All Obituaries

Amanda Rose Ashley, 32, went home on September 6, 2018. Mandi was born in Akron on May 2, 1986, loved to sing, and was a fun and happy person, always willing to help others. She battled addiction for many years, several times successfully, but ultimately wasn’t able to overcome it. She will be deeply missed.   “Only the good die young”. She was preceded in death by her mother, Wanda Filing; brother, Robert Ashley III; daughter, Madison Grace; and...

Lisa A. (Davis) Haren, 50, passed away September 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born in Johnstown, PA and moved to Ravenna, OH in 1983. She was a 1986 graduate of Ravenna High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ohio Wesleyan. Lisa was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church and was a self-employed realtor for Love This House LLC. She was devoted to her family and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Nina “Jackie” Perrine, 81, passed away August 13, 2018. She was born in Erbacon, WV to the late Thomas and Eliza (Dillon) Perrine and was an Akron resident since the mid 1950’s. Jackie retired from AT&T (formerly Ohio Bell) with 36 years of service, was a member of the Pioneer Club and loved to travel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Opal, Wanda and Lillian; brothers, Herman, Wallace and Gene; nephew, Charles; and...

Esther Fox, 100, passed away July 19, 2018. She was born in Akron to the late Flay and Winona (Davies) Greeley and was a member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church, Randolph United Methodist Church, Eastern Star Billow Chapter # 483 and Amaranth Court # 5. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; son, David; and sisters, Ruth Caldwell and Jeanette Greeley. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Fox (John Larko); daughter-in-law, Sandie Fox;...

Sarah Ima Jean Jett, 86, passed away July 16, 2018.  She was born in Akron to the late James and Dorothy (Gipson) Johnson and was a Buchtel High School graduate. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald, she is survived by her sons, John (Becky) and Tim (Helen); daughter, Dorothy (Carl) Frick; grandchildren, Johnny (Stefanie), Tara (Rich), Bradley (Morgan), Lindsay (Stefan), Kimberly (Russell), Carley (Greg), Elizabeth (Nick) and Rachel; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Megan, Jace, Kaden,...

Robert Schaad, 61, passed away July 10, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late Elmer and Rosemarie (Welsh) Schaad, was a 1976 graduate of Central Hower High School, and was owner of Bob’s Drive-Thru. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Michael and Daniel, and sisters, Therese and Jackie. He is survived by his brother, Bill (Wendy); sister, Bonnie (Jim) Karl; sister-in-law, Sue; his best friend Jay (Kelly) Nease, faithful companion Lucky,...

James “R.J.” Jenkins, 79, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on July 13, 2018. He was a proud Army veteran serving his country in the Korean and Vietnam wars, and was a union welder with Local 18. R.J. is survived by his wife, Shirley Riemenschneider; her children and grandchildren; and many friends he shared stories with. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Please contact the family for details. Please share...

Patricia Grace Templeton, dearly beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on July 12, 2018 at the age of 73 surrounded by family after a long, courageous battle with illness. Born January 2, 1945 in Akron, she was the daughter of Arthur and Elsie (Corder) Quinn. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Larry Templeton; sisters, Kathie (Frank) Adkins and Bea (Jim) Chimera; and daughters, Tammy Templeton and Laura (Keith) Holmes. Pat worked for General Tire as a...

Dorothy J. Williams, 93, passed away July 11, 2018. She was born in Akron to the late William and Mary (Craig) Yeager, and was a lifelong resident where she worked for the US Post office and belonged to several card clubs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; sister, Mary Darnell; and brothers, Robert and Paul Yeager. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Kathleen Yeager, and nephews, Bill and Bob Yeager. The funeral service will be held on Friday,...

Susan K. Harris, 70, went to be with her Lord on June 27, 2018. She was born in Amarillo, TX to the late Billy and Maxine (Jones) Mills, was an Akron-area resident since 1968 and was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church. Sue enjoyed crafts, jewelry making, gardening and volunteering at local food banks. She was a godly woman who was devoted to her family her entire life, and she will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bradley....