Mary Ann Arney (Abbey Ann)
Jun 1, 2021
Heaven welcomed a beautiful angel on June 1, 2021 as Mary Ann Arney passed away at age 84, in Akron, Ohio. Mary Ann was born to parents, Flavil & Ruth (Helms) Fisher and she was the 2nd of 3 daughters. She grew up doing everything with her sister Helen, who was 1 year older. Her mother made their clothes...
Harry N. "Bud" Gilbert
May 31, 2021
Harry N. “Bud” Gilbert passed away peacefully on his 93rd birthday May 31, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Harry I. and Alfreda (Roach) and was a proud 1946 East High School Graduate.
Harry “Bud” was co-owner of Gilbert Supply Co. and was a long-time, active member of South Arlington United Methodist Church. He...
Walter Regis Austin
May 24, 2021
Walter Regis Austin, 81, passed away May 24, 2021. He was born in Brier Hill, PA and was a Redstone High School graduate in Brier Hill. He moved to Akron after high school and became a certified machine repairman, which he took great pride in. He retired from Chrysler and was a member of the UAW.
Preceded...
Alexander Ryan Anderson
May 20, 2021
Join us in celebrating the life of Alexander Ryan Anderson 8-24-1997 - 5-19-2021.
We lost Alex in a tragic accident. He leaves behind both parents, George Anderson and Deena Anderson; his lovely daughter, Octavia; and an unfillable hole in the hearts of all he's touched.
We ask for everyone to join us June 12, 2021...
Marian L. Tall
May 19, 2021
Marian L. Tall, 91, passed away May 19, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late George and Helena (Neubauer) Fisher and was a South High School graduate.
Marian was a long-time secretary and hostess, having worked at Akron Children’s Hospital and as an usher at the Civic Center and E.J. Thomas Hall.
In...
Susan D. Gilbert
May 7, 2021
Susan D. Gilbert, 65, passed away May 7, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Hunter F. and Susie Mae (Martin) Gilbert and was an East High School graduate. Susan always enjoyed helping others and served the community as a nurse’s aid for over 30 years, retiring from St. Edward Nursing Home.
In addition to...
Glennajean "Jean" C. Thom
Apr 26, 2021
Glennajean C. “Jean” Thom, 90, passed away April 26, 2021. She was born in Creekside, PA to the late Lee and Clara (Peterman) Henderson and was an Akron-area resident most of her life.
Jean was a long-time, active member of South Arlington UMC, serving in the children’s Sunday School program, and also ran an in-home day care...
Joseph Bertram
Apr 26, 2021
Joseph P. Bertram, 73, passed away April 26, 2021. He was born in Barberton to the late Perle and Helen (Marhevsky) Bertram, was a Barberton High School graduate and was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Joe retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and also worked for Century Products.
He leaves behind his...
William C. Christie
Apr 23, 2021
William C. Christie, 80, passed away April 23, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Christopher and Mary Jane (Whetstone) Christie, was an East High School graduate and earned a degree in Physics from the University of Akron.
William retired from Goodyear with over 30 years of service and was passionate about audio amplifier technology....
Ernest R. Tate
Apr 15, 2021
Ernest R. Tate, 62, passed away April 15, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Clyde Sr. and Delores (Jones) Tate, was an East High School graduate and was a proud veteran of the Marine Corps.
Ernest was known as a jack-of-all-trades. He was a certified welder/fabricator, had been a foreman on an asphalt construction...
Helen P. Conneway
Apr 14, 2021
Helen P. Conneway, 98, passed away April 14, 2021. She was born in Long Run, WV to the late Robert and Edna (Scott) Richards and was a long-time member of Family of Faith UMC.
Helen is survived by her sons, Robert (Kathy) Bomer and Paul (Lyn) Bomer; grandchildren, Elisa (Michael) Foley, Ken (Rishel) Bomer and Barbie Stillwell;...
Bonnie Jean Lias
Apr 8, 2021
Bonnie Jean Lias, 94, passed away peacefully at her home April 8, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late La Verne and Zella Eberly, was a South High School graduate and also graduated with honors from the University of Akron at the age of 54.
Bonnie had been the Director of RSVP and was a...
Brett S. Brumbaugh
Apr 7, 2021
Brett S. Brumbaugh, 53, passed away April 7, 2021. He was born in Akron, was a 1986 Field High School graduate and previously had worked as a cell technician for T-Mobile.
Brett was preceded in death by his grandparents, William Clifford and Wesley and Jean (Bellamy) Brumbaugh; and step-father, Donald Mills. He is survived by his son,...
Reverend Eunice Mae Hendershot
Apr 4, 2021
Reverend Eunice Mae Hendershot, 86, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, April 4, 2021 surrounded by her family at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, FL. She was an Ordained Minister and obtained her Doctorate of Divinity.
Eunice was born August 8, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to John Wesley and Ruby Ethel (Cain) Dobbins. She was...
Shannon W. Stewart
Apr 4, 2021
Shannon W. Stewart, 83, passed away April 4, 2021 in Chattanooga, TN. He was born in Pierce, WV on August 2, 1937 to the late Shannon F. and Margarite (Warnick) Stewart and was a proud Navy veteran. Shannon retired from Stow Public Schools with 23 years of service and was a former member of the Apostolic Church of Barberton....
Helen M. Johnson
Apr 1, 2021
Helen M. Johnson, 91, went home to be with the Lord April 1, 2021. She was born in Vannock, OH to the late Alfred and Iva (Pickens) Thompson and was a graduate of Barnesville High School. While she was still a student, she worked at Hunkers restaurant and in 1945, met a WWII veteran named William “Hodge” Johnson, whom...
Roxana Amodio
Mar 23, 2021
Roxana Amodio, 76, passed away March 23, 2021. She was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Ernest and Charlotte (Vince) Walgenbach, went to hairdressing school and worked as a bus driver for the Canandaigua School District.
Roxana moved to Akron in 1991 and was a member of Grace Cathedral Church. She was a tremendous worker, homemaker,...
Russell P. Sanders
Mar 11, 2021
Russell Parker Sanders, 70, of Akron, Ohio passed away suddenly March 11, 2021. Russ was born in Akron on December 4, 1950 to Adrian H. and Rena E. (Matson) Sanders. He graduated in 1968 from Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio and started his long and rewarding career in the Akron rubber industry, retiring from Bridgestone in June of...
Diane Marie (Hoover) Popiel
Mar 9, 2021
Diane Marie (Hoover) Popiel, 74, passed away March 9, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Richard and Elnora (Hill) Hoover, was a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School and had worked as a nurses aide for Sunrise Home Healthcare. She is survived by her children, Sheri, Michael, Kelli and Steven; grandchildren, Jessica, Emily, Tyler, Elayna and...
Brandon Lowery
Feb 26, 2021
Brandon James Lee Lowery, born in Akron on January 28,1993, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at the age of 28. Brandon was an amazing person, who made an impact on everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. His smile could light up the room. He was a compassionate and loving man who cherished his loved ones greatly....
