Harmon Velie

May 2, 2021

Harmon C. Velie, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2021.

Harmon was born February 8, 1955 in Berea, Ohio and raised in the Akron/Copley area. He was a graduate of Copley High School in 1973 and attended The University of Akron.  Harmon was the epitome of a super fan. Harmon was the most adoring husband...

Ronald Tompkins

May 1, 2021

Robert Dale Tompkins, 64, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. No services are scheduled.

Richard Bader

May 1, 2021

Richard Stephen Bader 1928-2021 The End of an Era Richard Stephen Bader, born June 6, 1928, passed away May 1, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents Stephen Bader DDS and Charlotte Killian; sisters Mary Virginia Firestone, Eileen Wise; brothers John, Lawrence: wife Norma Davis; sons Mark, Richard and daughter Barbara Bishop (Soo Soo). He is survived by son...

Mary Thorsson

Apr 30, 2021

Mary Jane Thorsson, 98, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 30, 2021. She was born on June 10, 1922 in Kenova, West Virginia. Mary Jane retired from O'Neils after 40 years of service. She was a lifelong member of The Chapel in Akron, where she sang in the choir and is now...

Charlotte Halsell

Apr 29, 2021

Charlotte E. Halsell, 48, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time.

Lillian Beard

Apr 28, 2021

Lillian E. Beard, age 87, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Lill was born in Copley, OH and graduated from Copley High School. She retired from Copley-Fairlawn Schools and volunteered at Hospice. She was a life-long member of Norton Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. Lill was preceded in death by husband James;...

Rose Romig

Apr 27, 2021

Rose E. Romig, 85, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021. She was a graduate of Ellet High School and worked at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church as secretary for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Romig. She is survived by her two sons, John Romig (Nicki) of Florida and Jim Romig (Brenda Csanad)...

Glenn Smith

Apr 24, 2021

Glenn Smith II, of Akron, passed away April 24 with his family by his side. Glenn was a 1982 graduate of Ellet High School. He loved sports and had been an avid bowler. He enjoyed walking his dog, Hank, and spending time with his family. Glenn is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Smith and Donna Christner. Glenn...

David Gross

Apr 23, 2021

David Gross, 66, on April 23, 2021 lost his courageous battle to cancer. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Debra (Debbie) Gross and daughters Tiffany Gross and Ashley Gross. He loved spending time outdoors: hunting, fishing, or doing projects around the farm. He was retired from VanDevere's after almost 40 years. He will be greatly missed...

Cynthia Martin

Apr 19, 2021

Cynthia Joe Martin (Cindy), was born on January 29, 1988 to Joyce Massey and the late William Martin, Jr in Charlotte, North Carolina. She passed away suddenly on April 19, 2021, taken way too soon, but to a better place and to be reunited with her son, Robert Izaya Wills and father, William D. Martin Jr. She is survived...

William Karg

Apr 18, 2021

Rev. William D. Karg, 82, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2021. Fr. William Karg, was born and raised in Akron, and baptized at St. Sebastian Church. He was ordained a priest on May 23, 1964 after attending St. Meinrad Seminary, Borromeo and St. Mary Seminary in Cleveland. A life-long learner, following ordination Fr. Karg continued his education earning...

Katherine "Kay" McCarty

Apr 17, 2021

Katherine "Kay" Marie McCarty (nee Gresock) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Kay was born on September 8th in a year that she never liked to say, keeping her children in the dark for decades as to her exact age. She grew up in Firestone Park, and then after marrying eventually settled in West Akron. Kay graduated...

Gayle Martin

Apr 15, 2021

Gayle Albertine Martin, 70, passed away on April 15, 2021, surrounded by her daughter, De Vonna and son in-law, Obatahyay Bey. She was born July 31,1950 in Cleveland, Ohio. Gayle had 3 daughters, Veletta Ann Martin, who preceded her in death; Lisa Michelle Martin, and De Vonna Nichole Bey, who survive. She is also survived by her Aunt Ann...

Jimmy Lee

Apr 15, 2021

Jimmy Lavaughn Lee, age 66, passed away on April 15, 2021 at his residence. Jim was born in Opp, Alabama to Robert and Margaret Lee. Jim married Debra (Ward) Lee on January 1, 1983 and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Krystal (Mat) McNeil; sons, Cullan (Alysa) Lee, Jamey (Melissa) Hornsby, and Jason Dorsey; 10 grandchildren;...

Mary Jo Canale-Johnson

Apr 14, 2021

Mary Jo Canale-Johnson was born to Daniel and Alma Canale on February 13, 1962 and was the 7th of eight children to whom will live on in her memory. She was a blessing to this world because she devoted almost 40 years to being a pediatric nurse. Mary Jo traveled the world and saw the most beautiful scenes. Yet, the...

Frances Burson

Apr 12, 2021

Frances Burson (Wade) Manchester, OH April 12, 2021 With profound sadness I wish to inform you of the passing of my beloved wife (Fran), spouse Leonard, mother of two daughters Kimberly and Michelle; at age of 71 years due to complications of C.O.P.D. She was extremely proud of 52 years marriage. A homemaker who maintained the integrity of her household,...

Thomas Petty

Apr 11, 2021

Thomas Robert Petty, age 69 years, passed away on April 11, 2021. He was born on December 29, 1951 in Barberton to the late Charles Eugene and Mary Margaret (Pyles) Petty. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Barberton High School. He worked at Seiberling Tire and Rubber Company for many years. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Roy and...

William Combs

Apr 9, 2021

William Guy Combs, 73 years old, of Stow, passed away on April 9, 2021. Bill was a life-long resident of Akron and Stow, and a 1966 graduate of Central High School in Akron. He is preceded in death by his father, Bill Combs in 1960, and his step-father, Clay Saunier, in 1985. Bill is survived by his mother, Ila...

Bonnie Ray

Apr 7, 2021

1945-2021 Bonnie Jeanne (Hilson) Ray, 75, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Altercare in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. A daughter of the late Roy M. and Jeanne N. (Hurst) Hilson, Bonnie was born on April 17, 1945 in Canton, OH. Bonnie graduated from North Canton Hoover High School in 1963. She received her...

Linda Lynch

Apr 6, 2021

On April 6, 2021, Linda L. Lynch, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away at the age of 74. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, William V. and Anna Eva (Ritter) Rogers. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John D. Lynch. Linda will be missed by her three sons, Matt (JoEllen),...