Obituaries

Rhonda L Harper

Apr 3, 2023

Rhonda Harper, 60, of Akron passed away Monday, April 3, 2023

She was preceded in death by her son, David and sister, Renee Allen. She leaves behind her son, John (Marsadies) Harper; brother, Randy (Ann); six beautiful grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends.

Rhonda was a loving member of The Lighthouse of...

Donald G Amtsberg

Apr 2, 2023

Donald G Amtsberg, 96, passed away on April 2, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Don was born in Salem, Ohio and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Collinwood High School in 1945 and immediately joined the U.S. Army, serving in the Philippines at the conclusion of World War II. After the war, Donald took advantage of...

William "Bud" P Bosch Jr.

Apr 2, 2023

William "Bud" P. Bosch, Jr. went home to be with the Lord, April 2, 2023. He was born April 22, 1946, in Akron, Ohio to the late William and Edna (nee Fair) Sr.

He was a veteran of the United States Army Reserve and retired with twenty years' service. He graduated from Kent State University with a...

Paul E Tavernaris Iii

Apr 1, 2023

Paul Eugene Tavernaris III

"Pete" was born, June 6th, 1969, gained his wings in heaven April 1st, 2023, at just 53 years old. He passed suddenly by an artery blockage that led to a massive heart attack. He was greeted with arms wide open by his great grandparents "Thompson's" & "Tavernaris'" his brother-in-law Joedy Schutte, Uncle Chuck...

Daniel O Badgley

Mar 25, 2023

Danny passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He will be dearly missed. A lifelong resident of Kenmore, he proudly lived in the same house his entire life. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1968, then attended the University of Akron to study computers. After that, he began working a job he loved at Bank...

Larry E Johnson

Mar 16, 2023

Larry E. Johnson, 78, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, March 16, 2023. He was born on November 12, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Johnson.

He enjoyed woodworking, his dog Coco, and he was never seen without a Pepsi in his hand.

Preceded...

Kathleen P (Keenan) Sullivan

Mar 10, 2023

Kathleen P. Sullivan, 97, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, March 10, 2023. She was born in Grand Rapids Michigan on December 22, 1925.

She enjoyed family reunions, camping (especially with her grandkids and the Lake Michigan Beaches. She was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Sullivan, nine brothers and...

Jimmie N West

Mar 9, 2023

Jimmie N. West, 71, of Akron passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023. He was born on August 28, 1951 in Barberton, Ohio to the late James and Laura (nee Long) West.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie West; daughters, Crystal West, Laura (Luke) Andrico and Leah (David) Williams; son, Chris (Stephie) West, James (MaryJo) West;...

Marilou Graves

Mar 7, 2023

Marilou Graves, 92, went home to Jesus and to be with her husband, Jack on March 7th, 2023 at Chapel Hill Community Nursing Home.

She was born on Wednesday May 7th, 1930 at Barberton Citizens Hospital to the late George and Elva Hood. Preceded in death by her husband, Jack; her parents, and great grandson,...

Lorene A (White) Brown

Mar 5, 2023

Lorene Ann Brown (nee White), loving child of Jesus, born to her earthly home on the 31st of March, 1951, entered her heavenly home on the 5th of March, 2023.

Since the day Jesus entered her heart, the world was always peachy keen with daisies growing everywhere. She shared her Savior and His love with her husband-to-be....

Sandra L Jolly

Feb 20, 2023

Sandra L. Jolly, 82, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 20, 2023. She was born August 8, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to the late James and Rosamond (nee Christman) Jolly. She retired from Reflections after many years of service as an Xray Tech. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and the St. Thomas school...

Beverly Y Jarman

Feb 9, 2023

After a long and brave battle, Beverly Jarman ended her battle on February 9, 2023. Born on November 23, 1959, in Yuba City, California to Shirley (Grunow) and Eugene Jarman Sr. Bev was raised in Ogden, Utah where she graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1978.

In her 20's Bev moved to Barberton, Ohio where she raised...

Terry A Henry

Jan 26, 2023

Terry A. Henry, 73 passed away suddenly on January 26, 2023 at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 17,1949 in a Kentucky farmhouse. Terry was the son of Louella and George Henry. Terry served 25 years as an Akron City Police Officer and was proud to serve his community. His fellow officers still...

Barbara A Lowe

Jan 24, 2023

Barbara Ann (Bierstedt) Lowe, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2023. She was born March 8, 1936, in Keystone, Oklahoma to Walter & Okla Beirstedt. She moved to Sand Springs where she attended school and graduated in 1954. Ohio became her home in 1955 when she moved to Cleveland and then to Akron. She called...

Cody L Styer

Jan 13, 2023

Cody L Styer, 37, of BARBERTON passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2023. He was born on January 29, 1985 in Ravenna, Ohio.

Cody grew up in Brimfield and was a graduate of Field High School. He absolutely loved his family, especially all the little ones. He loved being a husband, son, brother, daddy and uncle Cody...

Rita A Williams

Jan 11, 2023

Rita A. Williams, 77 of Akron passed away surrounded by her family on January 11, 2023.

She was a devoted wife and mother and an avid reader. She had a love of plants, flowers and gardening.

She was preceded in death by father, Robert and mother, Catherine Petroski; siblings, Paul, Steve and Susan. She is...

Judith Williamson

Jan 10, 2023

On January 10,2023, Judy Williamson, 79, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband, children, siblings, and loyal pups Ruby and Maggie by her side. She told them all “I’ll see you in Heaven”.  Judy loved her family and friends and was proud of her grandchildren. She loved family gatherings and her cousins’ countless shenanigans!

Judy...

Chester E Collmar

Jan 5, 2023

Chester E "Fritz" Collmar was born to Chester and Beulah (nee Linton) Collmar on April 26, 1952. He passed away peacefully at his home on January 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

In his younger days he was a wild one with a great sense of humor and a love of life. After high school he...

James G Bennett

Dec 28, 2022

James "Jimmy" Gordon Bennett passed away at home on December 14, 2022 of a heart attack. He was born April 23, 1948 in New Castle, Indiana to the late James and Margaret (nee Giordano) Bennett.

We will remember the great times we had together, but most of all the smile you wore so beautifully. He enjoyed not...

Jay H Fuller

Dec 24, 2022

Jay H. Fuller, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2022. He was born in Bradford, PA on June 21, 1933 to the late Howard and Katherine (nee Hoy) Fuller.

Jay was a veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from Albian College with a bachelor's degree...