All Obituaries

Robert E. Dughi, 94, passed away July 3, 2020. He was born in Roaring Springs, PA to the late Lazarus and Bertha (Frazier) and was a World War II Navy veteran who proudly attended the signing of the peace treaty that ended the war. Robert retired from Goodyear Aerospace with 35 years of service and loved to golf. He was a member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church, Yusef Khan Grotto and the American Legion Post 175. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; children, Gary...

Ralph Charles Vanderveen, Jr. – age 98 – passed away June 21, 2020.  He was the eldest son of Ralph and Grace (Nunn) Vanderveen and is survived by his three children, Rebecca (Runge), Mark and Eric; grandchildren, Rachel, Zachary, McKenna, Taylor and Andrew; brothers, Robert and Jim; and sisters, Wilma and Judy. Ralph joined the U.S. Marine Corps and fought for his country in the Pacific Theater against the Japanese during World War II as a member of the VMF-214...

Denny Arthur Dever, 80, passed away June 21, 2020. He was born in Revloc, PA to the late Clyde and Sara (Yarnell) and worked for Peterson Freitag Industries. Denny enjoyed fishing and camping and loved music, especially the oldies. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Shirley, Kenny and Clyde Jr. “Speed”. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sharon; son, William; granddaughter, Thea, sisters-in-law, Bernice and Ruth Ann; and many other...

Jerry Cates, 79, passed away June 15, 2020.  Jerry retired from the Public Works Department of Manatee County with 16 years of service. He was a member of the Tadmor Shrine of Akron, Ohio and of Sahib Shrive of Sarasota Florida. He leaves his mother, Gladys Bostick; daughter, Kim (Ken) Smith; grandchildren, Bryan (Kali) Seckinger and Brittany Crihfield; and devoted friend, Harry Mendenhall. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Shriners Hospital are appreciated.  

Gene I. Bowers, 66, passed away on May 28, 2020.  Born in Akron to the late Paul E. and Annie Irene (Cutlip) Bowers. Gene retired from A. Schulman with 20 years of dedicated service. Suvived by his daughters, Kimberly, Karla and Katey Bowers; brother, Buddy and countless family and friends. Per Gene's wishes cremation has taken place and the family will gather privately.

Kathleen Yeager, 96, passed away May 19, 2020. She was born in Lebanon, TN and met her husband, Paul, in Nashville after WW II and moved to Akron soon thereafter. Kathleen was a member of Marlboro Church of Christ and was a devoted wife, homemaker and mother to her children. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; grandson, Paul Potts; brothers, Hubert and Randolph; and sister, Lizzie Mai. She is survived by her children, Robert, William and Mary, and nephew, Billy. The...

Joshua A. Farmer, 34, passed away May 12, 2020.  He was born in Ravenna, OH to Cindy Gump (Helderlein), and the late Gregory A. Farmer.  Josh was a devoted father to his daughter, Alyssa Farmer, and loved being with his family.  He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Helderlein and Amanda Campana (Farmer); Grandmother, Judith Helderlein (Homler); and many aunts, uncles and cousins that he loved dearly.  He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, John...

Lucas B. Swift, 20, passed away May 8, 2020. He was born in Akron on November 3, 1999 and was a 2018 graduate of Kenmore-Garfield High School. Luke loved working out and was pursuing his dream to be a personal trainer. He was a happy, fun-loving guy to be around, and he will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by his father, Patrick Swift, he is survived by his mother, Cindy (Kerry) Briggs; siblings, Gidry Priebe, Travis Hart, Emily Swift and Molly Swift; step-sister, Leah (Justin) Kieffer...

Margaret C. Peto, 94, passed away April 30, 2020. She was born in Eastbank, WV to the late James and Sarah (Markham) McSurley and lived in Akron since 1950. In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son, Michael; grandson, Steven; 6 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her children, Steve (Cathy) Peto and Pam (Jerry) Goins; grandchildren, Samantha (Nick) Olson, Shelly (Brian) Oxley and Debbie Young; great-grandchildren, Jack and Skylar Belle...

Thomas B. Kalavity, 63, passed away peacefully in his home on April 29, 2020. He was born in Akron on October 6, 1956 and worked at Centron Bank when he was younger. Tom lived happily in the Studio City apartment complex in Cuyahoga Falls for many years and was devoted to his two dogs, Bubba and Midgie. He was preceded in death by his mother, D. Helen Karathanos and is survived by his loving sister, Georgeann Kalavity. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. Please share your thoughts...