All Obituaries

Louis M. Johnson Louis M. Johnson, 77 passed away on February 13, 2020.  Louie was born June 4, 1942 in Akron to Raymond and Mary Johnson.  Louie leaves behind the love of his life and best friend of 41 years, Violet.  He will also be greatly missed by his son, 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Louie loved old cars and music.  We love you! Funeral services will be held at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. on Tuesday at 7:00 pm,...

Juanita A. Baker, 80, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved her dogs, cooking and word searches. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Juanita was preceded by her husband Richard Baker, sister Laura Seiler and brother John Seiler. She is survived by her children Sandra (James) Shirley, Allen (Peggy) Baker and Katherine Baker, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren - with 2 more on the way ,...

Joyce A. Rafferty, 87, of Akron, passed away on December 14, 2019. She was born in Akron and grew up in Firestone Park. She was an ordained minister, drug and alcohol counselor at Edwin Shaw and played the organ at several churches including St. John CME where she was the Music Director. Joyce was preceded by two brothers and is survived by son, Tim (Irene) Hill; daughter, Linda (Tim) Grinder; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Private family burial has...

Mark J. Yuhas, 59, of Kenmore passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on November 29, 2019. He graduated from Kenmore High School, enjoyed model cars and planes and loved anything Mopar. He was a very caring and generous person. Mark was preceded by his parents, Frank and Jacqueline Yuhas and sister, Holly (Chuck) Evans. He is survived by his nephews, Shane (Dee Dee) Evans and Chad Evans; girlfriend, Sheri Webb; friends, Bill Morris, Craig Thompkins and Craiger Platt. Funeral services...

  Daniel "Danny" Zlatko Manestar, 48 of Kenmore passed away on November 7, 2019. He was born in Barberton on October 31, 1971. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1990 and he was an avid sports fan following football, baseball, basketball and NASCAR. He loved 80's heavy metal bands, especially Motley Crue and playing sports related video games and hunting. He loved sunsets, sunrises, walking along the beaches in the Carolinas and deer hunting in southern Ohio. He...

Elizabeth “Libby” Nicol, 96 passed away on October 6, 2019.  She was a long-time member of Park United Methodist Church, retired from Barberton Citizen’s Hospital and had been active at the Kenmore Senior Center. Libby is survived by her daughters Rebecca Parachek and Sandra (Michael) Kostko, grandchildren Matt (Whitney), Brett (Kelly) and Scott (Tony) Parachek, Jeremy and Aaron Kostko and five great-grandchildren. There will be a private family graveside...

Christine L. Campbell, 43 of Akron passed away at home on August 24, 2019. Her daughters and grandbabies were her whole world. She loved drawing, coloring and computer games. She is preceded by her parents Mary Smith and William DeVaughn. Christine is survived by her daughters Shawna (Felix) Campbell and Shannon Campbell (Travis), granddaughters Ashley Campbell and Harley Campbell Williams, brothers William "Jr" (Tina) Smith, Clifford Smith, sisters Norma (Ray) Hoefler, Dorothy (Jesse)...

Jimmie M. Walker Jimmie M. Walker, 90, passed away on August 8, 2019. He served in the Navy and retired from Ford Motor Co. He was a member of Park United Methodist Church, Legionnaires and Firestone Post VFW #3383. He loved fishing and playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jimmie is survived by his wife of 68 years, Abbie Walker; children, Larry (Melissa) Walker, Sandi (David) Spear and Jimmie (Danny) Walker, grandchildren Angie (Tim) Wilkinson,...

Robert Fitt Jr. Robert Fitt, Jr., 70, of Akron, passed away on August 2, 2019. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, retired from I.B.E.W. Local 306 and was a former PBA member. Robert is survived by his wife, Bobbie Fitt; children, Traci Fitt, Robert Fitt; and mother-in-law, Evelyn Herrick. There will be a graveside service with military honors at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Rd., Seville on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Please arrive at the front gate at 1:15.

Cinda N. (Culver) Watson, 80, of Kenmore, passed away on July 28, 2019. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1956 and from The University Of Akron in 1960. She was active in her sorority, Theta Upsilon. A long time member of High Street Christian Church, she retired from the Akron Public Schools where she taught at Guinther Elementary for many years. Cinda was preceded by her parents, Charles R. and Edna (Herwick) Culver; beloved brothers, Charles R. Culver, Jr., Jere A. Culver and H....