All Obituaries

Judy (Edwards) Parle, 73 of Akron passed away on September 2, 2021.  She loved to help people, doing bible questions, fishing and camping.  She loved her kids, but she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Judy is preceded by her parents John & Elizabeth Edwards, sisters Geneva, Marie and Betty and great-grandson Ryan.  She is survived by her husband Raymond Queen, children Rick (Jennifer) Chaney, Robert (Lori) Chaney, Jay (Anna) Chaney, Vikki (Steven) Harsh,...

Raymond Custer, 82 of Akron passed away on August 30, 2021.  He served two years in the U.S. Army and then served for 20 years in the Ohio Army National Guard.  He was a member of the South Akron Orioles Nest 167 and retired from Parker Hannifin after 37 years service Ray is preceded by his parents David & Minta, wife Joanne, sisters Doris & Helen and brothers Bob & James.  He is survived by his son John, grandsons Landon and Ayden and brothers David, Harold...

Rosetta Barnes, 74 of Akron passed away on August 27, 2021.  She attended Boheckers Business College to be a paralegal and retired from General Electric.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society and she loved fast cars, travel, cooking and throwing parties. Rosetta is preceded by her parents Ralph and Ila Barnette, brother John Barnette and sister Wynetta Cowger.  She is survived by her son Joe Barnes, daughter Kim Sweet, 8 grandchildren and 6...

Debra A. Holley, 61 of Barberton passed away on August 13, 2021.  She was born in Akron and grew up in Ellet and Norton.  She loved going to Disney World, drive-in movies, going to dinner, working and especially spending time with her family.  Debbie is preceded by her dad John (& Diana) Staton Sr. and mom Delores (& John) Harvey Jr.  She is survived by her siblings Linda Baker of Chippewa, OH, John & Peggy Staton of Rockwood, PA and Cindy & Bill...

Abbie Walker, 91, passed away on July 19, 2021, in Akron, Ohio.  A devoted wife and mother with a loving, giving heart, a quick wit and tart tongue that could keep you laughing, Abbie cherished her family - and those she considered family - whether related by blood or marriage or long-standing friendship.  She loved and shepherded the family through good times and bad and was a tower of strength for all.  As a wonderful cook, Abbie nourished her family with delicious meals and...

Charles P. Wykoff, 72 of Akron passed away on July 6, 2021. He lived in Akron all of his life and served in the U. S. Army during the Viet Nam War.  He loved his TV, riding his trike, tattoos, and fly fishing.  His greatest passion was his wife Patty who passed away on July 12, 2017. Charles is preceded by his beloved wife of 47 years Patty Wykoff, parents Raymond and Bertha Wykoff, sisters Doris and Irene.  He is survived by his sons Chris (Heather) Wykoff, Mathew Wykoff,...

Marilyn Townsend, 73 of Akron passed away on June 21, 2021.  She graduated from Buchtel High School, attended the University of Akron and was active in the Phi Mu sorority until she was unable.  She worked and retired from K Mart in management. Marilyn is preceded by her parents Clifford and Marilyn Townsend.  She is survived by her sister Suzanne (Chuck) Tabor, uncle David (Marilyn) Townsend, aunt Margaret Townsend, nephews Charles and Andrew and niece Tiffany.

Barbara Francis DiSanza (Lipford), passed away peacefully in the company of her loving husband at her home in Stow, OH on the morning of June 17, 2021 at the age of 83. Barb was born on December 13, 1937 in Akron, Ohio and was a proud graduate of Manchester High School, where she was a majorette with a love for language and grammar that she carried throughout her life. Barb was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, known by all who had the privilege of meeting her as being the perfect...

Mary J Reed, 88 of Akron passed away on June 2, 2021.  She retired from the Fred Arbogast Co.  She attended Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church and she loved to read, listen to gospel music and spend time with her grandchildren. Mary is preceded by her parents William Williamson and Kathleen Ogden, brothers Tom Williamson and Bill Williamson, daughter Susan Combs, son David Reed and grandson Bobby Allison.  She is survived by her daughters Kathleen (Dan) Drainer and Cindy Stewart...

Thelma E. Miller, 97, of Sagamore Hills, formerly of Akron, left us for her heavenly home on June 1, 2021. She grew up in the Akron area and attended Kenmore High School. Thelma was a member of the Greatest Generation and worked building F4U Corsair fighter planes for the U.S. Navy at the Goodyear Aircraft Corp. during WWII.  She later became a stay-at-home mom for two foster children and later for her two kids. At age 50, she lost her husband unexpectedly and lived as a widow for the...