Obituaries
Harold Wayne Wright
Feb 8, 2021
Harold Wayne Wright, age 74 of Akron passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1946, the son of the late Willard and Kathryn {Carpenter} Wright. Harold will be greatly missed by his wife of 52 years, Rory; children Harold, Jr., Tracy (Troy) Zimmer; grandchildren Brittany and Ty; great-grandchildren Ava and Brooke; many relatives and...
Mark S. Crain
Feb 8, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mark S. Crain, devoted husband, son, brother and friend. Mark left for Heaven on Monday, February 8, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born on January 23, 1960. Mark is preceded in death by his daughter, Chloe Ann; and nephews Brian Esker and Randy Newton.He is survived by his wife Kimberlee...
Adrian Lee Sampsel
Feb 8, 2021
Adrian L. Sampsel, 27, died unexpectedly on February 8 from diabetic ketoacidosis after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 14 months ago. Born January 9, 1994 to Dennis L. Sampsel and Carissa {Pedrotty} Sampsel, he was a 2012 graduate of Fairless High School. Adrian loved attending music festivals, his friends and family, and tinkering with motorcycles the way he always...
William R. Spencer
Feb 8, 2021
William R. Spencer, 61, passed away February 8, 2021 with family and friends by his side. Born in Ravenna, Ohio to Ronald and Wilma (Kirby) Spencer, he was a lifelong Ravenna resident. Bill retired from Portage County and he greatly enjoyed his time fishing, model cars, bon fires, outdoor cooking and spending time with his mom, Wilma and best friends,...
Barbara A. Drain
Feb 8, 2021
Barbara Drain, 61, passed away February 8, 2021. She was born in Canton, Ohio August 15, 1959, graduated from Abington Schools in Jenkintown, PA. She was preceded in death by her parents Al and Verneda Drain, and her brother-in-law Bill Freeze. She is survived by her sister Verneda Eileen Freeze, with whom she made her home for 29 years, brother...
Robert E. Blizzard
Feb 6, 2021
Robert E. Blizzard "Bob", 69, went home to be with the Lord February 6, 2021. Bob was a lifelong Akron resident, born on January 25, 1952. He graduated from Ellet High School. Bob was the owner of Blizzard Trophies completing his career two years ago. His faith in the Lord was the center of his world at Eastgate Alliance Church....
D. Diana Kimmerle
Feb 6, 2021
D. Diana (Ireland) (Hunt) Kimmerle, "DiDi," quietly passed away in the arms of her loved ones on Saturday morning, February 6th 2021. She reached the great age of 91.She was born November 25th, 1929 in Akron, Ohio and was the fourth born of five children (twin to Donald) and daughter of Earl and Beulah (Baston) Ireland. Diana lived most of...
Richard J. Szwarc
Feb 6, 2021
Richard J. Szwarc, 74, of Rootstown, passed away of gastro-esophageal cancer on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at home with his family by his side. He was born to parents John and Mary Szwarc on September 5, 1946 in Hagen, Germany. Preceding him in death are his mother, Mary; son, Jonathan; and mother-in-law, Elizabeth.Richard will remain forever in the hearts of...
Allan Richard Schafer
Feb 5, 2021
Allan Richard Schafer, "Dick", age 92 of Hartville, Ohio, died on February 5, 2021 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born on October 19, 1928 in Wheeling, West Virginia, the son of Leonora (nee Murphy) Schafer. Dick was an honorably discharged US Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He was an inventory analyst for 36 years at BF Goodrich,...
Gisele M. Duchaine
Feb 4, 2021
Gisele M. Duchaine a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away February 4, 2021 at age 92 with her family by her side. She was born in Trois Riviers Quebec, Canada to Antonio and Aurea (Sevigny) Duchaine. From there she moved to Sudbury Ontario, Canada. From Sudbury she and her husband (Raymond) moved to the Akron...
Ruth M. Venham
Feb 4, 2021
Ruth passed away suddenly on Feb 4, 2021. A resident of Akron, she was born in 1948 in Hagerstown, MD and was known to be the most beautiful woman in the room, with her bright blue eyes, shining smile, and perfect hair and makeup, of course. She would be the first one to arrive at the hospital if you were...
Richard S. Conrad
Feb 4, 2021
Richard "Dick" S. Conrad, age 75 of Akron, Ohio passed away February 4, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.Dick was born in Akron, Ohio on June 23, 1945 and graduated from Springfield Township High School in 1963. He was drafted by the Army, where he served from 1967-1971. On August 24, 1991, Dick married his best friend Sheri {St....
Judith L. Farrar
Feb 4, 2021
Judith L. "Judy" Farrar, 73, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 4, 2021. She was born in Cambridge, Ohio to parents Grover and Mabel Farrar on March 19, 1947.Preceding her in death is her lovely mother, Mabel; and sisters Colleen and Kathy Farrar.Left to cherish Judy's memory is her beloved husband of 47...
Alvin John Clifford
Feb 4, 2021
Alvin John Clifford, age 72 of Akron passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born in Ravenna on January 13, 1949, the son of the late Robert A. and Frances {King} Clifford. Alvin is in the care of Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, 44305. Anyone with information on Alvin's family, please call 330-784-3334.
Norman Joseph Muth
Feb 3, 2021
Norman Joseph Muth, 89, went home to be with the Lord on February 3, 2021 in Frisco, Texas after a short illness. Born in Akron, Ohio on February 13, 1931 to Norman C. and Helen D. Muth, he was baptized at Mead Avenue Church of Christ on December 21, 1941. He graduated from East High School in January 1949 and...
Fred D. Sowers
Feb 3, 2021
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the sudden death of our beloved husband, father and papa, Fred D. Sowers, 78, of Akron, Ohio on February 3, 2021. He was born in Barberton, Ohio and resided for most of his life in Akron. Fred was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Bryan Neff; father, Fred...
William C. Williams
Feb 3, 2021
William "Bill" C. Williams, 84, passed away February 3, 2021 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Ray and Carrie (Barth) Williams, he was a lifelong area resident. Bill attended the University of Toledo where he joined the ROTC and served in the Army Reserve. He was a pharmacist, working at Berneath Drug, Timken Mercy Medical...
Bertha C. Bergdorf
Feb 3, 2021
Bertha C. Bergdorf, 93, of Akron, passed away on February 3, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1927 in Denholmn, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Helen Henry. When her health was good, Bertha enjoyed bowling, mall walking, and volunteering at the voting booths. She was devoted to her family and spent many years participating in the PTA and...
Rodger Kelly Rawling
Feb 3, 2021
Rodger Kelly Rawling, age 71 of Wadsworth passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born in Akron on December 6, 1949 to the late Edwin and Doris {Ensley} Rawling.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Danny.Rodger's memory will live on in his wife of 48 years, Cheryl; daughter Ashley; brothers Edwin, Jr....
Franklin Richard Sabo
Feb 2, 2021
Franklin Richard Sabo, "Frank", age 88, of Akron, Ohio, died on February 2, 2021 at Akron General Hospital. He was born on November 3, 1932 in Akron, the son of the late James and Carrie (nee Sench) Sabo. Frank was an honorably discharged US Navy Veteran of the Korean War. After the service, Frank was set up on a blind...
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