Obituaries

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...

Sep 10, 2021

Bernice A. Radcliffe, 82, passed away September 10, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Clawson) Radcliffe, was a graduate of Central High School and retired from the Akron Credit Bureau with 47 years of service.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Harvey, and sister,...

Sep 9, 2021

Susan May Kirkland, 64, passed away September 9, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Harry and Ida (White) Luzader, was a Kenmore High School graduate and worked for Giant Eagle for over a decade.

Susan lived in Barberton for many years and was active in the community. She was a member of the Barberton...

Sep 4, 2021

Tammy Dennis, 59, passed away September 4, 2021. She was born in Akron, was a graduate of Portage Lakes Vocational School and worked as a Certified Medical Assistant. She was also a member of Coventry Crossing Christian Church.

Preceded in death by her father, Kelly R. Wagner Sr. and cousin, Steve Wolf, she is survived by her...

Aug 14, 2021

Diana L. Burns, 73, passed away August 14, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late William and Mary (Habig) Rees, was an East Hight School graduate and earned a degree from the University of Akron. She retired from the Department of Jobs and Family Services with over 20 years of service as a case worker.

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Aug 10, 2021

Doris May (Green) Colbert, 87, passed away August 10, 2021. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Darrell and Dorothy (Whitman) Green and retired from General Tire with 14 years of service. She also worked at several nursing homes in the area.

Doris loved painting, crafts and crocheting. She was loving and caring, always made...

Aug 5, 2021

Joni E. Keller, 33, passed away August 5, 2021. She was born in Jessup, GA and moved to northwest Ohio as a youth. She was a 2006 graduate of Mohawk High School, earned her Bachelors degree from Heidelberg University and her Masters degree from Tiffin University.

Joni resided in Richfield with her husband, Ryan, and three dogs,...

Jul 29, 2021

Well shoot, if you’re reading this, I’ve passed from this earth to my Heavenly home. If I know me, I went kicking and screaming – sort of like a four-year-old being dragged out of a birthday party by her parents. But don’t be too sad. I assure you that I am more alive right now in Heaven than I...

Jul 28, 2021

Halex Elizabeth Amethyst Vanmeter, just 2 months old, passed away July 28, 2021.

She is survived by her parents, Cheyenne Edgell and Thomas Vanmeter; brother, Kenneth; grandparents, Lisa Anthony, Millie Vanmeter and Larry Edgell; great-grandparents, Betty Edgell and Alice Vanmeter; uncles, Taven Edgell and Ronnie Anthony; aunts, Deana Vanmeter and Glenda Yost; and cousin Mya. She was...

Jul 27, 2021

Robert Gordan, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ July 27, 2021.  Bob was born in Akron on March 21, 1929, the only child of Condo and Sophia (Kreuter) Giordanengo.  He graduated from Kent State University with degrees in Elementary Education and Business.  Bob was a member of Alpha Phi Omega and helped build...

Jul 23, 2021

Thomas R. Hollin, 69, passed away July 23, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Arnold (Ray) and Marciel (Springston) Hollin, was a Lake High School graduate and retired from the City of Akron Water Treatment Department with nearly 30 years of service.

Thomas grew up roller skating at both Playland and Springfield where his...