Obituaries

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...

Pauline Jacob

Pauline Jacob

Mar 18, 2021

Pauline Jacob, age 93, born on October 22, 1927, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2021. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Akron and retired from P.I.E. Trucking after 24 years of service. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry; daughter, Debbie Roth (Jacob); son, Jeffrey and granddaughter, Rachel Paige Jacob; she is survived by her grandsons,...

Keith Morris

Keith Morris

Mar 17, 2021

Keith Morris, age 59, passed away on March 17, 2021. Keith was born in Akron, OH on April 28, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Morris; brothers, Chris and Jeff Morris; and sister, Diane Morris. He is survived by his mother, Jeannine Morris; sisters, Bobbi (Jim) Helus, Susie (John) Deshon, and Mary (Dan) Klatt; and several...

Dillard Edwards

Dillard Edwards

Mar 17, 2021

Dillard Edwards July, 1957 - March, 2021 Dillard is now soaring with the eagles. He went peacefully at the hospital with his wife by his side. Dillard was born in Putnam County, W. VA. He has been reunited with his parents Elmer and Pansy Edwards. He is survived by his wife of over 13 years, Rebecca, his four children...

John Sarvis

John Sarvis

Mar 17, 2021

John David Sarvis, 59, surrounded by family and the Lord God Jesus, passed on peacefully, March 17 2021. Born to Chris (deceased) and Helen Sarvis, he was a lifelong resident of Akron, a town he truly loved. John was a 1980 Graduate of Hoban High School, where he excelled in soccer and wrestling. After earning a degree from the...

Louise Sims

Louise Sims

Mar 17, 2021

Louise Sims, age 83, passed away on March 17, 2021. Born in Montcoal, West Virginia to the late William and Mabel Matthews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Carl, sisters Iona, Ginny, Billie and Shelby. She is survived by sister Chris. Louise is survived by her children Bill Sims, Sherry (Mark) Weisner, Bob (Teresa) Straight, Mike...

Lisa Jenkins

Lisa Jenkins

Mar 15, 2021

Lisa Marie Jenkins, age 29, passed away on March 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents, Lynda and Perry Jenkins; son, Perry G. Jenkins; grandparents, Alan "Popeye" Hacker and Ron (Betty) Jenkins; uncle, Howard Plum; aunt, Cathy Veasey and cousins, Charles and Thomas; she is survived by brothers, Michael Jenkins and Joey (Betsy) Jenkins; grandmother, Gloria Ball;...

Lee Henshaw

Lee Henshaw

Mar 14, 2021

Lee A. Henshaw, age 82, passed away on March 14, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Vida (Bradac) Henshaw; he is survived by daughter, Antoinette (Michael) Bennett and their children; brother, Clifford (Katie) Henshaw; and significant other of 38 years, Joan Kaltenbaugh and her children, Christopher Miller and Jaime (Bryan) Kaluba and her children. Private family services...

James Lardas

James Lardas

Mar 11, 2021

James Lardas, 85, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. James taught for 30 years in the Akron Public School system. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jim and his wife Julianne were a great team participating in arts and crafts shows throughout the southeastern states for 30 years. James is survived by with Julianne; son James (Melissa);...

Margaret Harley

Margaret Harley

Mar 10, 2021

Margaret Gordon Harley, 68, passed away March 10, 2021. Margaret was born October 11, 1952 to Robert Eaton and Margaret Young Harley in Akron, OH. The family lived in Stow at that time. Margaret graduated from Tallmadge (OH) High School in 1971. She attended Case Western Reserve Univ., in Art History; Oregon State University, in Wildlife Management; Albuquerque (NM)...

Barbara Lute

Barbara Lute

Mar 8, 2021

Barbara J. Lute, age 86, passed away on March 8, 2021. She was born on August 20, 1934 in Akron to the late Russ and Erma Gearhart. Barb was an active member of the Mogadore Women of the Moose. She loved crafting, yard sales and time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Bob Lute;...