OBITUARIES

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...

Apr 14, 2022

Wendy Ann Sleeth Lucas,52 passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022, surrounded by her family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer.

Wendy was born on March 15, 1970, in Akron, Ohio, to Wendall Tawney and Joyce Sleeth.  She lived in the Akron area her whole life, worked at the Chestnut Beer Garden and was a...

Mar 30, 2022

Herbert L. Freeman, was born in Moatsville, WV, on Valentine's Day of 1929. Herb's early years were spent on the family farm with twelve brothers and sisters. In his youth he was an avid baseball player and in later years became a huge fan of all things "baseball." Herb served two years in the United States Army and during...

Mar 18, 2022

Judy McDonald, 69 of Akron passed away on March 18, 2022 in Florida.  She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church and retired from Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Judy is preceded by her parents Irene & Londas Sayre, husbands Ronald Boyd and Lawrence McDonald and grandson Donald Boyd...

Feb 28, 2022

Charles G Donahue, 70 of Akron passed away on February 28, 2022.  He worked as a cabinet maker and loved to cook, camp and fish.  He loved his family and friends.

Chuck is preceded by his parents Charles & Violet Donahue, wife of 26 years Joyce, children Deborah Holley and Donald Anderson, and brother Philip Donahue.  He...

Feb 12, 2022

Bradley Gail Stewart II, 56 of Barberton passed away on February 12, 2022.  He loved the beach, camping, fishing, gardening.  He loved to mow the grass and taking tractor rides with his grandson to feed the goats. He was a big Pittsburgh Steelers fan and he loved Travis Tritt.  He was handy - he could fix anything.  He loved...

Feb 4, 2022

Raleigh James Booth passed away on February 4, 2022. He was born on September 7, 1937, in Wallins Creek, KY to Ross and Nannie Booth. It was a very large family and he was surrounded by siblings and love. After graduating from Wallins Creek High School, he went on to attend Lincoln Memorial Universityin New Tazwell, TN. He then...

Jan 17, 2022

Barbara Ann (Smith) Soohey, of Akron, Ohio, passed away January 17th after a courageous battle with Cancer. She was an angel to all that knew her.  She was a graduate of the Class of 1981, Kenmore High School and worked at Ohio Civil Rights Commission until she retired in 2017.  Barb was known for her laughter, her love for...

Jan 7, 2022

Sandra L Scullen, 82 of Akron passed away on January 7, 2022.  She was born on August 27, 1939, to William and Florence (Eischen) Russell.  She worked for 33 years for the federal government, retiring in 1995 from the Social Security Administration.  She was a member of Allenside Ladies Auxiliary, was an avid reader, liked to crochet and enjoyed...

Jan 1, 2022

Rita La Verne (Gergye) Stalzer passed away January 1st, 2022, at age 80.

Rita was born in Cleveland Ohio to John and Mary (Phillips) Gergye. She enjoyed growing up on Fuller Ave with her 4 siblings and pet chicken. Recently predeceased by her sister Nancy Lachowski. Her sister Marie and brothers John and Tony passed away long...

Dec 25, 2021

Jon Fischer was born on November 6, 1964, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Jack W & Betty Lee.  The family moved from state to state due to our father's jobs.  But in Jan. 1971 we finally landed here in Akron, Ohio.

Jonnie attended Weaver School & Workshop.  When he graduated from school he moved into the...

Dec 23, 2021

Chester M. Wilson, 69 of Akron passed away on December 23, 2021.  Chester loved to shoot pool, play cards, watch the Indians, Browns and Ohio State.  He was fantastic at keeping his car clean and he was a high-class dresser.  Everything had to match.

He is preceded by his parents Clyde and Willie B Wilson, son Derrick...

Dec 21, 2021

Luella McAnalley,90 passed away on December 21, 2021.  She was born May 14, 1931 and was a member of Praise Chapel Assembly of God.  She loved playing poker with family, gardening, shopping and going to church.

Luella is preceded by her husband Devarn McAnalley and sons Tommy and Vernon McAnalley.  She is survived by her children Bobby...