Obituaries

Cindy L. Stevens

Cindy L. Stevens

Sep 20, 2024

Cindy L. Stevens, 67, of Newton Falls, passed away on September 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 10, 1956 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Shirley Moyer of Bristolville, Ohio. Cindy was well known and loved among the school children at Kaufman, Texas and made lifelong friends before moving back to Ohio. Cindy...

Donald E. Smith

Donald E. Smith

Sep 20, 2024

Donald E. Smith passed away on September 20, 2024 in hospice care. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1944 and lived there most of his life.

A veteran of the US Army, Don spent his career in education. 

He was a building principal at Simon Perkins Middle School from 1975 until the early 1990s. Don worked in several other districts until...

Janice M. Mishler

Janice M. Mishler

Sep 19, 2024

Janice M. Mishler, 74, of Akron, passed away on September 19, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1950 the daughter of the late Paul and Annamae Bell. Janice graduated from Ellet High School with the class of 1968. She was a woman of great faith and attended Cornerstone Church. Janice proudly served her country in the U.S. Army. Janice...

Jack Edwin Bowers

Jack Edwin Bowers

Sep 19, 2024

Jack Edwin Bowers, age 89, of Randolph, passed away on September 19, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 9, 1934 to the late Grant Cedar and Mary Florence (Neptune) Bowers. He met and married Nancy Emery in 1955. They built their own home in 1965 in Randolph and raised their three children. He retired with 40 years...

Charles "Chic" L. Bowen

Charles "Chic" L. Bowen

Sep 19, 2024

We celebrate the life of Chic Bowen, 73, who passed away on September 19, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Chic was born in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Grace Bowen and graduated from East High School. He started his local trucking career with Betsy Ross and retired from A. Duie Pyle earlier this year, making lifelong friendships along...

Jack John Buza

Jack John Buza

Sep 19, 2024

Jack J. Buza, age 81 of Doylestown (born in Akron)

May 24, 1943 - September 19, 2024

Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife Diana {Leckemby} Buza, father Michael Buza, mother Julia {Blemenshutz} Buza, sister-in-law Louise "Louie" Baggesen and brother-in-law James "Jim" Croskey.

Jack is survived by his daughter Bobbi Jo (Rick) Facenbaker; sons Joe (Shari) Buza and Randy (Debbie) Buza;...

Bonnie L. Slinkosky

Bonnie L. Slinkosky

Sep 18, 2024

Bonnie Lee Slinkosky, 93, of Akron, Ohio passed away on September 18, 2024 after a short illness. Bonnie was born in Wilbur, West Virginia on May 15, 1931 the daughter of Dale and Eska Weekley. Bonnie had her own Beauty Shop called, Touch of Beauty, and had many special customers over the years until she retired at the age of...

Robert Y. Tan

Robert Y. Tan

Sep 17, 2024

“What a friend we have in Jesus” was one of the favorite hymns of Robert Tan, who on September 17 went to be with the Savior he loved. Robert Y. Tan was born in China on March 19, 1927. He is survived by his wife Betty of 60 years, his daughter Pearlyn (Dan) Stultz, sons Keith Tan, Eugene (Jeanne) Tan,...

Tracy L. McIntosh

Tracy L. McIntosh

Sep 17, 2024

Tracy L. McIntosh, age 49, of Akron, passed on Tuesday September 17, 2024. She was born October 30, 1974 in Greenwood, Mississippi. She moved to Akron at the young age of 14 where she met her husband Douglas Porterfield and shared three children with him. She obtained her high school diploma from Garfield High School and later obtained an associate...

John Edward Johnson

John Edward Johnson

Sep 16, 2024

John Edward Johnson, lovingly known as "J.J.", age 72, passed away unexpectedly on September 16, 2024. He was born on March 20, 1952 in Akron, Ohio. 

