Obituaries

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...

Jul 29, 2023

Forrest Joseph Infante, 59, of Akron passed away on July 29, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 16, 1964 in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard and Mary (nee Miller) Infante.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Scott Infante on January 6, 2009 and his mother, Mary Elizabeth Infante on January...

Jul 28, 2023

Franklin E. Bayless, 76, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, July 28, 2023. He is reunited with his wife, Patricia who passed five days earlier on July 23, 2023. He was born September 11, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late Franklin and Lillie (nee Mogel) Bayless. He was a veteran of the United States Navy...

Jul 26, 2023

Linda K. Coletta, (nee Kuchenbrod), 76, passed away July 26, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Ohio on September 26, 1946, Linda was a lifelong resident of Akron who graduated from Kenmore High School in 1965.

She was a full time homemaker while her boys were growing up but also carried many part time...

Jul 23, 2023

CALLING HOURS AND FUNERAL SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTOPONED

CALLING HOURS WILL BE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2, 2023 FROM 4-7

FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 2023 12 NOON

Patricia Jean Bayless, of Akron, Ohio, left us to be with the Lord on July 23, 2023.

Patricia...

Jul 22, 2023

Kenneth L. Williams (Ken/Kenny), age 82, died unexpectedly on July 22, 2023. His family is deeply saddened by his death.

Ken was born in Akron Ohio on May 1st, 1941, and lived his entire life in the greater Akron area. He graduated from Kenmore High School and went to The University of Akron, where he...

Jul 17, 2023

James A. Draper, 84, of Uniontown went home to be with the Lord, July 17, 2023.

Jim was married to Becky (Pender) Draper, the love of his life, for sixty-one years; they were the best part of each other. As a father and a grandfather, he has been deeply loved and appreciated. His family was the most...

Jul 11, 2023

Danford J. Norman, 70, of Akron passed away July 11, 2023.

Danford was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ruble (Nee Gandee); siblings, Linda, Nancy and Roger. He leaves behind the love of his life and longtime companion, Linda Saunders; brother, Richard; daughters, Alicia Norman (Noel Torres), Teri Saunders and his loving grandchildren, Emersen and...

Jul 1, 2023

“Granny” Sandra L. Baggesen.

After a long illness, Sandra could no longer help others, so she left this world, July 1, 2023 to be reunited with her parents, Virginia (Snyder) and Henry Glockner Jr. and granddaughter, Jennifer Kirkbaumer.

Sandra loved to feed people, buy them what they needed, give whatever she had and lend an...

Jun 21, 2023

Tony J. Caronite, 28, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, June 21, 2023. He was born September 24, 1994 in Akron, Ohio to James and Jeri (nee Keifer) Caronite.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for ODOT as a Traffic Controller.

Tony was preceded in death by...

Jun 19, 2023

David M. Blamble, 81, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, June 19, 2023 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. He was born October 17, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clarence and Edith (nee Harper) Blamble.

He served in the United States Coast Guard and then the reserves, moving on to working for...

Jun 17, 2023

Larry L. Kitchen,73, of BARBERTON passed away on June 17, 2023 at Barberton Hospital. Larry was born on October 1, 1949 to Eldon and Helen Kitchen.

He was a graduate of Kenmore High School and worked for the local Ford dealer for twenty six years until he retired in 2015.

Larry was married for twenty...

Jun 7, 2023

Julie M. Jacobs, 43, of Barberton passed away unexpectedly on June 7th, 2023. Her final days were spent living and laughing with the ones she loved.

Julie's greatest accomplishment in life came the day she became a mother. She adored her daughter, Isabella and nothing made her happier or prouder. As her extended family grew,...

May 29, 2023

Dean R. Flint, 82, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, May 29, 2023. He was born in Burnsville, West Virginia on August 4, 1940.

He retired from Chrysler UAW as a machinist where his nickname at work was “Mountain Man” and was a veteran of the United State Marine Corps. He loved hunting, building...

May 28, 2023

Sharon A. Wandling, 80, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, May 28, 2023. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on November 9, 1942 to the late Clarence and Mary (nee Heston) Linn.

She was a graduate of Fairmont High School, a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Sharon was a friend to everyone...