OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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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Apr 27, 2019

Diane S. Baker, 74, of O'Fallon, Illinois passed away on April 27, 2019. Diane worked as a registered nurse for Gateway Medical Center.

Diane was preceded by her husband, Donald R. Baker; son, Donnie Baker; parents, Lester and Agnes Butler; brothers, Timothy Butler and Dale Butler and sister, Betty Krosnick. She is survived by daughters, Darla (Ronald)...

Apr 24, 2019

Reba L. Pickett Heidy, 94, passed away April 24, 2019. Reba was born on March 18, 1925 in Randolph County West Virginia. She was a daughter of the late Goldie B. (Lahnam) and Leslie E. Liller residing in Keyser West Virginia.

Reba relocated to Akron, Ohio where she was a homemaker and worked at Goodrich as a...

Apr 21, 2019

With great sadness we share that God opened his heavenly gates for our earthly angel Janet Beverly Bodner (Stranathan) so that she could be reunited with her husband, Charlie, that she married 64 years ago. He awaited her with open arms along with their special buddy Pee Wee. Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully in...

Apr 21, 2019

Andrew "Drew" Zehnder, 33, of Uniontown, passed away on April 21, 2019. He worked at 123 Disposal. He loved fishing, 4-wheeling, working on his truck, his nieces and nephews and his dogs.

He was preceded in death by great-grandma, Florence Zehnder and grandparents, Dayle and Jean Zehnder.

Andrew is survived by his parents, Jim and...

Apr 4, 2019

Glenn R. Wilson, 59 passed away on April 4, 2019. He worked many years painting houses. He was a kidney transplant patient.

Glenn is preceded by his mother, Patricia (Roddy) Morrison; father, Clifford Wilson and infant daughter, Angela Pearl Wilson. He is survived by his children: Raymond (Stephanie), Jacob (Victoria) and Emily; two granddaughters; stepmother, Nancy; sister,...

Mar 25, 2019

Merle L. "Micki" Smith, 85, passed away on March 25, 2019. She was a long time member of Cornerstone Church and Eagles Aerie #555 and she retired from AMHA. Micki loved Jesus and was a loving, forgiving person. She volunteered at Jail Ministry and with Jesus Said Ministry feeding the homeless.

Micki was preceded by her husband,...

Feb 27, 2019

Gerald T. "Pete" Petersen, 94, left to be with the Lord on February 27, 2019.

Pete was born in Akron, Ohio on July 2, 1924. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, he proudly enlisted in the Navy while a student at Buchtel High and received his diploma after the end of the war. He was longtime manager...

Feb 23, 2019

Carolyn K. Dugan, 82, left this life on February 23, 2019.

Carolyn was born in Canton, Ohio, on August 29, 1936, and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She graduated from Canton McKinley High School in 1954. She worked at the Canton Public Library and was a draftsman at Ohio Bell before her years as...

Feb 23, 2019

Nancy Mae Romans, age 85, peaceably went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 with family members by her side. She was born on February 8th, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to Russell and Eda (Mastro) Brumfield. Her mother passed away two weeks after Nancy's birth and she was adopted and raised in Milwaukee, Wis. by...

Feb 23, 2019

Judith "Judy" Twigg, 78, of Uniontown, passed away on February 23, 2019.

She retired from Austin Printing and loved camping, travel and the Cleveland Indians. She had a huge heart and always put everyone else first.

Judy was preceded by mother, Betty Revlett and brother, Carl Crow. She is survived by her husband of 52...

Jan 28, 2019

"Retta" (Joines) Reeves

Henrietta "Retta" (Joines) Reeves passed away on January 28, 2019. She was born in Madisonville, Tenn., but lived in the Kenmore, Cleveland, and Akron areas since the age of three. She was a member of Grace Cathedral.

Henrietta was preceded by her parents, Henry and Sally Joines; son, John and brothers, Carl...

Jan 17, 2019

Rebecca Booth (nee Mattie) 72, of Akron passed away at her home on January 17, 2019.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years,

Becky, as she was known to all, loved Portage Lakes, especially Long Lake, where she lived for the past 47 years. She was never happier than when she was watching...

Dec 31, 2018

Ritsuko Smith (92) passed away peacefully on December 31st in Wadsworth, Ohio.

Ritsuko is survived by her sister, Sonoa who resides in Japan and many nieces, nephews and friends both near and far.

She was preceded by her husband, M. Pierce Smith; her parents, Shin and Kiyo Furuya; and her brother, Jutaro Furuya.

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Dec 15, 2018

Lucy Brinkley, 72 passed away on December 15, 2018. She was a loving mother and grandmother and she loved to fish.

Lucy is survived by her daughter, Ginger Lengyel (Craig Asher); grandchildren, David, Brandon, Kaila and Lacie; siblings, Ginger, Mildred and Duane; and her beloved dog, Lola.

Funeral services will be held at the Prentice...

Dec 7, 2018

Shirley J. Dickey-Cottrell, 78, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2018. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was at her happiest when her whole family was together. She was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by parents, Alta Mae and John Herman Cole; numerous siblings,...

Dec 4, 2018

Mildred is at peace. At age 86, Millie passed away at Hickory Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on December 4, 2018. Born and raised in Kenmore, "not far from the Boulevard", she spent her entire life in the Akron/Barberton area.

Although slight of stature, she had a feisty spirit and a great sense of humor. She was...