Obituaries

Shelly Ann Holmes

Shelly Ann Holmes

Aug 16, 2020

Shelly Ann Holmes, age 69, of Akron, Ohio, died at her home on Sunday, August 16, 2020.She was born on December 16, 1950 in Bergholz, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert L. Burchfield and Avis (nee Day) Burchfield of Mogadore.Shelly was a homemaker, however for 12 years she worked for the Lakemore Park Department as a laborer. She enjoyed...

Donald Gilbert

Donald Gilbert

Aug 15, 2020

Donald "Donnie" Gilbert, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1968 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Robert and Rosemary (Milligan) Gilbert. Donnie was a graduate of Ellet High School and Stautzenberger College. He was employed by First Energy for 7 years. He was a huge Star Wars fan and loved music,...

Deborah Kathryn Ashley

Deborah Kathryn Ashley

Aug 15, 2020

Deborah Kathryn Ashley, "Debbie", age 66, of Green, Ohio, died at her home on August 15, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. She was born on August 19, 1953 in Akron, born to Charles Lyle and Daisy LaVerne (nee Croley) Harkless.Debbie was a 1971 graduate of Hower High School. She was a retail sales clerk for Acme/Click and Summit...

John T. Hennessey

John T. Hennessey

Aug 14, 2020

John T. Hennessey, "John John", 48, of Canton, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2020. He was born on October 6, 1971 to parents John F. and Mary A. Hennessey, in Parkersburg, WV.John enjoyed hanging out with his friends, country music, and he was a hard worker. His favorite pastime was riding his Harley Davidson. He will be dearly missed...

Stephen Herbert Hart

Stephen Herbert Hart

Aug 12, 2020

Stephen Herbert Hart, age 66, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 due to smoking induced lung and brain cancer complicated with pneumonia.Born on July 27, 1954 in Akron, Ohio, he lived in Brimfield, Ohio. A 1973 graduate of Field High School, he was a talented machinist, like to play guitar and sing music but he loved...

Nicholas Brandon Morgan

Nicholas Brandon Morgan

Aug 12, 2020

Nicholas Brandon Morgan, "Nick", age 45 of Austintown, Ohio, died on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Youngstown, after a battle with cancer. He was born on August 6, 1975 in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of W. Jack and Donna (nee Hilton) Morgan, Jr. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Nick was a graduate of Mentor High School...

Tommy Joe Gibbs

Tommy Joe Gibbs

Aug 11, 2020

Tommy Joe Gibbs, Sr., 63, passed away at home August 11, 2020 after a 3 year battle with cancer surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Akron, Ohio to Howard and Marcil (Mason) Gibbs he was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Joe was a U. S. Army Veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed gardening, hunting,...

Beverly Rae Hershberger (Abel)

Beverly Rae Hershberger (Abel)

Aug 10, 2020

Beverly Rae Hershberger, age 71, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2020. Born June 23,1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late William & Hazel Abel. Beverly was a very loving and caring mother, sister, daughter and grandmother and loved by many. Preceded in death by son Denny Parsons.Survived by children: Kim Bettio (Bill), Russ Reed; grandchildren: Jessica, Jackie, Megan, Michael,...

Randy Wagner

Randy Wagner

Aug 9, 2020

Randy Wagner, age 62, left this world to be with his dad, Denver Wagner, on Sunday, August 9, 2020. Randy was a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and nephew. He is survived by his mother, Edna Wagner; Wifey Diana Koons; daughter, Rebecca (Evar) Hecht; granddaughter, Isadora Hecht; sisters, Cheryl Wagner, Carol (Gary) Jordan and Connie (Don) Kreiner; three nephews,...

Robert Joseph Hluhany

Robert Joseph Hluhany

Aug 9, 2020

Robert J. Hluhany, age 91 of Barberton, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Altercare of Wadsworth. He was born in Canonsburg, PA on March 10, 1929 to the late Joseph and Anna {Tomecsko} Hluhany. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, son Andrew, and all of his siblings.He will be dearly missed by his wife of 63...

