All Obituaries

Catherine "Cathy" M. Stenger, 85, passed away July 10, 2019. She was born in Cleveland to the late Thomas and Jennie (Lothian) Parker and was a graduate of Akron North High School. Catherine worked in food service and catering for over 50 years, was a 15-year volunteer and member of the Burn Survivors Support Group at Akron Children’s Hospital, and a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, George; children Scott (Joanne) Armstrong, Lynda...

Catherine "Kitty" M. Casto, 93, passed away July 9, 2019. She was born in Thomas, WV to the late Daniel and Myrtle (Ganoe) Bailey, worked at Sparkle Market for 16 years and Professional Answering Service for 8 years. Kitty was a strong, amazing, remarkable woman and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Swaney; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Nancy Murphy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Casto Sr.;...

  William E. “Bill” “Doug” Douglas, 71, passed away July 6, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Vernon and Marie (Foster) Douglas, was a 1965 graduate of Central High School and was the long-time owner/operator of Doug’s Body and Fender. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, LaVerne and sister-in-law, Annie. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Alicia; daughter, Jacqueline (Gregg) Sadler; grandchildren, Sarah,...

Walter W. Howe Jr., 66, passed away July 5, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Walter Sr. and Emily Howe and was a Streetsboro resident the last 7 years. Walt loved working at Midvale Speedway the last 11 years where he formed many good friendships, and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his sons, Walter III (Britny), Tommy (Amanda) and A.J.; daughters, Wanda, Crystal, Trina, Katie, Taylor and Samantha; fiancée, Melissa; 14 grandchildren; 8...

Robert M. “Bobby” Klingingsmith II, lost his courageous fight with cancer on July 1, 2019. He was born on January 18, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to Mary Lou Klinginsmith/Alexander and the late Robert M. Klinginsmith.  He was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1972 and proudly served in the US Air Force as an Avionics Communications Systems Specialist, which he continued to do in the private sector after finishing his military service.  Bobby was a lifetime member...

Albert W. Nitz, 80, passed away June 26, 2019. He was born in Akron on March 21, 1939 to the late Albert C. and Elsie (Klabbatz) and was a 1958 graduate of Buchtel High School and a 1968 graduate of Judson College. Al was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from the Haven of Rest as facilities manager with 26 years of faithful service. He taught 5th grade at Channing Elementary in Elgin, IL, District U46, from 1974-1982. He was a nightwatchman for D.C. Cook Publishing in Elgin, IL. In...

Jerry L. Glatther, 51, passed away June 22, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Gerald and Dessie (McVicker) and was a joy to all who met him. He is survived by his sister, Sharon Buchanan; nephews, Dan and James (Shannon) and their children, Shane, Stephen, Bailey and Jimmy; and dear friends, Pat, Helen, Jean, Sandy Madden and Rob and Kim. The Buchanan family has suffered a big loss. He wasn’t just a brother or uncle, he was a bright shining star to our family. In his life he...

Forrest K. “Keith” Phillips, 86, passed away June 20, 2019. He was born in Fairmont, WV to the late Ernest and Iva (Vaughn) Phillips, was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a graduate of Garfield High School. He worked for Teledyne Monarch, was a licensed pilot and was an avid hiker of the local Metroparks. He was also a long-time, active supporter of the Vietnamese community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Emma; brother, Maynard; and...

Patricia A. Adams, 91, went home to be with her Lord on June 19, 2019.  Born in Lorain, OH to the late Russell and Emma (Randall) Connell, she worked as a bank teller for Lorain Bank and was a long-time, active member of Hope Baptist Church (formerly Brown St. Baptist Church). Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R.; son, Ross E.; sister, Eileen; and brother, James.  She is survived by her son, Don (Linda); daughter-in-law, Twila; grandchildren, Ryan, Clint...

Ned O. Bennett, 97, passed away June 13, 2019 surrounded by loving family. He was born in Akron and lived there all his life except time in the Army and winters in Florida. He graduated from South High in 1939 and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1947. He was affiliated with the Eckard and Schlup Funeral Homes until 1951 when he joined Goodyear, retiring with 32 years of service. Prior to his work, he was in the Army as a WWII medic, serving in the C.B.I. theater and rendering...