Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Harold Smith
Jan 31, 2018
Harold "Smitty" Smith, 84, passed away peacefully at home with family on January 31, 2018. A longtime Akron resident born April 5, 1933 in Pennsylvania. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed woodworking, roller skating, and loved taking care of his family. Harold will be missed by many who knew him.He was preceded in death by daughter, Carolyn Kane. Harold is...
Mary Jane Young
Jan 31, 2018
Mary Jane Young, age 93, of Atwater, Ohio, formerly of Sandusky, Ohio, died on January 31, 2018 at 8:00 AM at her home.She was born in Sandusky on August 12, 1924, the daughter of the late Laverne L. and Lucille (nee Ruff) Gordon. Mary Jane was a florist and loved flower arranging. She did many weddings and personal flower arrangements...
Carol Ann Allshouse
Jan 31, 2018
Carol Ann Allshouse, 74, of Barberton, passed away at home on January 31, 2018. She was born in Rochester, Indiana on July 1, 1943 to the late Dean and Ruth Zartman. Carol was "Grandma" to all the kids in the neighborhood. She loved bowling, reading, and watching NBA games. She enjoyed playing cards, especially canasta. In the spring, she could...
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