Obituaries

Lara Inman

Lara Inman

Dec 3, 2018

She sang as sweet as a bird, and our Heavenly Father suddenly called her to his choir on Monday. Lara loved music and singing. She graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School where she sang in the school Scola, performed in an all-school play and was a member of the Irish marching band. She loved them all. She lived life...

Christopher Simmons

Christopher Simmons

Dec 3, 2018

Christopher C. Simmons, age 46, passed away on December 3, 2018. He was a kind soul and a great love for art and nature. Preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Mary Simmons; he is survived by his brother, Michael Simmons and many other family members. Memorial service will be 11:00am Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Hummel Funeral...

David Adelman

David Adelman

Dec 2, 2018

David Walter Adelman, 71, passed away Sunday, December 2nd , 2018. David was a whimsical dreamer, loved by all and will be dearly missed. His childlike demeanor and light-hearted humor live on in the hearts and words of all who knew him. David never met a stranger and would go out of his way to talk to anyone. No matter...

Loretta Penrod

Loretta Penrod

Dec 1, 2018

Loretta O. Penrod, age 69 years, of Mogadore (Suffield Twp) passed away December 1, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Loretta fought a courageous and lengthy battle with multiple cancers. She was born in Pine Creek, Russell Co, VA to Grady and Alice Webb Owens. She was preceded in death by her father, brother Harley of Swords Creek,...

Lucille Brosch

Lucille Brosch

Dec 1, 2018

Lucille Brosch, age 93, was called home by the Lord on December 1, 2018 with a reunion of many loved ones as she entered the gates of Heaven. Mom had a long, loving and a very spiritual life. Preceded in death by her husband, Carl; son, Roy 'Rocky' and daughter-in-law, Sandy Brosch; she left with wonderful memories her son, Greg...

Allison Sky

Allison Sky

Nov 30, 2018

Allison Sky, 65 years, passed away Friday November 30, 2018 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Elsie Carper

Elsie Carper

Nov 30, 2018

Elsie Irene Carper, 77 years, passed away Friday November 30, 2018 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Carole Shannon

Carole Shannon

Nov 29, 2018

Carole Sue Shannon, 76, of Kent, OH passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 24, 1942 in Akron, OH, and attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. Carole married Joseph W. Shannon on September 10, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Carole devoted her life to raising and caring...

Robert Harter

Robert Harter

Nov 29, 2018

Robert F. Harter, 80 years, passed away Thursday November 29, 2018 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Dusty Sill, Sr.

Dusty Sill, Sr.

Nov 25, 2018

Dusty W. 'Pops' Sill, Sr. age 67, passed away on November 25, 2018. He was born on December 19, 1950 in Akron to the late Lawson and Ruby Beha. Dusty was an over the road truck driver for 44 years. He enjoyed playing darts and had a sense of humor. He will be sorely missed. Preceded in death by his...

Jonathan Turpin

Jonathan Turpin

Nov 25, 2018

Jonathan Turpin, 48 years, passed away Sunday November 25, 2018 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Nina Francesconi

Nina Francesconi

Nov 24, 2018

Nina Louise Francesconi was born on October 17, 1974 at the Little Company of Mary Hospital in Torrance, California. Her shining soul entered serenely into the Divine Light on November 24, 2018 at 2:42 pm. at Akron General Hospital. She is embraced by her deceased Grandparents Fred and Anita Parcher and Al Francesconi. Nina is survived by her parents, David...

Charles Grillo

Charles Grillo

Nov 24, 2018

Charles James Grillo, 75 years, passed away Saturday November 24, 2018 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

Eva Largent

Eva Largent

Nov 21, 2018

On Wednesday, November 21, Eva was called home to be with her creator. Born on Feb. 21, 1927 in Davis, West Virginia, she was the youngest of 14 children. She married her high school sweetheart, Ivan in 1946 and they were together for 70 years until his death in 2017. Together they raised 2 children. A devout Catholic she was...

Janet Lackey

Janet Lackey

Nov 20, 2018

Janet M. Lackey, formerly of Copley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2018 at her residence in Mooresville, NC surrounded by her family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Janet was born on May 29, 1935 to the late Leslie and Ardis (Osborn) Knecht. Janet grew up in Copley and graduated from Copley High School in 1953. She...

Sharan Barnhart

Sharan Barnhart

Nov 18, 2018

Sharan Lee Barnhart, 75 years, passed away Sunday November 18, 2018 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Hummel Funeral Homes.

James Knapp

James Knapp

Nov 17, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Jim Knapp, 57, announce that he passed away suddenly on November 17, 2018. A life-long resident of Akron, Jim was born on January 15, 1961 to Fred and Lillian Knapp. He was a 1979 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and a 1981 graduate of United Electronics Institute. Jim was the...

Andrew Tittle

Andrew Tittle

Nov 15, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Andrew Jackson Tittle. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Marie Graham

Marie Graham

Nov 12, 2018

Marie T Graham, 87, passed away in Columbus Ohio on November 12, 2018 She was born in Akron, Ohio, where she lived most of her life until moving to Columbus in 1984 with her husband to be closer to their business (Graham Ford Inc) and family. She was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School and a...

Nancy Hohman

Nancy Hohman

Nov 12, 2018

Nancy Marie Hohman (Lazzaro) joined our Lord and Savior on November 12, 2018. She was born on March 20, 1929 in Medina, Ohio. She was the youngest of her family, and is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Leone Lazzaro, Brothers Charles (Mildred,) Lazzaro, Leo (Agnes) Lazzaro, and Frankie Lazzaro; Sisters Carmela (Wally) Essig, Rosalie (Aaron) Decker and...