Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

Shari R. Hargrove, 58, of Canton went home to be with the Lord, September 19, 2021. She was born on August 15, 1963 in Bellaire, Ohio to Charles and Ruth (nee Johnson) Brown.

She worked for Kovatch Casting and was a member of Harvestime Apostolic Temple.

Preceded in death by her husband, William V; father,...

Sep 17, 2021

Rose J. Berube "MAMA ROSE", 85, of NORTON went home to be with the Lord, September 17, 2021. She was born July 7, 1936 in Coraoplois, Pa to the late Joseph and Teresa (nee Torcassi) Sacco. She was a member of Prince of Peace Church and volunteered at the Akron Pregnancy Center. Rose surrounded herself with family and her church....

Sep 17, 2021

Pola Somogyi Blackburn born August 26, 1926 died September 17, 2021. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, downtown Akron Ohio.  Active in the Keystone Sunday School, United Methodist Women and many church committees. She oversaw the Free Lunch program at FUMC for more than eighteen years and put all her love into serving those in need. Survived...

Sep 12, 2021

Juanita Wilkerson, 91, of Akron, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021. She was born August 30, 1930 in Akron.

Juanita lived in Akron her entire life. She attended South High School and eventually settled down in Akron’s Kenmore neighborhood where she lived for a little more than 60 years. Juanita was a very loving and caring person....

Sep 12, 2021

Michael A. "Corky" Gombaski, 61, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, September 12, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1959 in Barberton, Ohio to Andrew and Martha (nee Moore) Gombaski Sr.

Prior to living in Barberton he lived in Meadville, PA where he was a butcher. Once in Barberton he worked for Signet...

Sep 7, 2021

Connie M. Johns Jr passed away suddenly and peacefully on September 7, 2021.

Connie was a Navy Veteran and served on the USS Charles F. Adams DDG 2. He loved his country and his navy brothers, many of which he kept in touch with over the years. He loved camping on the Mohican River and had many...

Sep 7, 2021

Jeffery (Jeff) D. Peters 64 of Akron, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 7,2021

Born in Akron, Jeff remained an area resident of Kenmore his entire life outside of a few years he spent in Arizona near his beloved brother and sister in law, Tim and Laura.

Preceded in death by his mother...

Sep 6, 2021

James "Mike" Williams, age 47, of Akron, Ohio passed away Monday, September 6th, 2021. He was born November 17th, 1973 to the late James and Junita (Mathews) Williams.

Mike was raised in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Kenmore High School class of 1994. Mike was a huge sports fan, forever loyal to Notre Dame, Ohio State, Cleveland...

Sep 5, 2021

Richard J. Pucak 88 formerly of Hubbard, Ohio, resident of North Fort Myers, FL currently living with his daughter in Newton, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021. He was born July 2, 1933, to George and Mary Pucak, now deceased. Dick graduated from Hubbard High School in 1951. Dick retired from US Can...

Sep 2, 2021

Michael P. "Grub" Megyes, 71, of Louisville went home to be with the Lord, September 2, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 28, 1950 to the late Joseph "Hefty" and Helen (nee Griffin) Megyes.

He attended Kenmore High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. Michael enjoyed his Chicken-Pot-Pie, playing cards...

Aug 27, 2021

Amy B. Cunningham, 48, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 27, 2021. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 8, 1973 to Darius and Gloria (nee Davisson) Cunningham. She attended Kenmore High School and most recently worked as a Telemarketer. She enjoyed smoking, driving, watching reality tv and mountain dew. Preceded in death by her...

Aug 23, 2021

Alyce (Ferrell) Sherman (79) passed away on August 23, 2021, in Wadsworth, Ohio surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on July 15, 1942, to William and Eileen Ferrell. She was a 1960 graduate of Barberton High School, a long-time member of Saint Augustine Church in Barberton, a member of the “Bunco Club”, and retired...

Aug 23, 2021

Len is now at peace with his heavenly father. In 1935 he was born in Akron, Oh.

Preceding in death were his parents Austin and Edith Davis, his brothers Don and Bob, and his sister Marge Klein. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 66 yrs. (Barbara McClellan) Davis, son and daughter-in-law...

Aug 21, 2021

Michael A. Sherman (Mikey) 36, of Akron unexpectedly passed away on August 21, 2021. He was born July 2, 1985.

Mikey enjoyed fishing, cooking and being outdoors with family. He had a heart of gold, his laugh was contagious and made everyone smile. His personality lit up the room. He ws truly one of a kind and...

Aug 8, 2021

James W. Roddy Sr, 74, of Seville went home to be with the Lord, August 8, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 16, 1946 to the late Raymon and Mabel (nee McCracken) Roddy.

He was a printer for Banner Printing, a driver for Advance Auto and a veteran of the United States Navy.

Aug 7, 2021

Nathan R. Allen 20, of Akron gained his wings on August 7, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 27, 2000 to Ashley and Sherry (Kell) Allen.

Nathan truly loved looking good, shopping and taking care of people. He will be dearly missed.

Preceded in death by his mother, Sherry (Kell) Allen and ...

Jul 29, 2021

Paul Oravecz 63, passed away unexpectedly on July 29th. Paul worked for The Lubrizol Corporation for 42 years.

More than anything in the world Paul took tremendous pride and joy when talking about his children and grandchildren. In his spare time Paul was devoted to his second family the Coventry Comets sports programs, passionately supporting all Coventry...

Jul 20, 2021

Joseph Alan Waller, 61, of Akron passed away peacefully in his home July 20, 2021, due to various health conditions. Born in Akron, Ohio he moved to California at the age of 14. He was a noseguard at Capo Valley High School where he was nicknamed "Harpo". He participated in wrestling, bench pressing, track & field, and taught many...

Jul 17, 2021

James N. Duke, 74, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, July 17, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1946 to Willie and Dorothy (nee Demoss) Duke.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for many years at B&W and ServiceMaster. He graduated from Kenmore High School class of 1964...

Jul 13, 2021

James “Jim" Jones was born on January 19, 1964 and passed unexpectedly on July 13, 2021.

Jim is preceded in death by his father Robert “Bob" Jones, mother Carol Jones and brother Richard Jones.

He leaves behind his son Randy (Karen) Jones and daughter Kara Stearns (Steve); siblings Debbie Wilmot, Belinda Wood (Rich), Russ (Pam)...