Obituaries

Amy Thomason

Amy Thomason

Nov 5, 2020

Amy Lynn (Bresnahan) Thomason It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Lynn (Bresnahan) Thomason, age 46. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 5, 2020 after a long and fierce battle with cancer, which she handled with determination, grace and strength. Amy grew up in Brewster and attended Fairless High...

Mr. Nick Thomas

Mr. Nick Thomas

Nov 4, 2020

Nick P. Thomas Jr., 90 of Akron, passed away on November 4, 2020 at the Villages of St. Edward. Nick was born in Akron on June 29, 1930 and was a lifelong resident. He went Buchtel High School class of 1948 and later graduated from The University of Akron. Nick was the owner of the Diamond Grille for over 60...

Deacon Peacock

Deacon Peacock

Nov 4, 2020

Deacon Terry W. Peacock, aged 81, passed away on November 04, 2020. Terry was a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle and a friend to many; as well as a beloved teacher and deacon. Terry was born and remained an Akron area resident all his life. He was a proud naval veteran who served on USS Thomas J. Gary. He was...

James Henry

James Henry

Nov 3, 2020

James “Jim” Henry age 89, passed away on November 03, 2020 after a short illness. Jim was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and a friend to many. Jim was born and remained an Akron area resident all his life. He was a proud alumni of St. Vincent High School class of 1949. It is there where he...

Antoinette Owen

Antoinette Owen

Nov 1, 2020

Antoinette Owen, age 88, passed away on November 1, 2020. She was a Registered Nurse, beginning her career at St. Thomas Hospital and retired from Little Forest Nursing Home. Antoinette was a devout Maronite Catholic and long time member of Our Lady of the Cedars Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Sr.; children, Karen, Mark and Michael; son-in-law,...

Gregory Burns

Gregory Burns

Oct 30, 2020

Gregory Burns December 31, 1950 - October 30, 2020 (age 70) Gregory Burns, age 70, of Peninsula, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Western Reserve Hospital, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The son of Richard "Dick" and Betty (Strang) Burns he was born December 31, 1950 in Greenville, North Carolina. Mr. Burns graduated from Ashland High School in 1969....

Anna White

Anna White

Oct 30, 2020

Anna Ruth White, 81, passed away peacefully Friday, October 30, 2020. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1939. Ruth enjoyed playing bingo, going to casinos and watching true crime television shows. She especially loved watching horror movies with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Paul “Vern” Goodin and her brother...

Carol Naymik

Carol Naymik

Oct 29, 2020

Carol Jean "Kay" Naymik passed away October 29, 2020 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Kay was born on Nov, 3, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to Sam and Theresa Tabone. She's the loving mother of Larry (Faith) and Lisa (Dennis Garber); beloved Nana of Crea, Klae and Autumn; cherished sister of MaryAnn Olic and Sandra Dauria; dear aunt and friend...

Lt. Hinton

Lt. Hinton

Oct 23, 2020

Our adored Lt. Colonel James Reiter Hinton took his last flight to heaven on October 23, 2020 at the age of 88. Jim was preceded in death by his parents James Melbourne Hinton and Alma Reiter Hinton, and his brother Jere Hinton (wife Molly) Jim was the oldest of four children. Jim is survived by his brother, Ralph (Betty) Hinton...

Robert Maroney

Robert Maroney

Oct 12, 2020

Robert Francis Maroney, 93 passed away on October 12, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Thomas and Elizabeth Maroney, Bob lived in numerous cities across the U.S. before making Akron his home in 1963. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Marion, and his brother James. He is survived by sons Daniel (Marilou), Scott (Cathy)...

Chad Cook

Chad Cook

Oct 12, 2020

This most loved man was with us for too short a time. Even though his age was more than others may reach, those who loved him still hoped for more. Golfing dates with Pam, board games to play, walks in the woods, building puzzles, tending the gardens, build a bench, backyard family cook outs, or simply sitting and relax in...

Glenn Burkholder

Glenn Burkholder

Oct 11, 2020

Glenn C. Burkholder, age 96 passed away on October 11, 2020. Glenn was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, the son of the late Robert and Rhoda Burkholder. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and he attended the Chicago College of Medical Technology in Chicago, IL, where he retired as Laboratory Manager at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital after 37...

Albert Considine

Albert Considine

Oct 9, 2020

Albert Paul "Sonny" Considine entered eternal life on Friday, October 9, 2020, at the age of 95. Paul was born May 12, 1925, in Akron, Ohio, (as he'd say, "I was born when I was very young") to Edward J. and Catherine (Kindelan) Considine, the tenth of 11 children, 8 of whom lived to adulthood. He grew up on Victory...

Betty Pavlin

Betty Pavlin

Oct 8, 2020

BETTY JANE PAVLIN OBITUARY Heaven gained a much-anticipated angel on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 as Betty Jane Pavlin claimed her reward and surrendered this earthly journey, surrounded by her loving family. She started her life as Betty Coudriet on March 4, 1925, born to Paul & Edith Coudriet, and concluded it in her family home of 59 years at the...

Harold Oberlin

Harold Oberlin

Oct 7, 2020

On Oct 7, 2020, Harold Benjamin Oberlin, born May 11, 1925 (age 95), left for vacation ahead of us. We will be meeting him in eternity at each of our assigned times. Planning memories was very important to Dad, and he surely saved the best plans for last. Harold (Ben) leaves behind his first true love, wife Josephine, whom always...

Mr. Michael Prexta

Mr. Michael Prexta

Sep 29, 2020

Michael John Prexta, 79, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Michael was an avid woodworker and clock builder. He retired as owner and founder of Prexta Tool Service. He was a veteran of the Navy. Michael graduated from Hoban High School in 1959 and the University of Akron in 1967, where he met his wife of 53 years, Susan (nee...

Arlene Sampiero

Arlene Sampiero

Sep 24, 2020

Arlene Miller Sampiero (Sam) died unexpectedly at her home in Akron on September 24, 2020. She was 68 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wayne and Doris Elizabeth Miller. A graduate of Willard High School, Arlene taught in the Cosmetology program at Pioneer Vocational School. After moving to Akron, she started her own gardening business....

Donald Combs

Donald Combs

Sep 23, 2020

Donald E Combs (Homie) passed away on September 23, 2020 at the age of 77 after fighting a battle with a sudden cancer. Donald was born in Akron, Ohio on October 28th, 1942. He is preceded in death by his parents Avie Combs and Ruth Boulton, brother Larry Combs and good friend Larry Powell. He is survived by his loving...

Jeffrey Hackney

Jeffrey Hackney

Sep 23, 2020

Jeffery A Hackney (Jeff) age 58, went home to be with the lord Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020. Jeff was a jack of all trades, you name it he could fix it. He was also a talented artist. Jeff had a love for motorcycles and fishing. His smile was contagious, and his heart was huge. All who knew Jeff would tell...

Ms Barbara Campbell

Ms Barbara Campbell

Sep 20, 2020

Barbara A. Campbell, 76, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time.