He worked at Norandex for 14 years and ultimately retired from the City of Akron Water Company after 20 plus years of service. He enjoyed music (preferably The Beatles), fishing, camping, Mountain Dew, NCIS and...

Walter Alvin "Tom" Lance

Walter Alvin "Tom" Lance

Sep 16, 2024

Walter Alvin "Tom" Lance, 86, of Tallmadge, passed away at his home on September 16, 2024. He was born in Baughman Township, Ohio on April 27, 1938 to the late David D. and Geraldine {Clapper} Lance.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Carr. 

Tom is survived by his loving sons, Dave (Carletta) Lance and...

Chester F. Lesniak

Chester F. Lesniak

Sep 15, 2024

Chester (Chico) Frank Lesniak, 97, passed away on September 15, 2024 at The Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn, Ohio. Born in McKeesport, PA to the late John & Helen Lesniak, he was the fourth of seven children. In 1942 he moved to Akron, OH and served in the United States Army during WWII. In the years that followed he...

Michael D. Jones

Michael D. Jones

Sep 15, 2024

Michael Dean Jones, affectionately known as “Big Mike” or his childhood name, “Pee Michael”, was called home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2024 at the age of 57. He was born on August 24, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to the late Betty J. Johnson and Eddie Shinholster, Sr. He was raised by his step-father, the late Johnnie...

Eileen Louise Jackson

Eileen Louise Jackson

Sep 15, 2024

Eileen Jackson, born July 27, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late George and Florence {Evans} Smith. She was preceded in death by husband Herb in 1986, infant daughter, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

She worked in the office of Kohn Beverage for 23 years and Summit County Treasurer's Office for 21 years.

She is survived by son Michael and special daughter-in-law...

Marie Denise Morris

Marie Denise Morris

Sep 13, 2024

Marie Denise Morris, 62, passed away on September 13, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1962 in Newport News, Virginia to Robert and Barbara Morris.

Marie began her career at Diebold as a customer service representative before being promoted to materials analysis. She was a dedicated employee who enjoyed her work and the camaraderie of work friends. After a successful...

Carmela "Carmi" Allen

Carmela "Carmi" Allen

Sep 12, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carmela “Carmi” Allen, 87, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Carmi passed away peacefully, at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care on September 12, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, Don Allen; children, Chuck, Donny and Lisa; daughter-in-law, Barb; sister, Elaine Innocenzi; parents,...

Eula Jean Minor

Eula Jean Minor

Sep 11, 2024

Eula Jean Minor, 92, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2024. Born in Howard, West Virginia to Leo and Bessie Johnson, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area most of her adult life. Jean enjoyed reading, quilting, gardening, tending her plants and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her...

Rayleen M. Walsh

Rayleen M. Walsh

Sep 10, 2024

Rayleen M. Walsh, 63, of Copley, passed away after a long battle with Crohn's Disease and its complications on September 10, 2024. She was born in Akron on December 9, 1960 to Ellen {Phillips} Bloom and the late Raymond Bloom. 

Rayleen is survived by her loving husband Edward; mother Ellen Skeens; daughter Michelle (DJ) Meeker; son Dustin (Amanda) Brink; step-sons John...

Jo Ann Scaglione

Jo Ann Scaglione

Sep 9, 2024

Jo Ann Scaglione, devoted wife of 58 years to Fred Jr., loving mother to daughters, Kellie (Dan) Chapman and Carrie (Kevin) Emhoff and sons, Fredrick III and Anthony Scaglione, passed away peacefully on September 9th, 2024 following a long illness.

Born to Kelly and Ophelia Corbett in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 1st, 1946, Jo Ann moved to Akron, Ohio following her...

Wilma Jean Cornwell

Wilma Jean Cornwell

Sep 9, 2024

Wilma Jean Cornwell (nee Doyle), age 93, passed away September 9, 2024 at her residence. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Newcomer Funeral Home (131 N Canton Rd., Akron, OH 44305). Calling hours will take place from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside service will follow the service at 2p.m. at...

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