OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 3, 2016

Mary L. Hidock, age 91, passed away on June 3, 2016. Mary was born April 12, 1925 in Greene County, Pennsylvania, the beloved daughter of Anthony and Teresa Torcassi. Preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Teresa; her stepfather, Joseph Sacco; her brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Claire Torcassi; her brother-in-law, Don Berube; her sister and brother-in-law, Clara and...

Jun 1, 2016

Janice M. Archie of Akron, Ohio passed away on June 1, 2016. She was born July 16, 1948. She worked at Newell Rubbermaid in Mogadore, Ohio for 14 years.

Janice is preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Maxine Dye and brother Chris Dye. She is survived by her children Loretta Beach (Rick) of Akron, Nick...

May 17, 2016

Rosemary Weigand, 78, passed away May 17, 2016. She was born in Akron, worked as a nurse's aid at the old Green Cross Hospital and loved animals. Rosemary was preceded by her parents, Mike Jenecko and Rose and Mike Holich and brother Mickey Janecko. She is survived by her son, Mark Weigand (Lori DeJacimo), former spouse, Ed Weigand; and stepsister,...

May 12, 2016

Robert L Birch, Sr., 88, of Barberton passed away May 12, 2016. Robert will be joining his wife, Joyce, in heaven along with his brothers, William, Gerald, and grandson, Matthew. In the younger years of his life Robert was a Marine, joining at the end of World War II, and actively serving during the Korean Conflict. He later became a...

May 11, 2016

Joyce M Donahue, 72, of Akron passed away May 11, 2016. Joyce loved to cook, camping, being a mother and grandmother and was a member of Eagle Ministries. She was the strong one in the family and was always there for everyone. Joyce was preceded by son, Donald Anderson and daughter, Deborah Holley. She is survived by husband of 26...

May 3, 2016

Timothy M Ferguson, 48 passed away May 3, 2016. Tim lived in Akron his whole life and was a 1986 graduate of Firestone High School. He had worked at Textures Unlimited and he loved outdoor grilling.

Tim is preceded in death by his mother Linda "MiMi" Ferguson. He is survived by his wife Susie Jordan-Ferguson, son Steven...

Apr 22, 2016

Sally Friend (nee Peercy), 75, passed away April 22, 2016. She lived in Akron her whole life, graduated from Kenmore High School and loved to travel.Sally was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Vernon; daughters, Laura Whitehead, Jade (Cliff) Braslins, and Elaine Robertson; grandchildren, Sarah Fowler, Matthew Whitehead, Rachel...

Apr 20, 2016

Robert C Welch passed away on April 20, 2016. He was born in Akron on June 28, 1939 and lived here most of his life. Robert was preceded by his son, Robert Jr. and his brother, William. He is survived by his sisters, Gloria Grim and Virginia Payne; and several nieces and nephews. A family memorial service will be held...