Obituaries

Mar 22, 2015

Jessica T. Canada Holmes, 21, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, March 22, 2015. A life resident of the area, Jessica worked for Burger King and was a 2012 graduate of Kenmore High School. Her son Carter was her life.

Preceded in death by her father, Scott Canada; step-father, Jay Holmes; she is survived...

Mar 15, 2015

Kathrine D. Boyett-Smoak born January 19, 1970, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Katie was born and raised in the Kenmore area and resided in Orangeburg SC. She graduated from The University of Akron with her Associates degree and obtained her Bachelor's degree from Claflin University. Katie was a...

Mar 5, 2015

Steven M. Haenftling II (Fat Steve) suddenly made his journey to meet the Lord at the young age of 33, living most of his life in Kenmore. He loved to laugh and brought joy and happiness to those around him. Steven will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Preceded in death by his grandfathers; Henry...

Feb 24, 2015

David J. Espy passed away February 24, 2015 after a long illness. David was born July 6, 1943 Everett E. Espy and Anna M. Amma.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger brothers Robert and Donald Espy. David is survived by his loving wife and best friend of over 20 years, Eileen Espy;...

Feb 23, 2015

Theresa A. (Casanova) Given 56, died surrounded by love on February 23rd 2015. Born March 14th, 1958 in Akron, Ohio preceded in death by father, Thomas Casanova Sr and mother Bessie Casanova.Terrie from Barberton, Ohio. Graduated in 1976.

She was employed for 21 years by Survitec Group, making many close friends. She lived her life with passion...

Feb 19, 2015

Frank D. Foti fought his 2 year battle with ALS and passed away surrounded by his family on February 19, 2015 at the age of 61.

He was born on June 15, 1953 to Louis and Betty Foti who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death brother Louie and nephew Peter.

He was...

Feb 14, 2015

Nicholas T. Milazzo, 82 years of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, February 14, 2015. A life resident of the area, Nick retired as a Pressman, from The Akron Beacon Journal after 30 years of service. He was active in the Union and an avid bowling enthusiast andloved to play bingo.

Preceded in death by...

Feb 13, 2015

Margaret (Marge) Dinuzzo, 93 passed away peacefully on February 13, 2015.

Preceded in death by husbands, Orville Byrd and Carmel Dinuzzo; daughter, Anita Byrd and son, Alexander (Buddy) Dinuzzo; she leaves behind daughters, Joyce (Ernie) Carr, Peggy (David) Sample, Jo Dinuzzo and Jerri (Bruce) Becker; son, Scott Dinuzzo, who was the primary caregiver for several years. She...

Jan 31, 2015

Bernice L. Payne, age 91, of Monterey, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord, January 31, 2015, at the Standing Stone and Rehabilitation Center in Monterey, Tennessee. Bernice was born on November 25, 1923, in Barnesville, Ohio, to the late George and Marie Long Hines.

She was a retired Personal Banker working with FirstMerit Bank in...

Jan 31, 2015

Shirley V. Harris (Brooks) passed away January 31, 2015. She was a very loving, caring and tender mother, and will be missed very much. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 14, 1927 to the late Frank and Annis (Schrewsbury) Brooks.

Proceeded in death by her parent, husband, Theodore Harris, sisters Betty Laney and Lucille Sinnett....

Jan 28, 2015

BARBERTON – Maxine C Garden, 98, born September 9, 1916, died peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2015.

She was a resident of Kenmore her entire life and a member of Goss Memorial Church in Akron, Ohio. She later resided at Pleasant Pointe in Barberton, Ohio where she had good care and loving friends.

Preceded in death...

Jan 20, 2015

Sophie Woodall,100, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Born in Big Bay, Michigan, Sophie was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Helena Misic; husband, Thomas Woodall; sisters, Mary Jo Don, Angie Childers, Jenny Porter and Constance Gathier.

She is survived by nephew; Thomas Jo Don(Karen Cooper); great nephews, Tom Jo Don II (Tommy III, Tyler,...

Jan 19, 2015

Edward B. Monsour, 48, of Akron went home to be with the Lord January 19, 2015. Edward was self employed, loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed riding motorcycles and dirt bikes.

Preceded in death by his mother, Delores Durieux; uncle, Walter Morgan, he is survived by daughter, Jessica (D'Andre) Lee; son, Timothy (Ashley) Monsour; mother...

Jan 19, 2015

Roger Von Kanel, 76 yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord January 19, 2015. A life resident, Roger with his beloved mother by his side, attended United Disablities Services for many years, where he made many friends he enjoyed working along side.

He is survived by his loving companion Jackie Pruiett, special cousin Roy...

Jan 18, 2015

Elizabeth “Betty” Myers, 87yrs of Akron, went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2015. A native of Kenmore and a homemaker, Betty was a member of Firestone Park U. M. Church, Zeta Tau Alpha, Past Pres. of Smith, Innes and Kenmore PTA’s, Past Pres. Bauceant #26, Past Matron of Fernleaf Chapter #422 O.E.S and current member of...

Jan 16, 2015

Robert Louis Vigar, 88, passed away on Jan. 16, 2015. He was born on Jan. 6, 1927 in Denver, CO to Ruth and George Vigar.

He was preceded in death by sisters Bernice Vigar, Doris Gray, Geraldine Ingersoll, Francis Hague, and brother George Vigar. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Wanda B. Vigar...

Jan 15, 2015

David L. Parr, 68, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 15, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. David was a Veteran of the United States Army.

Preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Gerri Parr; son, David, he is survived by his daughters, Misty (Damon) Curley and Shannon Greathouse, seven grandchildren,...

Jan 8, 2015

Robert (Jack) Marks, 60, passed away of a lengthy illness on January 8, 2015.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Flossie Stephens Marks, brothers Jim and Brett, he is survived by loving wife Jennifer Paul-Marks, brother Steve (Shannon), children Robert , Crista Marks (Jesse), Dawn (Howard) Dietrich, Sean (Erika) Shotts, grandchildren Izzy and...

Jan 1, 2015

Private family services were held January 4, 2016 for Jerilyn Severns, 41, of Akron who passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2016. A life resident of the area, Jerilyn graduated from Kenmore High School in 1992.

Preceded in death by her father, James; she leaves behind her mother, Judy; daughter, Alyvia; brother, Jack (Monique); sister, Heather...

Dec 31, 2014

Lloyd G. Cain, (94) passed away on December 31, 2014 in Akron, OH. Lloyd was born in Brundidge, AL to Fred and Florence Cain on October 14, 1920.

Lloyd served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII, received an honorable discharge, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He helped build area metro park shelters while with...