Nov 8, 2016

Lois Helen Staats, 97, of Akron, passed away on November 8, 2016. She was born in Akron on December 13, 1918 to the late Henry and Winnie Warner. During World War II, Lois worked at BF Goodrich and then later devoted herself to raising her family. She was a wonderful cook and seamstress and enjoyed gardening, card games, and baseball....

Nov 7, 2016

Grant W. Wood, 54, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly November 7, 2016. He attended Manchester schools and lived in Portage Lakes his entire life. He loved the water, being outdoors and spending time with his family.In addition to his parents, William and Jean Wood, Grant was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife Darla Hostler.He will be...

Nov 7, 2016

Grace M. Weyant, 96, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; and all four of her children. Grace is survived by Kim (Jim) Lockey, Misty Hall and Shawna Long; 1 sister, Jeanette; and many great and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Saturday November 12, 2016...

Nov 6, 2016

Michael Samuel Pavlovich, "Mike", age 39, of New Franklin, Ohio died very unexpectedly on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at his home. He was born on September 5, 1977 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Nada Srdanov with whom he lived and John (Phyllis) Paul of North Canton, Ohio. Mike was a 1995 graduate of Manchester High School and worked as...

Nov 5, 2016

Merry "Eileen" Phillips, 85, passed away November 5, 2016. She was born December 26, 1930 to the late Flavious and Lenna Douglas. Eileen was also preceded in death by her husband, Landis "Phil" Phillips; sister, Geraldine Griffin; brothers, Hubert Douglas and Donald Douglas; her loving niece, Chris Garkovich; brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Trixie Weiand, Jack and Donnie Joseph; loving...

Nov 5, 2016

Master Sergeant (ret) Robert A. Lowe has left us and heaven gained an angel. Robert Lowe, son of John E. Lowe and Sarah Sothen, was born August 30th 1944 in Akron Ohio. Robert was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army from 1961 through 1964, and the U.S. Air Force from 1964 until he retired in 1984. He is...

Nov 4, 2016

Edwin "Eddy" Schafer, 50, passed away from cancer on November 4, 2016. He was an avid gardener.Eddy was preceded in death by his father, Robert Schafer, and grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Wilma Schafer; sister, Michele Kinsey (John Danko); niece, Kimberly Kinsey; uncle, Jim (Joetta) Schafer; and numerous cousins.Family will welcome guests on Wednesday November 9, 2016 from...

Nov 2, 2016

Dorothy Arnold, 96, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2016. Dorothy was born on July 23, 1920 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Henry and Margaret Johanning. She lived her life in Uniontown, Ohio, where she was a parishioner at Nativity of the Lord Catholic Church. Dorothy retired from Goodyear and enjoyed spending many winters with friends in Largo,...

Oct 31, 2016

Michael J. Kachovec Jr., 66, went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2016. He was a Vietnam Veteran and an active member in the veteran community. Mike retired from Akron Public Schools. He was a man with a taste for the simple pleasures and joy in life, asking for little and taking less. Mike had a love...

Oct 31, 2016

Carolyn Irene Kemppel went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 31, 2016.Who was Carolyn Irene Kemppel? She was a lady who loved Jesus before anything else in this world! Next, she loved her husband, her boys and their wives, and her seventeen grandchildren. She lived her life by Proverbs 3: 5-6. She was a second...

Oct 29, 2016

Josef Kuckovic of Tallmadge, passed away on October 29, 2016. Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; and daughter, Kathy. He is survived by his son, Mike Kuckovic; daughters, Liz (Steve) Bonnette, Monica Kuckovic, Irene Kuckovic, Maria (Lynn) Thompson; special granddaughters, Cory (Johnny) Duffy and Monica (Brian) Kehres; 6 other grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside service will be...

Oct 27, 2016

Jessie Christopher Felts, 26, went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2016. He loved children, making people laugh, working with electronics and roofing. He was also a Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. He was very generous and would do anything to help anyone. Jessie was preceded in death by his grandfather Felts and his grandmother Silvey. He leaves to...

Oct 27, 2016

John Emil Ellenberger, Sr., 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 27, 2016. He was born on December 11, 1941 to the late Ernest and Mary Ellenberger. John graduated from Marlington High School, Class of 1959 and then served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard. He held many positions over the years, working...

Oct 27, 2016

James Smith, 69, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. James was born on June 27, 1947 in Ravenna, Ohio to Mary Jane (Shaver) Reed and James Leroy Smith.He is survived by wife, Heidi Smith; children Jimmy (Nikki) Smith, Donny Smith, Kenny Smith, Mandy (Brian) Moledor, Kim (Andy) Grimes; 3 grandchildren and many friends and family who...

Oct 26, 2016

James "Jay" Ray Jackson, age 60 of Akron, Ohio, died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 8:00 PM at Akron General Medical Center. He was born on February 6, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late Donna Kay Shay Jackson and Carroll Betts.He was currently working as a grinder at Ken-Tool in Akron. He loved fishing and playing pool...

Oct 25, 2016

Frances E. Wharton, 70, went home to be with Jehovah on October 24, 2016. She was born in Barberton, OH on March 25, 1946 to the late Jack and Odell Wharton. Frances enjoyed working with children as an "Adopted Grandma," and the elderly as a nurse's aide. She enjoyed her friends, family and laughter.Frances was preceded in death by her...

Oct 25, 2016

Oct 24, 2016

Patrick C. Leymon, "Pat", age 58 of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2016. He was born on July 2, 1958 in Akron, the son of the late Jackson and Wavelene Dancy Leymon. Survivors include his brothers, Michael C. (Terri) Leymon and Martin C. (Linda) Leymon; his nieces and nephews, Kelli (Sean) Roth, Angela...

Oct 23, 2016

Patricia L. "Patty" Doolin, 94, of Akron, passed away October 23, 2016. Patty was born on September 19, 1922 in Willard, Ohio; daughter of the late Daniel and Helen Heffley. She was a graduate of People's Hospital in 1944 and worked as a Registered Nurse for many years at Akron General Hospital and Akron Children's Hospital ER. Patty was a...

Oct 23, 2016

Rita M. Bronstrup, 84, peacefully passed away on October 23, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH on May 20, 1932. Rita loved children, animals, art, dancing and swimming. She has an extensive doll collection and performed magic on stage, many years with her husband as "Dr. B and Rita." Rita was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Bronstrup;...