OBITUARIES

Sep 26, 2020

Frank V. Elavsky, 97 of Kenmore passed away on September 26, 2020. He retired from Goodrich and was a long time member in the VFW Firestone Post 3383 and the Italian Civic Club and a past member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Frank is preceded by his wife of 72 years Vera, sons Michael and Frank, grandson...

Sep 26, 2020

Drue Corbett, 76 of Akron passed away on September 26, 2020.  She retired from Giant Eagle bakery and she loved arts and crafts, music, bowling, going to the beach and she had a cat obsession.  She was active in the FOPA

.Drue is preceded by her parents Bill and Doris Welch, husbands John Zebedis and Raymond Corbett. ...

Sep 21, 2020

Mitchell S. Cochran (1952-2020) passed away peacefully on September 21, 2020 at home with his wife and sister holding his hands. The son of Carl and Rose Cochran of Canton; he was the first of seven children. Formerly of Columbus (38 years), now of Stow, OH, he graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School, the University of Akron (Associates...

Sep 20, 2020

Betty J. Liles, 80 of Kenmore passed away on September 20, 2020.  She leaves behind her best friend and love Frank Seiler, daughter Tammie (Dave), son Scott (Tina), several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her beloved caregiver Baby Sissy Renee and many friends.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at this time.

Sep 10, 2020

Beth Ann McClish

Beth Ann McClish, 56 of Mogadore passed away on September 10, 2020.  She lived in Portage County for over 20 years and collected Indian dolls.  She loved playing games on Facebook and watching crime shows and cooking shows.  She especially liked Property Brothers and House Hunters.  She enjoyed playing cards with her children.

Sep 6, 2020

Thomas M. "Thomi" Deeter, 31 of Akron passed away on September 6, 2020.  Thomi grew up in Doylestown and Norton.  Thomi was a young man who truly loved and had great compassion for his family. His infectious smile could light up any room. Thomi had always been a joker and prankster and would always be there to lend a...

Sep 3, 2020

Helen Litten, 94 of Akron passed away on September 3, 2020.  She was a loving mother and grandmother.

Helen is preceded by her husband John Litten and is survived by three children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. on Monday, September 14,...

Aug 28, 2020

Maryann Tichon, 50 of Akron passed away on August 28, 2020.  She graduated from North High School and had a great sense of humor.  She loved playing Uno, watching DVD's and the Three Stooges.  She traveled all over the world and Hawaii was her very favorite place.

Maryann is preceded by her grandparents Jack and Willy Martin...

Aug 24, 2020

Scott A. Kanis, 57 of Akron passed away on August 24, 2020.  He graduated from East High School, class of 1981.  He worked for Joseph Industries for 35 years.   He loved his family first and foremost.  He was a member of Indian Guides with all three of his boys for many years.  He was an avid fan of the...

Aug 21, 2020

Terry J. Shorder, 79, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, on Friday, August 21, 2020 surrounded by family.

Terry was born to John and Catherine Shorder on March 15,1941 in Barberton, Ohio. Terry was very proud to be a journeyman machinist for the Wheel and Brake department at Goodyear Aerospace, where he...

Aug 12, 2020

Sharon Mallonee, 65 of Akron passed away on August 12, 2020.  She loved her family and gardening and to be outside.  She was so proud to get her G.E.D. Sharon is preceded by her husband Donald Mallonee, parents Virgil and Margaret Hyde and baby sister Theresa.  She is survived by daughter Barbie (Terry) Wise, grandsons Terence (Katie) and Daniel...

Aug 1, 2020

Ronald "Ronnie" Forest, 73 of Akron passed away on August 1, 2020.  He retired from Summit County Environmental Service in 2000.  He loved to collect bottles, milk bottles and cobalt blue glass.  He loved to tell corny jokes.

Ronnie is preceded by his parents Lyle and Dorothy Forest.  He is survived by his wife of 18 years...

Jul 15, 2020

Carole L. Forester, 81 passed away peacefully on July 15, 2020. She was born in Akron on July 17, 1938. Graduated from Kenmore in 1956. She lived in Canal Fulton, until moving to St. Ed's in Fairlawn. She was a member of Margaret Park Presbyterian and Barberton Presbyterian Churches. She enjoyed vacations & traveling with family & friends to...

Jun 26, 2020

Helen M Carpenter, 84, of West Melbourne, Florida, passed away on June 26, 2020 with her daughter Joyce by her side.  Helen Carpenter was born in Akron, OH and was a lifelong resident of Barberton until she moved to Florida with one of her 8 children after retiring from Suburban Labs, in  Cuyahoga Falls; a place where she was...

Jun 22, 2020

Troy Leon Robinson was born October 18, 1947 in Greasy Creek in Pike County, KY to Leonard and Irene (Kinney) Robinson.  He grew up in Pike and Floyd Counties until around the age of 10.  After Brother Leonard found steady work, the family moved to Akron, OH in 1957.  He met Bonijene "Bebe" Siegal in 1972 and they married...

Jun 12, 2020

Reecia Drexler, 81 of Akron passed away on June 12, 2020.  She attended Immaculate Conception Church, and enjoyed sewing, shopping and movies.  She was adventurous, feisty, loving and generous and she loved her kids and grandkids and great-grandkids. She is preceded by her parents Daniel and Mary Roberts, infant daughter Susan and brother Danny.  Reecia is survived by her...

Jun 5, 2020

Ruby Mae (Newberry) Stover 81, of Akron, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2020, at Summa Health Akron City Hospital. She was born in Graham, WV, on July 12, 1938, the daughter of Robert and Velma Newberry. She graduated from Point Pleasant High School in 1957. On May 2, 1964 she married John Stover. She retired in 2006 from...

Jun 1, 2020

On June 1, 2020, Audrey V. Reed Thomas gained her Angel's wings and flew to heaven to be with her husband once again. Born January 24,1924, she lived a long wonderful life for 96 years. She was a proud Christian at Compass Christian Church (Formerly known as Kenmore Church of Christ).   Audrey graduated from Kenmore High School with the...

May 2, 2020

Harriette Morgan, 96 passed away on May 2, 2020.  She lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls and was a member of North Hampton Baptist Church.  Over the years she worked at Aircraft, Pfleuger's and Brown Derby.  She was a pin-up girl through the American Legion during WWII. Harriette is preceded in death by husband Deacon Ralph Morgan,...

Apr 8, 2020

Melissa A. Fielding, 43, a resident of Temperance, MI, went home to be with her Savior on April 8, 2020 after a 4-year, courageous battle with breast cancer.  Melissa was born in Akron, OH and was raised in Canal Fulton.  She graduated from Northwest High School and from Toledo University.  She worked as a Mortgage Broker for various companies,...