OBITUARIES

Aug 27, 2023

Keith E. Beck, 82 of Akron passed away on August 27, 2023. He was born in Mt. Vernon, OH and graduated from Coventry High School. He will be dearly missed by his wife of 32 years Kathy, son Chad Shillingburg and grandchildren Bradley and Jack.

Funeral services will be held at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore...

Aug 20, 2023

Steven "The Rev" Motich was born February 27, 1978 in Barberton, Ohio, but would claim Kenmore as his true home. He left behind his beloved wife of 12 years, Sarah, and his greatest joy- his daughter, Evie. He loved his mom, Kathy, and his sisters so much. We can't mention everyone here that he cared for- because there are...

Aug 12, 2023

Zida "Bonnie" Armour, 83 of Kenmore passed away on August 12, 2023.  She was a long time member of Church of Christ in Barberton, retired from Midwest Rubber and she loved being outside. She adored her four grandsons.

Bonnie is preceded by her husband of 55 years Ed Armour and parents Alfred and Zola Estepp.  She is...

Jul 28, 2023

Dede R. Kelley, 67 of Akron passed away on July 28, 2023. She lived for her family, and she loved to talk and shop.  Everybody loved her!

Dede is preceded by her husbands Tommy W Brumblough and Carl Kelley and sister-in-law Pam Farson. She is survived by her mother Pat Farson, children Marcella (Michael) Skinner, Tommy (Casey)...

Jul 2, 2023

Franklin "Bubby" Soohey, 82, of Akron, Ohio, passed at home with his most precious family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Mary Soohey, 14 brothers and sisters, son Steven, daughter-in-law Barbara Soohey, granddaughter Christina Gibbons, and great-grandchildren Emerson, Naomi and Lucca Gibbons. He is survived by his wife, Wanda (Harbarger), of 62 years and their...

Jun 14, 2023

Patrick O. Riley, 64 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Pat graduated from Kenmore High School in 1976, served in the U.S. Army for six years, and worked as a custodian at Akron Public Schools for 20 years.

Survived by his mother Opal Stewart; sister Sandra Cardinali (Michael); two sons Preston (Samantha) and...

Jun 11, 2023

Evangelist Edie F. Nunez, 77, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with our Lord on the morning of June 11, 2023.

Edie was born in Akron, Ohio on June 27, 1945. She was saved on February 9, 1975, alongside her sister Landy, and dedicated her life to serving the Lord with the mission of expanding God's...

Jun 3, 2023

Dakari Marcellous Finley, a precious baby boy of only three weeks passed away on June 3, 2023. Dakari was a cherished addition to the family. While typically serene and calm, Dakari would assertively communicate his needs when necessary. His emerald green eyes were a source of delight for his devoted father, while his mother lovingly referred to him as...

Jun 1, 2023

D. Darby Duryea II, 73, departed peacefully from this world on June 1, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends.

Darby was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 6, 1950, to Marjory Foster Duryea and David Darby Duryea I.  As a child, he contracted polio in the final...

May 31, 2023

Logan Huston, 6 years old of Akron passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2023. He was loved by many and never will be forgotten by his mother Emmalee Huston and father William Huston, brothers William and Mason Huston and grandparents Robert and Amy Huston and Rick and Debbie Rhodes as well as many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and other...

May 18, 2023

Steve Smith, 68 of Akron passed away on May 18, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. He retired from AMHA after many years in maintenance.  He was a hard worker, he liked to stay busy. A Jack of all trades. He always put everyone before himself, all the way up until the end. He was selfless, funny, and...

May 11, 2023

Patricia L. "Pat" Wood, 69 of Wadsworth passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 11, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother and nana who loved scrap booking, traveling, and camping. She was a graduate of Wayne College, University of Akron, worked at Cornwell Tools and retired from Akro-Mills, Myers Industries in Wadsworth. Patty was an avid...

May 7, 2023

Terry Dye, 66 of Akron passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 7, 2023.  Terry was born in Newton, West Virginia and worked at Polymet in Akron for 25 years.  He loved his friends and family and was always known to lend a helping hand.

Terry is preceded by his parents Arnold and Maxine...

May 2, 2023

Kayla Hill was a young, beautiful light in this world for 26 years, her obnoxious hilarious laugh and her infectious smile could brighten up even the darkest of rooms. Early on we all knew Kayla was special, she was on a billboard on East Ave as the model baby for BCH maternity ward and was famous before she was...

Apr 30, 2023

Lynn Rae Cross-Delaney was once introduced as the nicest woman you'll ever meet. It was an accurate assessment.  She was the type of person to think of your needs first and herself second. Her capacity to be thoughtful could surpass even the kindest of people. She taught me, her son, what it meant to be caring, to be gentle,...

Apr 14, 2023

Betty J Osborn died on her 94th birthday on April 14, 2023. She was born and lived in Akron until she moved to Green in 1983.

She worked at Kresge store for 10 years and then at Firestone Bank and Bank One for 40 years. She always said God blessed her with a great life of good...

Mar 20, 2023

John Andrew Beall ("Andy") died on the 20th of March, 2023. We say "died" because like the comedian George Carlin, Andy was uncomfortable with soft language like "passed away", thinking that it had the tendency to obscure the sometimes harsh truths of human existence.

Andy was born in Mineola, New York in 1949. When he was born...

Mar 19, 2023

Glada Inez Wickline "Susie", 100 years of age, passed on Sunday March 19, 2023.  She was born September 27, 1922, in Sissonville, WV to the late Alpheus Reynolds and Cora Monk.  She was the youngest of five daughters, four who preceded her in death.  Glada married the late Harry Edward Wickline at the age of 21.  They moved in...

Mar 18, 2023

Naomi Weisner, 81 of Kenmore passed away on March 18, 2023. She was a lifelong resident of Kenmore and tended bar in several bars in the area.  She loved helping people in need.

Naomi is preceded by her parents Esther and Steve Grof and brother Dave Grof.  She is survived by her children Gary (Mary) Deem, Sandy...

Mar 17, 2023

Roxie Ann Sawders, 88, of Akron passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023. She was called home, and she was more than ready to go. Born in Braxton County, WV, but resided in Akron her whole adult life. Roxie held many positions throughout her life, such as Sunday School teacher, prayer chain member, and her favorite being homemaker. She...