OBITUARIES

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...

Jun 3, 2022

John Joseph Brandl, 73 of Akron passed away on June 3, 2022.  John was born in Akron on March 7, 1949 and graduated from Hoban High School (1967) and the University of Akron (1980).   He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam era. He retired from General Tire and Circle K as an auditor.  He belonged to a...

May 19, 2022

Ruth Holm, 71 of Akron passed away on May 19, 2022.  She loved helping people, was always doing for others and was very friendly.  She loved going to the casino and playing cards at the Kenmore Community Center.  She attended The Sanctuary and The Church on the Boulevard.  She retired as a dietary aid from Western Reserve Academy.

May 14, 2022

Daniel Drainer, 66 of Kenmore passed away on May 14, 2022.   He was a 1974 graduate of Kenmore High School and he retired from Pepsi.  He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.  He always had a smile for everyone and he loved carrot cake.

Dan is preceded by his parents Martin & Mary Anna Drainer and...

May 4, 2022

Robert F. Miller, 88 of Kenmore passed away on May 4, 2022.  He retired from Kobelco Co. and then worked several years at the Akron Auto Auction.  He was a long time member of Grace Baptist Church.

Robert is survived by his wife of 67 years Virgie Miller, children Evelyn (Dan) Greegor, Deborah (Dave) Wright, Vincent Miller...

Apr 29, 2022

Judith "Judie" Hardeman (nee Alexis), 82 of Kenmore passed away on April 29, 2022. She was born in Akron and graduated from Springfield High School.  She liked to go to casinos, shopping and out to eat.  She worked at KMart and Summit County Medical Answering Service.  She was loving and caring and had a wicked sense of humor.  She...

Apr 18, 2022

Josephine N. Saare, 100 passed away on April 18, 2022.  She was formerly a lifelong resident of Clearview Ave. in Kenmore, Ohio.  She is survived by several cousins.

No calling hours, private interment will be held in Painesville, OH.  Kindly omit all flowers.  Make memorial donations to the Humane Society of Greater Akron, 4904 Quick Rd. Peninsula,...

Apr 18, 2022

Eighty-six years in Kenmore! Born in Kenmore; died April 18, 2022 at home; grew up on Marie Ave; went to Margaret Park School and Kenmore High School. Always sports minded, he played football for Kenmore High; graduated in 1953.

Married to Patricia Burke in 1953. They raised their children (Tim, Tom, Lisa and David) in Kenmore. Richard...

Apr 17, 2022

Joseph N. Lionetti, 76, of Manchester, passed away on April 17, 2022. He was born in Akron and graduated from Hoban High School in 1963, attended OSU for a year, graduated from Kent State University and then spent 2 years in Graduate School. He retired from Trusco Co. at age 70 and was a member of the Portage Lakes...