Jan 6, 2018

Dallas E. Frock, age 79, of Springfield Twp., Ohio, died on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his home. He was born in Akron on May 24, 1938, the son of the late Edgar and Ethel (nee Raneer) Frock.Dallas was a 1956 graduate of Springfield High School and a local truck driver. He was an antique car enthusiast and went to...

Jan 5, 2018

John W. Kelley, III, "Jack", age 85, of Randolph, passed away January 5, 2018. Jack was born in Akron, Ohio, on June 29, 1932 to the late John William Kelley, Jr. and Rose (nee Hadinger) Kelley Bates. Jack graduated from Randolph High School in 1950 and followed his lifelong passion to become a printer by attending Howard Trade School. At...

Jan 5, 2018

Gerald W. Kirkman, "Jerry", age 70 of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, January 5, 2018 at his home, the VA Medical Foster Care Home in Bath Twp., Ohio.He was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 6, 1947, the son of the late Jimmie and Vida Mae (nee Swisher) Kirkman. Jerry was an honorably discharged US Army veteran and served during...

Jan 4, 2018

William "Randy" Newell, 62, of Akron, passed away on January 4, 2018. He was born on April 18, 1955 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Mary Newell. Will had a long career in aviation as a mechanic and aircraft inspector and also as a railroad engineer. He was part of the crew that designed and maintained the record-breaking...

Jan 4, 2018

Charles Weldon Jr., 100, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018. He was born in Chillicothe, OH on September 28, 1917 to the late Charles and Flora Weldon. Chuck proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning two Bronze stars. He retired from Union Chain after 32 years of employment. Chuck loved walking at the Tallmadge Recreation...

Jan 2, 2018

Pastor Arthur R. Large, "Ray" or "Art", age 87, of Pleasant City, Ohio, died on January 2, 2018 at 5:15 AM at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born on October 21, 1930 in Belfry, KY, the son of the late Alvin and Victoria (nee Chapman) Large. He was a pastor for over 30 years in the Cleveland area at the...

Jan 2, 2018

James A. Watkins, 61, was called home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2018.He is survived by his wife, Pam; son, Bill; granddaughter, Bella Watkins; step-daughter, Rachelle Lyon; mother, Halcie Cramer; sisters, Sue Pletcher and Judy Hunt.James is preceded in death by his father, Jennings Watkins; siblings, Ronnie, Roger, and Betty Watkins; and stepdaughter, Faith Lawson.A memorial service...

Jan 2, 2018

Kenneth J. Frech, 91, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on January 2, 2018 after an extended struggle with dementia. Ken was born on September 29, 1926 in Creekside, PA. He served in the US Army in the Philippines during WW II. Ken graduated from St. V incent College with a chemistry degree and from Penn State University...

Jan 2, 2018

Jan 1, 2018

Karen L. Henry (Vance), 68, of Akron, passed away New Years Day following a lengthy illness. Karen was an animal lover, especially of her beloved Lab "Ebony" and her cat "Pea-Dinkle." She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with people she came in contact with. Karen had a kind, loving heart and she will be missed dearly by all who met...

Jan 1, 2018

Jean Grace Leggett (nee Neitz), 91, long time resident of the Ellet neighborhood, gently went to the great cabin in the sky on New Year's Day. Born in 1926, in Akron, OH, to Chester and Mary Susan Neitz (nee Moore). Jean was President of the 6th Ward Democratic Women's Club, a tireless volunteer for the National and Ohio Federations of...

Dec 31, 2017

David Allen Underwood, 63, of Akron, passed away on December 31, 2017. He was born in Akron on November 10, 1954. David was preceded in death by his parents, James and Freda Underwood; brother, William "Craig" Underwood; his love, Mitzi "Claire"; and brother-in-law, Bernie. He leaves behind his brother, James (Michelle); sister, Lisa Barnhart; sister-in-law; Julie Underwood; children, Jill, Tara,...

Dec 31, 2017

Thomas J. Burns, 70, of Akron, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 31, 2017. He was born on December 21, 1947 in Osceola Mills, PA to the late Raymond and Margaret Burns. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired with over 30 years of service with Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Viox....

Dec 30, 2017

John G. Dovala, 61, of Tallmadge, died unexpectedly on December 30, 2017. John was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 26, 1956 to the late Pauline and George Dovala. He moved to Cuyahoga Falls in 1962, and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1974. He resided in Cuyahoga Falls until he married the love of his life, Debra L....

Dec 30, 2017

Bonnie J. Johnson, 64 passed away suddenly on December 30, 2017. She was loved and will be greatly missed. She leaves behind her mother, Donna J. (Robert Burns) Cooper; brother, Robert (Roxanne) Smyth; sister, Arlene (Howard) Cunard; daughters, Amy Kadar of Akron, Donna Lorkowski of Venice, CA, Cindy Lorkowski of Kenmore, WA, Kim (Patrick) Eckman of N. Canton, Eric Johnson...

Dec 30, 2017

Mary Margaret Faris, 87, of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2017. She was born in Covington, KY on February 23, 1930 to the late Ambrose and Helen Becker. Mary spent her career in retail, working for Halle's and Higbee's Department Stores, and retiring from Dillard's after 27 years of service. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Dec 30, 2017

Frances Marie Mitchell, 92, passed away on December 30, 2017 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born February 14, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to late parents, Charles and Frances Karl. Fran retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 30+ years of service. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her family. In addition to her parents, she...

Dec 30, 2017

Shelly Montgomery, age 45, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday December 28, 2017. Born in Akron, Ohio, the 1990 graduate from Tallmadge High School had recently returned and resided in Tallmadge. Shelly loved spending time with family and attending large family get-togethers, travelling, technology, her pets and music. Shelly is survived by: her husband of 10 years, Ken Montgomery;...

Dec 29, 2017

Lake Cable - Grover Glenn Dobbins, 93, passed December 29, 2017. Loving father, grandfather & great-grandfather. Glenn was born in Akron and served in the Army in the China Burma India Theater during WWII. Retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1986, after 36 years of dedicated service. Preceded in death by father, Phillip; mother, Neitie; siblings, Edna, Clyde, Phillip, Jeanette, Lillian...

Dec 29, 2017

In loving memory of Helen (Shircliff) Scherer 1926 - 2017Services and Gatherings:St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church3487 Old Forge RoadRootstown, Ohio 44272Visitation: Friday, January 5, 2018 from 10 to 11 a.m. Funeral Mass: Friday, January 5, 2018 at 11 a.m. Helen Scherer, 91, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2017 surrounded by her family and...