OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Akron, OH and the Surrounding Areas
Harold "Wayne" Romans
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...
Daniel Manestar
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...
Joseph Siglow
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...
Christine L Campbell
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...
Jimmie Walker
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...
Robert Fitt Jr
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...
Cinda N Watson
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...
Ann Dorsey
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)...
John Paul "Jp" Croft
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...
Vera A Elavsky
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...
Constance C Fulks
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...
Irene Balash
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,...
Naomi M Ritchie
Jun 24, 2019
Naomi M. Ritchie, 88, of Clinton, passed away on June 24, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Fred Webb. Friends may call Friday June 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m
Patricia Harris
Jun 24, 2019
Patricia A. "Pat" Harris, 71, of Wadsworth passed away on June 24, 2019. She was a substitute teacher at Sacred Heart School. She enjoyed traveling, going to YK Rod Club and spending time with family and friends. She was a devoted caregiver for 48 years.
Pat was preceded by her parents, Walter and Patricia Yaros; brother, Wally...
Cindy L Jacobs
Jun 18, 2019
Cindy L. Jacobs, 59, born September 15, 1959, of Akron, passed away peacefully with friends and family by her side on June 18, 2019. Cindy had a huge heart and loved life. She was an avid fan of Dog The Bounty Hunter. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She enjoyed making tons of cookies at Christmas for anyone...
Ethel Robinson
Jun 10, 2019
Ethel Robinson, 75, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2019.
She grew up in Barberton and raised her children in Akron. She was one of the founding members of True Vine Old Regular Baptist Church. Her children and grandchildren were her whole life.
Ethel was preceded by her husband,...
Ava Rose Walker
Jun 4, 2019
Our Ava Rose passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on June 4, 2019. Ava touched the lives of many; our beloved, shining, happy girl, and the light of our lives leaves us smiling through tears. She was joy personified.
Beloved daughter of Amy Caporlett and Daren Walker, Jr., and the best little sister to Daren, III. Sorrowfully...
Jessica S Brodie
May 15, 2019
Jessica Siobhan Brodie born January 19, 1980, passed unexpectedly May 15, 2019. Jessica is now in the loving arms of her Grandma Nancy Brodie and her Mom Nancy Norman. Jessica has left behind the loves of her life and her greatest treasures, her daughters, Maleah and Margaret Bennett; Jessica has gone too soon and will be missed much by...
James D "Jimmy" Mccann
May 12, 2019
James Daniel "Jimmy" McCann, 36 passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2019. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and father who adored his girls. Jimmy is preceded by his grandparents Donald McCann Sr., Hulda McCann, Marshal and Betty Nichols. He is survived by his mother Pamela (Keith) Bryan, father Donald (Peggy) McCann Jr., daughters Stormie McCann and Gracilynn...
Madelon Andrews
May 10, 2019
Madelon J Andrews, 87, of New Franklin passed away on May 10, 2019. She worked as a nurse for over ten years at Edwin Shaw. She was a member of Park United Methodist Church and volunteered at Good Neighbors Food Pantry and in the kindergarten class at Lawndale Elementary School, where she was know as Grandma Madelon.
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