Obituaries

Nov 25, 2021

Donald Girard Brown, 42, passed away November 25, 2021. He was born in Monroe, LA and has lived in Akron for many years.

Preceded in death by his mother, Mary C. Roberts and grandmother, Sophie Roberts, he is survived by his wife, Jessica Dorsey; children, Donald Dashaun Brown, Danasia Brown and Darren Brown; siblings, David, Jeremy, Virgil,...

Nov 22, 2021

James M. Gardner, 68, passed away November 22, 2021. He was born in Westernport, Maryland to the late Arden and Geraldine (Donnelly) Gardner and moved to Ohio as a youth, where he was a Tallmadge High School graduate.

James was a tremendous artist and loved model cars. He was a fun-loving jokester who was always fun to...

Nov 22, 2021

Delores Bulchik, 95, passed away November 22, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Clay and Esta (McClain) Boggs and was an East High School graduate.

Delores worked for First National Bank for over 20 years, loved gardening, and enjoyed her walks at the Tallmadge YMCA.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Nov 19, 2021

Ryley K. Whaples, age 11, passed away peacefully November 19, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with neuroblastoma cancer. She was born in Akron on July 20, 2010 and was a 6th grade student at Roberts Middle School.

Ryley was one of a kind. She loved making TikTok videos, watching YouTube, and had a parade in...

Nov 12, 2021

Jim Oplinger, 91, retired building manager at the Goodyear Technical Center in Akron and longtime Springfield Township resident, died Friday in suburban Columbus where he had lived since 2013.

The thrill of his life was Dolores “Honey” Stump, his sweetheart from the Springfield High School class of 1948. They married in May 1950 and enjoyed more than...

Nov 11, 2021

Rhonald J. “John” Fleet, 96, passed away November 11, 2021. He was born in Akron and was a proud Navy veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theatre. After the war, he graduated from electrician’s school in 1951 and became a member of the Local 306, for whom he worked for many years.

John was preceded in...

Nov 9, 2021

Barbara J. Bertram, 74, passed away November 9, 2021. She was born in Akron and was a Garfield High School graduate. Barbara loved bingo and her family, and she will be deeply missed.

Preceded in death by her mother, Verna Jane (Courter) Horvath and brother, Robert Horvath, she is survived by her father, Harold Horvath; children, Jim,...

Nov 8, 2021

PARKE WAYNE COOLEY Parke Wayne Cooley, 92, transitioned to glory on November 8, 2021.

Numbers 6:24-26 “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift his countenance upon you; and give you peace.”

Born in Akron on January 21, 1929,...

Nov 4, 2021

Susan "Scooter" Lang, 68, passed away November 4, 2021.

She was born in Akron and was a graduate of St. Vincent St. Mary High School. She worked for the City of Akron as a dispatcher and was also a hairdresser for many years.

Preceded in death by her mother, Olga Raszi, she is survived by...

Oct 24, 2021

Karen L. Abernathy, 69, passed away October 24, 2021. She was born in Minden, WV to the late Lester and Marjorie (Jamison) Persinger, moved to Akron as a child and was a Kenmore High School graduate.

Karen married Rev. Mike Abernathy Sr. and was an Akron-area resident for most of her life, attending Harvestime Temple in Hartville. ...

Oct 24, 2021

Keera Nichole Bradley, 23, passed away tragically as the result of a hit-skip auto accident October 24, 2021. She was born in Akron, was an Ellet High School graduate and enjoyed her time when she worked at One of a Kind Pets.

Preceded in death by her grandparents, Gail and Benjamin King, she is survived by her...

Oct 13, 2021

Charlotte M. Rubbins, 48, passed away October 13, 2021. Charlotte attended Kent Roosevelt High School and had worked at the Ohio Lottery for several years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Teddy; grandmother, Doris; and niece, Vanessa. She is survived by her life-long partner, Steve Sias; children, Paige, Steven, Cassie (Timmy) and Shelby; grandchildren, Daniel,...

Oct 11, 2021

Billy D. Boling, 46, passed away October 11, 2021.

Billy attended Garfield High School and worked for several years at Brooks Painting. He was kind, would do anything to help anyone if they needed it, and was also the life of the party. He will be deeply missed.

Preceded in death by his father, Robert...

Oct 11, 2021

Michael D. Phillips, 36, passed away October 11, 2021.

Preceded in death by his mother, Renee, he is survived by his father, Michael Ruester (fiancee Janice Haught); siblings, Russ (Megan) Phillips, Derek Phillips, Johnny Boggess, Elizabeth Boggess, Danyelle Boggess, Chante Senatre and Sonya Buttach; nephews and niece, Russell Phillips Jr. and Riley Phillips and Josh and Jonathan...

Oct 1, 2021

Shirley M. Faidley, 62, passed away October 1, 2021. She was born in Cleveland, was a Twinsburg High School graduate and worked for the Akron Public Schools for 13 years.

Shirley had a genuine passion for music and enjoyed playing board games, card games and trivia. She loved planning family gatherings and traveling with her family, and...

Sep 28, 2021

Robert James Brunton, 50, passed away Sept 28, 2021. He was born in Akron, was a 1989 Cuyahoga Falls High School graduate and worked at Sully's for 25 years.

He is survived by his mother, Sandy (Dwight) Epling; father, Robert G. (Lana) Brunton; brother, Dylan Atkinson, sisters, Deanna (Chris) Brammer, Tiffany (Todd) Thompson and Erin Epling; many...

Sep 21, 2021

Sterling E. Wilson, 82, passed away September 21, 2021. He was born in Uniontown, PA to the late Harold and Marie (Moore) Wilson, was a South High School graduate in Akron and was a veteran of the US Army.

Sterling worked for RC Cola and Sumner Butter, and later owned Wilson’s restaurants in Brimfield, Cuyahoga Falls and...

Sep 18, 2021

Donald J. Dempsey, 79, passed away September 18, 2021 in Akron after many years of declining health. Don was born September 27, 1941 in Lakewood, Ohio to Fred and Ellaree (Chittock) Dempsey and grew up in Bay Village. He graduated from Bay High School in 1960.

Don attended Rio Grande College and later transferred to Columbia School...

Sep 14, 2021

Joyce M. Cramer, 73, passed away September 14, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late George and Juanita (Arthur) Cramer.

Joyce is survived by her sisters, Gloria and Glenna; brother, Gary (Irene); nephews, Joshua and Andrew; and great-nephew, Sebastian. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Gilbert.

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Sep 14, 2021

Gary W. Theiss Sr., 67, passed away September 14, 2021. He was born in Brazil, IN and lived in Barberton and Akron his whole life. He retired from BR Johnson Cleaning Service with 26 years of service and loved fishing, Willie Nelson and his family. He will be deeply missed.

Gary was preceded in death by his...