Obituaries

Ann M. Hively

Ann M. Hively

Feb 13, 2018

Ann M. Hively, age 49 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on February 13, 2018 at Bath Manor Health Care Center. She was born in Akron on August 14, 1968, the daughter of Garry Hively of Akron and the late Barbara (nee Godbey) Hively. Ann enjoyed reading and watching movies. Ann also collected dolls. She was an avid Cleveland Indian fan....

Kitty L. Begue (Kehner)

Kitty L. Begue (Kehner)

Feb 11, 2018

Kitty L. Begue (Kehner), 67, passed away on February 11, 2018. She was born November 24, 1950 in Akron, OH to late parents, Fred and Mary Kehner. She is survived by her sons, Ken (Laura) Begue and Nick Begue; grandchildren, Reese and Ava; and sisters, Bonnie (Rick) Huth, Patsy (Doug) Jenior, Peggy (Jim) Engelhart. Per her wishes, cremation has taken...

Shelagh Ann Kennedy

Shelagh Ann Kennedy

Feb 11, 2018

Shelagh Ann Kennedy (Raymond) went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with cancer surrounded by family on February 11, 2018. She was born in Akron on February 12, 1947 to George and Winifred Raymond. She was a caring and feisty woman who loved her family unconditionally. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Rodney Kennedy;...

Michael Lynn Covington

Michael Lynn Covington

Feb 10, 2018

Michael "Beave" Lynn Covington, 49, of Akron, went Home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2018. Michael was born in Akron, Ohio on September 20, 1968 to Mitzie and Everett "Jimmy" Covington. Michael had a love of music, cars and dearly admired his family. He was a true "ladies man" who enjoyed socializing.He was preceded in death by...

Samuel Medjed

Samuel Medjed

Feb 9, 2018

Samuel Medjed, 91, of Akron, passed away on February 9, 2018 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He graduated from Hoover Vocational High School, and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Koch Industries. Sam is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, and two brothers. He is survived by one sister,...

Harold M. Scarberry

Harold M. Scarberry

Feb 9, 2018

Harold M. Scarberry, 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 9, 2018. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, he was born December 29, 1938. Harold was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and archery. He was President of Wingfoot Bowhunters Club. Harold was the rock of the family, providing wisdom and a strong sense of values for...

Donald W. Newman

Donald W. Newman

Feb 9, 2018

Donald W. Newman, 71, of Akron, formerly of Vermilion, passed away on February 9, 2018. He was born in Uniontown, PA on December 7, 1946. Don proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He retired from Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18. He loved his family and his three dogs, Mickey, Minnie, and Daffy. Don was preceded...

Marian F. Heil

Marian F. Heil

Feb 9, 2018

Marian F. Heil, 83, of Akron, went peacefully to be with the Lord on February 9, 2018. She was born in Altoona, PA to the late Michael Leroy and Elsie Hastie. Marian dedicated her whole life to God and her family. She was very involved in music ministry; she sang in a trio, and was a gifted pianist, playing in...

Helen E. Hickman

Helen E. Hickman

Feb 9, 2018

Helen E. Hickman, 88, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2018. She was born in Akron on May 4, 1929. Helen enjoyed dancing in her younger years. She had a special love for animals and children. She served as a second mother to her beloved grandchildren and helped care for them as they grew up. Helen was preceded in death...

Shirley Jane Kalman

Shirley Jane Kalman

Feb 8, 2018

Shirley Jane (nee Casteel) Boskovitch Kalman, "Janie", of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2018 at the age of 82.Janie was born to her late parents, Roger and Mabel Casteel on July 19, 1935 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.Janie is survived by her children, Joanne Poling, John Boskovitch, and Ronnie (Cynthia) Boskovitch; her siblings, Lois (Bill)...

Sharon L. (Haught) Asay

Sharon L. (Haught) Asay

Feb 8, 2018

Sharon (Haught) Asay, 65, passed away after a courageous battle with a long illness on February 8, 2018. She was born September 16, 1952 to Charles and Carrie Haught. Sharon loved being a mother and grandmother - her family meant everything to her. She was very passionate about cooking and baking, enjoyed bowling, music, and playing practical jokes. Sharon was...

Ralph L. Shipley

Ralph L. Shipley

Feb 8, 2018

Ralph Shipley, 81 passed away on February 8, 2018 following a short illness with his family by his side. He was born June 17, 1936 in Barberton, OH to Raymond and Stella Shipley and was a resident of Akron, Suffield and Tallmadge most of his life. He was a 1955 graduate of Barberton High School, and retired from the City...

Darlene Jones

Darlene Jones

Feb 7, 2018

Leona Darlene Jones, 65, of Uniontown, passed away on February 7, 2018. She was born in Akron on March 21, 1952. Darlene's hobbies included gambling, drag racing, and enjoying the sunshine. Darlene was preceded in death by her father, Harry Hixenbaugh; mother, Leona Hixenbaugh; and sister, Ida Doolittle. She will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 42 years,...

Jason W. Carlton

Jason W. Carlton

Feb 6, 2018

Jason W. Carlton, 33, passed away unexpectedly February 6, 2018. He was born July 30, 1984 in Akron and was a longtime resident of the area before settling with his family in the suburbs of Cleveland. Jason attended Tallmadge High School and received an Associate of Liberal Arts from Tri-C. Jason was extremely proud of his family. He was an...

June Rose Bucca

June Rose Bucca

Feb 6, 2018

Our precious mother, grandmother and wife, June Rose (Blough) Bucca, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She was born on June 11, 1946, in Cherry Tree, PA to Amaniah Blough and Ethel (O'Hara) Blough. She joins them in Heaven along with sisters Goldie Kuzmish, Ruth Jones, Nora Blough, and Bertha Bathurst, and brother John Blough....

Patricia E. Oeltjen

Patricia E. Oeltjen

Feb 5, 2018

Patricia E. (Wylie) Oeltjen, 85, of Akron, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2018 after a long battle with COPD.Pat was born on October 7, 1932 to the late Clarence and Gename Wylie, in Lafollette, Tennessee. She lived the majority of her life in Akron, graduating from Ellet High School. Pat worked prior to marriage at United Airlines and Harwick...

Robert M. Hagan

Robert M. Hagan

Feb 3, 2018

Robert Michael Hagan, "Bob" 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away February 3, 2018. Bob was born in Akron, Ohio on April 29, 1933 to the late Joseph and Mary Hagan. Robert proudly and honorably served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from B&C in Barberton.In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by...

Linda M. Senn

Linda M. Senn

Feb 2, 2018

Linda M. Senn, 70 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on February 2, 2018. She worked for Reserve Inn for 35 years and loved spending time with her family. Linda was preceded in death by her son, Richard "Dick"; and parents, Ezra "Edward" and Lucille Boggs. She is survived by her children, Ann (Miranda) and Scott (Shaunna); grandchildren, Ashley, Madalynne and...

Paula R. Burkhardt

Paula R. Burkhardt

Feb 1, 2018

Paula R. Burkhardt, age 61 of Suffield Twp., Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Akron on August 18, 1956, the daughter of Betty (nee Baker) Watts of Akron, and the late Paul Watts. Paula was a homemaker, but before she settled into that role, she was vice-president of Paul Watts...

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