Obituaries
Mary M. Bolyard
Nov 3, 2019
Mary M. Bolyard, 82, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2019 with her family by her side. Born in Rowlesburg, West Virginia to Orval and Maudie (Howdershelt) Goff, she resided in Green all of her adult life. Mary was a longtime member of the Greensburg Church of God. She greatly enjoyed going on long car rides with "Poppy",...
Melvin Carl Mccrory
Nov 3, 2019
Melvin Carl McCrory, "Mel", age 44 of Barberton, Ohio, died, suddenly, while working in Colorado. He was born on September 27, 1975 in Verbena, Alabama, the son of the late David Carl McCrory and Mary (nee Boyd) McCrory. Mr. McCrory was a 1994 graduate of Green High School. He owned and operated Mel-Con Construction for the past 10 years. Mel...
Michael J. Tanaska "Mickey"
Nov 3, 2019
Michael J. Tanaska "Mickey", 77, passed away on November 3, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Mickey was born on September 9, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to the late Michael and Madge Tanaska. He graduated from Hower Vocational and then spent most of his career as an electrician. He worked for A.C. Electric, Forest City Dillon, Community Electric, and...
Mary Alberta Rogers
Nov 2, 2019
Mary Alberta Rogers, our beautiful mother passed away November 2, 2019 with her daughters by her side. Mary was born November 3, 1925, in Morgantown, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Ada Stiles and Paul Styles. Mary was married to her beloved husband Kenneth for 63 years. Mary loved her children deeply, was a great mother and wonderful nanny...
Carole Louise O'Dell
Nov 2, 2019
Carole Louise O'Dell, age 77, of Akron passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019. She was born on March 4, 1942, the daughter of Alfred and Crystal {Stump} Wray.Carole will be remembered by her daughter Teri (Michael) Emmitt, son Kevin (Carmen) O'Dell; grandchildren Amanda, Devin (Haley), Samantha, Aaron (Melanie), and David; great-grandchildren Cameron, Carter, Aliyana, Alani, Iralynn, and baby Carson,...
Bonnie Jean Scheuvront
Nov 1, 2019
Bonnie Jean Scheuvront, 72, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019. She was born November 16, 1946 to the late George and AnnaMay Burnette. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, baking, going camping, and spoiling her dogs. She retired from Walmart after 25 years of service. Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years James, and...
Kenneth James Bunch
Oct 31, 2019
Kenneth James "Ken" Bunch, 58, of Brimfield passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 12, 1961, the son of James and Wilma {Foster} Bunch. He spent his career as a landscape developer and a truck driver. His greatest joy was being a wonderful father, grandfather and husband. Ken...
Anton J. Proschko
Oct 31, 2019
Anton (Tony) Proschko, 92, passed away surrounded by loved ones October 31, 2019. He will be missed by so many.He was a joyful soul who loved polka music, dancing, trains, lotto scratch offs, going to Oktoberfest, singing his German folk songs, and just being silly in general. He lived life with such a joyful heart.He was proceeded in death by...
Richard E. Mcclellan
Oct 30, 2019
Richard Earl McClellan, a lifelong Mogadore resident, died Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Akron. McClellan, 88, was born July 18, 1931, in Mogadore to Earl and Eileen (O'Brien) McClellan.On April 9, 1952, hours before shipping out for Army boot camp, he married Carol Elizabeth White, who died in 2005. McClellan spent a year on the front line during the Korean War...
Kevin E. Reese
Oct 30, 2019
Kevin E. Reese, 64, of Akron, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. He was born to parents Earl and Mary Reese on January 29, 1955.He is preceded in death by his parents.He is survived by his siblings; Bill Reese, Debbie Jarvis, Sandra White, and Sheila Cook; and several nieces and nephews.Private services were held by the family.
Anna June Kirby
Oct 30, 2019
Anna June Kirby, 78, passed away on October 30, 2019. Anna was born in Louisville, Kentucky on April 28, 1941 to the late Wallace and Mary Jane Mead. Anna devoted herself to her family. She was a wonderful cook and enjoyed hosting holiday gatherings. She loved children and was instrumental in raising many generations of children in her family. Those...
James L. Holcomb
Oct 30, 2019
James L. "Jimmy" Holcomb II, 61, passed away October 30, 2019 with his wife by his side. Born in Akron to James and Patricia (Romesburg) Holcomb, he was a lifelong area resident. Jimmy enjoyed canoeing, Cleveland sports teams, traveling and spending time with his family.He will be sadly missed by his wife of 38 years, Patty; step daughter, Althea; grandchildren,...
James Eddy
Oct 29, 2019
James Eddy, 82, peacefully went Home to be with the Lord on October 29, 2019. He enjoyed pitching horse shoes, was a die hard Cleveland Indians fan, and enjoyed attending church with his family. James was preceded in death by his parents, Clem and Sarah; daughter, Kathleen Marie; brother, George; and sisters, Pauline and Opal. He is survived by loving...
Mason Harmon, Jr.
Oct 28, 2019
Mason Harmon Jr., 78, of Akron, OH, also known as "Uncle June", passed away October 28, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones.Mason was preceded in death by two sons; Jerome Drummond Sr. and Derrick L. Harmon. Mason will be truly missed by sisters; Stella M. Pittman, Catherine Wilkins and Bobbie Jean Wilson; son Jeffrey Harmon; daughter DeOnna Michelle (Richard) DeVone;...
Robert Paul Blythe
Oct 28, 2019
Robert Paul Blythe went home to be with the Lord on Monday October 28th 2019. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Bob was the son of a World War 2 veteran, James and especially beloved mother, Marie. Bob spent most of his career in the beverage industry. After becoming saved at 27 years old, he became a very...
Jesse E. Garrison
Oct 28, 2019
Jesse E. Garrison, 88, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 28, 2019 at his home. He was born in Green County, PA on March 5, 1931, the son of Harold and Pearl {Jones} Garrison. Jesse retired from Teledine Monarch. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jesse was a Godly man, who loved...
Lyle Dean Henkel
Oct 27, 2019
Lyle Dean Henkel was born 1/30/1933 weighing a healthy 15 pounds! He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict and retired from Chrysler. He passed away on 10/27/2019 at the age of 86. Lyle was preceded in death by the love of his life, Donna (O'Toole) Henkel. He leaves behind his children Anita (Mike) Clary, Lyle E....
Ella Mary Boltich
Oct 27, 2019
Ella Mary Boltich, 83, formerly of Hutchinson, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019. She was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on December 2, 1935 to the late Frederick and Irene Newman. Ella was a longtime member of the Hutchinson Women's Club and she worked for the local Election Board. Her greatest joy was being a mother and grandmother. In...
Robert J. Ward
Oct 27, 2019
Robert J. Ward, 66, passed away October 27, 2019 as the result of a car accident. Born in Akron, OH, to Raleigh and Antoinette (Macchiarola) Ward, he was a lifetime area resident. Robert graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended The University of Akron. He was a longtime employee of Coleman Data Solutions. Robert was very strong in his...
Sophie C. Brown
Oct 25, 2019
Sophie C. Brown, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away on October 25, 2019. She was born in Corry, Pennsylvania on June 8, 1930 to the late John and Anna Hajda Czech. Sophie retired from Weatherchem after over 40 years of service. She also spent many years as a server at Silver Lake Country Club. She loved the outdoors and could often...
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