All Obituaries

Harry V Bost, 98 of Akron passed  away on April 4, 2021.  He worked as an electrician and retired from Chrysler.  He loved his family, football, hunting, and fixing things Harry is preceded by his wife Anna, daughter Karen Galit, son Kenny, 4 brothers and 1 sister.  He is survived by children Janet Drexler, Jeff Bost, Bob (Sheri) Bost, David Bost and John (Denise) Bost, 15 grandchildren, many, many great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren and lots of...

Ruth E. Freeman went home to meet her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2021. Preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Pearl Phillips, she is survived by husband of 68 years, Herbert; sons, Michael (Karen) Freeman and Mylon (Lisa) Freeman; grandchildren, Mikey (Alicia) Freeman, Whitney (Jonathan) Erickson, Cody Freeman and Chloe Freeman; great-grandchildren, Harper, Olive, and Yuri. She leaves sister, Jean (Harold) Kelley and brother, Ronald (Jan) Phillips, and many nieces and nephews. Born...

Kevin (KevDawg) David Hayman, 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in his home, surrounded by his daughters after a two-year disagreement with liver cancer.  Kevin was born in Akron, Ohio to Otto John Hayman and Laura Belle (Ward) Hayman on May 22, 1957, the third of four children. Kevin grew up with two older brothers, John and Mearle, and a younger sister, Marcy. He routinely caused mischief but had a voracious appetite to learn new skills. Kevin was a skilled...

Ryan James Dossie, 6 of Akron passed away on March 19, 2021.  He loved to play, smile, laugh, jump around, wrestle, dance, and sing.  He thought he was in a music video when he sang and danced.  He loved Spiderman & Transformers.  He was shy when he first met someone, but he loved making new friends. Ryan is preceded by his great-grandmother Marguerite Jackson, grandmothers Felicia Jackson-Dossie, Marie Goodrich and Barbara Coleman and cousin Ryan Hysell.  He...

Richard W. "Rick" Massaro, 66 of Akron passed away on March 14, 2021.  He loved spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.  He enjoyed yard sales, riding his motorcycle, building stuff and CB radios. Rick is preceded by his dad Angelo Massaro, stepdad Lane Bays and daughter Alissa Massaro.  He is survived by his wife of 46 years Irene Massaro, mom Gloria Bays, sons Richard Massaro (Stacie Swain), Christopher Massaro and David Massaro, grandchildren...

Kelli (Smiley) Ann Yeager passed away March 4, 2021 She leaves behind her fiancé Kevin Hayman; sons Joshua Yeager and Tyler Yeager; daughters Kristin Yeager and Jessica Ladany; brothers Jeff Tanner, David Tanner, and Jason (Devon) Yeager; sisters Carla Laney, Nikki (Marcus Liston) Anderson, Shannon McCreery and Crystal Yeager; grandchildren Jace, Oliver, and Phoenix. Many beloved nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews. Dearest and closest friends Sam Hailey, Shelly Chester,...

Janice M. Wix (Thomas), 82 passed away on February 23, 2021.  She was born and raised in Barberton and graduated from Barberton High School in 1956.  She taught at Riggs LeMar Beauty College for 30 years.  She loved to travel and especially loved her trip to England, Ireland and Wales.  She loved to play cards, especially pinochle; games, bowling and playing on the computer. Janice is preceded in death by her parents Ray & Evelyn Thomas and brother Terry...

Robert Poling passed away on January 26, 2021.  He leaves behind his third wife Karen, daughter Katherine (Craig) Beste, sons Paul aka Igor, Thomas (Shelly), Paul Harnack, David Rothenstein and Larry Harvey, brother Tom, sister Linda (Dennis) Seni, second wife Shirley Thomas and seven grandchildren.  He was preceded by his first wife Cassil, good friend Becky Rothenstein and sons Charles, Billy and Jay. Bob was a 33 year member of AA.  Cremation has taken place.  A...

Charlene P Gaskins, 56 of Barberton passed away on January 2, 2021.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandma.  She loved doing crafts and going to flea markets.    Charlene is preceded by her parents Charles and Pauline Yucheck.  She is survived by her husband of 31 years Paul Gaskins, son Charles Gross, daughter Krystal Gross, stepchildren Amanda Gaskins , Andrea Gaskins, Angel Lee and Adam Gaskins , 9 grandchildren, Sophie Gross, Jacob Price, Matthew Mason,...

Jeffrey L. Shue, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was born on November 7, 1956 in Wadsworth, Ohio.  Jeff was employed at Royal Chemical in Macedonia, Ohio for 30 years. An avid Harley rider, who enjoyed cruising through the countryside with his wife, Kim (Annie) in search of the next antique to bring home. Kayaking down the Mohican River, sitting by the campfire, and listening to his favorite music were some of the best times ever.  Jeff was preceded in death by...