Obituaries

Robert Bowersox

Robert Bowersox

Jul 26, 2022

Rob Bowersox, age 66, passed away July 26, 2022 after a courageous fight with leukemia. He was born in 1956 and spent his younger life in Copley and graduated from Copley High School. He retired from Roadway after 30+ years as a semi-truck driver. He enjoyed golfing, finally getting his hole-in-one. Rob is preceded in death by father, Richard and...

Stephen Grunninger

Stephen Grunninger

Jul 22, 2022

Stephen Grunninger found peace, Friday, July 22, 2022, following his parents, six siblings, (Joseph John, Catherine Marie, Mary Agnese, John Joseph, George Joseph and Teresa Mary), wife Marjory Arlene Cooper-Grunninger and daughter-in-law Karen Margaret Hughes-Grunninger to heaven's gate. Stephen was born May 24, 1924 in Akron, Ohio, the youngest child of János "John Joseph" Grunninger and Rosa Terézia "Theresa"...

Timothy Flossie

Timothy Flossie

Jul 18, 2022

Mr. Timothy Daniel Flossie, age 73, passed away on July 18, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Timothy was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Daniel "Babe" and Mary Flossie. Tim married the love of his life, former Mary Jean "Jeannie" Smith on December 2, 1972, and she survives. Timothy is also survived by his children,...

Marcia Zarembka

Marcia Zarembka

Jul 14, 2022

On 15 February 1938, Marcia Ann (Varga) Zarembka entered this world in South Bend, Indiana to her parents, Anna Marie (Niemier) Varga and Louis Paul Varga, who could not have loved her more. Two years later her sister Arlene (Varga) Martin completed the Varga family. In 1955 Marcia met the love of her life, Robert Leonard Zarembka. They married...

Gene Garn

Gene Garn

Jun 30, 2022

Gene Comstock Garn, born on January 9, 1920, in Toledo, Ohio, died on June 30, 2022 at Ohio Living Rockynol Assisted Living Center in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph R. Comstock and Florence L. Comstock, and her husband of 66 years, Robert A. Garn. Mrs. Garn was a graduate of Devilbiss High School...

Vickey Todd

Vickey Todd

Jun 26, 2022

VICKEY RENEE TODD (CRAMER)

Vickey Todd, 61, Daughter of Howard and Sharon Cramer of Akron, Ohio, passed away June 26, 2022. She was born June 7-1961 in Akron, Ohio. Graduated from Coventry High School, Class of 1979.

Vickey, was truly the life of the party, her spunky, spitfire, personality, and wit, always kept her family...

Bonnie Griffin

Bonnie Griffin

Jun 23, 2022

Mrs. Bonnie Griffin, age 85, passed away on June 23, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Claire and Bernice Battels. Bonnie married John Vincent Griffin and he preceded her in death on November 19, 2006. Bonnie was also preceded in death by her brother Eugene (Pat) Battels and granddaughter Isabel Simone Foerster and her many animal...

Robert Moore

Robert Moore

Jun 22, 2022

Robert Raymond Moore died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 77 on June 22, 2022. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bob was born and raised in Akron, Ohio to Robert E. and Marie Moore. He was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School, Wheeling Jesuit College, and the University of Akron where...

Grace Hervert Whaley

Grace Hervert Whaley

Jun 22, 2022

Grace (GG) Hervert Whaley (Williams), age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 22, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Chardon, Ohio to the late Merwin and Florence Williams. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by loving husbands, Clyde Whaley and Richard Hervert, her brother Keith Williams, and...

Kathleen Harvey

Kathleen Harvey

Jun 18, 2022

Kathleen C. (Jacobs) Harvey March 31, 1946-June 18th, 2022 (76 years old) Kathleen "Kathi" C. Harvey, age 76, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 18th after a long and courageous battle with pneumonia. She was born in Akron, Ohio to parents Aileen and John Jacobs. She attended St. Sebastian grade school and graduated from Buchtel High School in...

Clifford Bennett

Clifford Bennett

Jun 16, 2022

Clifford (“Cliff”) James Bennett left this earthly world to join God’s choir on June 16th, 2022 at the age of 72.  Cliff was born in Detroit, MI, and moved to Nashville, TN at 6 months of age where he was raised by his loving parents Hobert & Lucille Bennett.  Cliff graduated from East Nashville High School in 1968 and...

Harriet Harrison

Harriet Harrison

Jun 12, 2022

Harriet Marie Harrison (Pursell), age 79, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022 with her loving husband by her side. She was born on May 9, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harry and Nina Marie (Russell) Pursell. Loving wife of Charles Harrison and caring mother to Scott (Sue) Harrison and Jeffrey (Pamela) Harrison. She was "Memaw" to her...

Scott Evans

Scott Evans

Jun 11, 2022

Scott Evan Evans, 69, headed for the next gig on June 11, 2022. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Jack and Jackie Evans. He and his late brother, Kevin started playing guitar when Jackie brought one home from her job at the Gibson guitar factory. He played in bands across the country, including Kalamazoo, MI; Collinsville,...

Michael Brown

Michael Brown

Jun 3, 2022

Michael D. Brown, 62, was taken from us unexpectedly on June 3, 2022. Mike was born in 1960 to parents Rob and Mary. The oldest of four siblings, he was raised in Akron and graduated from East High School in 1978. Mike went on to earn both his Bachelors and Masters in accounting from the University of Akron. After...

Thelma Keenan Appel

Thelma Keenan Appel

Jun 1, 2022

Mrs. Thelma (Coon) Keenan Appel, age 88, passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Elmer and Helen Coon. Thelma married her first husband Paul S. Keenan in 1972 and remained married until his death in 1991. Although she never expected to remarry, she met her second husband George Appel at a...

Lori Harshbarger

Lori Harshbarger

May 31, 2022

Lori L. Harshbarger (Zook), 60, passed away Tuesday May 31, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen D. Harshbarger; father, Howard Zook Sr. and mother, Viola Zook (Hughes). Lori is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Crystal (Billy) Neal; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Jory) Pratt; granddaughters, Sativa'Marie, Nataly and Rozlyn Neal; numerous other relatives and friends. Lori was extremely loved...

Roberta Turley

Roberta Turley

May 31, 2022

Roberta Jean "Bobbi" Turley, 80, passed away peacefully on May 31,2022 at her home in Akron, Ohio after a long and full life. She was a dedicated sister, mother, and grandmother, is loved greatly, and will be missed terribly. Bobbi was born in Dunbar, PA to the late Robert and Emma Schwenning. They later moved to Akron, OH spending...

Mary Ann Benninger

Mary Ann Benninger

May 29, 2022

Mary Ann Benninger passed away on May 29, 2022. Beloved sister and aunt, she is survived by her siblings Joan (Ed) Markowski, Louise (Vince) Scalera, John (Cathy) Benninger, and Diane (Steve) Richards. Mary Ann also leaves behind her ten beloved nieces and nephews as well and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn...

Eric Bodner

Eric Bodner

May 29, 2022

Mr. Eric C. Bodner, age 67, passed away on May 29, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to the late Stephen and Mary Bodner. Eric married Anita Bodner of Copley, Ohio on November 14, 2014, and she survives. Eric retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation after 35 years. He enjoyed his hobbies of raising chickens...

Jennifer "Jen" Durbin

Jennifer "Jen" Durbin

May 13, 2022

Jennifer "Jen" Durbin (Jansen), 47, passed away into the Lord's loving arms on May 13, 2022. She was born on February 26, 1975, in Akron, OH. Jen was a lifelong resident of the area and will be missed by her family, friends, and those whose life she touched.

Jen was a spiritual warrior during her battle with...