Obituaries

Mar 17, 2022

Beth passed away on March 17, 2022 after a long struggle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

She leaves behind her loving husband, Dillon; children, David (Debbie), Scott, Jason (Sarah), Wade (DeAna) and her favorite daughter, Sara (Julia) Hickman-Himes; her loving sister, Nancy; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond...

Mar 16, 2022

David A. Polefko (Dave), 61, passed away in an unexpected tragedy on March 16th, 2022. He was born on February 18th, 1961, in Barberton, OH. Dave is survived by his siblings; Ada, Margaret, Scott, and Cheryl. Proceeded in death by his sister, Sharon Polefko, and mother, Lois Polefko. He will be dearly missed by his siblings, nieces and nephews, extended...

Mar 16, 2022

Cheryl K. Adkins, 82, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, March 16, 2022. She was born August 24, 1939, in Akron, Ohio to the late Harry and Eileen (nee Phillips) Stiffler.

He was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Raymond. She is survived by her sons, Dan (Shirley) of New Franklin, Jeff...

Mar 14, 2022

Mildred Cox, age 100, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 14, 2022.

Mildred’s life began on September 18, 1921 in Amity, Ohio on...

Mar 11, 2022

Alan Davis Timberlake, 57 passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2022. He was born June 16, 1964 in Lafayette, Indiana to Herbert A. and Patricia ( nee Felty) Timberlake.

Alan grew up in Lexington, Ohio and graduated from Lexington High School where he played football. He went on to play semi-pro as a linebacker. He worked at...

Mar 10, 2022

Edward Mural Keener, 62 passed away March 10, 2022 after a courageous battle against cancer. He was born December 16, 1959 in Akron to Edward and Ursula Keener.

Ed lived most of his life in the Akron area. He held many jobs over the years including his favorite as a truck driver.

Ed was preceded...

Mar 7, 2022

Reverend Rodney Jay Warstler was born January 4, 1935 to Clifford Reese Warstler and vera Kennedy Warstler, who predeceased him. He ended this life to begin his life of eternity on March 7, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of sixty five years, Mary Lu Pennock Warstler; four children, Elizabeth (Liz) Flaker and husband, Donald Flaker...

Mar 6, 2022

Sheldon K. Rininger, 87, passed away on March 6, 2022, after a long and fulfilling life. Sheldon was born and raised in Copley, Ohio. He was the son of the late Harold & Oona Rininger.  Sheldon married the love of his life, Joanne Rininger, on January 7, 1954, and they celebrated 68 years of a loving marriage. ...

Feb 24, 2022

Doris Maltarich died peacefully on February 24, 2022 after 94 years of a full life. There will now be one less person reading these obituaries every day. Doris was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio where she attended Kenmore high school. While at Kenmore she met Bill Maltarich who she married. They had a great life revolving around their...

Feb 11, 2022

Lee Roy Brown, 84, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 11, 2022. He was born June 7, 1937 in Waverly, TN to the late Jack and Minnie (nee Wright) Brown.

He retired after 24 years' service at B&W and was a Veteran of the United States Army where he was an MP and...

Feb 9, 2022

Cheryl A. Geary, 66, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 9, 2022. She was born October 25, 1955 in Akron to her parents, Robert and Martha Kunkle.

She was extremely...

Jan 31, 2022

Heidi Renee Moon, 43, of Akron was taken tragically as a result of Domestic Violence on January 31, 2022. She was born July 23, 1978 in Akron to Thornington James Moon Jr. and Carmen Pectrolli (nee Kinsley).

She had a smile that was infectious, and her eyes would light up a room. She was quick whitted and...

Jan 30, 2022

Linda P. Baker, 73, of Doylestown, Ohio (previously Barberton, Ohio) passed away on January 30, 2022. Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 24, 1949 to the late Charles (Ed) and Nell Cole.

Linda held many jobs over the years but working at the Country Clubs (Firestone and Rosemont) were the ones she loved most. Some...

Jan 18, 2022

Barbara J. Boyles, 89, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 18, 2022. She was born April 7, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to the late Johnny and Margaret (nee Casto) Jones.

She was a graduate of Central Hower High School, an animal lover and an avid reader. She also enjoyed doing artwork, her church,...

Jan 15, 2022

Elnore B. Johns, 86, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 15, 2022. She was born November 1, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to the late Beryle and Mary (nee Toth) Gathergood.

She was a graduate of Kenmore High School, enjoyed crocheting and carousel horses.

Preceded in death by...

Jan 15, 2022

Phillip E. Sherman (79) passed away on January 15th, 2022. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on July 31, 1942, to Kathryn and Tony Sherman.

He was a long-time member of Saint Augustine Church in Barberton. Phil was also a member of the Wadsworth Bottle Club, the Wadsworth Hunt Club and the NRA. He worked for many...

Jan 15, 2022

Alan Ray Bradshaw, 64, passed away unexpectedly on January 15th, 2022. He was a Kenmore graduate, class of 1976 where he played tackle for the Kenmore Cardinals his senior year. Alan was employed by Wright Tool & Forge and planned on retiring in April after 40 long years of dedication.

As a family man, he...

Jan 6, 2022

Norma Jean Chadwell born January 26, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Norman and Shirley Pharris. She departed this Earth on January 6, 2022. Norma married Ron Chadwell on December 1, 2006. They resided in Kenmore Ohio and enjoyed many years camping at Loyal Oak Lake Park.

Norma leaves to cherish her memory; husband, Ron Chadwell; mother, Shirley...

Jan 2, 2022

My momma, Linda Ruth Roney, left our worldly home on January 2, 2022, for the warm arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 76.