Obituaries

Feb 17, 2024

On February 17, 2024 James Leonard Williamson, 82, passed away, peacefully with family and his puppies (Ruby and Maggie) by his side.

Some of us knew him as "The Big Balogna"....Some of us knew him simply and more profoundly as "dad" and or "grandpa"...Meager in appearance… Kind in heart... Humble in presentation... but ferocious and brave in...

Feb 4, 2024

Donald J. Scott passed away suddenly at home on February 4, 2024.  He was born October 15,1954 to Mildred (Keefer) Scott and Donald Scott at Akron City Hospital.

Don knew who he was. He was a man of few words unless he had something to add to the conversation. He graduated from North High School where he...

Feb 2, 2024

Venessa Kay Klein, 41, of Akron went home to be with the Lod, unexpectedly on February 2, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Kenneth Coon and Vonda Clegg on March 3, 1982.

Venessa was a very kind, caring, compassionate person. She loved to cook, go fishing, camping, feed the ducks or just go on a...

Jan 31, 2024

Linda Gravelle a child of God went home to be with the Lord, on January 31, 2024. She was born and raised in WADSWORTH to the late Mary M. White and Buford V. Hardin.

She was a loving mother to her three daughters, Tressa Carlstrom (Paul), Jessica Racette and Andrea Racette (Jay). Also survived by her brother,...

Jan 30, 2024

David Best, 88, of Howland, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, January 30, 2024. He was the son of Otis and Mary (Devanney) Best.

Preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Barbara (Pucak); two brothers; and granddaughter, Patricia Best. He is survived by sons, Timothy (Bonnie), Mark (Brenda),...

Jan 23, 2024

Mitzie Hodgkinson went home to be with the Lord, January 23, 2024.

Mitzi’s family was the most important thing in her life and she was always encouraging to them. Her advice to her sons when they became parents was to not worry that your children may seem to not always listen to you; but worry that they...

Jan 15, 2024

Jack Arthur Toomey, 79, of BARBERTON passed away suddenly on January 15, 2024.

He was born at Barberton Citizens Hospital on March 21, 1944 to the late William and Josephine (nee Skinner) Toomey. He was a 1962 graduate of Kenmore High School and retire from Goodyear Rubber & Tire after thirty five years’ service.

Jacks...

Jan 8, 2024

"Together Again

Emma L. Cielensky, 90, passed away January 8, 2024.

She is survived by her children, Mike (Elaine) of Tennessee, Charlie (Dana) of Akron; grandchildren, Claudia and Kelly; great grandchild, Odin; brother, Larry Hall of Kentucky and sister, Jan Hall of Kentucky.

“Sometimes having faith for the future is remembering what God...

Dec 31, 2023

Ruth A. Bass, 81, of Akron passed away on December 31, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1942 in Rock Creek, West Virginia to the late William and Marilla (nee Stapleton) Staubs.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister who enjoyed to cook, sew and drink her Pepsi.

She was preceded...

Dec 29, 2023

Nicholas V. Paolano Jr, 87, of Doylestown went home to be with the Lord, Friday December 29, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on September 29, 1936 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Nicholas V. Sr, and Margret (nee Santilli) Paolano.

He attended High School in Clinton, OH and then was a member of the...

Nov 30, 2023

Betty J (Hause) Morber, age 87, of Akron, Ohio, passed from this life and into the arms of her Lord and Savior, after a brief medical setback, on Thursday, November 30th, 2023.

Betty was born in Akron on August 2nd, 1936 to Lawrence “Hap” Hause and Opal Miller Hause, both of whom preceded her in death.  She...

Nov 28, 2023

Karen L. Story, 58, lived in Akron Ohio passed away After fighting a short battle with cancer, November 28, 2023.

Karen was born on September 24, 1965. She was born on the Torrejon US Air Force base of Northeast Madrid, Spain. Karen spent most of her life in Alamogordo New Mexico. Karen was very unique. There’s no...

Nov 5, 2023

Robert F. O’Bruba, 91, died Sunday, November 5, 2023, surrounded by his wife and sons. Robert (Bob) was born August 7,1932 in Youngstown, Ohio. He graduated from Hubbard High School, where he met the love of his life, the former, Toni Pucak. They later married on August 23, 1952. A union that lasted 71 years.

Bob was...

Nov 2, 2023

Hobert L. Hicks, 71 passed away November 2, 2023 holding the hands of loved ones after a short illness. He was born May 16, 1952 in Gadsden, Alabama. Six years later they headed north and planted their roots in Doylestown, Ohio. Where they continue to grow. He resided in Akron, Ohio with his wife.

Hobert’s life joys...

Nov 1, 2023

Michael L. Clifford Jr, 47, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 26, 1976 to Michael Clifford Sr. and Nancy Torson.

He loved spending time with his family, especially his son, Mikey Jr., and riding his Harley. He also had a love for his dog.

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Nov 1, 2023

Timothy A. Poole, age 62, of Akron, and a Lake High School graduate, passed away November 1, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic/Akron General.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Collie Poole, Jr. and Shirley (Drainer) Poole and his sister, Jacqueline.

He is survived by his children, Lauren and David; his...

Oct 30, 2023

Linda R Nicewonger 72, of New Franklin passed away peacefully on October 30, 2023.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, James Pane and Doris Sands. Also preceded in death by her soulmate and high school sweetheart of 46 years James Nicewonger. She is survived by her only child Jaime Campbell (Lisa Campbell); grandchildren,...

Oct 28, 2023

Erma Jean (Pataki) Lauro, 85, a lifelong area resident of Akron Ohio, and a graduate of Kenmore High School passed away at Summa Hospice Akron City Hospital on October 28, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Pataki Jr. and Opal Pauline (Getz) Todd; husband, Antonio M. Lauro. She is survived by her son,...

Oct 27, 2023

Joe Huszar passed away on Friday, October 27th. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, growing up in Kenmore and graduating from Kenmore High School, class of ’72 – Go Cards, Go; Three in a Row!  Joe had a huge heart and fun-loving personality which made him loved by so many.

He was preceded in death by...

Oct 15, 2023

Jennifer “Jenny” Blankenship, 79, died unexpectedly on October 15, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas “Tim” and Helen Smith, siblings, Clarita Ventrone, Tom Smith, Hazel Smith, Judy Mellinger, and grandson, Brett Anderson.  She is survived by her devoted and adoring husband of sixty years, Stephen “Steve” Blankenship.  Also left to cherish a lifetime of memories...