Obituaries

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;...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

Feb 23, 2021

Irene Lois (Scurtie) Spellman, 88, passed away peacefully at home February 23, 2021. She was born August 14, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Matilda (Pressler) Criss. She eloped and married the love of her life, Harry Dale Spellman on July 20, 1950. Many people have remarked about their love and how they enjoyed seeing them still holding...

Feb 20, 2021

Patricia L. Minier, 90, passed away peacefully February 20, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Arthur and Thelma (Barnholth) Peiffer and graduated as valedictorian of East High School in 1948.

Pat was a long-time member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church and was a 50-year member of Eastern Star # 245. She enjoyed playing golf,...

Feb 18, 2021

Mary Ann Hanes passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at the age of 73 from complications of diabetes, a terrible disease that she endured with grace and good humor for over 40 years. She was born in Penn Yan, NY to the late Gordon and Clara Willson and was an Ellet High School graduate, where she met her husband...

Feb 16, 2021

On Tuesday, 16 February 2021, Bonnie Lee Nunley (born Rogers), peacefully passed away at the age of 80 in Gilbert, AZ at her daughter’s home as she lovingly held her mother close to her.

Bonnie was the 7th child born on 22 June 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Harold Walker and Sarah Frances (born Adcock) Rogers.  She...

Feb 1, 2021

Christopher William Lent, at the young age of 27, lost his battle to grand-mal seizures on February 1, 2021. He was born in Akron on October 15, 1993 to Tricia Burns and Craig Lent and was an East High School graduate.

Christopher joins the angels along with his great-grandmother, Mary Rees. He is survived by his mother,...

Jan 31, 2021

William D. Bee, 78, passed away January 31, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late John and Anna (Justice) Bee and was a Hower High School graduate. He was a proud veteran of the US Army and retired from Barberton Mold and Injection.

William is survived by his wife, Cynthia; children, Tracey Scheck, Michael (Eve)...

Jan 29, 2021

Robin L. Mauller, 60, passed away peacefully at home January 29, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late James and JoAnne (Petty) Mauller and was a Springfield High School graduate.

Rob loved fishing and was a fun-loving person who would give the shirt off his back and help anyone who needed anything. He will be...

Jan 27, 2021

Vickie M. Rogers, 68, passed away January 27, 2021. She was born in Meadville, PA to the late Gerald and Meryl (Allman) Dean and was a 1970 graduate of Cleveland Shaw High School. Vickie worked as a crossing guard for Stow Schools and was an auxiliary member of Firestone VFW Post 3383.

Vickie really enjoyed going to...

Jan 27, 2021

Annie Wine, 95, went home to be with the Lord January 27, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Martin and Mabel (Hoare) Williams. Annie loved spending time with her family, who affectionately called her Granny Annie, she was an avid bowler and loved her vacations to Myrtle Beach.

Preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 18, 2021

Jim Vaughn, 54, born on February 13, 1966, passed suddenly January 18, 2021. He is survived by his mother, Susan and father James; his children, Brooke, Brandon and Hillary; mother of his children, Nancy; sister, Kimberlee; and niece, Maddaleena. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Beth Brown; father-in-law, Richard Bent; and brother-in-law Mo Isaifan.

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