OBITUARIES

Apr 30, 2025

Barbara Gay Norrod passed away on April 30, 2025. Barbara was born on January 6, 1936, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, but she spent most of her life in Akron, Ohio.  Barbara was an actress known for The Dead Next Door, Skinned Alive, Dead And Rotting and The Sandman. She also loved to travel the world.

Barbara was...

Apr 29, 2025

David "Champ" Mason 58 of Akron passed away on April 29, 2025. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1985. He loved to play cards and pool, talk, hang out and was the life of the party.

David is survived by his parents David Palmer and Delores Mason, daughter Jessica (Carrington West) Medina, siblings Michael Mason, Tony...

Apr 20, 2025

Adonis Terrill Solomon born to Lachon Rahieem and Booker Fitzgerald.

Preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, Adonis was a very special young man with a beautiful personality and a heart of gold. He loved children although he never had any of his own. Those close to him said that his dog Muffin was his daughter....

Apr 18, 2025

Velma "Rudi" Rorrer passed away on April 18, 2025. She was born and raised in Alloy, West Virginia. Velma worked as a Nursing Assistant at Barberton Hospital and Pleasant View Nursing Home. Throughout her life, she had a passion for bingo, slot machines, eating tomatoes, dancing, gardening flowers and vegetables, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren....

Mar 25, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Lou Farson passed away March 24, 2025. She lived in Kenmore all her life. Pat worked at the Kenmore Coffee Shop, Woody's Restaurant, Regina's Pizza and Eat N Run for many years.  She loved square dancing and was President of Norton Grand Squares. She also loved traveling and cruises.

Pat is preceded in death by...

Mar 18, 2025

David Leiby, 80 of Akron passed away March 18, 2025.

He was a graduate of Kenmore High School and the University of Akron.

He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the U.S. government Department of Defense.

David was a member of the Rubber City Kennel Club, the Cocker Spaniel Club...

Feb 19, 2025

Gene Austin, 85 of Kenmore, was born on June 19, 1939, and passed away on February 19, 2025.  The first half of his working career he drove a truck for the Teamsters for many years, and the second half he painted houses.  He loved Harleys and going to the racetrack.  His grandchildren were his whole world, there's nothing he...

Feb 14, 2025

Jene H. Ellis, 96, passed away February 14, 2025, and entered heaven to be with the love of his life, Louise, on Valentine's Day.  Jene was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple where he served as an usher and worked with the bus ministry. He retired from Paul Watts Trucking after driving truck for over 60 years. Jene...

Feb 13, 2025

Kylie Kristine Eiseman, known affectionately as Kylie to all who had the pleasure of her whirlwind presence, entered this world with a flair on September 11, 1990, in Akron, Ohio. She took her final, exuberant bow in the same city on February 13, 2025, after a spirited dance with complications due to Addison's Disease. She lived her life much...

Feb 12, 2025

Howard Adkins, age 78, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, United States. He was born on August 3, 1946, to Elzie Adkins and Rebia (Coleman) Adkins. Howard joins his beloved wife of 55 years, Laura Adkins. He is survived by his inherent son Michael Adkins (Kimberly), grandchildren Devin Adkins and Amanda Adkins, and nephews Robert Adkins...

Feb 7, 2025

Margaret E. "Peggy" Noon passed away at Grace House in Akron on February 7, 2025. She was born in Akron and started working at Acme at age 16 for a total of 44 years of service. She loved shopping, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, family get togethers, Sunday dinners, crafts, animals and especially dogs. She enjoyed helping others and would...

Jan 20, 2025

Dennis Ray Swain Sr, 73 passed away on January 20, 2025. Dennis was born on March 24, 1951 in Portage Lakes where he was a lifetime resident. He retired after 41 years as a Boilermaker, with 30 of those years at Babcock & Wilcox. His greatest passions in life were fishing Lake Erie for Walleye and his family. He...

Jan 15, 2025

Patricia (Pat) C. Caldwell March 17, 1930 – January 15, 2025 Pat graced this earth with her presence for almost 95 years before passing away peacefully with her family by her side. She had a long and happy life and left us with many wonderful memories. She will be greatly missed but we all have a new guardian angel...

Jan 14, 2025

Gerald "Jerry" Wilson, 86 of Akron, passed away on January 14, 2025. As a young man, he enjoyed the rodeo and barrel racing, winning many trophies. He was a weight-lifting and softball enthusiast, but especially loved riding his Harley with his wife. He owned and operated The Rose Lounge for 35 years and after retiring mowed grass at Firestone...

Jan 11, 2025

Cynthia "Cindy" Lee Latham (Brown) went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2025. Cindy passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family after a very difficult, but courageous fight with stage 4 colon cancer. She was born on December 1, 1965 to Albert "Bill" and Margery Brown. Cindy grew up in Kenmore and graduated from Kenmore...

Dec 22, 2024

Patricia Taylor, 83 of Akron passed away at home surrounded by her family that loved her so much.  She was born in Akron, graduated from Hower High School and worked for Crawford Bindery. She enjoyed her home and loved animals.

Pat is preceded by her parents Bernard "Bernie" and Queenette Dunn, husband Ray Taylor, son Michael Ray...

Dec 12, 2024

Dano Lee Koehler was born in Painesville, Ohio on April 5, 1950. He grew up in a loving home with his mother and father, his sister, and three brothers.

He held a degree from The University of Akron and attended Malone University. Dano retired after 39 years in government service, lastly as the Service Director of the...

Nov 16, 2024

William R. "Bill" Handy, 75 passed away on November 16, 2024. William was born in Akron, OH on August 3, 1949, and lived there his entire life. He retired from the Summit County Engineers Maintenance Dept after 31 years of service in 2006. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran, member of American Legion Post 449 and a life member...

Oct 21, 2024

Donna Smith, 81 passed away Monday October 21, 2024, after complications from a stroke.  Donna was born in Akron, Ohio.  She graduated from Green High School in 1961.

Donna, along with her best friend and husband of 35 years, would later settle in Green to raise their two children, Eric (Janet) Smith and Michelle (Keith) McLaughlin. Donna's...

Oct 15, 2024

Lon Myers, 81, of Kenmore, passed away October 15, 2024. He liked to joke and enjoyed coaching his kids and grandkids in baseball. He was a hard worker. He loved his dogs and cat, and the Browns and Guardians. He worked at Carroll's Furniture over 40 years.

Lon was preceded by his parents Harry and Magdalene Myers;...