All Obituaries

Daniel Drainer, 66 of Kenmore passed away on May 14, 2022.   He was a 1974 graduate of Kenmore High School and he retired from Pepsi.  He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.  He always had a smile for everyone and he loved carrot cake.   Dan is preceded by his parents Martin & Mary Anna Drainer and stepson Bobby Allison.  He is survived by his wife of 47 years Kathleen Drainer, son Danny (Kara) Drainer, daughter Wendy Drainer, 2...

Robert F. Miller, 88 of Kenmore passed away on May 4, 2022.  He retired from Kobelco Co. and then worked several years at the Akron Auto Auction.  He was a long time member of Grace Baptist Church. Robert is survived by his wife of 67 years Virgie Miller, children Evelyn (Dan) Greegor, Deborah (Dave) Wright, Vincent Miller (Mary) and James Miller, 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.   Calling hours will be held at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore...

Judith "Judie" Hardeman (nee Alexis), 82 of Kenmore passed away on April 29, 2022. She was born in Akron and graduated from Springfield High School.  She liked to go to casinos, shopping and out to eat.  She worked at KMart and Summit County Medical Answering Service.  She was loving and caring and had a wicked sense of humor.  She will be dearly missed. Judie is preceded by her parents Reynold and Mildred Alexis, husband LeRoy "Red" Hardeman, sister...

Eighty-six years in Kenmore! Born in Kenmore; died April 18, 2022 at home; grew up on Marie Ave; went to Margaret Park School and Kenmore High School. Always sports minded, he played football for Kenmore High; graduated in 1953. Married to Patricia Burke in 1953. They raised their children (Tim, Tom, Lisa and David) in Kenmore. Richard coached his boys in baseball and football. Being very civic minded, Richard was almost always involved in something helping the Kenmore Community...

Joseph N. Lionetti, 76, of Manchester, passed away on April 17, 2022. He was born in Akron and graduated from Hoban High School in 1963, attended OSU for a year, graduated from Kent State University and then spent 2 years in Graduate School. He retired from Trusco Co. at age 70 and was a member of the Portage Lakes Eagles #2736. He was an avid Ohio sports fan and The Ohio State Buckeyes were his favorite. Joseph loved being with his family and dedicated himself to his...

Wendy Ann Sleeth Lucas,52 passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Wendy was born on March 15, 1970, in Akron, Ohio, to Wendall Tawney and Joyce Sleeth.  She lived in the Akron area her whole life, worked at the Chestnut Beer Garden and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Wendall and Joyce, her sister Tracy, her brother Jeff and her niece Nicole. She...

Herbert L. Freeman, was born in Moatsville, WV, on Valentine’s Day of 1929. Herb’s early years were spent on the family farm with twelve brothers and sisters. In his youth he was an avid baseball player and in later years became a huge fan of all things “baseball.” Herb served two years in the United States Army and during that time he married the love of his life, Ruth Phillips. They were married on Easter Sunday, 1953. After his time in service, he and Ruth moved...

Judy McDonald, 69 of Akron passed away on March 18, 2022 in Florida.  She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church and retired from Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.   Judy is preceded by her parents Irene & Londas Sayre, husbands Ronald Boyd and Lawrence McDonald and grandson Donald Boyd II.  She is survived by her sons Ronald Boyd, Donald Boyd I (Jennifer) and Lawrence McDonald (Patricia), 9 grandchildren,...

Charles G Donahue, 70 of Akron passed away on February 28, 2022.  He worked as a cabinet maker and loved to cook, camp and fish.  He loved his family and friends. Chuck is preceded by his parents Charles & Violet Donahue, wife of 26 years Joyce, children Deborah Holley and Donald Anderson, and brother Philip Donahue.  He is survived by his daughter Tammy (Ron) Smetts, son Lee Donahue, sister Rita Thurmer, 7 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, 1...

Bradley Gail Stewart II, 56 of Barberton passed away on February 12, 2022.  He loved the beach, camping, fishing, gardening.  He loved to mow the grass and taking tractor rides with his grandson to feed the goats. He was a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan and he loved Travis Tritt.  He was handy - he could fix anything.  He loved spending time with his family, and his daughters and grandson meant the world to him.   Bradley is preceded by his father Bradley Gail...