Obituaries
Jeanne Rae Ellis
May 8, 2026
Jeanne Rae Ellis, 71, of Akron Ohio, was called home by the Lord on May 8th, 2026.
Born to Harry Thomas and Lois Margene (Herzog) Allshouse on September 27th, 1954, Jeanne was a lifelong resident of the area, having graduated from Field High School, and attended the University of Akron.
Jeanne was a multidisciplinary craftswoman, expressing her creativity through a wide array...
Deborah Jean Lemmon
May 8, 2026
Deborah Jean (Overton) Lemmon, 71, passed away on May 8, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1955 to the late Gene and Katherine Overton. Debbie graduated from Brimfield High School and married Kenneth Lemmon on June 17, 1972. They settled in the Kenmore area of Akron where they raised their two sons.
Debbie retired from Graco Century. She enjoyed relaxing...
Barbara Ann Dickson
May 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Dickson, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and the memories of a well-lived life.
Barbara was born on April 11, 1945, in Shelby, Alabama, to Joseph and Sarah (Gross) Danzy. At the age of four, she and her family moved to Detroit, Michigan, in search of a better...
Roy F. Brumley, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Roy Francis Brumley, Jr., 66, of Akron, passed away on May 8, 2026 at Akron City Hospice surrounded by family.
He was born on July 26, 1959 to Roy and Cary (Johnson) Brumley at Akron, OH.
Roy served in the United States Army as a Sergeant for 14 years, serving as a Combat Engineer.
Roy worked as a Plastic Injection Mold Designer.
On May...
Pamela L. Sharrer
May 7, 2026
Pamela Lynn Sharrer, 75, of Portage Lakes, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026.
She was born on May 9, 1950 to Herbert and Lena (Brunty) Patterson in Sprigg, WV.
On June 8, 1968, she married Thomas J. Sharrer. They resided in Portage Lakes, Ohio.
Pamela is Survived by her soul mate and loving husband of 58 years, Thomas;...
Larnie W. Greene
May 7, 2026
Larnie W. Greene, 79, of Hartville, passed away on May 7, 2026.
Larnie worked as a Printer for the Akron Beacon Journal for 33 years.
He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Guardians, and Cavs fan.
Larnie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Stephanie; sons, Tim and Andy; special grandchildren, Victor and Brenna; grand doggies, Rex and Winnie; sister-in-law, Kathi; and...
Kenneth C. Gunnoe
May 7, 2026
Kenneth C. Gunnoe, 86, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026. Born in Dry Creek, WV to Orville and Daisy (Richardson) Gunnoe, he resided in Suffield Township during the past 48 years. Ken was a member of Victory Chapel and he retired from Shell Oil after 29 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, taking care of...
Robert P. Krohmer
May 6, 2026
Robert P. Krohmer, 76, of Akron, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1949. He owned and operated Krohmer Construction Company for many years. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a member of the American Legion and the Army Navy Club. Throughout his life, Robert dedicated himself to the...
Marcie A. Tracy
May 6, 2026
Marcie Tracy, 71, passed away on May 7th, 2026, leaving behind a life woven with love, laughter, and more fabric than most people see in a lifetime. She was the beloved wife of Tom — “T,” as she called him — whose devotion to her, especially in her final years, was a love story in its own right.
Marcie built a...
Donald E. Woods
May 6, 2026
Donald Eugene Woods, age 71, of Lakemore, Ohio, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1954, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to Calvin and Patricia Woods.
Donald worked as a Boiler Operator at Kent State University, where he dedicated many years of hard work. Outside of work, he enjoyed the simple things in life that brought him happiness...
Barbara J. Mills
May 6, 2026
Barbara J. Mills, 71, of Akron, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio on December 8, 1954 to the late Herbert and Frances Mills. Family or friends are welcome to call Newcomer Funeral Home (330) 784-3334 for further details.
Larry S. Kennedy
May 6, 2026
Larry S. Kennedy, 78, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2026 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Bob and June (Nagel) Kennedy, he resided in the area most of his life. Larry was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Navy. He enjoyed hunting. fishing, riding horses, his dogs as well as his cat...
Richard Eugene Warner Sr.
May 5, 2026
Richard E. Warner Sr., known to family and friends as Rick, passed away on May 5, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1960 to the late Raymond and Helen Warner.
In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Rita Warner.
Rick will be dearly...
Melissa M. Wise
May 5, 2026
Melissa Marie Wise (Nicolino), our Honey Bee, gained her angel wings on May 5, 2026, at the age of 46. She was born on October 4, 1979, in Akron, Ohio, to Anthony and Denise (Drummond) Nicolino. Our beautiful and deeply loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, cousin, in-law and friend passed away after courageously fighting a hard three-year battle...
Roberta Steckler "Bede" Janke
May 5, 2026
Roberta S. "Bede" Janke, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 5, 2026. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 13, 1937 to the late Armin and Martha {Rabenhorst} Steckler.
In addition to her parents, Bede was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas C. Janke in April of this year and her sister Ardene Getzel.
Bede is survived...
Billie C. Chance
May 4, 2026
Billie C. Chance, 92, of Akron, passed away peacefully on May 4,2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 18 1934, in Waverly ,Tenn. He retired from Karder machine after working in Hughes Tool as a foreman for many years as well as Gensco. He was also very proud to have worked in California as a young...
Colon Donald Harris Jr.
May 4, 2026
Colon Donald Harris Jr., a devoted family man, loving father, and skilled tradesman, passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on June 19, 1948, Colon lived a life marked by his dedication to his craft and the deep love he held for his family. His passing leaves a profound void among those who cherished him.
Throughout...
Larry Thomas Perrot
May 4, 2026
Larry Perrot went home peacefully with the Lord on May 4, 2026. Larry was a devoted father, grandfather, an avid fisherman, and a lifelong lover of the outdoors.
He was the proud father of four girls, who were the center of his world. He raised them with strength, devotion, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys in life. His love,...
David Michael Schember
May 3, 2026
David Michael Schember passed away suddenly on May 3, 2026, at the age of 67. Born July 2, 1958, to Jasper (Jabbo) and Elna Schember, David grew up in Akron’s North Hill and never truly left it behind.
A graduate of North High School, David became the unofficial historian of the neighborhood he loved so dearly. He was the keeper of...
Peter Raymond Musleve
May 3, 2026
Mr. Peter Raymond Musleve, 79, of Akron, Ohio died early Saturday morning of May 3, 2026 at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.
Pete, as he was known to family and friends, (Raymond in his childhood) was born in Akron, Ohio on January 4, 1947. He was a Navy Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was a steel...
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