Obituaries
James Singleton
Aug 18, 2020
Jim Singleton passed away August 18, 2020 after battling medical issues for several years. A graduate of St. Vincent High School ('67) and Walsh College, Jim was the owner of Hall Entertainment Security, a company that focused on security at music events for over 40 years. For many years he toured with the Who, U2, Page and Plant, and the...
Christopher Bochkor
Aug 16, 2020
Christopher G. Bochkor, age 53, passed away suddenly August 16, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents Richard and Margaret, Chris is survived by his brothers, many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Chris served in the US Army and was deployed to Iraq during Desert Storm. Chris worked at Goodyear as an Engineer and with them traveled to...

Guy Wittman
Aug 16, 2020
Guy William Wittman, 52, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. No services are scheduled.
Louis Poda
Aug 11, 2020
LOUIS MICHAEL PODA 7 April 1942 – 11 August 2020 (78 years) Born in Cleveland, Ohio; grew up in Akron, Ohio. Son of Louis and Josephine (Pavlov) Poda. He leaves sisters: Josephine (Poda) Scipione, Ohio; Christine (Poda) Gradijan, Texas; Jennifer Poda, Ohio; brother Christopher Poda, California; nephew, grandniece, nieces. Member St. Bernard's Parish; last 10 years–St. Hilary's. Member Boy Scouts...
Patricia Lantz
Aug 7, 2020
Patricia A. Lantz, 82, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. She was born in Akron. She enjoyed bowling, knitting, water skiing, car shows, camping. Pat was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 60 years Bill; sisters-in-law Susie Nixon-Stanik, Mitzie (Mike) Kernan and many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will...
William Rodney Smith
Aug 7, 2020
On August 7, 2020 cradled in the arms of his beloved wife Charmaine Nicole, his grandson Lucas Mason hugging him tight, in his home that he built and loved so much, William “Rod” “Big Rod” Smith headed True North to his final port of call. To know him, no explanation is necessary, if you did not none would ever...
Lois Quam
Aug 5, 2020
Lois Quam, age 88, of Fairlawn Ohio, originally from Toronto South Dakota, passed away on August 5th 2020 at the Greenfield Estates Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Fairlawn Ohio. Lois was born to Arnold and Elvina Ramynke of Toronto South Dakota, growing up on the family farm with her two sisters and graduating from Toronto High school (Class of 1950)...
Ernest Freeman
Aug 4, 2020
Ernest "Jim" Freeman passed away August 4, 2020. He was born February 8, 1940. Proceeded in death by father Ernest Freeman, son Mark Freeman, and mother in law Clessie Whitney. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Sandy (Lovell) Freeman; mother Margaret; daughters Brandy and Laura; son Jimmy of Rapid City SD; five grandsons, and a number...
Judith Aderhold
Aug 3, 2020
Judith Aderhold, age 61, passed away on August 3, 2020. She was born on September 1, 1958 in Johnstown, PA to the late David and Margaret Shumaker. Judy was a beautiful person who loved everyone and would help anyone in need. She is survived by her husband Roy; children, Lisa (Gary) Dungan, David (Darla Lilly and her son Gage) Aderhold...
Patricia Goodin-Yard
Aug 2, 2020
Patricia went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2020 after a long, hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on July 2, 1950 to Daniel and Patricia Brennan in Pasadena, CA. Patricia was a proud graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School. She studied Fine Arts at the University of Akron, graduating...
Edward Lucien
Aug 2, 2020
Edward Scott Lucien, aka Scott; 51 of Ravenna, Ohio passed away on August 2nd, 2020. Scott was born in Cuyahoga Falls on August 20th, 1968. He proudly worked as a machinist for 30+ years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making memories with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lisa Lucien; his daughters, Ashley...
Robert Carlton
Aug 2, 2020
Sunday, August 2, we lost our beloved Bob to COVID-19. He fought hard and courageously, but finally his spirit was given up to God. Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Mary Carlton and sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Frank Gruber, he leaves behind his inconsolable wife of 51 years, Mary; his daughter Heather (Thomas) Mascolo of Leonardtown, Maryland;...
Dorothy Scholl
Jul 31, 2020
Dorothy was born on Oct. 15, 1933 to Robert and Margaret Scholl passed away July 31, 2020 She graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1951. She married her high school sweetheart on Feb. 15th, 1955, upon his return home from the Coast Guard. From this union were born five children, Cynthia, Deedee, Kathleen, John and Alicia. She leaves five...
Carol Good
Jul 30, 2020
Carol Ann King, 55, of Akron, Ohio, passed away suddenly on July 30, 2020 in her home. Carol, better known as Nana, is survived by her significant other of 30+ years, Denny Scott; her brother Ed (Deborah) Gilbert of Morgantown WV; her children, Tiffani (Derrick) Athey of Akron Ohio, Rachel (Kristen) Lockhart, of Akron, Ohio; Derrik (Angie) Scott of Murfreesboro,...
Alice Morrill
Jul 30, 2020
Alice Louise Morrill, 60, died unexpectedly due to unforeseen complications while recovering from a mild stroke on Thursday, July 30th 2020. Alice is survived by her husband Joe, a God-given soul mate of 27 years; daughter Abby (Partner Rick Shafer), and son Isaac; grandson Grant Shafer; brothers Tom and Edward Heinrich (Wife Merrie); sisters Ellen Mays and Mary Stewart (Husband...
David Charnes Sr.
Jul 29, 2020
David Barton Charnes Sr., age 86, passed away on July 29, 2020. He was born on September 9, 1933 in Akron in the shadow of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. to the late James Charnes and Ethel (Ford). He later joined the Navy and married Patricia (Gallagher). Preceded in death by his son, William Robert and siblings, James Charnes and...
Janis Dean
Jul 27, 2020
Janis Zupke-Dean passed away on July 27, 2020 after a ten-month battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. She was soulmate and best friend to husband Bruce; she was his biggest fan and supporter. She was a generous and thoughtful mother who adored every minute spent with her girls. She cared deeply for every member of her family, but after taking...
Margaret Bingham
Jul 26, 2020
Margaret "Peggy" Bingham, from Bath, died the morning of July 26th, 2020 at the age of 64 (born December 28, 1955). She lost her third battle with breast cancer after 28 years. The family is not gobsmacked. She is survived by her husband Mike, son Todd, and son TJ; mother Mary Eleanor Rankin, sister Kate (Mike) Hearn, brother Charles (Kathleen)...
Lauretta Kirby
Jul 25, 2020
Lauretta Kirby, 82 years old, passed away peacefully at home with family beside her, on July 25, 2020. Born in West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Copley, Ohio. Lauretta’s biggest joy in life was spending time with family. Even in last days of life, she showed eternal love she had with her family. Lauretta was a member...
James Sovacool Jr.
Jul 25, 2020
April 14, 1953- July 25, 2020 James "Jim aka Suave" E. Sovacool, Jr., 67, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020. The feast day of Saint James and Saint Christopher, he was surrounded by his loving family while listening to Johnny Cash. Born in Akron to James and Winifred (nee McGrath), he was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School,...
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