Obituaries
William (Bill) Denham
Nov 9, 2018
William (Bill) Denham passed away November 9th, 2018. He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Lois Foore Denham. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Stebbins. He is survived by daughter, Randi (John) Bostick of Henderson, Nev.; sons, Mike (Patti) Denham of Akron, and Mark (Lisa) Denham of Hartville; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He...
John A. Nicolino
Nov 8, 2018
John A. Nicolino, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron to Tony and Esther Nicolino, he was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Ellet High School. John was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and had worked in the concrete business for...
Richard D. Brown
Nov 6, 2018
Richard D. Brown, age 71, passed away on November 6, 2018. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was a life resident of the Akron area. Rick was a graduate of Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1970. He was employed at Goodyear Aerospace for many years. Rick was a friend of Dr. Bob and enjoyed...
Jill Michele Ziler (George)
Nov 6, 2018
Jill Michele Ziler (George) Jill Michele Ziler, age 40, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2018. She was greatly loved and will be missed by her family. Cremation has taken place. A private service was held for the family. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com
Pearl M. Morris (Brubaker)
Nov 6, 2018
Pearl M. Morris (Brubaker) Pearl M. Morris, age 100, went with dignity and grace to sit at the foot of her Savior, Jesus Christ on November 6, 2018. Pearl was born on December 7, 1917 in Connellsville, Pa. and moved to Ellet when she was two years old. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1935. Pearl was employed at...
Richard D. Armour
Nov 4, 2018
Richard D. Armour, 74, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 in Akron, Oh. Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a Green Beret (Special Forces), he retired from Bridgestone/Firestone, was a member of the Allenside Athletic Club and loved coaching his daughter and her friends on various softball teams. He was also an avid Cleveland sports fan,...
Robert J. Berringer
Nov 2, 2018
Robert (Bob) Berringer went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 14, 1933 in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania and graduated from Green Township High school. Bob was born and raised on a farm and moved to Akron, Ohio when he was 18. He worked for...
Betty Lou (Reed) Hammar
Oct 26, 2018
Betty Lou (Reed) Hammar October 7, 1928 - October 26, 2018 Betty Lou Hammar, 90, went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2018, surrounded by her loving daughters at her home in Green, Ohio. Betty was born October 7, 1928 in Bellaire, Ohio to Earl R. and Margaret I. Colvin. Following graduation from Akron East High School,...
Geraldine Overlow
Oct 26, 2018
Geraldine Overlow Gerry, age 93, passed away on October 26, 2018. A lifetime resident of Akron, she retired from Springfield Schools and was a longtime member of Advent Lutheran Church. Gerry was looking forward to being reunited with her husband, Bill; sister, Betty; and brother, Bill. She leaves daughters, Cathy, Julie (Jim), Carol (Darrell) and her “fourth daughter”, Kay (Dan);...
Carolyn A. Horning
Oct 23, 2018
"TOGETHER AGAIN" Carolyn A. Horning, age 69, passed away suddenly on October 23, 2018. Carol was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Emil and Frances Misko, and lived most of her life in the Mogadore area. She graduated from Mogadore High School and was employed with Harris Trophy. Carol loved spending her free time with her grandchildren. Preceded in...
Merrell Dewey Buckles
Oct 21, 2018
Merrell Buckles, age 54, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in the Akron-Springfield-Portage Lakes-Ellet area all of his life. He is a graduate of Coventry High School. Merrell was actively involved in church and regularly attended McNaughton St. Baptist Church for 35+ years, then became a member...
Phyllis J. Owens
Oct 19, 2018
HARTVILLE – Phyllis J. Owens, age 71, passed away on October 19, 2018. Born in Akron to parents Edwin and Muriel Moore, she had been a resident of the Hartville area most of her life. Phyllis was a teacher in the Akron Public Schools for 32 years and was a longtime volunteer at Akron Children’s Hospital. She enjoyed fishing with...
Bernadine E. Wright
Oct 17, 2018
Bernadine E. Wright was joyfully reunited with her husband of 43 years, Cecil F. Wright and met for the first time her Saviour, Jesus Christ on October 17, 2018. She was born on August 22, 1926 in Malvern, Ohio to Lawrence and Ida “Dolly” Miller. She was the eldest of four children. Bernadine grew up in Mogadore, Ohio and graduated...
Steven J. Smith
Oct 15, 2018
SUFFIELD - Steven J. Smith, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of Suffield and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Steve attended Hoban High School and was a graduate of the University of Akron. Steve was the former president of H.M. Miller Construction AND...
John E. Fowler
Oct 14, 2018
John E. Fowler Sr., 91, passed away on Oct. 14 2018, in Palm Bay Florida after a short illness. He was born May 24, 1927 in Hammond Indiana, to the late Elza and Rose Fowler. John was preceded in death by Shirley Fowler, his wife of over 60 years. He is survived by his sons, John (Jane) Fowler II and...
Helen Theresa Daum
Oct 14, 2018
Helen Theresa Daum, age 90, passed away October 14, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Daum; she is survived by her two sons and their wives; two grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Family and friends will...
Anna C. Baker
Oct 12, 2018
Anna “Carol” Baker, age 86, passed away peacefully October 12, 2018. She was born in Wise, Virginia to her parents, Victor and Leotha Reece and had been a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Carol had worked in the restaurant business most of her life, was employed at Guy’s Party Center for many years, and retired from the Ido Bar...
Joan Leslie Young (Robinson)
Oct 9, 2018
Joan Leslie Young (Robinson), age 72 of Akron, passed into eternal rest peacefully with her family by her side on October 9, 2018. Joan showed her strength and love for her family and friends while fighting a long battle with cancer. Even through tough times she taught us to embrace happiness and enjoy the days we have with family and...
Bernadette "Bernie" Smith
Oct 9, 2018
"Together Again" Bernadette “Bernie” Smith, age 91, passed away on October 9, 2018. Born on September 1, 1927 to Harry and Stella Miller of Suffield, Ohio, she was a graduate of Suffield High School and remained in the area all of her life. Bernie was a beloved mother, grandmother, community volunteer and friend who loved to entertain. She especially enjoyed...
Donald Leo Franze
Oct 9, 2018
Donald Leo Franze, 86, of Randolph, Ohio, went to be with the Lord peacefully on October 9, 2018 with his family by his side. Don was born October 14, 1931 in Akron, Ohio, to Pasquale and Rose Franze. Don was an active member at St. Joseph Parish in Suffield, Ohio, and put great effort into helping the church in any...