Obituaries

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.

Mrs Jillyn Csikos

Mrs Jillyn Csikos

Sep 18, 2020

Jillyn Blackert Csikos, age 65, went home to be with her Savior on September 18, 2020. Jillyn was born in Akron and graduated from Copley High School in 1972. She and her husband Jim started Jim’s Locksmith in 1985 and retired earlier this year. She enjoyed riding with Jim on his Harley and loved gardening in her flower garden. There...

Charles March Sr

Charles March Sr

Sep 17, 2020

Charles Edward March, Sr., “Charlie, Eddie” passed away on Thurs, Sept 17, 2020 after a strong and long-term battle with chronic health conditions. Charles was born on July 25, 1953 in Lanark, WV and lived in both the Beckley, WV and Akron, OH areas. He was a proud 1972 graduate of Akron Garfield High School, where he was a true...

Daniel Cavanaugh

Daniel Cavanaugh

Sep 17, 2020

Daniel B. Cavanaugh, age 91, passed away on September 17, 2020. He was born on February 14, 1929 in Kent, Ohio to the late Charles and Clara. Dan served in the US Navy and attended Ohio State University. Dan took over his father’s landscape business which later Dan’s 5 sons developed it into a successful construction company which is now...

Mr. David Robinson

Mr. David Robinson

Sep 17, 2020

David J. Robinson was born in Akron, Ohio on November 11, 1937. Being the oldest of nine children, he was always there for his family. His sense of responsibility and caring for others was evident over the years and he was always ready to help when needed. He is predeceased by his parents, George and Martha Robinson, and his in-laws...

Charlotte Saffles

Charlotte Saffles

Sep 14, 2020

Charlotte Saffles (Singleton) Copley, Ohio was born September 6, 1935 and passed peacefully September 14, 2020. She was the daughter of William and Doris Singleton and sister to Mabel Rosier. She had four children: Robert (Rachelle) Saffles, Sharon Lingo, Diane (David) Bacon, Joyce (Richard) Parson, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for 20...

Mr. William Dilley

Mr. William Dilley

Sep 14, 2020

William Hudson Dilley of Medina, OH passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was 87 years old. Bill was born in June 1933 in Akron, OH to Marguerite Hudson and Gilbert William Dilley. He was graduated from high school and junior college at the Georgia Military Academy in College Park,...

Carol Emmett

Carol Emmett

Sep 13, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of our mother, Carol Lee Emmett (Siler) of Akron, Ohio on September 13, 2020 at the age of 88 years old. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, William, children Michael Emmett (Polly), Sandra Pecinovsky (Steve), Cynthia Gray (Jeff), Linda Manfull (Rod) and 7...

Harry Farr

Harry Farr

Sep 13, 2020

Harry L. Farr, passed away on September 13, 2020. Our father was born on April 25, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Harry E. Farr and Opal H. Farr. He attended Barberton High School and served in the Navy Reserves in the early 1950's. He attended Akron University studying electronics and was employed at Goodyear Areospace retiring in 1988...

Mary Giffels

Mary Giffels

Sep 12, 2020

Mary Louise Giffels, 92 passed away peacefully on Sept.12, 2020 with her family by her side. Mary was preceded in death by James, her husband of 64 years as well as her brother William Dillingham. She is survived by daughters Patricia Graber (Donald), Catherine Vogel (Jeff), Louise, Elizabeth Bidinger (Robert); eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and...

Donna Beers

Donna Beers

Sep 11, 2020

Donna Esther Beers, age 63, of Akron passed away peacefully on Friday September 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Ronald (Patricia) Bosley, and brother Ronald Francis. Donna is survived by the following family with whom she loved with all of her heart: sons, Raymond (Bub) Beers and Michael (Emily) Beers; three granddaughters, Lauren, Rowan and...

Marianne Schubert

Marianne Schubert

Sep 8, 2020

Marianne Schubert, 63, of Copley, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at home. Born Mary Ann Colella, to Edna Diane (Donnelly) and Carl Colella, she was raised in Linden, N.J., with her sister Carolyn. She resided in Clark, N.J., for over 20 years, where she dedicated her life to serving others in healthcare. She achieved her...

Peter Schofield

Peter Schofield

Sep 7, 2020

Peter L. Schofield,age 84, passed away on September 7, 2020. He was born at the hospital in Rumford, Maine and taken home to Weld, Maine. He was the son of Stanley Aquilla and Sarah Nadine Heebner Schofield. Peter lived in Weld throughout school years and graduated from high school in neighboring Dixfield, Maine in 1954. His father and mother were...