OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Akron, OH and the Surrounding Areas

Mary Ludwig

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Cynthia Smith

Cynthia Smith

Feb 18, 2018

Cynthia "Cindy" Smith, 60, of Akron, was unexpectedly called to join her husband Donald E. Smith II of 39 years, dad Almond Crisp, and other loved ones in heaven on February 18, 2018. Cindy was born on July 1, 1957 to Mildred and Almond Crisp from Akron, Ohio. Cindy worked at Acme for 44 years stemming from a Kenmore High...

Joyce Lucas

Joyce Lucas

Feb 5, 2018

Joyce J. Lucas Joyce Lucas, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on February 5, 2018. She was a loving wife and mother who will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded by her husband, Robert Lucas Sr. and son Robert "Buff" Lucas Jr. Joyce is survived by her children, Sharon (Larry) Orcena, Susan...

Carol Jones

Carol Jones

Jan 31, 2018

Carol Ann Jones Carol Ann Jones, 78, of Akron passed away January 31, 2018. A devoted wife and mother, she was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her. Carol was preceded by her parents, Joseph and Ann Korosech; husband, Robert T. Jones Sr. and son, Richard. She leaves her children, Bobby Jr., Mark, Belinda (Richard...

Linda Guldeman

Linda Guldeman

Jan 23, 2018

Linda Guldeman Linda Guldeman passed away January 23, 2018 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband Forest and family. Calling hours will be held at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. on Tuesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Private internment will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Anita Rachel

Anita Rachel

Jan 5, 2018

Anita (Muncy) Rachel, 60 of Akron passed away on January 5, 2018 surrounded by her family. She adored children, she always made friends out of strangers and made everyone feel special. Anita was preceded by her father, Jack Muncy and son, Ronnie Watson. She is survived by her husband, Mike Watson; daughter, Brandi Jodon; sons, Richard (Shannon) Rachel, James...

Katherine Brandrowsky

Katherine Brandrowsky

Jan 1, 2018

Katherine Bandrowsky, 71, passed away January 1, 2018. She lived for her kids and grandkids. Katherine is preceded by her son, Charles Poling. She is survived by her children, Katherine (Craig) Beste, Paul "Igor" Poling and Thomas (Shelly) Poling; best friend, Robert (Karen) Poling; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration Of Life Service will...

Michael Mourton

Michael Mourton

Dec 25, 2017

Michael Mourton, 69, of Kenmore, passed away on December 25, 2017. Mike was a Vietnam veteran and a big baseball fan who enjoyed coaching and playing. Mike is survived by his children, Matt (Laura) Mourton and Tracy Mourton; brothers, Mark (Mary), Gary (Suzanne) and Pat (Patty); granddaughters Alexandra, Makenzy and Addison; several nieces, nephews and good friends. Calling hours will...

Fay  Walton Hitt

Fay Walton Hitt

Dec 11, 2017

Fay M. Walton Hitt, 93 of Barberton passed away on December 11, 2017. Funeral services will be held at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. TODAY at 1 p.m. officiated by Joseph Lee. Burial to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 12 to 1 p.m. Donations, if desired may be...

Kay Wesley Fluke Phd

Kay Wesley Fluke Phd

Dec 3, 2017

Kay W Fluke, PhD, 86 of Akron passed away December 3, 2017. Kay served in the U.S. Air Force at the conclusion of the Korean War and honorably retired from the reserves as a captain in 1967. He earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Akron and his Doctorate from Pacific Western University. He began teaching at...

Barbara Prockno

Barbara Prockno

Nov 20, 2017

Barbara Prockno, 88, of Akron passed away November 20, 2017. Funeral services will be held at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. on Wednesday at 10 a.m., officiated by her nephew, Danny Walker. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Published in Akron Beacon Journal on Nov. 27,...

Catherine Heller

Catherine Heller

Nov 18, 2017

Catherine Heller 69, of Canton, passed away Nov. 18, 2017. She was a member of Peace United Methodist Church in Louisville and graduated from Madison High school in Lore City. She loved reading, old movies, especially westerns. She was very friendly and everyone loved her. Cathy is preceded by her parents, Jay and Mary Heller and sister, Loretta Brown. She...

Flora  Jeane Speck

Flora Jeane Speck

Oct 29, 2017

Flora Jeane Speck passed away peacefully at her home in the arms of her youngest son, Ronnie on October 29, 2017 at the age of 87. She was under the care of Crossroads Hospice due to complications of Alzheimer's. Flora's father Christopher Morris was an alcoholic who left his wife Peggy to take care of four children on her own...

Eunice Focht

Eunice Focht

Oct 26, 2017

Eunice Focht, 82, of North Hill passed away October 26, 2017. She was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. She was the family matriarch and loved taking care of her family. Everyone thought of her as Grandma. Eunice was preceded by her parents, William and Margaret Dukes; husband, Jim; sons, Bobby, Jimmy, Scott and Brett. She is survived by...

Mary Abbott

Mary Abbott

Oct 22, 2017

Mary Jane Abbott (Arthur), 83, of Green, Ohio passed from this life on October 22, 2017. She was born in Norfolk, Va. on April 12, 1934 to the late Paul and Lucille (Pence) Arthur, but grew up in Walton, W. Va. in the home of her grandparents, the late Ovie C. and Dona Pence. She graduated from Walton High School...

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