Obituaries
Joseph A. Eberz
Feb 19, 2024
Joseph A. Eberz, 67, passed away on February 19, 2024.
A lifelong Akron resident, he graduated from Springfield High School. He was self-employed in promotional products for 37 years. Joe loved life! He enjoyed hunting, boating, traveling, his cars, and going to the cabin in Caldwell. He had the best t-shirt collection, the best jokes, and the best stories. He loved...
Bruce B. Kaufman
Feb 16, 2024
Bruce B. Kaufman Sr., born July 11, 1927 in Akron, Ohio passed away on February 16, 2024 at the young age of 96. After attending Akron schools, he was drafted into the Army, serving two years in Korea. Returning to the U.S., he was able to work in the produce market where he met his wife, Mary. They began a...
Vera L. Swartz
Feb 14, 2024
Vera Louise Swartz, age 93, passed away on February 14, 2024.
Born in Clyde, Ohio, she spent most of her life in Suffield, Ohio. Vera graduated from Willard High School, and was employed by Goodyear-Aerospace/Loral. She was a member of the Suffield United Church of Christ.
Vera enjoyed making plastic blankets (mats) for the homeless, crocheting wigs for children with cancer, and...
Violette H. Suster
Feb 13, 2024
Violette Hilda Suster passed away on February 13, 2024. She was 104 years old.
Violette Diamond was born April 3, 1919 in Akron. She graduated from East High School and Bankes Business College, which prepared her for her career as a Medical Secretary for several doctors at City Hospital, from which she retired with over 40 years of service. She was...
Dione M. Klein
Feb 12, 2024
Dione Klein passed away peacefully on Monday, February 12, 2024 in her home after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer.
Dione was born August 11, 1963. She was a graduate of Ellet High School. She attended the University of Akron. Dione was employed by Prudential, Southern Living, and Summa Care, but her most important role in this life was that of...
Janice A. Stotlar
Feb 12, 2024
Janice A. Stotlar, 62, passed away February 12, 2024 after suffering a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
Born in Bedford, she was a resident of Akron. She loved to always have a clean home, doing her hair and nails, and watching the Goodyear blimps. She enjoyed spending time with her niece and nephews and especially loved her brother, whose comfort she...
James A. Beane
Feb 6, 2024
James Author Beane, of Akron, Ohio, passed away at his house on February 6th, 2024.
James, known to his friends and family as Beane, was born to Boyd and Ellen Beane on March 29, 1958. Beane was the first in his family to graduate from high school. He was a service technician and eventually opened his own dry cleaners with his good...
Edwin G. McManus
Feb 1, 2024
Edwin G. McManus, (83), passed away February 1, 2024.
Edwin, fondly known to many as Whitey, was born on May 6, 1940 and adopted by Earvus and Catherine McManus, in Ellet, Ohio. Ed was a much loved father, grandfather, and friend. He was a talented golfer and known for his incredible work ethic and his ability to fix big machines. In...
Carol A. Scalley
Feb 1, 2024
Carol A. (Hess) Scalley, 79, went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2024.
Born in Akron, she was raised in Tallmadge and graduated from Tallmadge High School. Carol was an Akron resident and worked for Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Co. for over 40 years. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Carol was preceded in death...
Mary Ellen Hartong
Jan 31, 2024
Mary Ellen Hartong, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2024.
Born in Canton, Ohio, she lived her life in Portage County. Mary Ellen was a member of St. Joseph Church and St. Vincent DePaul Society. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids, playing cards, card clubs, bowling, golf, and Sunday drives.
Mary Ellen was...
Arelia Y. Gannon
Jan 31, 2024
Arelia Yvonne Gannon (Helen) passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 28, 1927. She graduated from Central High School, raised a family, and then retired from the accounting department of Firestone after 17 years.
Arelia was preceded in death by her parents, Rayder and Gladys Crawford; husband, Manual Gannon; daughter, Deborah Pilo; brother,...
Janet A. "Nickie" Sovak
Jan 30, 2024
Nickie passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior at home on January 30th, 2024 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease.
Nickie was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Julia Fitt, brother Roger Fitt and sister, Carol Baker. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, George, sons Eric (Bonnie) Sovak, Brian (Kathy) Sovak...
William J Goble
Jan 27, 2024
William J. Goble, age 87, passed away on January 27, 2024. Born in Martin County, Kentucky, he lived in Akron, Ohio. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 37 years. He was a member of the Orioles # 167 and the Mogadore Moose.
William was preceded in death by his wife of 47 and a half years, Geraldine Goble,...
Dennis N. Benson
Jan 24, 2024
Dennis Norman Benson (Denny), 80, passed away on January 24, 2024, in The Villages, FL, from natural causes. In his fight with various medical issues, Denny showed courage and strength until the very end. Dennis was the oldest of five children born to Arvid and Anne (Lusnak) Benson in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and...
Vera I. Snowden
Jan 23, 2024
Vera Snowden, 49, passed away on January 23, 2024.
A lifelong resident of Akron, she graduated from Garfield High School and was employed at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.
Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Snowden II; father, Dewitt Keyton I; brother, Carl Rutledge; and sister, Becky McArthur. She is survived by her sons, Robert Snowden III and Kenneth...
Josephine A. Davis
Jan 22, 2024
Josephine “Jo” A. Davis, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday January 22, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 18, 1933 in Akron, OH to the late Helen and Dominic Gimelli.
Josephine graduated from East High School in 1951. She retired from Yankee Lines where she met her husband, Jim. She enjoyed Sunday dinners with her...
Norma Jean Burkholder
Jan 21, 2024
Norma J. Burkholder (nee Matthews), 96, passed away on January 21 at Oakleaf Village Retirement Center, Columbus, Ohio where she was a resident for 8 years.
Born in Akron, she attended Lakemore High School. She was a home maker and enjoyed sewing, gardening and dogs. She has lived in the Columbus area for the past 20 years.
She is survived by her sons Bruce (of Columbus), Mark (a long time resident of Hartville Meadows), daughter-in-law Millie,...
Gwendolyn M. Jones
Jan 17, 2024
Gwendolyn M. Jones, age 100, went home to be with her Lord on January 17, 2024.
Born in Akron, Ohio, on May 14, 1923, she was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. She graduated from Garfield High School in Akron. She worked for Ohio Bell Telephone and Ohio Edison. Gwen was a life member of Miller Ave. United Church of...
Lourena D. Snodgrass
Jan 8, 2024
Lourena Doris Snodgrass, age 103, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2024.
Born in Brown, Harrison County, West Virginia, Lourena lived in Akron, Ohio. Her hobbies included spending time with her family, going to church, and gardening. She also enjoyed baking.
Lourena is preceded in death by her husband, Roy; grandson, Derik; and her parents, James...
Nellie Jane Spitzer
Jan 6, 2024
Nellie Jane Spitzer, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on January 6. 2024.
Nellie was born and resided in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from East High School, and worked at Key Bank. Nellie was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church. Her hobbies were antiquing, music, and choir. She enjoyed Sunday drives, gardening and cooking.
Nellie was...
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