, 2023

Joyce (Reid) Hileman passed away peacefully September 10, 2023. She was born in Amsbry, PA, May 5, 1925, to Dallas Reid and Cleo St. John Reid. Joyce graduated from Akron Central High and was married to Irvin David Hileman on October 4, 1946.  She was an avid reader, and enjoyed bingo, and winter trips to Myrtle Beach.

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Sep 1, 2023

Life Early On

Jordan N. Theodore (Ted), 87, fell asleep in the Lord on Friday, September 1st, in his home with his brother at his side. Ted was a motivated and driven man who always kept himself moving and saw the glass half full. He was the type of man to say exactly what was...

Aug 22, 2023

Lee Ann (Missy) Moon, 57, passed unexpectedly at her residence in Akron, Ohio, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

She is survived by her mother, Alma Ibbeson, Akron, OH; son, Jesse Moon (Nicole), Akron, OH; grandchildren, Caleb, Colton & Hailey; daughter, Sarah Moon (Zachary) of West Salem, OH; grandchildren, Jayce and Noah; daughter, Krista Moon, PA; brother, Jerry...

Aug 16, 2023

Together Again

James Henry Long, 83, of Akron passed away on August 16, 2023. He was born April 15, 1940 in Akron, Ohio and a long-time resident of the area. He was a graduate of Hower Vocational School class of 1958 and married his High School sweetheart of sixty-one years, Nancy Regina (nee Helm) Long....

Aug 15, 2023

Barbara Lucille Litz, a remarkable soul who graced this world for 101 years, embarked on her journey to heaven on August 15, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of her son, Elwood and her daughter-in-law, Mary, in their home in Rock Hill, SC. Born on July 1, 1922, in Akron, Ohio to Harry F. Wentz and Emma B. Wentz (nee...

Aug 15, 2023

John R. Lake, 79, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 15, 2023. He was born in Grafton, WV on September 16, 1943 to the late John and Mary (nee Currey) Lake and was an area resident most of his life.

He was a graduate of Copley High School, self employed working in water...

Aug 9, 2023

Cynthia Dunn Draher passed away at the age of 73 after a long illness.

She had a lifelong love for her animals, goats, alpacas, bunnies, chickens, cats, and her dogs, Charlie, Tootsie, and Lady.

She loved arts and crafts, sitting with her alpacas and antiquing with her sister, Debby and her sister-in-law, Karen. She loved...

Aug 9, 2023

Benton H. Ford Jr., 59, of Akron was born at Akron General Hospital on October 9,1963 as the second eldest child to Carrol (nee Baker) and Benton Ford Sr.

Benton Jr. was a man who loved deeply and worked hard to support his family. He was a tree man his whole adult life and a large part...