All Obituaries

Steve Smith, 68 of Akron passed away on May 18, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He retired from AMHA after many years in maintenance.  He was a hard worker, he liked to stay busy. A Jack of all trades. He always put everyone before himself, all the way up until the end. He was selfless, funny, and genuine. The best dad we could ask for. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and bowling. More than anything he really loved being a grandpa. Steve is preceded by his parents Michael and Betty...

Patricia L. “Pat” Wood, 69 of Wadsworth passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 11, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother and nana who loved scrap booking, traveling, and camping. She was a graduate of Wayne College, University of Akron, worked at Cornwell Tools and retired from Akro-Mills, Myers Industries in Wadsworth. Patty was an avid volunteer in the community including Trease Road Child Care, Girls Scouts of America, FISH, Wadsworth United Methodist Church, and...

Terry Dye, 66 of Akron passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 7, 2023.  Terry was born in Newton, West Virginia and worked at Polymet in Akron for 25 years.  He loved his friends and family and was always known to lend a helping hand. Terry is preceded by his parents Arnold and Maxine Dye, siblings Chris Dye, Janice Archie, Sharon Simmons, grandson Ismael Vasquez, foster parents Ulysses and Tressy Young, and foster brother Greg Young.  He is survived by...

Kayla Hill was a young, beautiful light in this world for 26 years, her obnoxious hilarious laugh and her infectious smile could brighten up even the darkest of rooms. Early on we all knew Kayla was special, she was on a billboard on East Ave as the model baby for BCH maternity ward and was famous before she was a year old for being the cutest little girl in town. She was not soft spoken, never shy, and had a very strong will that can only be described as her stubborn streak. She had a love...

Lynn Rae Cross-Delaney was once introduced as the nicest woman you'll ever meet. It was an accurate assessment.  She was the type of person to think of your needs first and herself second. Her capacity to be thoughtful could surpass even the kindest of people. She taught me, her son, what it meant to be caring, to be gentle, to be kind. It appeared to me like such a thing came automatically to her, as if she was good by default. If you were speaking with my mother, you could hear...

Betty J Osborn died on her 94th birthday on April 14, 2023. She was born and lived in Akron until she moved to Green in 1983. She worked at Kresge store for 10 years and then at Firestone Bank and Bank One for 40 years. She always said God blessed her with a great life of good health, family, and friends. Betty is preceded in death by her wonderful, adopted parents Dorothea and Frank Osborn and with them and their relatives she had a very loving family. She attended Temple Baptist Church...

John Andrew Beall (“Andy”) died on the 20th of March, 2023. We say “died” because like the comedian George Carlin, Andy was uncomfortable with soft language like “passed away”, thinking that it had the tendency to obscure the sometimes harsh truths of human existence. Andy was born in Mineola, New York in 1949. When he was born the doctor slapped his rear and slapped his face and said “Twins!” When Andy was young his mother gave him a black...

Glada Inez Wickline “Susie”, 100 years of age, passed on Sunday March 19, 2023.  She was born September 27, 1922, in Sissonville, WV to the late Alpheus Reynolds and Cora Monk.  She was the youngest of five daughters, four who preceded her in death.  Glada married the late Harry Edward Wickline at the age of 21.  They moved in their newly built home in the Kenmore neighborhood of Akron, Ohio.  The couple welcomed three children: Martha (Dr. William) Lee,...

Naomi Weisner, 81 of Kenmore passed away on March 18, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Kenmore and tended bar in several bars in the area.  She loved helping people in need. Naomi is preceded by her parents Esther and Steve Grof and brother Dave Grof.  She is survived by her children Gary (Mary) Deem, Sandy (Denny) Lowe, Keith Deem, Scott (Christy) Weisner and Wayne Weisner, 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews. There will be no...

Roxie Ann Sawders, 88, of Akron passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. She was called home, and she was more than ready to go. Born in Braxton County, WV, but resided in Akron her whole adult life. Roxie held many positions throughout her life, such as Sunday School teacher, prayer chain member, and her favorite being homemaker. She loved God, her family, and country. She supported many missionaries and ministries, and of course her country. Roxie knew exactly what Jesus meant when he...