OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Akron, OH and the Surrounding Areas

Harold Smith

Harold Smith

Harold E Smith, 87, of Wadsworth passed away December 29, 2016. He was a member of Victory Lodge No. 649 F. & A.M., Tadmor Shrine and the Ohio Bell Pioneer Club. Harold grew up in Millersburg, Ohio. After graduation he enlisted in the Army and served during the Korean war. He then moved to Akron where Harold, wife Rachel,...

Amanda  “Mandy” Miller

Amanda “Mandy” Miller

Amanda "Mandy" Miller, 31 of Barberton joined her sister in heaven on December 23, 2018. She loved spending time with her friends and family, especially with her two children. She loved music, Pepsi, her phone and helping with her nieces and nephews. She worked as a cook at Dietz's Landing.

Mandy is preceded in death by her...

Brenda  L Shiflett

Brenda L Shiflett

Brenda L Shiflett, 65, passed away after an extended illness surrounded by her family. She worked at Rocco's Pizza and Lowry Furnace for many years. She'll always be remembered for her smile, her laughs and her funny one liners. Funeral service will be held at Barberton First Baptist Church, 254 6th St. NW, Barberton on Friday at 1 p.m., officiated...

John Nice

John Nice

John D. Nice, 66, of Kenmore passed away peacefully at home with his children after a long battle with cancer. He retired after 35 years of service from Meggitt Braking Systems. He was an avid sports enthusiast who enjoyed coaching his kids. John was a Kenmore man through and through who will be missed dearly by many. John was preceded...

Lea Knowles

Lea Knowles

Lea Rae Knowles, 31, of Coventry passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep due to an ongoing health issue. She was a devoted Mommy and did so with much love. Her devotion to family was remarkable. She volunteered wholeheartedly with the Chapparells and Nolley PTA. She will be loved and missed by many.

Lea was preceded...

Larry  R Herrick

Larry R Herrick

Larry R. Herrick Larry R. Herrick grasped the loving hand of God on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the age of 69. Friends may call Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 2726 W. Market St., Fairlawn, Ohio. A memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m., Pastor Rick Gordon will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Mary  Ann Mccarthy

Mary Ann Mccarthy

Mary Ann McCarthy November 8, 1928 February 7, 2015 Well she did it, after 86 years of loving her family and friends, MaryAnn McCarthy slipped from this earth to join her family in heaven. We were so lucky to have her for so long, but if we are being honest, 86 years just isn't enough, she will be missed by...

Vickie  L Bornman

Vickie L Bornman

Vickie L. Bornman Vickie L. Bornman, 66, broke her chains of affliction and soared to the heavens amongst her fellow angels June 18, 2015. She recently retired from the Courtyard Marriott. Vickie was preceded in death by parents, Tommie and Madalean Odom and husband, Larry Bornman. She is survived by sons, Tom Prentice II and Christopher Prentice; grandsons, Logan and...

Dick S

Dick S

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Enoch Beck

Enoch Beck

Enoch Beck, precious baby boy of Noelle and Tim Beck of Kenmore, was born into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Dec. 8, 2015. He leaves his grandparents, Jerry and Joyce Hone of The Villages, Fla., Connie and Randy Beck of Louisville and many friends and family who loved him dearly. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m....

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