All Obituaries

In the early morning of a day the sun shone all day, we lost Glenn, a beloved son, brother, uncle and nephew. He was born July 2, 1964 to George Sr. and Patricia (Waginske), was a Green High School graduate and retired from Cotter Merchandise and Storage. Glenn played football from pee wee through high school, earning all Suburban honors his senior year and playing in the prestigious Turkey Day All Star game at the Rubber Bowl. He also enjoyed playing softball for many years. Glenn loved...

Tisha Marie (Albright) Blake passed away at the young age of 47 on January 5, 2021. She was born in Akron on September 13, 1973 to Albert Albright Sr. and the late Tressie (Boggs) Albright and was a Central Hower graduate. Tisha joins the angels that preceded her: her mother; brother, Allen Albright; grandparents, Edna and Garrett Boggs and Mary and Dale Albright; and great-nephew, Nickolas Orr. In addition to her father, she is survived by her significant other, Mikey Hayes; children,...

Janet L. Moore, 39, went home to be with the Lord December 31, 2020. She was born in Akron and was a 1999 Springfield High School graduate. She earned her STNA certificate and worked as a nurse’s aide at Admirals Pointe Nursing Home as well as Speedway. Janet is survived by her husband, Michael; sons, Brandon and Logan Selby; parents, Brenda (James) Gregory and Louis (Harriet) Noland; grandmother, Ellaruth Noland; and brothers, Louis Noland and Jacob Gregory; nephew, Joseph Gregory...

Gene “Beaner” Freed, 72, passed away peacefully at his home January 2, 2021. He was born in Calhoun County, WV and was raised in Barberton by his grandparents, Mabel and Harley Taylor. Gene was a 1968 graduate of Barberton High School, served his country in Vietnam as a member of the Army 101st Airborne Screamin’ Eagles and retired from the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company with 36 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife, Susan, he is survived by his children, Tim...

Joseph Duncan Lewis, 73, passed away January 2, 2021. He was born in Batavia, NY to the late Joseph and Thelma (Weiler) Lewis and moved to Parkersburg, WV as a youth where he graduated high school. He earned a pharmacology degree from Ohio Northern University and moved to Cleveland, where he was a pharmacist for CVS, retiring after over 40 years. He was also an avid golfer and bowler and was a die-hard Browns fan.  Joe is survived by his wife, Christine; children, Jessica (Jeff) and...

Andrew Michael “Mick” Royka, 66, passed away January 1, 2021. He was born in Akron on February 22, 1954 to parents Andrew and Helen (Wetzel) Royka. He was a premature baby, weighing only 2 ½ pounds at birth. He survived in an incubator, but the 100% oxygen caused him to be blind. He attended special classes at Dennis R. Smith Elementary in Canton, graduated from Canton Lehman in 1972 and attended Walsh College until he moved with his father to Arizona, where he attended...

Barbara A. Neuhauser, 75, passed away December 31, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Robert and Emma (Shawver) Sutphin. She was raised in Akron, and then lived in Canal Fulton before moving back to Akron. Barbara was a 1963 graduate of Garfield High School, volunteered at Akron City Hospital and was a member of the Canal Fulton United Methodist Church. She loved boating and the Cleveland Indians, but was most proud of being an active part of her children’s and...

Paul G. “Duke” Ellington, 81, gained his wings on December 18, 2020 after fighting the good fight. He was born September 25, 1939 in High Point, NC to the late Winfred and Virginia (Hazard) Ellington and moved to Akron as a child. As a teen he was led to the Lord by his best friend, Fred Chilton.  He was a lifelong member of Evangel Temple. Paul married the love of his life, Shelva Jean Felter, in Akron, Ohio on June 25, 1960. They had three daughters who gave him six...

Jimmie Linder, 88, went to her Heavenly home December 11, 2020. She was born in Meigs County, TN on November 16, 1932 to the late Arlin Sr and Saurilla (Robinson) Moore and worked in the mission’s department at Ernest Angley’s Ministries. She was also employed at Decatur Manufacturing in Tennessee in the sewing department for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Billy”; son, Alexander; daughters, Sylvia, Renee and Phyllis Ann; brothers,...

Martha R. Miklovic, 86, passed away December 14, 2020. She was born in Jefferson County, OH to the late Ralph and Evelyn (Monney) Williams and was a graduate of Steubenville High School, where she was Salutatorian of her class. Martha moved to Akron after high school and graduated from Akron General Nursing School, often getting together with classmates through the years. She worked as an RN at Akron General Hospital and later retired from Summit County Children’s Services. Martha was...