OBITUARIES

Jun 17, 2015

Leo Good Leo Good, age 77, passed away June 17, 2015. He liked tinkering and fishing. Leo is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nettie; sons, Paul (Missi) and Keith (Brenda); daughters, Frances (Karl) Simonson and Stacy (Chris) Bailey; brother, Forrest; sister, Betty Cash; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 12 noon at...

May 9, 2015

Holly B. Evans Holly B. Evans, 60, of Kenmore, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2015 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Holly was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Jacqueline Yuhas; and husband, Charles Evans. She is survived by Rick Rachel, brother, Mark Yuhas; sons, Shane (Tammy) and Chad (Chelsea) Evans; stepsons, Ricky, James...

May 3, 2015

Edwin J. Wagner Edwin J. Wagner, 93, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Kenmore, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2015. Edwin served in the Army during World War II and he retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. in Barberton. He was a past member of the Akron Baptist Temple and a current member of Lady...

Apr 21, 2015

Elton Leo Koellner Jr. (Nuke) Elton Leo Koellner Jr. passed away on April 21, 2015 at the age of 58. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Elton Sr. and Genevieve Koellner and brother John Koellner Sr. Surviving Elton are his loving baby sister, Amy; nephews, John (Stephanie), Jacob, Joshua and Joseph Koellner; great-nephews, John III, Jacob and...

Apr 14, 2015

"TOGETHER FOREVER" Vernon C. Baker Joann J. Baker Vernon C. Baker and Joann J. Baker, of Springfield Twp. passed away a day apart on April 14 and 15, 2015 respectively. They were happily married for 66 years and lifelong members of Clearview United Methodist Church. Jo was a loving mother and housewife and a member of Eastern Star Anna Dean...

Mar 27, 2015

Gerald F. O'Neal Gerald F. O'Neal, age 82, passed away March 27, 2015 in Florida. He was born January 24, 1933 in Akron, Ohio. After graduating from Kenmore High School, Jerry served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict then returned to Akron and earned his BS degree from the University of Akron. He was employed...

Mar 21, 2015

Wesley Randolph Sr. Wesley Randolph Sr., 79, of Akron, died March 21, 2015 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Randolph; children, Wesley Jr., Edward Allen Sr., Betsy and Lisa; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Wesley served our country for seven years as a tank and artillery commander in the National Guard. He was...

Mar 6, 2015

Wallace W. Fort "Wally" Wallace W. Fort "Wally", 100 years old, passed away suddenly on March 6, 2015 due to complications of age. He was born in Alabama to Moses Walter Fort and Luella Cameron and later settled in New Franklin, OH. He was a WWII veteran of the 2nd Armored Div, serving tours in Africa and Italy. He was...

Mar 5, 2015

Dick Mays Dick Mays, 65, of Akron passed away March 5, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born in Point Marion, PA, and lived most of his life in Akron. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Kenmore Class of '67 Breakfast Club and he loved classic Mopars. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles...

Feb 25, 2015

Donna (Harbarger) Haines Donna passed away at Barberton Hospital surrounded by her family on February 25, 2015. She was born in Elliotsville, Pa. on February 4, 1938. Donna's greatest joy was her grandchildren and family. She was soft spoken and loved to tell stories about her young life in Pennsylvania. She entertained everyone with her stories of "chinbone". She was...

Feb 10, 2015

Milton D. "Mel" Reed 1926 - 2015 Milton D. "Mel" Reed, 88 passed away February 10, 2015. Mel was a retired teacher from Maplewood JVS. He was a WWII Veteran of the 109th Infantry, past national commander of the Army and Navy Union USA and past Department of Ohio commander of the Army and Navy Union. He was inducted into...

Feb 7, 2015

David R. Buchanan David R. Buchanan, 70, passed away February 7, 2015. He was born August 12th 1944 and lived in Akron his whole life. He went home peacefully surrounded by his entire family and friends. David was a loving father, brother, grandpa and our best friend. He loved his lottery tickets, his Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns. He is...

Jan 15, 2015

Ralph Eugene "Gene" Hollingsworth Ralph Eugene "Gene" Hollingsworth, 87, born January 4, 1928 passed away peacefully January 15, 2015. Gene lived in Akron all of his 87 years. He was a graduate of South High School class of 1946. He was the proud owner of Hollingsworth Grocery Store on Victory St. in Kenmore and retired from Tasty Pure Foods. He...

Jan 12, 2015

Eugene M. Wilson Eugene M. Wilson was born January 21, 1936 in Raven, Va., and passed away January 12, 2015. He lived his adult life in Akron, Ohio working in the printing industry for over 50 years before retiring to Florida. He was a member of the Tadmor Temple since 1966, attended Community United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Fla....

Jan 6, 2015

Charles R. Poling Charles R. Poling, 52, passed away January 6, 2015. Charles is the son of Robert (Karen) and Katherine Bandrow-sky. He is also survived by brothers, Thomas, Paul "Igor", David (Cheryl), Jay (Paula), Larry and Paul; sister, Katherine (Craig); and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday from 2...

Dec 13, 2014

William "Bill" Welch William "Bill" Welch, 73, of Akron passed away December 13, 2014. Bill was born in Akron and lived here most of his life. He worked in the automotive industry. Bill is survived by his partner, Barbara Karl; children, Brian Welch, Lisa (Jay) Stinson and Kim Wagner; stepchildren, Sandra Morganstern and Robert Karl; brother, Bob Welch; sisters, Gloria...

Paul D. Damron was reunited with his loving wife, Mary Jane, in the hands of our Lord on January 16, 2016. He was born in Pikeville, Ky. and retired from Ford. He lived a full and happy life with 55 years of marriage, 31 years of retirement, and many years of traveling, camping, and enjoying his family. Paul is survived...

Lavonne J. (Heater) Park "Jean", "Aunt Jeanie" Jean Park, 78, passed away Wed., January 7, 2015 at Barberton Manor Care where she resided. Jean was born July 16, 1936 to parents Idera (Lance) and Blaine H. Heater in Clarks-burg, W.Va. She retired from Fed-Ex as an administrative assistant. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Loretta Heater; brothers,...

Richard C. "Rick" Spindler, 73 of Kenmore passed away peacefully at home on March 10. 2019. He worked at Rockwell and retired from Reuther mold. He was a member of Lakeview Christian Church. Rick is survived by his wife of 52 years Betty Jo ( Coffman) Spindler, daughter Betty E.(Spindler) Bussey, son-in-law Doug Bussey, "Favorite" granddaughter Becca Bussey, stepson...

John E McAvinew John E. "Jack" McAvinew, 88, was welcomed into his Heavenly Home by our Loving Father December 22, 2014. Dad was preceded in death by his wife, Donna of 63 years; and daughter, Jane Ranee. He leaves behind his nine children, Daryll, Nancy, Kathleen, Jean, Jack, Dennis, Denise, Mark and Matthew, a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his...