All Obituaries

On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Rose Marie W. Hoyt, loving wife of David Marshall Hoyt, passed away at the age of 83.  Rose was born in Akron, Ohio, on December 31, 1936 and was the only child of Clarence and Ethel Wilkerson.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in music education at Oberlin College.  Rose worked as a music teacher in Maryland prior to moving back to Ohio.  After several years of substitute teaching in Ohio, she started volunteering as a Guardian Ad...

Shawn M. Bosma, 43, passed away September 7, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI and earned a bachelors degree in business management from Cornerstone University. She moved to Akron in 2016 after receiving a promotion to Senior Site Manager, Vice President at Huntington Bank. She was proud of her affiliation with the NEO Women’s Network, had been active with the Ellet High School band for three years and loved to travel. Preceded in death by her father, William and grandmother,...

Richard L. “Dick” Prather, 90, went home to be with the Lord September 7, 2020.  Born in Palmyra, Ohio to the late Harley O. and Osa J. (Riddle) Prather, Dick was an Army veteran of the Korean War, retired from the US Postal Service and was a member of the Barberton Bible Holiness Church. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Nancy; children, Gary (Cheryl), Theresa (Kenneth) Abrams and Neil...

Betty L. Sadler, 84, of Pebble Creek Nursing Home, went to her eternal home September 1, 2020. Born July 15, 1936 in Morgantown, WV, she spent most of her life in Akron, OH. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert “Supe” Sadler, she leaves behind her children, Pam Boggess, Franklin (Vengie), Boggess, Chip (Rick) Boggess-Smith, and Jackie (Mex) Barrios; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her Tempest Marching Unit family and friends that she...

Robert M. Drouhard, 64, passed away August 29, 2020. He was born in Barberton to the late Robert D. and Anna (Coe) and was a Kenmore High School graduate. He worked for C.J. Zack, Chapman’s Excavating and Maroney’s Landscaping and was a member of the Teamsters. He will be deeply missed. Robert is survived by his sons, Kevin (Becky) and Adam (Amanda); grandchildren, Jackie, Austin, Avery, Sophia and Jamie; brothers and sisters, Coe, Dick (Ruth), Bev (Gary) and Jeff (Amy); best...

Anthony J. Piurkowsky, 81, passed away August 24, 2020. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony and Anna (Michina) Piurkowsky, was a 1957 Hower High School graduate, and retired as Captain of the Akron Fire Department with 32 years of service. He also enjoyed golf and bowling. Anthony is reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 59 years Barbara, and daughter, Desiree. He is survived by his son, Mark; grandchildren, Mark (Nikki), Danielle (Alex), Desiree (Justin)...

Art C. Campbell, 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior August 23, 2020. He was born in Akron to the late Arthur and Gladys (Truesdell), was a 1956 Hower High School graduate and was a veteran of the Army National Guard. Art retired from BF Goodrich with 42 years of service and was a long-time, active member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Coventry-Akron Masonic Lodge 83 and the Ellet Amateur Athletic Association. He was an avid golfer and Ohio State...

Hazel Louise Walsh Grassell, 84, passed away August 20, 2020. She was born in Akron on June 18, 1936 to the late Virgil and Gladys (Sain) Walsh and attended the University of Akron, Hammel Business College, Goodyear GIC and became a licensed cosmetologist in 1956. Hazel worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 21 years, retired from the Akron Public Schools with 30 years of service and was Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Park Lane Manor, Inc. She was a member of AACP/OEA and the...

James F. Yocum., 62, passed away peacefully August 11, 2020. He was born in Akron, graduated from Manchester High School and earned his ASE Master Technician from Lincoln Tech. James was self-employed as a master auto mechanic and loved classic Oldsmobile’s, especially the ’65 Olds Cutlass. He was also extremely proud of becoming an Eagle scout and enjoyed online poker. Preceded in death by his father, James R., he is survived by his daughters, Amanda (Matt) Baker and Fynley...

Joshua V. Ashley, 36, passed away tragically doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle, July 29, 2020. Josh had a passion for gems, rocks and unique stones and loved all kinds of music. He was always willing to help anyone who needed anything and more than anything else, he loved his son. He will be deeply missed. "Only the good die young." He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda; brother, Robert III; sister, Amanda; and grandfather, Henry Roberts. He is survived by...