OBITUARIES

Jan 28, 2017

Darlene F. Jones, 67, of Coventry Twp., passed away January 28, 2017. She was a Jehovah's Witness and she loved music. Her hobby was being a loving wife, mother and grandma. Darlene was preceded by her parents, Leonard and Alcie Starcher and infant son. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Paul; children, Paul A. (Billie Jo), James...

Jan 20, 2017

Edward "Big Ed" Christner, 42, of Akron passed away unexpectedly at home on January 20, 2017. Ed was born August 2, 1974 to Glenn and Pam Christner. He is also survived by his loving wife of ten years, Latosha Lamblin Christner; and his companion dog, Fancy. Ed will be remembered for his wicked sense of humor. He will be...

Jan 17, 2017

John H. Martin, 91, of Akron passed away January 17, 2017. Funeral service will be held at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. on Monday at 12:30 p.m., with burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call TODAY from 4 to 6 p.m 330-753-7721

Published in Akron Beacon Journal on Jan. 22, 2017

Jan 7, 2017

Shirley A. Payne, 85, of Kenmore, passed away January 7, 2017. She worked at J.C. Penney's for 26 years. Shirley was preceded by her husband of 46 years, Robert; daughter, Jeanne; and son, Jim. She is survived by sons, Tom and Steve; daughter, Carol (Thomas) Shawhan; grandchildren, Stu, Chelsea (Chris) and Cole; great grandchildren, Blake, Benson, Daniel and one...

Jan 6, 2017

Ann Katherine Mauk (Sens) TOGETHER FOREVER Ann Katherine (Sens) Mauk, 92, passed away January 6, 2017. She was born in Barberton on May 3, 1924 and lived most of her life in Kenmore. She attended Akron South High School and worked at Goodyear Aircraft as a "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II. She received numerous "Beautification" awards from...

Dec 31, 2016

Lois J. Adamson, 88, of Kenmore, passed away December 31, 2016. Please ask Zach Adamson to call Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 330-753-7721.

Published in Akron Beacon Journal from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6 2017

Dec 22, 2016

Robert D, "Buff" Lucas Jr, 67 of Salem passed away December 22, 2016. He was a Vietnam War veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart. He retired from MPI Labels in Sebring. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. He is preceded by his father Robert D Lucas Sr. Buff is survived by his wife of...

Nov 15, 2016

Tracy Thomas, age 58, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her father, James B. Thomas; stepfather, Robert A. Muzzy; and brother, James L. Thomas. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Mast; daughters, Sena Schwendinger and Angelica Thomas-Mast; mother, Irene F. Muzzy; along with two brothers; one sister and three...

Oct 21, 2016

William K. "Bill" Sawders, 86, of Akron, went to be with Jesus on October 21, 2016. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. Bill retired from the U.S. Post office in 1987 and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon and sang in the choir. Bill is survived by his wife...

Oct 7, 2016

"Together Again" Margery C Brown (Lee), 90, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mabel Lee; her husband of 48 years, Albert "Bill" Brown; sisters, Clarice Crane and Edythe Seese and brother Archie Lee. She is survived by her daughters, Claudia Jones and Cindy (Brad) Latham;...

Oct 4, 2016

Azrael Bella Fortune, our little angel, passed away October 4, 2016. She arrived into this world on July 7, 2016 as a feisty little fighter. She was fierce and let everyone know what she liked and especially what she didn't like. Her Grandma said she was an opinionated Diva. Her Mama said everyone who met her, loved her.

Sep 29, 2016

Leola Shillingburg Leola Shillingburg, 93, of Akron passed away September 29, 2016. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Park United Methodist Church, 2308 24th St. SW at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. Pamela Buzalka. Private burial will be in Sand Ridge, W. Va. Friends may call at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd. on Tuesday, from 5 to...

Sep 21, 2016

Eugene "Gene" Marketich Gene Marketich, 52, of Akron, passed away September 21, 2016. Gene was a chess champion, a veteran of the Marine Corps and had attended Akron U. He was so happy to have taken a hiking trip to Ireland. Gene was preceded by his brother, Bobby. He is survived by mom, Joyce (Bill) Tomer; dad, Eugene (Judy) Marketich,...

Sep 10, 2016

Dan L Delaney, 62 of Akron passed away September 10, 2016. He lived in Akron all of his life. He was a 1972 graduate of Kenmore High School and he attended Mt Vernon Nazarene College. Dan retired from Overnite Transportation and was a member of Kenmore Community Church of the Nazarene. He loved watching football and playing golf. Dan is...

Aug 22, 2016

Sally Briner, 74, of Akron, passed away August 22, 2016. Funeral service will be held at the Prentice-Conley Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., at 6 p.m. TODAY, officiated by Rev. Pamela Buzalka. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. A special thank you to ManorCare of Barberton for their care of Mom. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ohio/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=181179327#sthash.AnZ5pZoJ.dpuf

Aug 11, 2016

Gisela Greathouse, 82, of Akron passed away on August 11, 2016. She was born Nov. 1, 1933 in Berlin, Germany. She lived on 17th St. SW in Kenmore for over 50 years. She retired from J C Penney at Rolling Acres Mall. She loved reading, traveling and exercising. Gisela was preceded by her parents, Frieda and Karl Vick. She is...

Jul 23, 2016

Raymond C. Steele, 78, passed away July 23, 2016. He was born in Akron and lived in the area all of his life. He retired from Schrader-Bellows Co. and was an Army veteran. Raymond was preceded by his wife, Jacqueline and is survived by daughters, Stephanie (Roy) Klepper and Kimberly (Kelly) St. Andre; six grandchildren, one great-grandson; and brothers, Joseph...

Jul 19, 2016

Betty Dennis Mackey, 83, passed away July 19, 2016 in Tennessee. She was born October 11, 1932 and was a St. V grad. Betty worked as a registered nurse for 50 plus years and owned Excel Nursing for 13 years. Betty was preceded by husband, John Paul; sons, Jim and Paul and daughter Patty Currier. She is survived by husband,...

Jul 13, 2016

Ruth V. Calvin, 88, of Norton passed away July 13, 2016. Funeral service will be held at Rolling Acres Alliance Church, 2500 Kingsport Way, Akron on Monday at 11 a.m. officiated by Pastor Rob Hill, with burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church from 10 to 11 a.m. 330-753-7721 Published in Akron Beacon Journal on July...

Jun 10, 2016

Sharon L King, 72, passed away June 10, 2016. She was a devout Jehovah's Witness and a loving and true Christian. She was a loving, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sharon is survived by her children, Dale (Katrina) Moutz, Theresa L Moutz, Lori Moutz-Orton (Danny), Brad (Lessa) Moutz, Tonya (Rich) Leon and Debra Metz; brother, Terry McAleese; and many, many...