Obituaries
Melissa, Renee, Amber, and Evan Dunham
Aug 24, 2023
Melissa Gail Dunham, 42, was born in Akron and a resident of Hartville with her 3 children, Renee, Amber, and Evan. She graduated from Lake Local schools and Westminster College, later earning her MBA at Kent State and Master’s in Tax at the University of Akron. She was employed at Bober Markey Fedorovich, where she recently made partner. Melissa was...
Barbara A. Williams
Aug 21, 2023
Barbara A. (Lynch) Williams, 90, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023.
She was born on August 23, 1932, in Akron, to Verne and Ruth Lynch, and was a lifelong resident of the Akron/ Springfield area. Her primary education was completed in Springfield, and she graduated from Springfield High School. Barbara was a studious woman, and she continued her education...
Paul A. Hanus
Aug 18, 2023
Paul A. Hanus, 84, passed away August 18, 2023.
Born in Elyria, he lived most of his life in Green before moving to Lenoir, NC eight years ago. He was a radio and telegraph operator for the United States Marines from 1956 to 1958. Paul worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Motor Wheel Corp. for 36 ½ years and...
Evelyn K. Garver
Aug 11, 2023
Evelyn K. Garver (Kraszewski) passed away on August 11, 2023 at the age of 96. Evelyn graduated from Cuyahoga Falls H.S. and spent her life in the Akron area. She was a member of St. Matthew Parish. The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love she left behind.
In 1951, while working at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Evelyn met...
Stanley W. Pixler
Aug 10, 2023
Stanley W. Pixler, 63, passed away August 10, 2023.
Born in Barberton, he was a resident of Uniontown. He enjoyed watching marvel movies and listening to surf music, especially the Beach Boys.
Stan was preceded in death by his father, Harry Pixler, and father-in-law, Ed Kellett. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Shelly (Kellett) Pixler; daughters,...
Daniel M. Mook
Aug 2, 2023
Daniel M. Mook, 60, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Born in Akron, he lived in Springfield Twp. and graduated from Springfield High School. Dan served in the Army National Guard and was a member of the NRA. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and camping. He was a diehard fan of the Cleveland Browns and enjoyed survival crafts, leatherworks, and...
Les Cheney
Aug 1, 2023
Les Cheney, 79, passed away August 1, 2023.
Born August 22, 1943, he graduated from Ashtabula Harbor High School and Kent State University. He retired from Springfield High School after 40 years of teaching and coaching. Les was a member of Sable Creek Golf Course, Summit County Seniors Golf Association, and Suffield United Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time...
Mary A. Horning
Jul 25, 2023
Mary Horning, 51 years, passed away on July 25, 2023.
Mary lived in Randolph until moving in 2016 to a Hattie Larlham Supported Living Home in Ellet (a suburb of Akron). She worked at Portage Industries in Portage County until moving in 2016. She then worked at United Disability Services in Akron Ohio. Mary loved her family, living on her...
Patricia A King
Jul 18, 2023
Together Again
Patricia A King, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Pat was a lifetime resident of Mogadore. She was a longtime, active member of the Mogadore Christian Church, and later became a member of the Chapel. She devoted her life to raising her family and always making time for anyone in...
Jean M. White
Jul 16, 2023
Jean M. White was born September 8, 1937 and went on to be with the Lord on July 16, 2023.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Geri and Dorothy; brothers, Tom, Rocky, and Bob. She is survived by her brother, Bill; nephews, Derek, Daron, and Jason; nieces, Darla and Becki; sisters-in-law, Dixie, Bonnie, and Pat; and brother-in-law, Russ.
Jean...
Andrew Tell Jr.
Jul 15, 2023
Our head of the family has passed away at the age of 100. Andrew Tell Jr. passed away July 15th. He was born October 12, 1922.
He was a World War II Army Veteran and was awarded a bronze and silver star.
Preceded in death by wife, Catherine; sons, Jim & Frank Liston and Kevin Tell; grandsons, Mike and...
Steven P. Farris
Jul 12, 2023
Steven entered the Kingdom of His Lord Jesus Christ on July 12, 2023.
As a child, Steven felt special being a New Year’s Baby. His family always made him feel special being born on this day. During his boyhood, he could be found skateboarding and looking for a new animal to adopt. He had a quick wit about him. Steven...
Ronald G. Williams
Jul 9, 2023
Ronald Gail Williams passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on July 9, 2023.
Ronald was born in Tunnelton, West Virginia on February 21, 1939, the son of the late Gail and Ethel Marie (Mitter) Williams. He graduated from Tunnelton High School in 1958.
Ronald owned and operated Ron’s Garage in Brimfield Township until...
Paul E. Kilgore
Jul 7, 2023
Paul Eugene Kilgore, 67, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 7, 2023, in Akron. Born on August 13, 1955, in Akron, Paul was a father, brother, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Paul was a man who loved to work with his hands and had a passion for fishing and antiquing. He found...
Pauline F. Barna
Jul 6, 2023
Pauline F. (Baskey) Barna, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, passed away July 6, 2023.
Born in Akron, Pauline worked for many years at Goodyear Tire in the Corporate Insurance area. She lived in Uniontown for 45 years, where she was an active member of the Uniontown United Methodist Church, before moving to Struthers to be closer to family. Pauline was...
Betty M. Fedorovich
Jun 27, 2023
Betty M. Fedorovich passed away June 27, 2023.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, July 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44312. Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. with burial to follow at Hillside Memorial Park.
Jerome Lewis Bennett
Jun 26, 2023
Jerome (Jerry) Bennett passed away peacefully at home June 26, 2023, to be reunited with his wife of 70 years Barbara A. Bennett. He was surrounded by loving family members and enjoying his favorite music cranked up loud!
Born May 2, 1931, to Bessie and Grant Bennett, he was the 6th of 10 children. Growing up in and around Akron,...
David J. Bohla
Jun 23, 2023
David J. Bohla, 84, passed away June 23, 2023.
Born in 1939 to Lois and John Bohla and had one sister, Marilyn Bohla Young. He attended Seiberling Grade School and East High School in Akron, Ohio. Then on to Case Western University and became a Mechanical Engineer. His entire career was with Rockwell International, at first in Kenton and then...
Herman "Jake" Steele
Jun 17, 2023
Herman “Jake” Steele, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2023.Born in Akron, Jake moved to West Virginia with his family and attended Point Pleasant and Parkersburg High Schools, before moving back to Akron. He retired from Fairlawn Supply after 26 years of service. Jake loved tending to his flowers and watching John Wayne movies....
Doyle H. Coontz
Jun 11, 2023
Doyle Hartzel Coontz, 70, passed away unexpectedly on June 11, 2023.
A native of West Virginia, he was a lifetime resident of Akron. Doyle worked at The University of Akron, retiring as Plumbing Superintendent after 38 years of service. He took great pride in his yard, spending countless hours gardening and growing vegetables. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, and most of...
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