OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 30, 2018

Jeffrey Ryan Lauck, 30 passed away on November 30, 2018. He attended Chippewa High School, he worked really hard to get his barber's license and enjoyed working out. Jeff loved hanging out with family and friends. Jeff is preceded in death by his grandpa Charles Dudley Lauck, dad Charles David Lauck, aunt Sandy Crowe and great-grandma Lois Hargis. He is...

Nov 30, 2018

Elizabeth "Libby" Nicol, 96 passed away on October 6, 2019.  She was a long-time member of Park United Methodist Church, retired from Barberton Citizen's Hospital and had been active at the Kenmore Senior Center.

Libby is survived by her daughters Rebecca Parachek and Sandra (Michael) Kostko, grandchildren Matt (Whitney), Brett (Kelly) and Scott (Tony) Parachek, Jeremy and...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...