Obituaries
Robert L. Smiley
Sep 29, 2023
Robert L. Smiley, 82, passed away September 29, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Erma (Ferency) Smiley, he was a lifelong area resident. Bob retired from Babcock & Wilcox, where he worked for 33 years. His love for painting led him to a second career as a self employed painter. He enjoyed...
John E. Pertee Iii
Sep 29, 2023
John E. Pertee III, 68, of Wadsworth, passed away on September 29, 2023. He was born on May 22, 1955 to the late John E. "Bud" Pertee Jr. and Norma J. {Wooten} Pertee. John is survived by his loving son Jesse (Jennifer) Pertee; grandson Isaac Lucas; sisters, Kathy Watson, Tammy (Patrick) Meade, Terry Pertee and Lois Pertee; brother Jimmy Pertee;...
Carolyn J. Frye
Sep 28, 2023
Carolyn Jane Frye went to be with the Lord peacefully in her home on September 28th, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 7th, 1939 to mother Rusha and Charles McDaniel. Carolyn was the matriarch of her family and was loved by many. Carolyn was a woman of great faith and was...
Beverly Arlene Morehead
Sep 27, 2023
Beverly Arlene (Bowman) Morehead, 71, passed away September 27, 2023. A lifelong Akron resident and follower of Christ, she was born on July 4, 1952 to Leonard C. Bowman and Emma Jean Bowman, deceased. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1970. Survived by her sister, Denise (Bowman) Allen; brother, David (Deborah) Bowman; son, Jamie (Melanie Seal) Morehead; and many...
Mark Acklin Iii
Sep 27, 2023
Mark "June" Acklin III, 76, was called to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023. He was born in Akron on February 4, 1947 to the late Mark Acklin Jr. and Elizabeth {Cosby} Acklin.In addition to his parents, June was preceded in death by his daughters Tameka R. Acklin and Tracy Garret. He is survived by wife Patricia Ackin,...
Jane Louise Ensminger
Sep 26, 2023
Jane Louise Ensminger passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born to Ralph and Anna Lohr on October 15, 1932 in Akron, Ohio.After she graduated from Ellet High School, she began work at Goodyear as a secretary working for Harvey Ensminger (her future father-in-law) who was editor of the Wingfoot Clan. Harvey told his...
Heather Marie (Knapp) Wolfe
Sep 26, 2023
Heather Marie (Knapp) Wolfe, 45, of Broadview Heights, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023. Her faith remained strong even while she faced the hardships of breast cancer and she is now walking hand in hand with the Lord. Her message of hope for all cancer patients lies in Psalm 18:39 - "For you (God) equipped me with strength for...
James W. Dullen
Sep 25, 2023
James "Jimmy" "Digger" Dullen died on Monday, Sept 25, 2023 at his home in Bedford, Ohio. Born on July 20, 1948, in Morrisdale, PA, he spent most of his life in Akron and Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Central High School in 1967, where he was a stand-out basketball player under the late Coach Joe Siegferth.In 1968, Jimmy joined Seiberling...
Robert C. Lafontaine, Jr.
Sep 25, 2023
Robert C. "Bob" LaFontaine Jr. passed away on September 25, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born on December 20, 1955 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Sybil LaFontaine. He attended Mogadore High School. After school he went on to work for Chrysler as a tool and die maker at the Twinsburg Stamping Plant in 1981. For the...
Dennis J. Griffith
Sep 24, 2023
Dennis J. Griffith, 68, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on September 24, 2023 in Summa Akron City Hospital with his family by his side after a several year battle with cancer. He was born October 21, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert M. & Marie T. (Ginn) Griffith. Dennis grew up in Firestone Park and attended St. Paul...
John W. Johnson
Sep 24, 2023
John W. "Jay" Johnson, 85, passed away September 24, 2023 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Dr. J. Walter and Louvern (Snider) Johnson, he was a lifelong area resident and a member of the 1956 graduating class of Buchtel High School. He also graduated from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA in 1963. Jay retired from...
Michael W. Kraus
Sep 24, 2023
Michael "The Barber" W. Kraus, 77, passed away on September 24, 2023. He was born July 12, 1946 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Coventry High School. Michael proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was well known around Akron for his barbershop skills and retired from In The Valley Barbershop.His memory will be cherished by many family...
Dennis Neil White
Sep 24, 2023
Dennis Neil White, 77, of Munroe Falls, passed away on September 24, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1946 to the late Frederick and Gladys {Stewart} White.In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his sister Janice Llewellyn; brothers-in-law Jerry Llewellyn and Jerry Davis. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Linda; daughters...
Anthony S. Burch
Sep 23, 2023
Anthony S. Burch, 51, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of San Diego, California, passed away on September 23rd, 2023 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born in Los Angeles, California on May 27th 1972. Affectionately known as Tony, he was saved and accepted the Lord as his personal savior at a young age. He was very loving with a charming...
John R. Heater
Sep 23, 2023
John R. Heater, 88, of Akron, passed away on September 23, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1935 in Petroleum, W.Va. "Johnny" was preceded in death by his parents, John Heater Sr. and Addie (Spears) Heater; and 2 sisters, Ada Miller and Mary Lou Butts. Johnny is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Lillian (Sayre) Heater; he...
Leon Webb
Sep 23, 2023
Our beloved Dad passed away on September 23.2023, following a short illness. He was born to Charles and Hazel Webb on September 15, 1933, and he celebrated his 90th birthday on September 15, 2023. Ed lived in the Akron area his entire life. He was the Assistant Water Superintendent for the city of Cuyahoga Falls until he retired to take...
Trudy Marchese
Sep 23, 2023
Trudy Marchese passed away on September 23, 2023 at the age of 68. She was born on February 7, 1955 in Mannschoice, PA to George and Hazel Tate. She attended East High School. Trudy loved to keep in touch on social media and was a huge cat lover. Boo and Sweetie were her most loved cats. She liked to bake...
Douglas Lee Endsley
Sep 22, 2023
Douglas Lee Endsley, 79 of Akron, Ohio passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday September 22nd 2023 after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He is now reunited with his wife (Anne) of 58 years, and is celebrating his new, Heavenly body feeling no more sorrow or suffering. Doug was born on January 14, 1944 to the...
Robert A. Longbottom
Sep 22, 2023
Robert Arnold Longbottom, 85, of Suffield Township passed away on September 22nd, 2023.He was born January 13, 1938 to the late Howard and Ethel (Snyder) Longbottom. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce (Pinto) Longbottom.Robert is survived by his loving children, Cheryl Hedges and Gary Longbottom; the former wife and mother of his children, Marilyn Weaver; grandchildren,...
Sandra K. Weese
Sep 21, 2023
Sandra K. "Sandy" Weese, 78, passed away September 21, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Clark and Mabel (Hayes) Beitzel, she was a lifelong area resident. Sandy loved playing cards with neighbors Pam & Brenda, playing ultima online and spending time with her family. Her favorite thing was being GG to her great grandson...
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