Obituaries
Patricia Ann Lockhart
Aug 3, 2022
Patricia Ann Lockhart, 74, passed away peacefully August 3, 2022 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Marjorie (Long) Morrison, she was a lifelong area resident. Patty most enjoyed her family and caring for her loved ones. They were her world and her life's work. Spending time with...
Clayton Schley
Aug 2, 2022
Clayton B. SchleyIt is with deep sadness that the family of Clayton B Schley announces his unexpected passing on August 2, 2022. The most important thing to Clayton was spending time with family, friends and his pets. He loved playing golf, Cornhole and working on special projects to help other people. He took great pride in his work as an...
David Sylvester Shaner
Aug 2, 2022
David Sylvester Shaner, "Dave", age 87 of Uniontown, Ohio, died on August 2, 2022. He was born on April 23, 1935 in Leechburg, PA, the son of the late Glenn and Eleanor (nee Miller) Shaner. Dave was an honorably discharged US Army National Guardsman, he served in the reserves. Dave loved the outdoors, going fishing, hunting and spotting animals. He...
Scott Charles Burkley
Aug 2, 2022
Scott C. "Scooter Ford" Burkley, age 51 of Randolph passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was born in Akron on December 8, 1970, a son of Kathleen {Furry} Burkley and Charles E. Burkley.He was a long-time resident of Randolph who was known for his rough exterior, but also his giant heart. He loved his family, friends, and...
Timothy Lee Infante
Aug 2, 2022
Timothy Lee Infante, "Tim", age 45 of North Canton, Ohio, died on August 2, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 2, 1977 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of the late Arthur Lee and Barbara (nee Persing) Infante.Tim loved to golf, fish and be in the outdoors. Survivors include his loving wife, the former Angelina Lehman, whom...
Helen Jean Anderson
Aug 1, 2022
Helen Jean Anderson, age 90 of Akron passed away peacefully in the early morning of Monday, August 1, 2022. She was born in Nashville, TN on July 6, 1932 to the late John H. and Elizabeth {Cook} Snell.In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, and their children Nancy Anderson, John Anderson and Tim...
Adam D. King
Jul 31, 2022
Adam D. King, age 86 of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on July 31, 2022.He was born on January 24, 1936 in Marietta, Ohio, the son of the late John and Ella (nee Sombaty) King. Adam was an honorably discharged US Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. Adam was a lifetime employee at Wilkinson Chutes Company. He enjoyed bowling for many...
James Underwood
Jul 30, 2022
James "Beaver" Underwood, 58, of Akron passed away July 30, 2022. Born in Akron on August 6, 1963 to Jim and Freda (Wander) Underwood, he was a lifelong area resident. Beaver enjoyed sports, painting, playing cornhole and taking care of all of his animals. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1981, coached youth baseball and played softball for multiple...
Kenneth L Moore
Jul 28, 2022
Kenneth Loren Moore, affectionately known as "Ducks" or "Kenny Moe" fought a mighty great fight, battling Lung Cancer that came on suddenly. He received his wings on July 28th, 2022 peacefully surrounded by family. His great spirit, dance moves, sense of humor will be missed deeply by many. Born on June 10th, 1956 Kenny is preceded in death by his...
Marta Heim
Jul 27, 2022
Marta Heim, 71, passed away unexpectedly July 27, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio to Florian and Stella (Olekwar) Janeda, she was a lifelong area resident. Marta was an animal lover who enjoyed gardening, working with flowers, baking and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Tommy Heim; sister, Christine...
Anthony W. Kollar
Jul 27, 2022
Tony Kollar, 59, of Tallmadge, passed away at home with family at his side on July 27, 2022 after a 15 month battle with symptoms from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Tony was born in Akron on June 12, 1963. He retired from the City of Kent, Engineering Department. In his free time, he loved being with family and friends camping,...
Mark A. Loren
Jul 27, 2022
Mark A. Loren, 59, of Goodyear Heights, was laid to rest on July 27, 2022 after battling a plethora of chronic illnesses spanning the last 15 years of his life.He was born on June 18, 1963 to Carol and Eugene Loren. Mark was an eclectic individual whose career spanned many different professions from general contracting, iron work and furnace development...
Clark N. Smith
Jul 26, 2022
Clark N. Smith, 79, passed away July 26, 2022, after an extended illness. Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Clark and Elizabeth (Coffman) Smith, he spent most of his adult life in the Akron/Canton area. Clark was a proud U. S Marine Veteran and he belonged to the Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, country music, Christian hymns,...
Ronald C Smith
Jul 25, 2022
Ronald C. Smith Ronny Anyone that knew Ron Smith knew he was a force of nature. From his feisty side to crying over a commercial he always let you know what was on his mind. He was a die hard Ohio State fan. His father would often wake him in the morning to their anthem. Which makes you wonder how...
Nadine Edith Edwards
Jul 25, 2022
Nadine Edith Edwards, age 73 of Akron, Ohio, died on July 25, 2022. She was born on December 30, 1948 in Akron, the daughter of the late Donald Fenn and Leah (nee Archer) Behm. Nadine was a born again Christian, her number one priority was serving the Lord and loving Him with all of her heart. Survivors include her two...
Paula A Beha
Jul 24, 2022
Paula A. Beha, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 24, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. Paula graduated from Garfield High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Science in Management degree from the University of Akron. She retired from Akron...
Evelyn Maxine Brown
Jul 24, 2022
Evelyn Maxine Brown, 86, passed away July 24, 2022 with her son by her side. Born in Midway, PA to Maxwell and Doris (Black) Cummins, she resided in the Akron area most of her adult life. Maxine enjoyed reading as well as spending time with her family and friends.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Ronald Keith Frasher
Jul 24, 2022
Ronald Keith (Ron) Frasher, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 24, 2022. He was a graduate of Garfield High School (1953) and The University of Akron. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he lived in Brimfield, Ohio for 51 years. He was active with the Brimfield Athletic Association for decades as both a coach and an umpire....
Brian Neil Shuster
Jul 23, 2022
Brian N. Shuster, age 71 passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022. A lifelong resident of Akron, Brian was born on November 17, 1950 to Harold and the late Virginia {Brooks} Shuster.In addition to his mother, Brian was preceded in death by his wife Theresa Shuster.Brian is survived by his father Harold; daughters Tracy Shuster and Janine (Tom) Frederick; son...
Lawrence Junior Adams
Jul 23, 2022
Lawrence Junior Adams, "Uncle Jake or Larry", age 93, of Brimfield, Ohio, died on July 23, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1929 in Akron, the son of the late Lawrence L. and Donna Marie (nee Honeycutt) Adams. Larry grew up in Akron and when he was 15 years of age he moved, with his parents, to the farm...
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