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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kenny Wilson
Oct 19, 2017
Kenny Wilson, 61, of Akron, passed away October 19, 2017. Funeral services will be at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., Tuesday at 5 p.m. Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m.
Donald "Donnie" Boyd Ii
Sep 26, 2017
Donald "Donnie" Boyd II, 21, of Barberton passed away September 26, 2017. He attended Barberton High School, enjoyed listening to music and playing with his daughter, Mya and his dog, Toby. Donnie is preceded by his grandfathers, Ronald Boyd Sr. and Larry McDonald. He is survived by his daughter, Mya Isabella Boyd; mom, Lorena Bukovi (Greg); dad, Donald Boyd I...
Thomas Fasanaro
Sep 24, 2017
Thomas Fasanaro, 72 passed away September 24, 2017. He lived in New York most of his life, then moved to Akron in 2010. He loved his children and playing the horses. Thomas is preceded by his parents, Frank and Agnes; wife, Carol; and sister, Susan. He is survived by his children, Amy (Brian) Harris, Christopher and Stephen, four grandchildren and...
Gary Hunter
Sep 22, 2017
Gary M Hunter Gary M Hunter, 78, of Kenmore passed away September 22, 2017. He lived in Kenmore his entire life, served in the U.S. Army, owned and operated Hunter Awning and was a member of F.O.P. Lodge 7. Gary was preceded by his parents, Ray and Margaret, and is survived by his sister, Cheryl Salinski. Burial, with military honors...
Jane Belt
Sep 7, 2017
Jane Belt, 63, of Jackson Twp. passed away September 7, 2017, Jane was an avid animal lover and activist. She was adventurous, was a health nut who loved working out, walking, nature and planting flowers. She loved spending time gambling and shopping with her daughter and having gobs of fun! Jane was preceded by her parents, John and Helen Takacs...
Susan Carr
Aug 31, 2017
Susan A. Carr, 67, of Akron passed away August 31, 2017. She was preceded by parents, Robert and Bette Easton and brother, William "Bill" Easton. Susan leaves behind to grieve her passing husband, the love of her life, best friend and dedicated caregiver to the end, Eugene Carr; daughters, Heather Johnson, Wendy (Jim) Barber; grandchildren, Shayla Johnson (Jay), Dominic Barber,...
Michael Gibson
Aug 3, 2017
Michael J. Gibson Sr., 31, passed away suddenly on August 3, 2017. He was born March 12, 1986. Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Shannon L. Gibson and brother, Brandon Furcsik. He is survived by children, Mikey Jr., Mariah, Brayden and Karmen; sisters, Tara Gibson and Brittany Furcsik; niece, MacKenzie; grandmother, Lynn Butcher (Ty Furcsik); stepfather, Mike Fitzpatrick;...
James Bailey
Jul 29, 2017
James P. Bailey, 65, of Kenmore, passed away July 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. Jim was a loving husband, father and papa. He retired from PPG Industries where he served in many leadership positions of the Local ICWUC. He also was a member of the Board of Lake Dorothy, was active for over 40 years at Lazy Acres Campground...
