Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

Feb 6, 2022

Gertrude “Trudy” Handel Bank, 100, passed away February 6, 2022. She was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ to the late Walter and Cecilia (Flannigan) Handel the second oldest of 7 children.

Trudy lived much of her life on Long Island, NY where she worked for the South Huntington School District. She retired to Myrtle Beach,...

Jan 31, 2022

Joseph R. Clarke, 72, passed away peacefully at his home January 31, 2022. He was born in Akron to the late William and Rosemary (Holtzapfel) Clarke and was a Garfield High School graduate.

Joseph was a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, serving 2 tours of combat duty. After the war, he worked in ministry...

Jan 24, 2022

Carol Ann Busson, 74, passed away  peacefully January 24, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Kermit and Ann (Kline) Gerstenslager and was a Coventry High School graduate.

Carol moved to Maryland shortly after high school and served as an LPN at Howard County General Hospital and Springfield Hospital. She retired to Chincoteague, VA where...

Jan 22, 2022

Bryce A. Vittitoe, 62, passed away January 22, 2022. He was born in Akron, was a Tallmadge High School graduate and retired from P & P Mold, where he worked as a machinist.

Bryce leaves behind his beloved girlfriend, Toni Cole; step-children, Scott (Carrie) Cole and Jean (Mike) Cole-Dixon; many grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his best friends,...

Jan 15, 2022

Mary Lou Alexander, 88, passed away peacefully at her home January 15, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Hoy and Ada (Brannon) Baker. Mary Lou graduated from East High School and retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 33 years of service. She was a former member of East Market Street United Church of...

Jan 12, 2022

David Brenner, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  David was born in Massillon, Ohio on February 7, 1925 to Raymond and Elsie (Eckard) Brenner.  David spent his early years working with his father and grandfather as a dairy farmer on the family farm in North Lawrence, Ohio. He graduated from Washington High School in Massillon as part of...

Jan 10, 2022

Dana David Russell, 72, passed away peacefully at his home January 10, 2022. He was born in Guernsey County, OH to the late Clifford and Ollie (James) Russell and was a proud Army veteran.

Dana will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Rebecca at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

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Jan 10, 2022

Nancy J. Prather, 90, passed away peacefully January 10, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Palmyra Twp, OH to the late Wilbur and Mary (Aberegg) Denmire and was an Akron resident most of her life. She retired from the General Tire & Rubber Company (GenCorp) with 36 years of service and was a member...

Jan 6, 2022

Dewayne R. “Bud” Fearer, 83, went Home to be with the Lord January 6, 2022. He was born in Uniontown, PA to the late Everett and Dora (Hoover) Fearer and moved to Akron as a youth where he was a 1956 Ellet High School graduate.

Dewayne retired from the FW Albrecht Company with 40 years of service,...

Jan 2, 2022

Wayne E. Lavender, 85, passed away January 2, 2022. He was born in Donora, PA to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Brooks) Lavender and was a proud veteran of the Army and Marine Corps for 22 years.

Wayne was a fixed-wing aircraft pilot as well as a wide array of helicopters, and was an instructor of both....