Obituaries

Mary Brennan

Mary Brennan

Mar 30, 2019

Mary Irene Brennan, 85, of West Akron, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 30 with her family by her side. Mary was born in Barberton, Ohio on May 15, 1933 to Harold and Irene Walsh. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Akron, Ohio, where she met the love of her life, Richard K. (Dick) Brennan. Later, she earned...

Richard Bartek

Richard Bartek

Mar 28, 2019

Richard John Bartek, 68, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. He is a lifelong resident of Akron. Rick taught industrial arts for the Nordonia Hills Schools. In later years he worked as a vocational evaluator for Edwin Shaw Hospital and Ackerman Vocational Services. Rick was a loving devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed music and spending time with family....

Roger Gilbert

Roger Gilbert

Mar 27, 2019

Roger Scott Gilbert, 67 passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2019. He was born on June 24, 1951. He was a lifetime resident of Springfield Township. He was preceded in death by his parents Roger and Louise Gilbert. Brothers, Kirbie and Michael Burns and sister, Linda Terry. He is survived by his wife Marilyn Gilbert of 46 years:...

Joseph Foster

Joseph Foster

Mar 27, 2019

Joseph Bradley Foster, age 49, passed away on March 27, 2019. Preceded in death by his father, William Foster; sister, Linda Rounds; brothers Bil and Brian Foster; grandparents; He is survived by his fiance, Jennifer Pearrell; mother, Diana Foster; sister, Roxane Foster; brother, Branddon (Jessica) Foster and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Wednesday 5-7pm at the Hummel...

Cheryl McPeek

Cheryl McPeek

Mar 26, 2019

Cheryl K. McPeek, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. McPeek, Jr.; parents, Robert and Jean Ebersole; and brother, Gordon Ebersole; she is survived by sons, Dan (Ann) McPeek, Dave McPeek, and Doug (Andrea) McPeek; grandchildren, Brian, Alan (Lauren), Mia and Keegan McPeek; great grandchildren, Bryce and Madelyn...

Richard McDuffie

Richard McDuffie

Mar 25, 2019

Richard ' Pete' McDuffie, Jr., 41, went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. He enjoyed doing paranormal investigations, was a Dallas Cowboys fan and loved spending quality time with his two boys. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard L. McDuffie, Sr. and four grandparents. He is survived...

Julia Varvaro

Julia Varvaro

Mar 24, 2019

Julia Varvaro passed away peacefully on March 24, 2019, the day before her 90th birthday. Julia was born and lived in the Akron area. She loved playing golf, traveling, and baking cookies. She was a resident of The Village at St. Edward where she enjoyed many activities. Julia was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years Joseph...

Margaret Smith

Margaret Smith

Mar 24, 2019

Margaret A. Smith, 90 years, passed away Sunday March 24, 2019. Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Charles Richards

Charles Richards

Mar 23, 2019

Charles D.R. Richards, age 52, passed away on March 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother Willadean Richards; he is survived by his father, Howard (Sue) Richards; brother, Michael (Linda) Richards; half-sisters, Cynthia Richards and Sara Jane RIchards. Private family service will take place.

Dennis Moore

Dennis Moore

Mar 22, 2019

The Force was strong with this one. On March 22, 2019 Dennis E. Moore, age 76, passed away peacefully leaving behind family and friends that extend to a galaxy far, far away. Preceded in death by his sister Barbara, father Okey, mother, Elizabeth and brother, Richard. Dennis is survived by his wife Beverly of 53 years; daughters, Karen (Tom) and...

Jean Davis

Jean Davis

Mar 20, 2019

Our beloved family member and friend, Jean Lee Davis, left her earthly home to be with her Heavenly Father March 20, 2019. Throughout her early childhood, Jean's parents instilled in her a sincere love for the Lord that has followed her throughout her life. Upon graduation from Manchester High School in 1965, Jean was a National Honor Society recipient. From...

Walter Davis

Walter Davis

Mar 19, 2019

Walter Carlus Davis, 85 years, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2019. There are not services scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Daniel Large

Daniel Large

Mar 19, 2019

1/6/2006 - 3/19/2019 Our strong and courageous little boy was set free to fly, to walk, to talk, to laugh and to be the boy we all loved and cherished. He lost his battle with pneumonia on Tuesday at 5:28 pm while surrounded by his family and loved ones. He is now free from the bonds of seizures and a...

Christine Fluty

Christine Fluty

Mar 18, 2019

Christine Fluty, 86 years of Kenmore, passed away March 18, 2019. Christine was preceeded in death by her husband John; daughter Roberta and sisters and brothers. She is survived by her children Barbara (Rick) Lance, Michael (Debbie) Fluty and Craig (Cathy) Fluty; 6 grandchildren Kevin and Matt Lance, Michael, John and Sarah Fluty and Patrick Fluty; 4 great grandchildren; brother...

Marie Petersen

Marie Petersen

Mar 16, 2019

The matriarch of our entire family has gone to the arms of our Lord at the age of 96 on March 16, 2019. Marie was born to Herman and Meta Sommer in Copley, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, husband Louis; brothers Albert, Henry, Edwin, Butch (Richard), Jerry (Gerald) and Frederick; sisters, Dorthea and Harriet...

William Hilkert

William Hilkert

Mar 14, 2019

William Albert (Bill) Hilkert, devoted husband and father, passed away on March 14, 2019, with his family at his side. He was born on October 30, 1921 in Akron, Ohio. Bill was a graduate of St. Vincent High School, where he served as Senior Class President. He then received a Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron, where...

Phyllis Mayo

Phyllis Mayo

Mar 9, 2019

Phyllis A. Mayo, 93 years, passed away Saturday March 9, 2019. There are no services scheduled. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Marlene Tromczynski

Marlene Tromczynski

Mar 8, 2019

Marlene A. Tromczynski, 78 years, passed away Friday March 8, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Julie Gabelman

Julie Gabelman

Mar 8, 2019

Julie L. Gabelman, 61, passed away March 8, 2019, after a two and a half year battle with cancer. Born in Akron, her family moved to Green in 1966, she graduated from Green High School and received an Associate Degree from the University of Akron. She retired in December from Kastner Westman and Wilkins, LLC where she was a legal...

William Packy

William Packy

Mar 7, 2019

William J. Packy, 51 years, passed away Thursday March 7, 2019. No services are scheduled at this time. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.