Obituaries

Marjorie May Martin (Kibby)

Marjorie May Martin (Kibby)

Jun 4, 2018

Marjorie May Martin (Kibby), age 93, passed away on June 4, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio at Sanctuary Pointe. She was born on February 2, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. Marjorie had a happy, kind and generous spirit and was very loved. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert F. Martin and daughter, Rev. Pamela Flower, Marjorie leaves her loving daughter, Sandra...

Oliver F. Edman

Oliver F. Edman

Jun 2, 2018

Oliver Edman, age 80, passed away into eternal life peacefully at his home in Uniontown, Ohio on June 2, 2018. He was a man of sincere faith in Jesus Christ. Oliver was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His life was devoted to his family and his unconditional love, support and advice will be dearly missed. Ollie was...

Cindy Borocki (nee Sparaco)

Cindy Borocki (nee Sparaco)

Jun 2, 2018

Cindy Borocki (nee Sparaco) Cindy Borocki, age 56, our darling angel fought a courageous battle beating cancer twice and succumbing to heart complications after surgery. Our angel is with our Lord and Saviour now, and will be sorely missed. She was born in Barberton and graduated from Kenmore High School in 1980, and then went on to attend the University...

Henry R. Capple

Henry R. Capple

May 29, 2018

Henry R. “Hank” Capple, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio, he resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. Hank graduated from East High School in Akron, and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from the City of Cuyahoga Falls after 20 years of service....

Edna M. "Edie" Bolyard

Edna M. "Edie" Bolyard

May 27, 2018

Edna M. “Edie” Bolyard, age 43, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Edie graduated from Springfield High School and was employed with Manor Care. Her hobbies included arts & crafts and swimming, and she enjoyed going to concerts and NHRA Summit Motor Sports Park. Edie loved family gatherings...

Jeffrey A. Smith

Jeffrey A. Smith

May 26, 2018

"Together Again" Jeffrey A. Smith, age 65, was reunited with his wife on May 26, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived in the Akron area most of his life and graduated from Coventry High School in 1970. Jeff served in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War and retired from the United States Postal Service. He was a proud...

Richard A. Knapp

Richard A. Knapp

May 25, 2018

Richard A. Knapp, 84, of St. Joseph/Randolph, Ohio ascended to his heavenly home on May 25, 2018. Born on August 28, 1933 to Oscar and Ollie, Richard was one of twelve children growing up on their small farm in Randolph, Ohio. There, Richard’s foundational values, unwavering faith, dedication to family, relentless work ethic, and servitude to others took shape. In...

Cory Joseph Campbell

Cory Joseph Campbell

May 23, 2018

Cory Joseph Campbell, 22, of Randolph, passed into God’s healing hands after a long and courageous battle with addiction and depression on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 5, 1995 to parents Timothy and Melissa Campbell. Cory graduated from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in 2014. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family...

Rita C. Clark

Rita C. Clark

May 20, 2018

Rita C. Clark (nee Weakland) Rita C. Clark, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2018. Born in Akron to the late Leonard and Ida Weakland, she was a lifetime area resident. Rita was a longtime member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She was a homemaker, loved planting flowers, and playing cards. Rita enjoyed spending...

Robert L. Nekola

Robert L. Nekola

May 17, 2018

Robert L. Nekola “Bob”, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2018. Bob spent his early life in Cleveland Heights and South Euclid and the majority of his adult life in Chesterland, graduating from Cleveland Heights High School and Case Western Reserve University with a BSME. He served in the U.S. Navy. Bob worked his...

Gene A. Swartz

Gene A. Swartz

May 17, 2018

Gene A. Swartz, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2018. Born in Suffield, he was a lifelong area resident. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1985 after 34 years of service. Gene was a dedicated longtime member of Suffield United Church...

Lowell "Randy" Blankenship

Lowell "Randy" Blankenship

May 14, 2018

Lowell “Randy” Blankenship, age 56, went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived in the Suffield area most of his life and was employed at Lenny’s Auto Collision. Randy was a fantastic drummer and enjoyed music. He worked very hard to provide for his family and was a wonderful husband, father and...

John Willard "Willie" Burnham

John Willard "Willie" Burnham

May 11, 2018

John Willard “Willie” Burnham passed away peacefully, surrounded by his daughters on May 11, 2018 after a long battle with heart disease. John was born on December 20, 1936, the only child of the late Milford T. and Margaret V. (Scott) Burnham. John was raised in Akron on 1st Avenue and later moved to Springfield Township. After graduating from East...

Traci L. Libby

Traci L. Libby

May 10, 2018

Traci L. Libby, 52, passed away on May 10, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Canton, Traci lived in the Uniontown/Hartville areas most of her life and was a graduate of Lake High School. Some of the many pleasures that Traci enjoyed were spending time with her family; Card Club friends; baking, especially for...

Janice Errington

Janice Errington

May 8, 2018

Janice Errington, age 61, went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2018. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Lake High School and currently resided in North Canton. Janice was employed as a medical assistant and was a member of Rainbow Girls. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her parents, Carl...

Irving (Irv) Finkel

Irving (Irv) Finkel

May 5, 2018

Irving (Irv) Finkel, 78, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, May 5, 2018. He was a Navy veteran who loved Cleveland sports, through thick & thin. His contagious smile will be remembered by all who met him. He was preceded in death by parents Barney & Elizabeth. Survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce; daughters, Darlene...

William D. "Bill" Maxwell

William D. "Bill" Maxwell

May 4, 2018

"Together Again" William D. Maxwell “Bill”, age 87, went home to be with the Lord May 4, 2018. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on March 16, 1931 to William D. Jr. and Mary Jane, Bill was a lifetime area resident. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart. Bill was employed...

Mary Alice Rauber

Mary Alice Rauber

Apr 25, 2018

Mary Alice Rauber 1922-2018 Mary Alice (Booher) Rauber ended her earthly journey Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She received her new heavenly body in the presence of her Savior and was reunited with her husband, son, parents, brother and all who have gone before. Mary Alice was born July 7, 1922 in Canton, Ohio to L.H. and Jennie (DeVolld) Booher. She...

Sharon L. Ambach

Sharon L. Ambach

Apr 25, 2018

Sharon L. Ambach, age 64, went to be with her dog, Feddy at Rainbow Bridge on April 25, 2018. Preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Betty Stocker, she is survived by her husband, Fred; sons, Tom (Julie) and Tim Ambach and Roy Nyland; daughter, Zorina (Gary) Foote; grandchildren, Christopher, Brandon, Ryan and Jacob Ambach, Heidi and Hunter Nyland,...

Patricia Ann Watson

Patricia Ann Watson

Apr 21, 2018

Patricia A. Watson, age 80, passed away peacefully April 21, 2018 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, Ohio, Patricia was a lifetime area resident. She retired after 30 years of manufacturing potato chips and was a member of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Howard “Jerry”; she is survived by her...