Obituaries

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...

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,...