OBITUARIES

Feb 13, 2020

Louis M. Johnson Louis M. Johnson, 77 passed away on February 13, 2020.  Louie was born June 4, 1942 in Akron to Raymond and Mary Johnson.  Louie leaves behind the love of his life and best friend of 41 years, Violet.  He will also be greatly missed by his son, 3 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Louie loved...

Jan 27, 2020

Lily "Lou" West, 92 passed away on January 27, 2020.  She was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from Parker Hannifin.  She hand crocheted a blanket for every son and grandchild.  She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother.  She loved camping, being outside, caring for both plants and animals.  Lou and her...

Jan 22, 2020

June C. Bates (Koontz) went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2020.  She was born to the late Ida and William Koontz.  June was 93 years old and lived all of her life in Akron, Ohio.  She retired from Akron City Hospital in 1988. She is preceded by her husband of 49 years Charles "Red" Bates...

Jan 13, 2020

Rita J. Baechel, 93 of Akron passed away on January 13, 2020. She retired from B.F. Goodrich and was a long time member of Immaculate Conception Church.  She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Rita is preceded by her husband Bud Baechel, son Alan Baechel, sister Rose Thomas and brother Gene Miller.  She is survived by her daughters...

Dec 21, 2019

Juanita A. Baker, 80, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2019. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved her dogs, cooking and word searches. She will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Juanita was preceded by her husband Richard Baker, sister Laura Seiler and brother John Seiler....

Dec 14, 2019

Joyce A. Rafferty, 87, of Akron, passed away on December 14, 2019. She was born in Akron and grew up in Firestone Park. She was an ordained minister, drug and alcohol counselor at Edwin Shaw and played the organ at several churches including St. John CME where she was the Music Director. Joyce was preceded by two brothers and...

Nov 29, 2019

Mark J. Yuhas, 59, of Kenmore passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on November 29, 2019. He graduated from Kenmore High School, enjoyed model cars and planes and loved anything Mopar. He was a very caring and generous person. Mark was preceded by his parents, Frank and Jacqueline Yuhas and sister, Holly (Chuck) Evans. He is survived by...

Nov 28, 2019

John Stanley Lucas, 82, of Akron, passed away on November 28, 2019. John was born on December 16, 1936 in Niles, Ohio and lived in Akron most of his life. He was an Army veteran, a member of the Shriners and had a love for God. John is survived by his wife of 30 years, Donna Lucas; sons, Larry...

Nov 20, 2019

Harold "Wayne" Romans, 88, of New Franklin, OH, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Wayne was born December 30, 1930 in Dexter City, OH to Harry and Minnie (Schneeberger) Romans. Wayne grew up in Kenmore and attended Heminger Grade School before graduating from Kenmore High School in 1949. Prior to enlisting in...

Nov 7, 2019

Daniel "Danny" Zlatko Manestar, 48 of Kenmore passed away on November 7, 2019. He was born in Barberton on October 31, 1971. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1990 and he was an avid sports fan following football, baseball, basketball and NASCAR. He loved 80's heavy metal bands, especially Motley Crue and playing sports related video games and...

Sep 20, 2019

Joseph Gerald Siglow Joseph Siglow, 59, of Akron passed away on September 20, 2019. Retired, he enjoyed time with his friends, family, and playing with his grandson. Joseph was preceded by his wife of 40 years, Francine, and is survived by his children, David, Sandy, and grandson, Cameron. Funeral services will be held at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154...

Aug 24, 2019

Christine L. Campbell, 43 of Akron passed away at home on August 24, 2019. Her daughters and grandbabies were her whole world. She loved drawing, coloring and computer games.

She is preceded by her parents Mary Smith and William DeVaughn. Christine is survived by her daughters Shawna (Felix) Campbell and Shannon Campbell (Travis), granddaughters Ashley Campbell and...

Aug 8, 2019

Jimmie M. Walker Jimmie M. Walker, 90, passed away on August 8, 2019. He served in the Navy and retired from Ford Motor Co. He was a member of Park United Methodist Church, Legionnaires and Firestone Post VFW #3383.

He loved fishing and playing cards and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jimmie is survived by...

Aug 2, 2019

Robert Fitt Jr. Robert Fitt, Jr., 70, of Akron, passed away on August 2, 2019. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, retired from I.B.E.W. Local 306 and was a former PBA member. Robert is survived by his wife, Bobbie Fitt; children, Traci Fitt, Robert Fitt; and mother-in-law, Evelyn Herrick. There will be a graveside service...

Jul 28, 2019

Cinda N. (Culver) Watson, 80, of Kenmore, passed away on July 28, 2019.

She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1956 and from The University Of Akron in 1960. She was active in her sorority, Theta Upsilon. A long time member of High Street Christian Church, she retired from the Akron Public Schools where she taught at...

Jul 18, 2019

TOGETHER AGAIN

Ann Dorsey, 92, of Barberton passed away on July 18, 2019. She worked at Sun Rubber and was a member of the American Legion #449 Auxiliary. She loved playing euchre.

Ann was preceded by her husband of 50+ years, Frank Dorsey and son, Mark Dorsey. She is survived by her son, Jim (Pam)...

Jul 16, 2019

John Paul "JP " Croft, 48 of Barberton passed away unexpectedly July 16, 2019. Born in Naples, Florida on July 30, 1970, John lived most of his life in the Norton/Barberton area. He was saved a few years ago as a member of Victory Chapel Church in Akron Ohio. JP was a big fan of Rev. Webb. John was...

Jul 8, 2019

Vera Elavsky (Antulis), 91, of Akron, passed away on July 8, 2019.

She was born on November 12, 1927 in Akron and lived here all her life. She was employed as a housekeeper for Harris Law Office and was a past member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Vera was preceded by her sons, Michael and...

Jun 30, 2019

Constance C. Fulks (Fernandez)

"Together Again"

Constance "Connie" C. Fulks, 89, passed away June 30, 2019.

She was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in the area all her life. Her love of family and friends was the joy of her life.

Preceded in death by husband, Guy D. Fulks and...

Jun 30, 2019

Together Forever

Irene Elizabeth (Panchak) Balash died on June 30, 2019 at the age of 85.

Irene was born on September 13, 1933 in Barberton and lived most of her life in Norton. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded by her husband of 65 years, John; parents,...