Obituaries

William I Murphy

William I Murphy

Dec 19, 2020

William 'Bill" Irish Murphy, 63, of Akron went to be with our Lord the night of Saturday, December 19, 2020. William was a veteran of the United States Marine's, a lifelong union electrician and an amazing father and brother.

He would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Billy will be dearly missed by...

Esther Jane Sine

Esther Jane Sine

Dec 15, 2020

Esther Jane Sine went home to be with the Lord December 15, 2020. She was born on October 9, 1924 in Akron to the late Albert and Blanche (nee Taylor) Stover.

She was an active member for over fifty years at Firestone Park United Methodist Church where she was active in the Altar Guide, Trustee and a...

James K O'Connor

James K O'Connor

Dec 7, 2020

James K. O'Connor, 81, of Canton passed away suddenly on December 7, 2020. He was born July 22, 1939 to the late James and Mary (Vath) O'Connor.

He was a member of Mt. Akra Lodge #680 F &A.M., A.A.S.R Valley of Canton, York Right/ Knights Templar, Tadmor Shrine Director Staff and Akron Court #80 ROJ where he...

John L Keener

John L Keener

Dec 6, 2020

John Lee Keener, 82, of Akron, died peacefully, Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic-Akron General hospital. He was born July 10th, 1938, in Parcoal, West Virginia to the late Delbert and Ruby (Skidmore) Keener and lived most of his life in the Barberton and Akron area.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  After...

Irene W (Marshall)  Boggs

Irene W (Marshall) Boggs

Nov 26, 2020

Irene W. Boggs, 96, of Akron joined her beloved husband, Guy and son, Cliff in Heaven on November 26, 2020. She was born on January 20, 1924 to the late John and Janet (nee Hall) Marshall in Kenmore, Ohio and was a life-long resident.

She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and spent...

Nancy K (Roberts)  Brenn

Nancy K (Roberts) Brenn

Nov 21, 2020

Nancy went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 21, 2020. Nancy was born in Chardon, Ohio on August 16, 1939 to Ruth and Glenn Roberts. Nancy lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Gene, Larry and Bob. She is survived by her...

Homer D Watson

Homer D Watson

Nov 16, 2020

Homer D. Watson, 86, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 16, 2020. Born on April 9, 1934 in Valley Band, West Virginia to the late Ralph and Beulah (nee Mills) Watson.

He retired from Bowery Management Company after 20 plus years in the maintenance department and was a veteran of the United State...

Roseann Hitchings

Roseann Hitchings

Nov 11, 2020

Roseann Hitchings (71) passed away in her home on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 6:17a.m. Roseann was born in Washington, PA on December 12, 1948.

Roseann is preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Hitchings, and her mother, Juanita M. Bice. Roseann's memory will live on through her daughters, Leda M. Wolfe and Adel L. Wilks;...

Richard "Richie" S Cunningham

Richard "Richie" S Cunningham

Nov 7, 2020

Richie Cunningham, 56, departed this earth Saturday, November 7, 2020. His spirit and soul live on. Wherever he is we soon will be. His message was always Jesus Christ and the Word of God. If Richie knew you, you knew he loved you. If we have an assignment, his was to the young. He always counseled in a way...

Gloria M (Bair)  Miller

Gloria M (Bair) Miller

Oct 24, 2020

Gloria May Miller, nee Bair Born July 6, 1926 - October 24, 2020. The last member of the Firestone Park Angels' club, found her wings. Gloria May Miller joined her Lord and Savior. She was His good and faithful servant.

Preceded in death by her husband, Louis. She is survived by children, Jeff (Wendy) Miller, Kari-lyn (Tony)...

Frederick C Dettling

Frederick C Dettling

Oct 20, 2020

Frederick Dettling, age 77, joined his beloved wife, Patricia on October 20, 2020.

Born in Akron, he and his wife lived in Dayton for many years. Fred was retired from Dayco. He received his BA in Business Admin. from The Univ. of Akron.  Fred was a film buff, especially interested in film noir.  He had a dry...

William C Dannemiller

William C Dannemiller

Oct 11, 2020

William Charles Dannemiller passed away at home on October 11, 2020 at the age of 76. He was born October 13, 1943 to the late Margarette and Thomas Dannemiller. He was a member of the U.S. Navy from May 1963 until his honorable discharge on February 20, 1967.

He had lived in Kenmore his entire life. He...

Earl W Pinkerton

Earl W Pinkerton

Oct 5, 2020

Earl William Pinkerton, 88 of Tampa, FL was called home to be with the Lord, October 5, 2020. Earl was born in West Virginia on August 5, 1932. He moved to Akron, Ohio where he married Shirley Angle in 1950.

Earl was a truck driver for most of his life before retiring to care for his wife....

Darrell H Rhoades

Darrell H Rhoades

Oct 3, 2020

Darrell H. Rhoades, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born on October 17, 1930, graduating class of 1949 at Kenmore High School. His classmate, Harry Hakenson was always Darrell's best friend since third grade. Near the end of the Korean Conflict, Darrell proudly served his country with four years in the Navy on the Wisconsin battleship. He made...

Edward Dale Clark

Edward Dale Clark

Oct 2, 2020

On Thursday October 1, 2020, Edward "Eddie" Dale Clark, loving father, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with the Lord at the age of 49.

Eddie had a passion for collecting cars. He loved his handyman business, practicing for many years.

Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Dale; mother, Beverly; brother,...

Gm James Herre

Gm James Herre

Sep 24, 2020

G.M. James Herre, 87, of Akron went home to be with the Lord September 24, 2020.

He was born on June 15, 1933 in Geneva, NY to the late Ralph and Eleanor (nee Mitchell) Herre.

He was a veteran of the United States Army. He received a master’s degree in History...

Joyce P Stump

Joyce P Stump

Sep 24, 2020

Joyce P. Milazzo Stump, 86, of Akron went home to be with the Lord September 24, 2020. A life resident of the area, she was born January 27, 1934 to the late Ledford and Elizabeth (nee Warring) Tidwell. She retired from Akron City Hospital after thirty five years' service as a  Medical Supervisor. She enjoyed working in the yard, playing...

Marcel P Duvall

Marcel P Duvall

Sep 14, 2020

Marcel P. Duvall, 74, of Akron went home to be with the Lord September 14, 2020. He was born December 9,1945 in Akron, Ohio to the late Marcel and Ollie (nee Hayes) Duvall.

He was a life resident of the area and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a member of Allenside Presbyterian...

Nancy M Vandever

Nancy M Vandever

Sep 13, 2020

Nancy M. Vandever, 75, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 13, 2020. She was born April 1, 1945 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Betty (nee Markley) Hile. She was a salesclerk for many years at Macy’s department store. She was a graduate of Coventry High School, a member of the American Legion...

Deborah L Grof

Deborah L Grof

Sep 1, 2020

Debbie (The Barber), 58, of Akron passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She was born in Los Angeles, California on July 31, 1962 to Steve Grof and Kay Acree.

She was a reputable business owner of Acree's Barber Shop for many years and a cherished member of the Kenmore Community.

Preceded in death...

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