Obituaries

John Brode

John Brode

Apr 5, 2021

John J. Brode, from Akron, was born February 10, 1970 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 5, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, Donna and grandmother, Dorothy. John leaves behind his son, Seth Brode of Indian Trail, NC and many special friends. A celebration of his life will be held on April 10,...

Gayle Tetreault

Gayle Tetreault

Apr 2, 2021

Gayle Ann Tetreault, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2021. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Daniel and Ruth (Ford) Olszewski. Gayle was preceded in death by her grandparents, John, Anna Olszewski; William, Susie Ford; Gayle is survived by her siblings, Danielle Finch (Tom Wigand), Marilyn (Charles) Nichols, John (Sally) Olszewski; Nephews, John Charles (Joelle),...

Colleen Bowyer

Colleen Bowyer

Apr 2, 2021

Colleen Ann Bowyer was born on March 5, 1932 and died April 2, 2021. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1951 and the Actual Business College. She married John "Jack" Bowyer on September 28, 1957 and they were married for over 60 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, a Business girls sorority; sold tickets for...

Margy Sprain

Margy Sprain

Mar 31, 2021

Margy Anne Sprain, of Fairlawn, 95, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021. Born in Akron to Harry and Dorothy (McCort) Dugan on January 24, 1926. Margy graduated from Central High School in 1944. Margy and her late husband James, lovingly raised five children in their Catholic faith. She returned to the workforce in 1971 at Monsanto Co., retiring as...

Mary Mamas

Mary Mamas

Mar 30, 2021

Mary Lucille Mamas (nee Elwood) passed away at The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn on March 30, 2021 at the age of 95. Lucille was born in Akron, Ohio on January 29, 1926 to Mitchell and Mary Elwood. She was preceded in death by her husband George W. Mamas and son Mark G. Mamas. She is survived by her...

Neal Rutan

Neal Rutan

Mar 29, 2021

Neal Lewis Rutan of Akron, formerly of Manchester, passed away suddenly March 29, 2021. Neal graduated from Manchester High School in 2002. He was a loving father to his only daughter, Nyra. She was his world and nothing meant more to him than spending time with her. He also adored his parents Roy and Dayna. Neal loved his brother...

Ronald Foor

Ronald Foor

Mar 29, 2021

Ronald (Ronnie) E. Foor, 54, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time.

Shirley Rosa

Shirley Rosa

Mar 29, 2021

Shirley Perrine Rosa age 88, of Akron for 6 years, (formerly of Mentor for 16 years) died peacefully at her daughter's home, on Monday, March 29, 2021. She was born Sept. 10, 1932 in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Shirley was a graduate of Brush High School in Lyndhurst and attended Bowling Green State University, majoring in Education, later finishing her degree...

John Hoover

John Hoover

Mar 27, 2021

John Meade Hoover, 70 yrs, old, passed away March 27, 2021 . John was born in Lima, Ohio. John had a deep love of the outdoors and was a jack of all trades. He retired from the Laborer's Union. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Stella Hoover; brother, Michael Hoover and many friends and relatives. John leaves...

Mary Jo Ederer

Mary Jo Ederer

Mar 26, 2021

Mary Jo Ederer, age 96, passed away on March 26, 2021. She was born on August 17, 1924 in Underwood, North Dakota. She graduated from the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota. She married Jim Ederer in 1950 and they moved to San Diego and raised 5 children. Preceded in death by her husband, Jim; she is survived...

JoAnn Gosorn

JoAnn Gosorn

Mar 26, 2021

JoAnn Gosorn, 81 of Akron passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26 surrounded by her family. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, James and Kathryn (Felter) Alloway. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Thomas, sons Ralph (Joy) Gosorn of Cuyahoga Falls and Thomas B Gosorn of Green, daughters, Kim (Doug) Heaton of Cleveland, TN...

Loa Ann Combs

Loa Ann Combs

Mar 25, 2021

Loa Ann Combs passed away on March 25, 2021 at the age of 74. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Combs, and parents William and Jacquel Hutchinson. She left behind her son, Bill Combs, daughter Dannile Combs (Curtis Jenkins), granddaughter Brittani Stanley (Justin), grandson Tyler Smith (Silkia Lamolly), great grandson Justin Stanley Jr, and brother Thomas...

Patrick Humston

Patrick Humston

Mar 25, 2021

Patrick Joseph Humston Our son, Patrick Humston passed away March 25, 2021 due to complications of a previous illness. Patrick had many interests in his short life; snowboarding, hanging with friends, St. Seb buddies, fishing with Grandma and Grandpa Carlos, and family vacations in Hilton Head Island. Patrick leaves his mother Carolyn (John) Perry; father Greg (Lisa) Humston; brother...

John Hunter

John Hunter

Mar 25, 2021

John A. Hunter, born October 29, 1951, passed away surrounded by family on March 25, 2021. He was an Army Veteran, avid fisherman, and lover of country music. He retired from East Manufacturing after 34 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Nancy, daughters, Christina Wasson (son Jacob) and Amy (Steve) Zeller, as well as his...

Jeffrey Young

Jeffrey Young

Mar 25, 2021

Jeffrey Lee Young, 58, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time.

William Robinson

William Robinson

Mar 21, 2021

William F. "Billy" Robinson Billy Robinson, 69 of Brimfield, died unexpectedly March 21, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, he spent most of his life in Akron and was a graduate of North High School. Billy was a successful entrepreneur who's passion for health and fitness carried him throughout his career. The most significant time of his career was spent as...

Frank Madlock

Frank Madlock

Mar 20, 2021

Frank Madlock, age 90, of 2076 Congo St. in Akron, Ohio, died at the hospital on March 20, 2021 after a brief stay for heart failure. Frank is survived by his brother, Gene Madlock; daughter, Karen Brautigam; son, David (Susan) Madlock; three grandchildren, Jesse Brautigam, Nick (Angela) Plumley, and Adam Simpson; and two great-grandchildren, Ariana and Cameron Plumley. He...

Mary Payerle

Mary Payerle

Mar 19, 2021

Mary J. Payerle, 95, passed away peacefully Friday, March 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband George and son Michael. She is survived by children Martha (Michael) Rubino, James (Gail) Payerle, Mary (James) Banar, Stephen (Carolyn) Payerle, Susan Palmer, Christine (Joseph) Hagenbaugh; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. Private service will be...

Mary Shay

Mary Shay

Mar 19, 2021

Mary Ann Shay (Brennan) passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021, at the age of 85. A native of Akron, Ohio, she is survived by her two children, Maureen Shay of Menlo Park, CA, and Joe (Allison) Shay of Charleston, SC, as well as her brother Edward Brennan (Cece) and sister-in law Kathleen Shay. The brightest lights of...

Lewis Gordon

Lewis Gordon

Mar 18, 2021

Lewis Jess Gordon, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2021 following a lengthy illness. He was under the care of a team of angels from Compassionate Care Hospice and the Autumnwood Nursing Home in Rittman, Ohio. He is survived by sons, Mark Gordon, Ted Gordon and Jon Scott Gordon and daughters Lori Lewis, Mary Jo Ohler, and...