OBITUARIES

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,...

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

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...

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...

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,...

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...