OBITUARIES

Oct 26, 2022

Annabelle M. Reed, 92 of Kenmore passed away on October 26, 2022.  She was born and raised in New Waterford, Ohio and was one of 6 children. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Pastorial Council, Alter & Rosary Society, Team #1 of Christ Renews his Parish  and Martha Mary Guild.  She and her husband Tom made 5...

Oct 25, 2022

Amelia Grace Seese, age 7 of Akron passed away unexpectedly on October 25, 2022. She was born with Joubert Syndrome. She was so loving, happy and always smiling. She loved watching her little shows. She loved all her friends at Sam Salem CLC where she was in second grade. She adored her three favorite teachers Miss Ford, Miss Wise...

Oct 21, 2022

Kathy A. (McAnalley) Lindeman, 67 of Akron passed away on October 21, 2022.  She grew up in Kenmore and graduated from Kenmore High School in 1973.  She was a long-time member of Praise Chapel and she retired from Nelsen Corp after 23 years of service.  She loved to go to casinos. She was known as grandma within Kenmore Youth...

Oct 17, 2022

Sharon A. Simmons, 62, went home to be with the lord on Monday, October17th, 2022, after a short illness at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory,NC.Sharon lived in West Virginia, Florida, and Ohio before moving to North Carolina in 2009. Sharon loved to go fishing, traveling to the SmokyMountains and spending time with her kids and grandkids.

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Oct 1, 2022

Heather Laverne Custer, age 49, went home to be with her parents in heaven on October 1, 2022.  Born to the late Charles R. Stewart and Jaqueline S. (DeLong) Jessel, Heather was raised in Kenmore and graduated from Coventry High School in 1991.  Heather met her husband, John Custer, while working at Acme/Click; later spending the next 32 years...

Sep 6, 2022

Ed Armour of Kenmore passed away on September 6, 2022.  He served in the U. S. Army for three years and was a member of the Allenside Athletic Club.

Ed is preceded by his parents Adam W. and Esther Armour and brothers James (Anne) Armour and Richard Armour. He is survived by his wife of 55 years...

Sep 2, 2022

Donald "Wolfman" McCann Jr. 64 of Barberton passed away on September 2, 2022 with his loving family at his side to see him through this journey.  He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1976 and attended the University of Akron. He loved Harleys and was a member of, and one of the Legion Riders for, the American Legion Garfield...

Aug 31, 2022

John Rorrer, 82 of Akron passed away suddenly on August 31, 2022.  He graduated from West High School and worked for General Motors for 31 years.  He loved watching TV and fishing.

John is survived by his wife of 35 years Velma "Rudi" Rorrer, children John E. Rorrer, Angie (John) Oliverio, Tony Rorrer and Greg (Lorie) Rorrer,...

Aug 30, 2022

William S. "Bill" Calvin, Sr., of Akron, OH, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. A World War II Army Veteran and known handyman, Bill was a lifelong member and participant at King's Way Alliance Church in Akron, OH.

Beloved husband for 68 years to the late Ruth (nee Novosel); loving father of William S. "Bill" (Nancy) Calvin,...

Aug 22, 2022

Heather Goebel, 46 of Akron passed away on August 22, 2022.  She had a huge heart. She loved to sing and dance. She loved nature and all God's creatures.

Heather is preceded by her son Ronald Goebel, father Kenneth Goebel and mother Barbara Vukelich.  She is survived by her son Dennis Hyde (Tyra Hyde), brother Adam (Vicky)...

Aug 5, 2022

Martha C Townsend, 62 of Akron joined her father in heaven on August 5, 2022.  She worked for 33 years at Lucky Shoes and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She loved the outdoors, swimming, music and her family.

She is preceded by her father Richard Kesti.  She is survived by her husband of 36 years...

Jul 28, 2022

LaVonne Dilworth, 95 went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2022.  She read her bible every day and she influenced her family to love Jesus.  She talked to everyone she met, and she was a good cook and baker.

She is preceded by her husband Paul Dilworth, parents Gordon and Ruth Liniger and brother Richard...

Jul 21, 2022

Sheri (Lehman) Marcum, 63 of Kenmore passed away on July 21, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.  She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1978 and was a lifelong member of Park Church.  She loved listening to music, yard sales and animals. She was a devoted grandma and great-grandma.

Sheri is preceded in death by her...

Jul 19, 2022

Kenneth R Clemetson,74,of Kenmore, who was a master carpenter in the area for over 50 years, passed away on July 19, 2022. He graduated from Hower High School where he won the Craftsman of the Year Award.  He was a US Navy veteran and served three tours in Vietnam.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his beloved...

Jul 9, 2022

Thomas E Cross, 73 of Barberton passed away in his home on July 9, 2022.  Thomas was born in Barberton on August 19, 1948 to Mary and Walter Cross.  He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1967. He married the love of his life Orva Price, and they were married for 54 years.  He retired from Babcock-Wilcox where he...

Jul 5, 2022

Joshua Lee Spangler suddenly and unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on July 5th. Josh was born in Akron Ohio on August 2, 1993. Josh was charismatic, generous, strong, and loving, the life of the party and so much more. Josh was a son, a father, a brother, a man striving everyday for a better life. He...

Jun 27, 2022

William G. Davis, 93, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 71 years Jean, daughters Linda (Chuck) Agnew, Patricia (Milt) Long, Karen (Bill) Huber, granddaughters Heather (Rich), Amy (Ben), Jessica (Seth), Melissa (Chris), Shawn (Joe), notice a theme? He sure loved his girls, 18 great grandchildren and 4...

Jun 21, 2022

Paul John Grutzmacher, Sr, 81 of Akron passed away on June 21, 2022.  He worked as an accountant and was a life member of VFW Post #3383.  He was an avid golfer and golfed up until he got sick.  He loved camping, fishing, boating and reading.  He loved sports, especially football and baseball.  He really enjoyed watching his grandkids....

Jun 19, 2022

On June 19, 2022, Sandra T, Wisdom (Blankenship) went to be with the Lord, her husband David Wisdom, her son Steve Wisdom and her mother Juanita Blankenship.  She was 75 years old.

She is survived by her daughter Debbie (Jamie) McCauley, her grandchildren Dominic, Jackson and  Autumn and also her sister Carol Chancy.

She was...

Jun 5, 2022

Greg was born October 21, 1953 in Akron to the late Richard Prunty and Nancy (nee Jones) Adkins.  Greg is preceded in death by his father Richard Prunty and step-father Harley Adkins. He is survived by daughter Brittany Prunty, son Zack Prunty, grandsons Colt and Cash, mother Nancy Adkins and 10 siblings: Richard (Carol), Sue Young (Dan), Val Robart...