OBITUARIES

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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...

Jul 12, 2017

Patty J. Wykoff passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 12, with her father, husband and son at her bedside. A Memorial Service will be held at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., on Thursday at 12:30 p.m., followed by inurnment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Published in Akron Beacon...

Jun 18, 2017

La'Reena La'Rae

La'Reena La'Rae went home unexpectedly on Sunday June 18, 2017. She was a happy little baby whose smile could light up a room and with every breath warmed her mother's heart. She was Tanda's miracle baby and all she ever wished for. Sadly after this dream blessing, she was called home. The Lord must have...

Jun 8, 2017

Eric L. Floyd, 77, of Akron, passed away on June 8, 2017. He worked as a hair stylist at Shear Talent. He was preceded by his life partner, Frank Eston and is survived by sister, Deb Locke. A memorial service will be held at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. on Sunday at 1 p.m. Friends may call from...

May 18, 2017

Carl E. Scott, 84, of Akron passed away May 18, 2017. He was an Army veteran, a long time member of Akron Baptist Temple and also retired as custodian from ABT.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty "Ann" Scott; son, Gordon (Michelle) Scott; daughter, Betsy Scott; grandchildren, Jessie, Jenna and Sam and several...

Apr 30, 2017

Sheila Pickelsimer, 67 of Akron passed away April 30, 2017. She was a member of City Church A/C, enjoyed cooking for people and loved Bingo. Sheila is preceded by her parents, Granville and Verla Sloan. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Wayne Pickelsimer; son, Matthew (Kara) Pickelsimer; daughter, Tara (Israel) Johnson; grandchildren, Austin, Cheyenne and Gabriella; sisters,...

Apr 26, 2017

Angella Marie Carpenter, 59, of Akron passed away on April 26, 2017. She will be sadly missed by her children, Monica Carpenter, Jason Borovitz, and Christopher Habig. Memorial service will be held at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m.

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Apr 15, 2017

Doug Vaughn went home to be with the Lord on April 15th 2017 after complications from a stroke. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., officiated by Rev. Dan Conkey, followed by the burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

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Apr 15, 2017

Andrew Wayne Lindell Our beloved Baby Boy Andrew Wayne Lindell went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was born on April 14, 2017 to parents Jessica and Derek Lindell of Barberton. Andrew Wayne is survived by his parents, Jessica and Derek Lindell; siblings, Carter, Wyatt and Savannah; his grandparents, Donna and Tom Wright of...