James P. Tucholski
May 19, 2022
James P. Tucholski, 77, passed away May 19, 2022. He was born in White, PA and was a proud veteran of the US Army.
James moved to the Akron area shortly after his military discharge and worked at MacTac for over 30 years. He was a workaholic and the ultimate handyman, and he was a huge Pittsburgh...
Shirley L. Stonebrook
May 13, 2022
Shirley L. Stonebrook, 92, passed away May 13, 2022. She was born in Charlerio, PA to the late Edgar and Pauline (Yoke) Wall and moved to Akron as a youth. She worked and was active at several local churches through the years, most recently Goodyear Heights United Methodist.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald,...
Betty J. Pinder
May 6, 2022
Betty J. Pinder, 91, passed away May 6, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Herman and Eulema (Stone) Bousum, was an East High School graduate and earned an Associate’s Degree from the University of Akron. She retired from Akron City Hospital, was an active former member of St. Matthew Parish and was a member of the...
Michael P. Thompson
Apr 25, 2022
Michael P. Thompson, 66, passed away April 25, 2022. He was born in Rochester, NY and was a veteran of the United States Army.
Michael was an amazing mechanic and had a true passion for cars. He loved to travel and was a silly, happy-go-lucky guy. He will be deeply missed.
Preceded in death by...
Harold A. Horvath
Apr 8, 2022
Harold A. Horvath, 100, went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2022. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and was a life-long area resident. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Verna Jane (Courter) after 37 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his son, Robert “Bob” J. Horvath...
Leona L. (Russell) Brobst
Apr 7, 2022
Leona L. (Russell) Brobst, 93, passed away April 7, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Charles and Lily (Brooks) Russell and attended Central High School.
During World War II she worked at B.F. Goodrich, where she met Douglas, her dear husband of 64 years. She also proudly retired from the surgical department of Summa...
Libby Renee Lovejoy
Mar 31, 2022
Libby Renee Lovejoy, just 17 days old, passed away March 31, 2022 after a courageous battle with complications at birth.
She is survived by her parents, Sarah and Zacchaeus Lovejoy; siblings, Dion Becker, Jasmine Lovejoy, Carter Prisby, Aden Sheets, Colton Bird, Zahyn Lovejoy, and her twin, Lilly Lovejoy; grandparents, Darla (Mike) Morgan and Cynthia Slaughter; and aunts,...
Everett J. Frederick
Mar 30, 2022
On March 30, 2022, at 90 years old, the Lord called Everett Jefferson Frederick to his eternal home, where he was reunited with his wife, Ruth, along with many family and friends.
Born October 18, 1931 in Kentucky, this southern gentleman never lost his charm. He grew up on a farm which he also called a Farm...
Carolyn Sue Austin
Mar 29, 2022
Carolyn Sue Austin, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away March 29, 2022 at the age of 81, due to complications from a serious fall on January 27, 2022. She was born in Akron on July 26, 1940 to the late Thomas Sr. and Mary Pearl (Garrison) Ferguson. She was a 1958 graduate of Ellet High School and Hammel...
Gertrude "Trudy" L. Tate
Mar 25, 2022
Gertrude L. “Trudy” Tate, 66, passed away March 25, 2022. She was born in Ravenna, OH to the late Mary Lou (Finney) and Richard Overdorf and was a Kenmore High School graduate. She worked at the American Legion, Little Forrest Nursing Home and owned Trudy’s Daycare for many years.
Trudy was an amazing mother and grandmother who...
John Henry Austin Jr.
Mar 20, 2022
“Your Wings Were Ready, Our Hearts Were Not”
John Henry Austin Jr., a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away suddenly March 20, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born in Akron on May 5, 1943 to the late John Sr. and Grace (Hohlbaugh) and was a 1961 graduate of Springfield...
Sharon Mason
Mar 16, 2022
Sharon “Nanny” Mason, 73, was called home Wednesday, March 16, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. We cannot imagine the celebration when she stood before Jesus.
She was born in Akron to the late Eldon and Virginia (Haddox) Mason, was an Ellet High School graduate, and owned and helped operate Masons Auto Parts.
Sharon...
Barbara J. Tomlinson
Mar 12, 2022
Barbara J. Tomlinson, 95, passed away March 12, 2022. She was born in Terre Haute, IN to the late Raymond and Clara (Meadows) Hays and moved to Ohio as a child, where she was a former member of Springfield Baptist Church.
Barbara was always so kind and caring and was a friend to everyone. She will be...
Jack M. Worthingtom
Mar 11, 2022
Jack M. Worthington, 73, passed away March 11, 2022. He was born in Massillon, OH , was a Massillon High School graduate and was a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, stationed in Guam.
Jack worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. as a mechanic, the Summit County Sherriff's Department, and...
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Siegfried
Mar 11, 2022
Geraldine “Gerry” Meyers Siegfried, age 101, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ March 11, 2022. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late John and Bessie Mae (Matheny) Meyers and was a 1939 South High School graduate.
Gerry worked at Goodyear Aerospace during World War II and retired from E.W....
Christopher David Blair
Mar 8, 2022
Christopher David Blair, 77, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 8, 2022. He was born in Seattle, Washington to the late Leon Blair and Mary Birchfield and was raised by his father and step-mother Edith (Witec) Blair, and his beloved late Aunt Sibil Leftwich.
Christopher was a worldly man known for his...
Karl B. Raack Jr.
Feb 17, 2022
Karl B. Raack Jr., 78, passed away February 17, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late Karl Sr. and Hazel (Burnham) Raack and was a Central High School graduate. Karl was an avid photographer who loved capturing scenes of old downtown Akron and of his family.
Karl is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Fred...
Kathryn J. Lipscomb
Feb 13, 2022
Kathryn J. Lipscomb, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family February 13, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Carl and Ruby Baker and retired from the Summit County Auditor’s Office. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Roy; sisters, Dorothy and Mary Ann; brothers, John and Carl; grandchildren, Jason, Andrew and Jennifer;...
James B. Oliver
Feb 8, 2022
James B. Oliver Sr., 93, went peacefully home to be with the Lord February 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Inez, KY to the late William and Ressie (Hammonds) Oliver and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber with over 40 years of service.
James was a lifetime member of both Wedgewood United...
Linda M. Robinson
Feb 7, 2022
Linda M. Robinson, 70, passed away peacefully at home February 7, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Marvin Thomas and Zelma (Woody) Robinson and was a Coventry High School graduate.
Linda was a founding member of the Best Practices in Schizophrenia Treatment (BeST) Center at Northeast Ohio Medical University’s Consumer Advisory Council and an...
