OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Akron, OH and the Surrounding Areas
Patty Marmaduke
Nov 28, 2018
Patty Marmaduke, 84, of Green passed away at home on November 28, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. She loved being retired, spending time with her husband, her dog, Sugar, family and friends. She loved singing in the choir, drawing, reading, and painting. She loved the Lord and was a member of Chapel Of Prayer Baptist Church. Patty was...
Leroy Hardeman
Nov 26, 2018
LeRoy "Red" Hardeman, 75 passed away on November 26, 2018. He retired from Albert Screen Print and he loved watching the Browns. Red is survived by his wife, Judie; daughter, Lori Williams (Tom); son, Bill (Heidi) Williams; grandchildren, Sabrina and Scott; sister, Kathy Stone; sister-in-law, Beverly (Chuck) Stewart and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at the Prentice...
William Ross
Nov 12, 2018
William "Bill" Ross passed away on November 12, 2018. Calling hours will be held at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., TODAY from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Private graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Lois Demoss
Nov 9, 2018
Lois A. DeMoss, 96, passed away on November 9, 2018. Lois graduated from Wadsworth High School and was an active member of Kingsway Alliance Church. She was an avid card player and enjoyed traveling and baking, but most of all she loved her family. Lois was preceded by her husband, Morton and her brothers and sisters. She is survived by...
Betty "Ann" Scott
Oct 12, 2018
Betty "Ann" Scott, 83, of Akron, passed away on October 12, 2018. Ann was born in Akron and graduated from Kenmore High School. She was a life long member of the Akron Baptist Temple where she taught Sunday School with Carl and was an active member in her ABF class. She also drove a bus and volunteered for Massillon Christian...
Judy Spires
Sep 25, 2018
Judy Spires KENMORE -- After a courageous battle with cancer, Judy Spires 71, died September 25, 2018. She was a beloved sister, aunt, "soul mom", and friend. She was a life-long resident of Kenmore and was a die hard fan of her Cleveland Browns. Judy loved Jesus and served the Lord in many ways at King's Way Alliance Church. Judy...
Matsuko "Kay" Eiseman
Sep 6, 2018
Matsuko "Kay" Eiseman, 87, of Akron passed away September 6, 2018. She was born in Yamagata, Japan and came to the U.S. in 1955. Matsuko was one of nine children with an identical twin sister, Ymeko who is still in Japan. She worked 20 + years in the family candy business. She loved bingo, tennis, baseball, playing cards and most...
Kenneth Goebel
Aug 17, 2018
Kenneth Goebel, 64, of Akron passed away peacefully August 17, 2018. He was employed by The City Of Akron and was a bicycle enthusiast. He was one of a kind and a free spirit, He had a great love of family, music and tie dye. Ken was preceded by parents, Howard Sr. and Marjorie and sister, Dorothea. He is survived...
Aaron Carter
Aug 11, 2018
Aaron David Carter, 34, of Barberton, Ohio died suddenly August 11, 2018. Aaron was born November 25, 1983 in Barberton Ohio. He graduated from Barberton High School. He was a loving and dedicated husband and father. He enjoyed football and basketball and coaching his son's baseball team. He is preceded in death by his sister, Allison Carter. He is survived...
Richard Paul Marmaduke
Aug 1, 2018
Richard Paul Marmaduke, 85, of Green died at home on August 1, 2018. He graduated from South High School and then served in the Army with the quartermaster unit. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. and then worked for several years for the Akron Public Schools. Richard loved gardening and playing euchre, but most of all he loved...
Russell Markle
Aug 1, 2018
Russell K. Markle, 85, of Akron passed away August 1, 2018. He was a Marine veteran, retired from Firestone, enjoyed karaoke and loved his wife and family with all his heart. A special thank you to Jamie, Crys, Evan, Emily, Vicki and Becky for their loving care. Russell is survived by his wife, Iris; daughter, Tamie (Bob) Contois; stepson, Richard...
Delores Pantea
Jul 7, 2018
Delores R Pantea, 88, passed away quietly in her sleep on July 7, 2018. She was preceded by her husband, George Pantea and son, William Farkas. She is survived by sons, George (Monique) Pantea and Jack (Mary) Farkas; daughter-in-law, Sue Farkas; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieses and nephews. Private interment will be held. She will be missed.
Gregory Shiflett
Jun 8, 2018
Gregory H. Shiflett Greg Shiflett, 61, of Kenmore passed away June 8, 2018 after a short illness. Greg was a lifetime Kenmore resident who owned and operated Lowry Furnace Co. He was a member of Victory Lodge #649 F. & A.M. and sponsored all of the Kenmore Youth Sports. He was a loving son, husband, brother, father and grandfather. He...
Myrtle Mcclish
Jun 1, 2018
Myrtle McClish Myrtle McClish, 88, of Akron passed away June 1, 2018. Myrtle was a hard worker who raised five kids on her own. She retired from Dillard's at Rolling Acres. She was preceded by her son, William James McClish and grandson, Johnny. Myrtle is survived by her sons, Allen (Beth), Arthur (Brenda) and George; daughter, Diane Marker; 16 grandchildren,...
Mary Ludwig
May 13, 2018
Mary M Ludwig, 94, passed away May 13, 2018. She retired from Merryweather in Barberton. She was very devoted to her family. She was a former member of Immaculate Conception and a current member of Prince of Peace Parish. Mary was preceded by her parents, Jacob and Katherine Ludwig and siblings, Leonard, Jacob and Pauline. She is survived by niece...
Paula Luzader
May 12, 2018
Paula E. Luzader, 67, of Green, passed away May 12, 2018. She graduated from Barberton High School in 1969, and retired from Advanced Infusions in 2013. She belonged to Book Club, the Trump Haters Club, the BHS Class of '69 Club and the Golden Girls Club. She adored her granddaughter Shelby. She was a take charge giving person who will...
Harold Parker Greathouse
May 5, 2018
Harold Greathouse, 88, of Akron passed away on May 5th, 2018. He was born July 31st, 1929 in Spencer, W.Va. He lived on 17th St. SW in Kenmore for over 50 years. He spent his remaining years at National Church Residence in Cuyahoga Falls. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked many years at General...
Homer Gaugler
Mar 30, 2018
Homer M Gaugler, 89, passed away on March 30, 2018 at Pebble Creek. He was born to Roy and Metha (Snyder) Gaugler on February 25, 1929 in Medina County. He graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1947. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from F.C. Machine & Tool. He loved the Cleveland Indians...
Billie Tibbals
Feb 22, 2018
Billie Tsannis Tibbals passed away February 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Eftimia Tsannis of the Tsannis Candy Co.; sister, Mary Brokas and long time companion, Harold Peddicord. Mrs. Tibbals was a former reference librarian at the Akron Beacon Journal. She taught for the Akron Public Schools a total of 51 years. After retirement...
Margaret Kinney
Feb 22, 2018
Margaret C. (Waddle) Kinney, 70, was called to heaven on February 22, 2018. Born January 12, 1948 in Baltimore, Md., she retired from Barberton Hospital where she enlightened many lives with her loving and caring personality. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Carlis R. Kinney; grand baby, Desiree Kinney; husband, Ronald Boylen; ex husband and father...
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