Obituaries

Jun 12, 2014

Phillip A. Parker, 54, of Akron passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2014. Phillip was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 18, 1959. He was raised in Ocala, Florida before moving to Ohio.

Preceded in death by his mother; Phyllis Parker, brother; Robert Parker, son; Cecil Parker and mother-in-law; Marie LaRue. Phillip is survived...

Jun 11, 2014

Edith L. Ely, 92, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord June 11, 2014. A life resident of the area she retired from Georgia Pacific after many years of service.

Preceded in death by her parents; Carl and Edith Silvers Emery and her husband; Allan, Edith is survived by son; John of Newark, Ohio, daughters;...

May 31, 2014

Kata Lolich, "best mother in the world", passed away on May 31, 2014 with her loving daughter, whom she had unconditional love for, at her side. Kata came to the United States in 1981 from Yugoslavia to be with her daughter. She loved her corner house in Kenmore where lots of people saw an old lady with white hair...

May 29, 2014

Thomas E. Jackson 12/13/56 – 5/29/14 On May 29th, 2014, the checkered flag waved for Thomas Eugene Jackson of Akron, OH. He was born in Massillon, OH on Dec. 13th, 1956 to the late Leonard "Gene" Jackson and Carolyn "Jean" Wazlavek.

Preceded in death by his sister; Linda (Gary) Randles, cousin Danny Jackson, and good friend Dave...

May 26, 2014

Bryan K. Benner, 41, of Akron went home with the Lord, May 26, 2014. A life resident of the area, Bryan worked for Weaver as a Laborer. Bryan is survived by his brother; David and many other friends.

Friends may call from 4-6 pm Monday, June 2, 2014 at the Schlup Pucak Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Blvd,...

May 22, 2014

KIM L. PURTAN (VANDEVER) Kim L. Purtan (Vandever), 43, of Akron passed away unexpectedly May 22, 2014. Born March 25, 1971 in Akron to William and Nancy Vandever. She was a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Nursing, a life member of the V.F.W. Post #3383 and the Hibernians. Kim loved to camp and had...

May 19, 2014

David "Doc" Holliday, 65, of Akron went home to be with the Lord May 19, 2014. A life resident of the area David was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of The Church on The Boulevard and past Vice President of The Kenmore Board of Trade. He loved sports and enjoyed coaching baseball, softball and...

May 15, 2014

Veronica M. Sims of BARBERTON, Ohio, born February 1, 1977 passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2014 after an extended illness.

Preceded in death by her mother, Patricia White(Powell); father, Ronald Edwards; and brother, Kevin Satterfield Sr. She is Survived by husband, Charles Sims Jr; Daughter, Brittany (Thomas) Halman; sons, Dylan Sims and Devyn Sims; and Mother-in-law...

May 14, 2014

Benton Holloway Ford Sr., 79, passed away May 14, 2014. Born April 27, 1935 in Chattanooga, TN. to the late Walter Lewis and Sarah Ellen Ford, Benton lived in Akron for the past 62 years.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carrol Marie (Baker). Their union was blessed with seven children: Sarah Hartman, Benton...

May 11, 2014

Betty M. Colegrove, 89, of Barberton went home to be with the Lord May 11, 2014. A native of Somerset, PA, Betty worked for Merryweather Foam Latex. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening and crafts.

Preceded in death by her parents; George and Alma(Blanche) Hamilton, beloved husband; Harold and Daughter; Barbara Pecimon, she is survived by her son;...

May 3, 2014

Jim Lewis, 70 years old, of Uniontown, lost his 2 1/2 year battle with cancer in the early morning hours Saturday, May, 3, 2014, with his wife Janet by his side.

He was born on June 12, 1943 and was a long time resident of Akron. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1961 and the University...

Apr 29, 2014

Alva B. Drumm, 65, of Akron went home to be with the Lord April 29, 2014. A life resident of the area, Alva worked as an auto mechanic for Ganley Ford, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

Preceded in death by his parents; Alfred and Ruth (Griswald) Drumm, he is survived by his son...

Apr 23, 2014

Mabel Combs Righter, 93 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, April 23, 2014. A native of Owsley County, KY, Mabel was a homemaker and attended Grace Brethren Church in Norton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; William and Nanny Combs, eight siblings and beloved son; Marvin Marcelli. She leaves behind her children;...

Apr 18, 2014

Arthur Nelson Paradis, lifelong resident of Kenmore, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2014 in Memphis TN with his niece by his side. He was 96. Art enjoyed a lifetime of exceptional health, but despite an incredible battle, was taken down by hospital-acquired infections after renal failure.

Art was born January 20, 1918 in Wyoming, OH to...

Apr 16, 2014

Lester Belofi, 68, of Akron passed away at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Lester proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman for 2 years.

He is survived by his loving wife; Ellen Belofi  (McDaniel) of Akron, son and daughter-in-law; Timothy (Katie) Belofi of Kenmore, daughter and son-in-law; Lisa (Kevin) Clarke of Akron,...

Apr 8, 2014

Betty E. Belchambers, 102, of Barberton went home to be with the Lord, April 8, 2014. She was born in Murray City, Ohio and retired from Akron General Medical Center where she sterilized instruments.

Preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband; Earl, she leaves behind her daughter; Carol (Danny) Fisher and son; Gary Belchambers.

Apr 5, 2014

Richard H. Smyser, 85yrs of Canton, died April 5, 2014.

Dick is survived by his beloved wife Lois; sons, Richard II and Charles; daughter, Libby Burcham; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren and sister Mary Lou Anderson.

Friends and family will gather at Dick's favorite place, the Camper's Fire Pit at Craftsman's Park, 4450 Rex Lake...

Mar 27, 2014

JAMES D. McCARTY James D. McCarty, 88, of Akron passed away March 27, 2014. An area resident all of his life, James retired from Diamond Crystal Salt as a welder and pipefitter after 24 years service, following this he spent ten years taking care of wells.

James was a veteran of the United States Navy where he...

Mar 27, 2014

Michelle was taken from us March 27, 2014 into the Loving and open arms of her mom and her savior Jesus Christ. Michelle was a hardworker and a homemaker with three children at home and the love of her life, Scott Stoll.

Preceded in death by her mother; Della, grandparents; Donald and Elizabeth Schrock, and father-in-law; Wayne...

Mar 27, 2014

Robert (Yoga Bob) Fritzsche, 84 years, of Green Oh, went home to be with the Lord March 27, 2014. Born in Chicago Ill and an area resident for most of his life, Bob retired from Lockheed after 28 years of service as an electrical engineer and was a Navy veteran of the American-Korean War.

Bob was a...