OBITUARIES

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...

Apr 18, 2016

Debrha J. Flannery passed away in her sleep on April 18, 2016. She worked as a nurse at St. Ed's. She cared deeply about her residents. This was not a job to her, it was her calling. Debrha is survived by her significant other, Michael J. Moore; her "kids" Tommy Pickles, Angelica Pickles and Suzzie Karmichael; mother, Betty Powell; sisters,...

Apr 17, 2016

Ed "Junkyard" "Tink" Buckley passed away April 17, 2016. Ed worked in the towing business for many years and then started his own business as Ed Buckley's Towing. He was a member of American Legion Post #566 and VFW Firestone Post 3383. Ed was preceded by his parents, Robert E and Imajean. He is survived by his wife of 44...

Mar 14, 2016

Brett E. Taylor, 56, died unexpectedly March 14, 2016. Born December 7, 1959, he was a concrete finisher with Giovanini Construction for over 20 years. He was preceded by his father, Jim Focht; brothers, Scott and Jimmy; and his children, Amber and Brett P. Left to mourn his loss are his mother, Eunice "Ann" Focht; brother, George (Tami); sister, Maggie...

Feb 29, 2016

Tim Prentice, 49, of Uniontown, passed away February 29, 2016. Tim fought a long hard battle against cancer, but God needed a hero instead. He was a loyal, loving husband, father, and friend. Tim owned and operated Prentice Interiors for 24 years, was a member of Wayfarer Lodge #789 F&AM, Tadmor Shrine, was an active member of the Director's Staff...

Jan 25, 2016

Irene (Buntin) Keith, 62, of Akron, passed away January 25, 2016. She served her country with honor as a Marine. She loved collecting whale and elephant memorabilia, and taking care of her kittygirl Angel. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, John and Emmi Buntin. She is survived by her sisters, Sue "Sig" (Allen) Nowitzke and Bette (Len) Lagestee,...

Jan 23, 2016

Tonya D. Meier, 34, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2016. She was a member of Norton Grace Church and had worked as a dental assistant. Tonya is survived by the pride of her life, her son, Landon; father, Dave; mother, Tonya; brother, Travis; sisters, Tiffany (Cory), Amanda, and Jessica; grammy, Charlene Meier; boyfriend, Dave Humphrey; and many aunts, uncles...

Dec 6, 2015

AKRON -- Karla M. Brookes, 90, passed away December 6, 2015. Born August 21, 1925, Karla was a lifelong resident of Kenmore. Karla worked as a secretary for many years at Firestone Tire & Rubber in their Steel Products and Defense Products divisions. She was a member of Park United Methodist Church and Kenmore Historical Society; belonged to Firestone Park...

Dec 6, 2015

Ann Heben, 95, a lifelong resident of Kenmore, passed away on December 6, 2015. She retired from Firestone Tire in 1982, was an active member of The First Church Of God in Tallmadge and volunteered at Jo Ann's Pantry. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Paul and Mary Yanik; brothers, Paul, John and Edward and sisters,...