Obituaries
Darrell Max Thomas
May 12, 2026
"TOGETHER FOREVER"
Darrell M. Thomas, 92, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 12, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1934 to the late Levi and Cleora (Seese) Thomas, he grew up in Bute, Pennsylvania before returning to Akron with his family.
While a youth in Pennsylvania, Darrell met Barbara Dodson at a church...
James Davd Smith Jr.
May 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of James David "JD" Smith Jr.
James David Smith Jr., known affectionately as "JD" to his many friends (and sometimes Smitty), passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on May 11th following a brief illness.
A Life of Service and Adventure
JD proudly served his country with years of service in the United States Army and the Ohio Army...
Edward L. Walent
May 11, 2026
Edward L. Walent, 84, of Huron, peacefully passed away on May 11, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1942, to Paul and Valeria Walent. Being born into a family of strong faith, he was a member of the Assembly of God Church and continued his faith throughout his life. Edward, a 1960 graduate of Akron East High School, spent...
Alice "Allie" K. Dean
May 10, 2026
Alice "Allie" K. Dean, 79, peacefully went Home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026 with family by her side. Born in Murphy, NC to Horace and Georgia (Hayes) O'Dell, Allie and her family moved to Akron, OH when she was a young girl. She married her dear husband Paul on March 11, 1967. Allie enjoyed traveling, reading,...
Merle Louise King
May 10, 2026
Merle Louise King, 79, of Tallmadge, passed away on May 10, 2026. She was born in Uler, WV on July 8, 1946 to the late Kenneth and Ethel {Drake} Smith.
In addition to her parents, Merle was preceded in death by her sisters Eloise (Bob) Estep and Wanda (Cecil) Harler.
Merle is survived by her loving husband, Earlie; sons, Gene (Cathy) and...
Laura L. Evans
May 9, 2026
Laura passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, May 9, 2026 after battling cancer. She was a resident of Stow.
She is survived by her fiancée, Clyde Hensley, brothers: Bob & Tim Snavely. Children: Brittany (Josh) Keller, their children Ava & Bo, Cory Evans, Brandon (Heidi) Evans. She is preceded in death by her son: Bo Evans, her...
Jeanne Rae Ellis
May 8, 2026
Jeanne Rae Ellis, 71, of Akron Ohio, was called home by the Lord on May 8th, 2026.
Born to Harry Thomas and Lois Margene (Herzog) Allshouse on September 27th, 1954, Jeanne was a lifelong resident of the area, having graduated from Field High School, and attended the University of Akron.
Jeanne was a multidisciplinary craftswoman, expressing her creativity through a wide array...
Deborah Jean Lemmon
May 8, 2026
Deborah Jean (Overton) Lemmon, 71, passed away on May 8, 2026. She was born on April 25, 1955 to the late Gene and Katherine Overton. Debbie graduated from Brimfield High School and married Kenneth Lemmon on June 17, 1972. They settled in the Kenmore area of Akron where they raised their two sons.
Debbie retired from Graco Century. She enjoyed relaxing...
Barbara Ann Dickson
May 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Dickson, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and the memories of a well-lived life.
Barbara was born on April 11, 1945, in Shelby, Alabama, to Joseph and Sarah (Gross) Danzy. At the age of four, she and her family moved to Detroit, Michigan, in search of a better...
Roy F. Brumley, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Roy Francis Brumley, Jr., 66, of Akron, passed away on May 8, 2026 at Akron City Hospice surrounded by family.
He was born on July 26, 1959 to Roy and Cary (Johnson) Brumley at Akron, OH.
Roy served in the United States Army as a Sergeant for 14 years, serving as a Combat Engineer.
Roy worked as a Plastic Injection Mold Designer.
On May...
Pamela L. Sharrer
May 7, 2026
Pamela Lynn Sharrer, 75, of Portage Lakes, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026.
She was born on May 9, 1950 to Herbert and Lena (Brunty) Patterson in Sprigg, WV.
On June 8, 1968, she married Thomas J. Sharrer. They resided in Portage Lakes, Ohio.
Pamela is Survived by her soul mate and loving husband of 58 years, Thomas;...
Larnie W. Greene
May 7, 2026
Larnie W. Greene, 79, of Hartville, passed away on May 7, 2026.
Larnie worked as a Printer for the Akron Beacon Journal for 33 years.
He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Guardians, and Cavs fan.
Larnie is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Stephanie; sons, Tim and Andy; special grandchildren, Victor and Brenna; grand doggies, Rex and Winnie; sister-in-law, Kathi; and...
Kenneth C. Gunnoe
May 7, 2026
Kenneth C. Gunnoe, 86, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2026. Born in Dry Creek, WV to Orville and Daisy (Richardson) Gunnoe, he resided in Suffield Township during the past 48 years. Ken was a member of Victory Chapel and he retired from Shell Oil after 29 years of service. He enjoyed gardening, taking care of...
Robert P. Krohmer
May 6, 2026
Robert P. Krohmer, 76, of Akron, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1949. He owned and operated Krohmer Construction Company for many years. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a member of the American Legion and the Army Navy Club. Throughout his life, Robert dedicated himself to the...
Marcie A. Tracy
May 6, 2026
Marcie Tracy, 71, passed away on May 7th, 2026, leaving behind a life woven with love, laughter, and more fabric than most people see in a lifetime. She was the beloved wife of Tom — “T,” as she called him — whose devotion to her, especially in her final years, was a love story in its own right.
Marcie built a...
Donald E. Woods
May 6, 2026
Donald Eugene Woods, age 71, of Lakemore, Ohio, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1954, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to Calvin and Patricia Woods.
Donald worked as a Boiler Operator at Kent State University, where he dedicated many years of hard work. Outside of work, he enjoyed the simple things in life that brought him happiness...
Barbara J. Mills
May 6, 2026
Barbara J. Mills, 71, of Akron, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio on December 8, 1954 to the late Herbert and Frances Mills. Family or friends are welcome to call Newcomer Funeral Home (330) 784-3334 for further details.
Larry S. Kennedy
May 6, 2026
Larry S. Kennedy, 78, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2026 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Bob and June (Nagel) Kennedy, he resided in the area most of his life. Larry was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Navy. He enjoyed hunting. fishing, riding horses, his dogs as well as his cat...
Richard Eugene Warner Sr.
May 5, 2026
Richard E. Warner Sr., known to family and friends as Rick, passed away on May 5, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1960 to the late Raymond and Helen Warner.
In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Rita Warner.
Rick will be dearly...
Melissa M. Wise
May 5, 2026
Melissa Marie Wise (Nicolino), our Honey Bee, gained her angel wings on May 5, 2026, at the age of 46. She was born on October 4, 1979, in Akron, Ohio, to Anthony and Denise (Drummond) Nicolino. Our beautiful and deeply loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, cousin, in-law and friend passed away after courageously fighting a hard three-year battle...
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