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;...

Oct 21, 2016

Philip E. Jenkins, 69, of Copley, OH passed away on October 21, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH to the late Faye and Marylu Jenkins. Phil was a passionate man who enjoyed traveling, hiking, reading history, and staying busy with projects. Above all, his greatest joys were his family and spending time at the family farm. He was the...

Oct 21, 2016

Patricia M. Hammelman, 83, of Hartville, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2016 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Pat was born in Akron, Ohio on July 22, 1933; daughter of the late John and Edna Null. She was employed by Ohio Ceramics in Kent for over ten years. She was involved with oil paintings, ceramics, sewing, porcelain lace dolls...

Oct 20, 2016

Segal "Jeff" Jeffers, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the age of 51. He was born on February 5, 1965 in Akron, Ohio to Glenn and Betty Jeffers. Segal is survived by his children, Terry and Gary Rager; father, Glenn; siblings, Glenn (Christina) Jeffers, Teresa Kosik, Gail (Curtis) Robinson; nephew Aaron; nieces, Brittnay, Brandi, Courtney; great-nephew, Gabriel; great-niece,...

Oct 20, 2016

Raleigh L. Vaughn, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. He was born on April 17, 1926 in Livingston, Tennessee to Walter and Eula Vaughn. He served his country in the U.S. Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. He was a faithful member of the Tallmadge Church of Christ. He worked at and retired from Ohio Machine...

Oct 19, 2016

Janice L. (Fridley) Anderson, 86, went peacefully home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2016. She was born in Rock Lick, a small town in West Virginia, on May 21, 1930 to the late William C. and Margaret G. Fridley. She moved to Ohio where she met her late husband, Graham Anderson. They were married on January 13,...

Oct 17, 2016

Eugenia McGovern, 95, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2016. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Wilburt and Olga Burgy. She worked for Mattel Toys in Hawthorne, CA for 16 years. She enjoyed traveling, dancing, and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Eugenia was preceded in death by her...