Obituaries

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...

May 20, 2023

Marilyn J. Duke, 79, of Akron was born June 24, 1943 and went home to be with the Lord May 20, 2023.

She retired as a secretary having worked for many years at Ohio Edison and Children’s Services. She loved watching basketball, going to the beach and her family.

She was preceded in death by...

May 15, 2023

Robert D. Hathaway, 85 of WADSWORTH went home to be with the Lord, May 15, 2023. He was born in Grantsville, West Virginia on March 22, 1938 to the late Roscoe and Edna (nee Fogel) Hathaway.

He retired from Ford Motors as an accountant. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Preceded...

May 15, 2023

Charlton E. Duda, 58, of Mogadore took his last breath on May 15, 2023. He was born April 27, 1965 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Joseph and Barbara Duda.

He was self-employed as an Ice Cream Truck Business owner which was the family business that his father started. Charlie was an intelligent, witty sarcastic man who really loved...

May 12, 2023

Frances J. Schneider (nee Church), 93, of Akron went home to be with the Lod, May 12, 2023. She was born July 10, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Bernard and Dessie (nee McCune) Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert. She is survived by her children, Judith Schneider, Carole (David...

May 3, 2023

Ronald D. Fritz, 74, of North Canton went home to be with the Lord, May 3, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer. He was born May 14, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to the late Devon and Almeda (nee Swords).

He was a graduate of Kenmore High School and retired from Goodyear as an accountant....

Apr 26, 2023

Nellie A. Breedlove passed away unexpectedly April 26, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 18th,1946 to Merle and Stella Baker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael W. Breedlove; son, Merle W. Breedlove and her parents, Merle and Stella Baker. She is survived by her daughters; Samantha R. Breedlove and Heidi F....

Apr 15, 2023

Tammy L. Riffle, 61, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, on April 15, 2023 after a long illness. She was born October 28, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to the late Adrian and Joann ( née Hall).

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Timmy and Curtis Riffle; grandparents, Ilene and Merle Carpenter;...

Apr 13, 2023

Wilbur G. Holler Jr., 85 of Canal Fulton went home to be with the Lord, April 13, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 7,1937 to the late Wilbur and Virginia (nee Pryor) Holler Sr.

Wilbur was a proud veteran of the United States Army and retired from PPG as a pipefitter after...

Apr 10, 2023

Dorothy Alderman, 61, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness. Dorothy was born January 23, 1962 in Burgettstown, PA.

She was a loving devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She enjoyed things like listening to music, sitting outside, being on the phone with her kids, being around people and hanging out with...

Apr 4, 2023

Clara L. Street, 85, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, April 4, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 26, 1937 to the late Mason and Irene (nee Lee) Bittner.

She enjoyed taking bus trips and bowling with the love of her life, Eugene. Clara was also enjoyed cooking, baking,...

Apr 3, 2023

Rhonda Harper, 60, of Akron passed away Monday, April 3, 2023

She was preceded in death by her son, David and sister, Renee Allen. She leaves behind her son, John (Marsadies) Harper; brother, Randy (Ann); six beautiful grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends.

Rhonda was a loving member of The Lighthouse of...

Apr 2, 2023

Donald G Amtsberg, 96, passed away on April 2, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Don was born in Salem, Ohio and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Collinwood High School in 1945 and immediately joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Philippines at the conclusion of World War II. After the war, Donald took advantage of...