Obituaries

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...

Apr 2, 2023

William "Bud" P. Bosch, Jr. went home to be with the Lord, April 2, 2023. He was born April 22, 1946, in Akron, Ohio to the late William and Edna (nee Fair) Sr.

He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve and retired with twenty years' service. He graduated from Kent State University with a...

Apr 1, 2023

Paul Eugene Tavernaris III

"Pete" was born, June 6th, 1969, gained his wings in heaven April 1st, 2023, at just 53 years old. He passed suddenly by an artery blockage that led to a massive heart attack. He was greeted with arms wide open by his great grandparents "Thompson's" & "Tavernaris'" his brother-in-law Joedy Schutte, Uncle Chuck...

Mar 25, 2023

Danny passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He will be dearly missed. A lifelong resident of Kenmore, he proudly lived in the same house his entire life. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1968, then attended the University of Akron to study computers. After that, he began working a job he loved at Bank...

Mar 16, 2023

Larry E. Johnson, 78, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, March 16, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Johnson.

He enjoyed woodworking, his dog Coco, and he was never seen without a Pepsi in his hand.

Preceded...

Mar 10, 2023

Kathleen P. Sullivan, 97, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, March 10, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids Michigan on December 22, 1925.

She enjoyed family reunions, camping (especially with her grandkids and the Lake Michigan Beaches. She was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Sullivan, nine brothers and...

Mar 9, 2023

Jimmie N. West, 71, of Akron passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1951 in Barberton, Ohio to the late James and Laura (nee Long) West.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie West; daughters, Crystal West, Laura (Luke) Andrico and Leah (David) Williams; son, Chris (Stephie) West, James (MaryJo) West;...

Mar 7, 2023

Marilou Graves, 92, went home to Jesus and to be with her husband, Jack on March 7th, 2023 at Chapel Hill Community Nursing Home.

She was born on Wednesday May 7th, 1930 at Barberton Citizens Hospital to the late George and Elva Hood. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her parents, and great grandson,...

Mar 5, 2023

Lorene Ann Brown (nee White), loving child of Jesus, born to her earthly home on the 31st of March, 1951, entered her heavenly home on the 5th of March, 2023.

Since the day Jesus entered her heart, the world was always peachy keen with daisies growing everywhere. She shared her Savior and His love with her husband-to-be....