OBITUARIES

Jul 6, 2021

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.

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Jun 21, 2021

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...

Jun 17, 2021

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...

Jun 2, 2021

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...

Jun 1, 2021

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...

May 8, 2021

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...

May 4, 2021

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...

Apr 20, 2021

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...

Apr 12, 2021

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...

Apr 4, 2021

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...

Mar 28, 2021

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...

Mar 28, 2021

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,...

Mar 19, 2021

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...

Mar 14, 2021

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...

Mar 4, 2021

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...

Feb 23, 2021

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...

Jan 26, 2021

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...

Jan 2, 2021

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...

Dec 27, 2020

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....

Dec 20, 2020

Dean Chappelear, 95 of Akron passed away on December 20, 2020. He retired from Babcock Wilcox and enjoyed golf, bowling leagues at B & W, antiques and tinkering and fixing things.

Dean is preceded by his wife of 62 years Lois Evelyn (Handa) Chappelear, son Lowell Eugene Chappelear, 2 sisters, 1 brother, son-in-law Jim Little and grandchildren...