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