Obituaries

Mildred Thomas

Mildred Thomas

Feb 17, 2021

Mildred Louise Thomas (Quick), 87, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She enjoyed playing bridge and working at Macy's. Mildred was preceded in death by husband Philip; siblings James Benjamin Quick and Shirley Mae Stinnet.  She is survived by children Wanda O'Connell, Philip Thomas; granddaughters Chrisann Smith, Leeann Armbruster, Melissa O'Connell, Doris Thomas and her pooch Lizzy. Funeral services will be...

Robert Roach

Robert Roach

Feb 16, 2021

Robert C. Roach, age 90, of Akron passed away at Summa Akron City Hospital on February 16, 2021 after a short stay following a heart attack at home. Bob was born on December 27, 1930 in Akron to the late Anna and David Roach.  He is survived by his wife Marjorie Donahue; daughters Sandra (Chuck) Sine, Lorrie Miller; step daughters...

Rosemary Heydorn

Rosemary Heydorn

Feb 14, 2021

Rosemary E. Heydorn, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021.  She was born on October 6, 1934 to the late Walter and Irene Schafer.  Rosemary had a great sense of humor, she liked to say she was from "TimBuckTu" and visited "Udentunce" often.  She was known by her nieces and nephews as Beautiful Aunt Rosemary. Preceded in death by her...

Thomas Walsh

Thomas Walsh

Feb 13, 2021

Thomas (Tommy) Francis Walsh Jr. passed away February 13th after a short illness. He graduated in 1955 from Garfield High School at the age of 16 after skipping two grades due to his intelligence, especially in math. A talented basketball player as well, playing for St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and Garfield High School, he held the foul shot...

Nathan Ward

Nathan Ward

Feb 13, 2021

Nathan Ward of Akron, Ohio passed away on Feb 13, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Henry Young

Henry Young

Feb 12, 2021

Henry C. Young, Jr., 85, of Akron, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021.   Henry was born to the late Henry C. Young and Mildred D. Young of Marshall, Missouri.  He is survived by a brother, John (Diana) Young, of Benton, Arkansas, a niece, Robin (Jay) Bray, of Benton, and a great-nephew, Justin Bray, also of Benton. Henry attended Marshall High School...

Charles Penrod

Charles Penrod

Feb 11, 2021

Charles E. Penrod, age 75 years, of Mogadore (Suffield Twp.) passed away on February 11, 2021.  He was born on September 1, 1945 to the late Charles and Betty Joanne Penrod. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; granddaughter, Katherine McVey; he is survived by children, Paula (Wayne Jr.) McVey, Maggie (Shawn) George, CC (Amanda) Penrod, Mark (Sherry)...

Heather Shover

Heather Shover

Feb 8, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Heather Louise Shover, 50, of Mogadore, passed away on February 8, 2021. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband Rusty Shover, married for over 25 years, with whom she created a beautiful life and family.  Their children David Miller, Jory Miller and Cheyenne Shover.  Niece and nephew Sydney...

Denise Simpson

Denise Simpson

Feb 6, 2021

Denise Lynn Simpson was granted her angel wings on February 6th 2021.  Her final days were spent at home surrounded by family and friends that Denise had touched in some way throughout her memorable life. She was so strong even at the end and gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life.  She was...

Rita Bradley

Rita Bradley

Feb 5, 2021

Rita M. Bradley passed away on February 5th after a period of declining health. Rita was the beloved wife for 57 years of Charles and caring mother of two, Bob (wife Lanette) and Kevin (wife Theresa). She is also survived by her sister Jane Toth (husband Steve) and her grandchildren; Meghan, Patrick, Ryan, Kyra and Marisa. “Reet” always loved...

John Beringer

John Beringer

Feb 5, 2021

John Clifford Beringer, 89, of Akron, Ohio and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home in Naples on February 5, 2021 surrounded by his 10 children and the love of his life, Nancy. One of seven children, John was born to Charles and Kathryn (Loftus) Beringer in Akron. He attended St. Sebastian Parish School followed by Campion High...

Robert Turner

Robert Turner

Feb 4, 2021

Robert R. Turner, 85, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. He graduated from Kent State University and retired from Bridgestone Firestone after 30 years as a chemist. He enjoyed golf and gardening. Robert is survived by his wife of 30 years Carol; children Jerry (Mary) Turner, David (Theresa) Turner, Julie Hilborne; grandsons Adrian and Evan; step-children Cheryl (Marty) Megenhardt,...

James Marino

James Marino

Feb 3, 2021

James. W. Marino December 4, 1928 – February 3, 2021 James W. Marino, 92, passed away peacefully on February 3 from a short illness. Born in Akron, Jim was predeceased by his parents, James and Filomena Marino, and his siblings Amedeo, Mary, Michael and Joseph.  Jim was also predeceased by his beautiful and cherished wife, Marie.  They enjoyed a loving marriage...

Dawn White

Dawn White

Feb 3, 2021

Dawn R. White went home to be with her Lord on February 3, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Elda Caywood and her brother Darwin Caywood. She is survived by her brother Danny Caywood, her husband of fifty one years Lloyd “Gene” White, her children Amy & Tony (Angie) White, her...

Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey Miller

Feb 1, 2021

Jeffery Garth Miller, 66 passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 after his battle with cancer. A 1973 graduate of Revere High school. Jeff worked for Copley Twp. Fire Dept., Washington Twp Fire Dept. Dublin Oh, Sutphen Fire Apparatus Inc. and Mercer Trucking. Jeff was also active in Buckeye Oliver Collectors, Silver King of Yesteryear, and several other tractor clubs....

Richard Burden

Richard Burden

Feb 1, 2021

Professor Emeritus Richard L. Burden, 76, 1027 Lancewood Dr. Macedonia, died at 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2021, at UH Portage Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born April 8, 1944, in Cleveland, the son of Edward and Harriette Burden. Burden earned his BA in mathematics and physics from Albion College in 1966, his MS in mathematics...

Philip Maynard

Philip Maynard

Feb 1, 2021

Philip H. Maynard, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021. Born to Norman and Marian Maynard, he attended St. Francis de Sales Parish School and Archbishop Hoban High School. After leaving Kent State University to enter military service in Japan, Phil returned home with his new bride Takako and started working a temporary job on Gilchrist Road at...

Nathan Cotter

Nathan Cotter

Feb 1, 2021

Nathan Vincent Cotter, 16, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Nathan was our loving social butterfly, the life of the party. He was happiest surrounded by family and friends. He was an avid bowler and track star. He will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. He is survived by mother Felicia (Eric) Walker, father Dana...

Kay Lewis

Kay Lewis

Jan 30, 2021

Kay Lewis, 78, passed away peacefully on Jan 30, 2021 at Sunrise Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls.  Born in Georgia on April 18, 1942 to the late William & Hortense Wilder.  Kay has been a Cuyahoga Falls resident most of her life.  She was a graduate of Buchtel High School and received her bachelor's degree from Kent State University.  She was a teacher...

Charles Murphy

Charles Murphy

Jan 30, 2021

Charles Thomas Murphy, 88, passed away January 30, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. He was born on October 23, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived and sorely missed by the children of his sister Deborah Louise Seifert: Judith Kregg Stiff (Christopher), Ed Seifert (Gayle), Kathleen Negron (Rafael), and Chris Seifert. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Jeremiah and...