All Obituaries

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...

Karen (Munnia) Semelsberger, 74 of Kenmore passed away on May 8, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  She was a 1964 graduate of Kenmore High School, and married Tom on May 9, 1970.  She was very active in the P.T.A. at Pfeiffer, Innes and Kenmore High Schools.  She was a lifelong member of Hope United Methodist Church. She loved that family as if they were her own. Karen never met a stranger and was the kindest most compassionate person.  She always took the...

Dennis R. Swain, Jr., 52 of Massillon, formerly of Portage Lakes passed away on May 4, 2021.  He grew up in Coventry and graduated in 1986.  He got an associate degree from Stark State and was in the U.S. Army from 1992 - 1996.  He was currently employed by Marc's and was a member of the Sons & Daughters of Herman Club in Massillon.  He was a people person and he was always happy and in a good mood. Dennis is preceded by his grandparents Marlene Hale and Paul...

1/12/55 - 4/20/21 Larry attended Weaver Workshop for many years. Larry lived a wonderful life doing things he enjoyed most. He enjoyed years at Hickory Hills Campground, camping with his family and his many trips strolling through Kmart picking out his Hot Wheels, then having a Coke with mom and dad, then it was off to McDonalds for cheese & meat. Larry spent many hours lining his hot wheels all throughout the house; he took such immense pride in that. He loved watching his favorite tv...

Claudia Palmer, 65 of Akron passed away on April 12, 2021.  She was a lifetime resident of Akron and the owner of the Main Event Bar on Main St..  She liked to paint and draw and was always helping people. Claudia is preceded by her husband Donald Owens, parents Ward and Eleanor Palmer, sister Maxine Morris, brothers Rodney Palmer and Ricky Palmer and friend John Ray.  She is survived by her daughter Jamie Smith, granddaughters Lil Claudia Palmer and Carley Palmer...

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...

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...

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...

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...