Olivia M. Yukie

Olivia M. Yukie

Aug 9, 2020

In Memory of Olive (Olivia) Yukie- September 21, 1926 to August 9, 2020Olivia Yukie, 93, of Akron, OH, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 9, 2020 and be reunited with her husband, Nick. She was born on September 21, 1926 in Akron. She retired from the State of Ohio, was a Guardian Ad Litem for Summit...

Dorothy L. Hayes

Dorothy L. Hayes

Aug 9, 2020

Dorothy L. Hayes, age 87, of Wooster, Ohio, formerly of Mogadore, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was born on September 12, 1932 in Frankford, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Dwight L. and Gladys L. (nee Graybeal) Boggs. Dorothy was a homemaker, however, she loved to sew and became an accomplished...

Mary Ann Frye

Mary Ann Frye

Aug 8, 2020

Mary Ann Frye (83) was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 8th, 2020 after a brief illness.She was greeted in Heaven by her parents, James and Rose (Rinella) Mondello, sons David A. Frye and Paul James Frye and their father Carroll "Bud" Frye, and siblings Connie McDonald, Philip Mondello, and James Mondello.Mary was born and raised...

Jeffery Lyn Carson

Jeffery Lyn Carson

Aug 8, 2020

Jeffery Lyn Carson, age 63, of Akron, Ohio, died at his home on August 8, 2020 at 8:53 PM. He was born on October 16, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late Raymond Ora and Irene Marie Carson. Jeffery is survived by his Son, CALEB and his Daughter, KATELYN. He is also survived by his four siblings, Ronald Carson,...

Helen Bragg

Helen Bragg

Aug 8, 2020

Helen "Nana" Bragg, 85, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on August 8, 2020. A longtime resident of Springfield Township, she was born in Blue Ridge, GA on April 26, 1935. She was a loving mother, grandma and sister, and a friend to many. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, camping, trips to the casino, rooting for the Tribe...

Marie E. Davis

Marie E. Davis

Aug 8, 2020

Marie E. Davis, 92, passed away August 8, 2020 with family by her side. Born in Akron to William and Goldie Adaline (Fitzwater) Shaffer, she was a lifelong area resident. Marie worked in the factory during WWII to help in the war effort. She had a warm beautiful spirit and always looked on the bright side of everything. Marie loved...

Earl Gene Bush

Earl Gene Bush

Aug 8, 2020

Jennie Lee Bush, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2020, and Earl Gene Bush, 88, her beloved husband, joined her on August 8, 2020. Jennie was born in Akron on February 2, 1931 to the late Jess and Letha Overton. She was employed at several local businesses throughout her career: O'Neil's Department Store, Plastic Film,...

Mckinzei A. Main

Mckinzei A. Main

Aug 7, 2020

McKinzei A. Main, 24, passed away August 7, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio she was a lifelong area resident. Kinzei Mama enjoyed fishing and spending time with her 'babies'. She was the wild child of the family but always had a smile on her face.She will be sadly missed by parents, Martin Main and Rebecca Rose; siblings, Todd, Tiffani, Brentani,...

Laverne Turner

Laverne Turner

Aug 7, 2020

Laverne (nee Fuller) Turner, 92, of Akron, OH passed away on August 7, 2020. She was born to parents Rose (nee Cooke) and Charles Fuller on April 7, 1928.Preceding her in death is her husband, Wilburn, of 66 years; son, Kenneth; her parents; and siblings, Eula, Thomas, Francis, Charles, Alvin, Edith, George, Barbara Jean, Mardis "Joe", and Rose Marie.Left to...

Steven M. Craver

Steven M. Craver

Aug 7, 2020

Steven M. Craver, 46, of Akron, OH passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born to parents Kenneth E. and Jeanne M. Craver in Akron on December 16, 1973.Preceding him in death is his father, Ken. Left to cherish his memory is his mother, Jeanne; siblings, Michelle Schrader (Dale); Catharine Clark (Thom); nephews, Andrew...

About Us

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions  is a collection of obituaries for Akron, OH. With services throughout State that are updated regularly. Find local Akron, Ohio obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.

Recent obituaries for Akron, Ohio