OBITUARIES

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...

On August 20, 2017, we unexpectedly lost our beloved Danielle Marie Johnson (34). Danielle is survived by her parents, Michele Johnson and Bryan Conley; grandmother, Darlene Johnson; five children: Makala, Michael, Bryan, Ryan and Danny Darlak; brother, Edward Miller; sister, Amanda Miller; and several aunts and uncles. Danielle was preceded in death by grandfather, Ronald Johnson and her great-grandparents, Richard...

Jeff Woodliff, President of Breakwood Enterprises, passed away after a long illness. Jeff was born on September 9, 1959 and lost his battle on December 31, 2017. He graduated from Kenmore High School and earned a BA in business. He leaves behind his wife, Kerry; his son, Brandon; and his brother, David. He is now with his beloved aunt, Edith...

Cheryl L. Gochenour Cherie went to heaven to be with her son Jared unexpectedly on August 14, 2015. She was retired from Jobs and Family Services. Cherie is survived by her loving and devoted husband, John Gochenour; mother, Norma Lee Marsh; brother, Danny (Peggy), their children Jimmy and Jody and family; sister-in-law, Kathy; nephew, JB Gochenour; and niece, Kara Gochenour...

Violet "Vi" Swords Two days and 90 years after she came into this world, she left us and returned to heaven to live with Jesus. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Carpenter; her husband of 53 years, Cletus; daughter, Christine Buza; and son, Carl; sister, Dorothy Kirkwood; and brother, William Carpenter. Vi was born in...

First of all, remember that everybody grieves differently. You may be feeling and acting completely differently to someone else that you know. That is okay and that is normal. Just be yourself and don't compare yourself to others. Be kind and gentle to yourself, as you are the only person who knows what is best for you right now....

Francine Siglow was unexpectedly taken from those she loved, and those who loved her on Thursday, June 6th, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband Joesph, beloved children David and Sandy, and cherished grandson Cameron. Francine will be remembered for her selfless loving nature, infectious smile, and ability to be a friend to anyone who met her. Francine...

Roger Alan Phillips Roger Alan Phillips, born April 6, 1957 went to be with his Lord on September 9, 2019.

Roger worked for 29 years for Akron Public Schools as a custodian. He loved to golf and bowl. He loved every Ohio sports team. He was very active and loved serving his Lord at First Baptist Church...

Elizabeth O. Voris passed away on Memorial Day at the Pleasant View Health Care Center at the age of 95. She was preceded by her husband, Ernest Voris. Betty is survived by her three sons, Ernest (Twila), Robert (Katy) and Martin (Gabi); five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore...

Keith Pettit of Kenmore, Ohio passed away after a short illness on Sunday, March 3rd 2019. Keith was born on the 27th of April 1951. He graduated from Kenmore High School and attended the University of Akron. Keith was a third generation owner operator of Pettit's Automotive Electric "Marathon" on Kenmore Blvd. Akron, Ohio. Keith was a history buff,...

Betty Jane Shiflett, a life long resident of Kenmore and married to "Jack" Shiflett for 65 years joined him in peace on November 23, 2018 in heaven to be with her sons, Jack and Greg (and Brenda); grandson, Steven; and mother, Clara Jane (Marlin) Wellner along with many other family and friends. She leaves behind her sons, Mike (Cheryl) and...

James B. Rodgers Jim, 63, passed away on Saturday, April 15. He was born in Camden, N.J. When he was a toddler his family moved to the Akron area, where he attended Cuyahoga Falls Public Schools. Preceded in death by his beloved dog, Jamie, Jim is survived by his wife and best friend of 45 years, Debby Rodgers; parents, John...

Mary was born on January 28th, 1928, in Stanton, Virginia. She was called home on April 16 to be with our Lord and with her loved ones who preceded her which include her loving and devoted husband of 42 years, Robert Paul Anderson, who passed away in 1994; her mother, Ruth Simpson Underwood; father, Harry Leonard Simpson; stepfather, Homer...