Obituaries
Mary Ann Braden
Jun 5, 2018
Mary Ann Braden, age 60 of Lakemore, Ohio, died on June 5, 2018 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on October 3, 1957 in Akron, the daughter of the late John J. and Lois Caetta, Sr.Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting, she loved music and coffee. Her greatest joy was spending time and playing with her grand-babies. Everyone...
Virginia I. Weber
Jun 5, 2018
Virginia I. Weber, 84, of Akron, passed away June 5, 2018. Virginia was born in Akron, Ohio on December 29, 1933 to the late Duffey and Edna Putnam. She was a Valedictorian and graduate of Springfield High School and she met her late husband Robert Weber at Chestnut Ridge Dairy. Virginia retired from the Akron Board of Education as the...
Twila Lucille Hull
Jun 5, 2018
Twila Lucille Hull, "Peggy", age 75 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 5, 2018. She was born on May 2, 1943 in Glendale, WV, the daughter of the late William and Helen (nee Edge) Keys.Peggy was a cashier/clerk at several stores. She enjoyed baking cakes, exercising, and socializing. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW...
Robert L. Bender Jr.
Jun 4, 2018
Robert L. Bender Jr. (Boog) went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2018 after a long illness. He was born on May 20, 1958 in Elkins, West Virginia to the late Robert Sr. and Frances Bender. Also preceding him in death was his daughter Calista Marie Bender.Boog is survived by daughter, Desirea (Randy) McMillan; son, Robert Farrington;...
Dorothy I. Roman
Jun 4, 2018
Dorothy Iris Roman (Mishler), 103, of Akron, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 4, 2018. Dorothy worked for the Akron School System as a lunch room worker at various schools before moving to Akron City Hospital in 1965. After 15 years of service, she retired to devote the rest of her life to her family. She...
Bruce Wallace Panning
Jun 3, 2018
Bruce Wallace Panning, age 60, of Rittman, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Akron City Hospital.Bruce was born on June 10, 1957 and was adopted by the late Jane and Louis Panning. He grew up in Silver Lake, Ohio, and attended Walsh Jesuit High School and The University of Akron. He was married from 1980 until 2009 and...
James O. Dudones
Jun 3, 2018
James O. Dudones, 77, of Akron, passed peacefully on Sunday June 3, 2018 (that's how much he hated Mondays). He was just a kid from the South side of Akron, he served in the US Army, was an optician by trade, loved animals and all things Cleveland sports (and no I guess the Browns didn't win one before....). He loved...
William Dakota Lybrook
Jun 2, 2018
William Dakota Lybrook, 19, of Akron, passed peacefully in his home on June 2, 2018. Dakota was born on September 28, 1998 in Akron, OH. He graduated in 2017 from Tallmadge High School, and went on to work with Viaquest. Dakota was a resilient young man who over came many barriers throughout his life, and ultimately achieved success in many...
Judith Lynne Johns
Jun 1, 2018
Judith Lynne Johns, 76, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2018. She was born in Morgantown, West Virginia on March 21, 1942 to the late Lawrence and Mildred Johns. Judith retired from Acme Fresh Market, having worked in several stores. In her free time, Judy enjoyed traveling to casinos, collecting baseball cards, and spending time with family. She...
Jack Edward Hickey
Jun 1, 2018
Jack Edward Hickey, 74, an Army veteran, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2018. He was born December 31, 1943 in Akron to late parents Frank and Edith Hickey. Jack worked at the Key Shop at Chapel Hill for 6 years where he was loved by his customers and became known as the "Key Man." He enjoyed Ohio sports, spending...
Pearl V. Blower
Jun 1, 2018
Pearl V. Blower, 90, passed away on May 31, 2018. She was born in Lafferty, OH to the late Michael and Katherine Kovacik. Pearl loved animals, music, polka, and loved socializing. She also enjoyed traveling to the Outer Banks. In addition to her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Blower; former husband, Steve Hutnik; sister, Helen...
Barbara J. Hayes
May 31, 2018
Barbara J. Hayes, 67, of Akron, passed away on May 31, 2018. Barbara was born in Saxapahaw, North Carolina on June 7, 1950 to the late Jim and Minnie Douglas. Barbara retired from General Tire after 22 years of service and then retired from the University of Akron. She devoted her life to her family and will be dearly missed...
Ann Bell Bray
May 30, 2018
Anna Bell Allen Pewitt Bray, was born August 1, 1921 to the late George and Mattie Allen, in Somerville, Tennessee. She departed this life on May 30, 2018 while being cared for at the Sam Swope Care Center, Masonic Home of Louisville Kentucky. She was also being cared for by her daughter, Uneobia and Son-In-Law, Rev. Otis T. Saulsberry Jr.Anna...
Jack W. Carlton
May 29, 2018
Jack "Pa" W. Carlton, 78, of Akron, passed away on May 28, 2018. Jack was born and raised in Akron, and graduated from South High School. He coached and umpired little league baseball in Firestone Park for many years. Jack retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company after 30+ years of service. His fondest memories working for Firestone were in...
Louis Zook
May 28, 2018
Louis "Mick" Zook, 81, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2018. He was born in Akron on March 8, 1937 to the late Louis and Selma Zook Sr. Mick was a master mechanic in Orlando, Florida for most of his career. He was an avid fisherman and had many pleasant memories fishing with family. More recently, he and...
William C. Brenn
May 27, 2018
William C. Brenn, "Bill", age 48 of New Franklin, Ohio, died on May 27, 2018 at his home. He was born in Akron on August 23, 1969, the loving son of Catherine Bodnar Brenn Trump with whom he lived and the late William A. Brenn.Bill was a graduate of Norton High School and also a graduate of Akron University achieving...
Christopher "Chris" Bryan Mcvaney
May 26, 2018
Christopher "Chris" Bryan McVaney, age 51, of Barberton, Ohio, was reunited with God on May 26, 2018.Chris was born April 21, 1967 to mother Betty J. List and father Clyde R. McVaney. He was a graduate of Barberton High School and worked many occupations over the years. He loved the Steelers, fishing, BBQs and had a passion for playing guitar....
J. Marilyn Price
May 26, 2018
J. Marilyn Price, age 78, of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Smithville Western Care Center in Wooster. She was born in Akron on October 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Edgar and Julia (nee Amstadt) Brown. Marilyn was a graduate of Buchtel High School and was an administrative assistant for C. P. Hall Company. She...
Arthur K. Hall
May 26, 2018
Arthur K. Hall, "Art", age 81 of Akron, Ohio, died on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Akron General Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1936 in Akron, the son of the late Lee H. and Oleta M. (nee Richards) Hall.Art was a graduate of South High School in 1954.He was honorably discharged and a 20 year retiree of the...
Tina L. Sziva (Zuk)
May 25, 2018
Tina L. Sziva, 56, of Akron, passed away May 25, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Tina was born in Akron, Ohio on December 19, 1961. Tina was preceded in death by her father, William Zuk; grandparents, Frederick Kutscher and Ruth Clever; aunt, Florence Cavalier.She will be dearly missed by her mother, Ethel L. Kutscher; children, Kevin, Brian and...
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