OBITUARIES

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...

Dec 8, 2020

Jo Ann Bondurant, 83 of Akron passed away on December 8, 2020.  She attended Wedgewood United Methodist Church, and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jo Ann is preceded by her parents Walter and Kathleen Callahan, daughter Deborah, son James R., grandson Cody, sisters Betty Seeker and Mary Montabone, brothers...

Dec 5, 2020

Dorothy Mae "Dottie" Riffle, 96, of Guntersville, Alabama went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 5, 2020.  Dottie was born on November 15, 1924 at her home in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

She was preceded by her husband of 65 years, Charles E. Riffle; her parents, Aaron and Stella Gossett; and her...

Nov 23, 2020

The world lost a bit of color when Kathy Nadine Blair (Flake), of Akron, OH, passed away on November 23, 2020, just 2 weeks after celebrating her 65th birthday. Kathy spent most of her professional career as a dedicated member of the US Postal Service Human Resources department, a daunting task by any measure.  She was the life of...

Nov 22, 2020

Iris Bernice Markle (nee Schrader) was called home to her Lord and Savior on November 22, 2020. She was born in Charleston, WV and was a resident of the Akron, Ohio area for most of her adult life. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Geneva Jane (Lowe) Schrader, her husband Russell K. Markle and her...

Nov 17, 2020

Kim Sue Miller, 52 of Uniontown passed away on November 17, 2020.  She loved to spend time with family and her little dog Ziggy. She loved to shop with her mom and sister and adored her grandchildren.  Kim had love in her heart for friends as well as strangers

Kim is preceded by her father George McElroy...

Oct 10, 2020

Michael J. "Mick"  Donahue, Jr passed away on October 10, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born on February 1, 1936 to the late Doris and Michael Donahue, Sr.  He joined the US Navy and was aboard the USS Rush and fought in the Korean War.  After leaving the service, he worked for Ohio Brass but eventually...

Oct 7, 2020

Jeffrey W. Payne passed away on October 7, 2020.  He was born on February 12, 1958.  God be with you. He is survived by wife Theresa, mother Virginia, son Adam and daughter Keri.  Special thanks to Kelly, Charles, Lilly and Olivia.  Memorial service T.B.A. in 2021.

Oct 5, 2020

Neva Jo Damron passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2020. Neva Jo was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She loved collecting salt and pepper shakers and pennies! She was born September 12, 1934 in Pike County Kentucky.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Denver Damron, parents Willie and...