Obituaries

Jul 10, 2021

Robert "Mike" MacBride, 74, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, July 10, 2021. He was born February 21, 1947 to the late Eugene and Margaret (nee Brigham) MacBride.

He was a member of Sons of Herman, the Army/Navy 250 and retired from Goodyear.

Preceded in death by his parents; he is survived...

Jul 7, 2021

Melanie M. Travis, 29, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, July 7, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1991 in Barberton, Ohio.

Preceded in death by her daughter, Tae' Lynn; grandpa, Ken Diefendorf; great-grandma, Martha Dailey. She leaves behind her son, Dustin Jr.; mom, Sharon Travis; father, Richard Grubb; sibling, Logan (Shey) (Kaitlyn);...

Jun 8, 2021

Yvonne Denise Stanley of Akron, Ohio departed this life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 8, 2021. She was born August 23, 1961, in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Joseph N. Stanley and Lucille Childers. Yvonne graduated from South High School and worked for Smithers Medical, and the Weaver Workshop. She accepted Christ as...

Jun 1, 2021

Michael Shane Hammond, 48, of Akron, Ohio passed away on June 1, 2021. He was born April 11, 1973 in Akron to Krista Hammond and Rick Marshall.

Preceded in death by his parents; uncle, Bernie, aunt, Brenda and grandpa, Bernie Hammond. Michael is survived by his daughters, Tristah, Shayne, Karmah, Kristah Hammond and Jade Hammond-Emch; sisters, Karri...

May 31, 2021

Terrence D. Welker, 66 of Akron went home to be with the lord, May 31, 2021. He was born February 22, 1955 in Akron to the late Marvin and Janice (nee Martin). He was a driver\operator of heavy equipment for Local 18 and a music\ theater director for many years.

Preceded in death by his parents; he...

May 29, 2021

David E. Blosser, 52 of Akron went home to be with the Lord, May 29, 2021. He was born April 27, 1969 in Akron to the late Eddie and Carol Blosser.

He was a mechanic for Van tires and a life resident of the area.

Preceded in death by his parents; he is survived by...

May 26, 2021

William S. Hill Jr. (Big Bill), 70 of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, May 26, 2021. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on November 28, 1950 to the late William and Ruth (nee Sutter) Hill Sr.

Bill retired as a truck driver for Tramonte Distributing, was a member of the Summit County Softball Hall...

May 25, 2021

Robert L. Fox, 68, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, May 25, 2021. He was born April 10, 1953 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Robert and Joann (nee Powell) Fox.

He was a graduate of Chippewa High School in Doylestown, Ohio and spent twenty three years as a meat cutter for Showcase meats...

May 13, 2021

Harry Lee Gromley, 85, went home to be with the Lord (we hope) on May 13, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 27, 1936 to Harry and Cora (Reed) Gromley. Harry was a graduate of Hower High School and veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Ohio Edison after forty-three years of service...

May 13, 2021

Harry Lee Gromley, 85, went home to be with the Lord (we hope) on May 13, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 27, 1936 to Harry and Cora (Reed) Gromley. Harry was a graduate of Hower High School and veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Ohio Edison after forty-three years of service...

May 4, 2021

H. Bernice (Babo) Fretwell (Bliss, Bickett), 92, passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2021. Bernice was born in Akron, Ohio to Homer and Nettie Bliss and lived her entire 92 years in Kenmore.

As a single parent she sacrificed so much to provide a safe, warm and wonderful childhood for her children. A professional dancer, she danced...

May 1, 2021

David P. Burns, 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2021. He was born March 15, 1939 in Akron to the late Edward and Marie (nee Manthe) Burns. Dave was a graduate of Central High School Wildcats and a proud veteran of the United States Marines. He retired from Hunt Machine and...

Apr 24, 2021

Christine R. Kerwin went home to be with the Lord peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep April 24, 2021.

She is survived by her husband, Ken; children, Dustin, Falon (Ty), Robert and Zech; along with many other family members and friends.

To so many, Chrisie was a light in the darkness, a compassionate encourager, a...

Apr 24, 2021

Mrs. Antoinette Ann Kirchstein, 87 of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 24th, 2021.

Antoinette was born December 1st, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, a daughter of the late Vincent and Mary Misuraca.

Antoinette was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Robert Kirchstein Sr.; parents; Vincent and...

Apr 21, 2021

Betty J. Stanley, 92, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, April 21, 2021. She was born May 22, 1928 in Colver, Pennsylvania to the late Clarence and Elizabeth (nee Chamberlain) Lucas.

She worked at Goodyear Aerospace and McNeal's as a File Clerk. She was a graduate of West High School and a member of...

Apr 20, 2021

Roberta A. Miller, 65, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, April 20, 2021. She was born March 8, 1956 in Akron to the late William and Jeanne (nee Stuart) Anderson.

Roberta was a graduate of Central Hower High School and retired from Denny's after thirty years as a cook. She enjoyed her slot machines,...

Apr 12, 2021

Carol A. Megyes, 82, of Akron left this world and was called to her eternal home to be with the Lord peacefully in the arms of family that loved her on April 12, 2021 in her home. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 24, 1939 to the late Thomas and Agnes (nee Marcinko) Orlando.

Carol...

Apr 12, 2021

Florence Carpenter went home to be with the Lord April 12, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Flo was born in Akron, Ohio on December 20, 1940.

She loved to laugh and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; parents, Ethel and James Duvall and Herman...

Apr 2, 2021

George C. Vaughan Jr, 72, of CANAL FULTON went home to be with the Lord, April 2, 2021. He was born September 15, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to the late George Sr. and Josephine (nee Hughey) Vaughan. He retired from ACME after 41 years service as a meat cutter.

George was Past Master of Victory Lodge #...

Apr 1, 2021

Mark A. Penrod, 58, of BARBERTON passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1962 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Glenn and Laura (nee Colbetzor) Penrod.

Marks whole life revolved around music and his family. Mark is now flying high as a free bird.

He was preceded in death...