Obituaries
Roland M. Bonner
Oct 22, 2022
Roland “Ronnie” Bonner, age 44, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2022.
A lifelong resident of Akron, he worked as a truck driver for twenty years. He enjoyed fishing, home projects, and gardening. But most of all, he loved just being home and spending time with his wife and three boys.
Ronnie is survived by his...
Shirley J. Keller
Oct 22, 2022
Shirley J Keller, 87, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Shirley was a dedicated Administrative Assistant at Perkins Square Health Services for 35 years. She ran a very successful non-profit organization and was a proud lifetime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She was the matriarch of her family, and her family was...
Gerald J. Kavali
Oct 18, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” J. Kavali, age 75, passed away on October 18, 2022.
He was born in Akron and graduated from Field High School. Jerry served in the US Air Force and was employed at Goodyear for 30 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 9904, and enjoyed fishing, boating, and baseball.
Jerry was preceded in death by his...
Mary Ann Cooley
Oct 15, 2022
Mary Ann Cooley, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2022.
Born in Akron, Ohio she was a resident of the area for most of her life, graduating from Ellet High School. She enjoyed spending her time with her family and loved Winnie the Pooh.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her 2nd husband,...
Martha E. Smith
Oct 15, 2022
Martha E. Smith, 92, passed away peacefully at home October 15, 2022 after a lengthy illness.
Marty was born in West Union, WV but lived in Akron most of her life. She was a member at The South Akron Church of Christ. She retired from Schott International.
Marty was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Eula Smith; brothers,...
Billy R. Williams
Oct 14, 2022
Billy Williams, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2022. Born in Jellico, TN, he was a resident of Akron. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Akron CB Radio Club where he was known as “Mountain Goat.”
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rosetta. He is...
Sandra L. Reed
Oct 14, 2022
Sandra L. “Sam” Reed (Miller), age 79
God needed another Angel so he welcomed Sandy to heaven on October 14, 2022. Born May 4th 1943 in Akron, Ohio she was preceded in death by her parents Jacob & Dortha Miller and her precious daughter Denise. She leaves behind her husband of 59 years Ronald, brother Garry, daughters Leslie (Donnie), Valerie...
Edward R. Carson
Oct 14, 2022
Edward Robert Carson, age 87, of Akron, died at home on October 14, 2022.
Born in Yale, Michigan on June 12, 1935, the son of the late Robert and Rita Carson.
Preceded in death by siblings Kenneth, Betty and Leo, nieces Michelle and Tabitha, and nephew Robert.
Survived by wife of 63 years, Patricia (Spellman), children Dennis (Rhonda), Mike (Sonja),...
Alma J. Weakland
Oct 12, 2022
Our dear mom, Alma Joan Weakland, passed away on October 12, 2022 at the age of 90.
Alma was the middle of three children born to her parents, the late Albert and Dorena Thissen, in Akron Ohio. She graduated from Central High School in 1950, from which she found lifelong and priceless friendships.
Mom was a well-loved member of her...
Paul T. Kazakis
Oct 10, 2022
Paul T. Kazakis, age 67, passed away October 10, 2022. He was born in Chicago, IL and lived most of his life in Akron, OH. Paul retired from the Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities and following retirement, participated in the Opportunities Program at REM-Ohio. He enjoyed being with friends and decorating his home for each holiday.
A memorial service...
Lloyd Duane Warner
Oct 9, 2022
Lloyd Duane Warner, 84, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Gladys Warner; brother and sister-in-law, James and Betty; sister, Coral (Louise) Morris; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Ronald Rix; brother and sister-in-law, David and Mary; brother-in-law, Harold (Joe) Melvin; grandson, Daniel Angerstein; and granddaughter, Heather...
Dolores (Dee) Evans "Pookie"
Oct 8, 2022
Dolores (Dee) Evans “Pookie”. Born November 24, 1946; went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Dolores was just a month away from her 76th birthday.She was born in Akron and lived in Ohio most of her life. She loved to travel spending time in Australia, Oklahoma, and many other places.Dolores was a prankster and...
Kay L. Money (nee Ritzman)
Oct 8, 2022
Kay L. Money, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2022.
Born in Akron to the late Paul and Kathryn Ritzman, she was a resident of Stow. Kay worked as a beautician, real estate agent, and tour guide to the Holy Land. She was a loving and passionate person towards others, seen through her volunteer...
Mark E. Lane
Oct 7, 2022
Mark E. Lane, 75, passed away unexpectedly October 7, 2022. Born in Akron, OH he was a lifelong resident. Mark graduated from Buchtel High School in 1966. He served in the US Navy on the USS Stickell and became a Shellback on his 21st birthday. He worked as a stationary engineer and retired from Goodyear and Meggitt.
He was a...
Alberta F. Rainey
Oct 7, 2022
Alberta Francis Rainey, age 97, went home to be with the lord on October 7th, 2022.Alberta was born in South Shore, Kentucky and lived in Akron. She was a member of Evangel Temple and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, puzzles, and crocheting.Preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Rainey; her son, Douglas Rainey Jr.; and her daughter in law,...
Dale E. Valk
Oct 7, 2022
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, Dale E. Valk, 77, passed away peacefully. Dale was born May 4, 1945 to Dale F. Valk and Ruby Edwards Valk. He was born intellectually disabled, and his loving mother faithfully took care of him until she was physically unable to continue doing so. He then transferred to Mount Vernon Developmental Center in Knox County,...
Frank L. Woutat
Oct 6, 2022
Frank L. Woutat (Patterson), age 78, passed away on October 6, 2022. Frank, preceded in death and joined, his son, Michael J. Woutat and granddaughter, Kai-Lon Woutat to a better world. He is survived by Cheryl Woutat, devoted loving wife of 57 years, and devoted sons, Matthew and Robert Woutat, also leaving 5 loving grandchildren. He was a 10 year...
Donald L. Smith
Oct 5, 2022
Donald L. Smith, age 99, passed away on October 5, 2022. Born January 23, 1923 at Pontiac, Michigan, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. Donald served in the U.S. Coast Guard in North Atlantic during World War II. He worked as an engineer for Ohio Bell and retired with 36 years’ service. He was a member of...
Sharon Ann Eubank
Sep 29, 2022
Sharon Ann Eubank, age 78, passed away on Thursday, September, 29, 2022.Sharon was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived in Akron, Ohio for over 50 years. She graduated from Edwin Denby High School and was employed at Johnston Industries and then at St. Matthews Grade School for 15 years. She was a member of St. Vincent Catholic Church...
Grace T. Klein
Sep 18, 2022
Grace T. Klein of Randolph, Ohio, passed away on September 18th at Altercare of Hartville. She was 92.
Grace was born on July 7, 1930 to William and Mabel Ratigan of Freedom, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Freedom High School in 1948, she went on to study nursing at Providence Hospital and later used those skills while volunteering her time to...
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