Obituaries

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.

A...

Jan 17, 2021

Victor G. Kline, 81, passed away peacefully at his home January 17, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born in Akron to the late Jack and Edith (Adams) Kline, was a South High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army.

Vic was a PGA club professional, owned & operated Kline Auger Manufacturing and...

Jan 16, 2021

William B. Benson, 80, passed away after a lengthily illness on January 16, 2021. He was born in Clarksburg, WV to the late Ray and Mary (Lake) Benson and moved to Akron at age 3. He was a graduate of East High School, he earned the Eagle rank in Boy Scouts, earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration from...

Jan 15, 2021

Marjorie L. Shives, 96, passed away January 15, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Nicholas and Bertha (Warren) Lawry and was a 1942 graduate of Buchtel High School.

Marjorie worked for Met Life and RK Office Services, and was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. She was accomplished in needlework, winning several awards...

Jan 10, 2021

In the early morning of a day the sun shone all day, we lost Glenn, a beloved son, brother, uncle and nephew. He was born July 2, 1964 to George Sr. and Patricia (Waginske), was a Green High School graduate and retired from Cotter Merchandise and Storage.

Glenn played football from pee wee through high school, earning...

Jan 5, 2021

Tisha Marie (Albright) Blake passed away at the young age of 47 on January 5, 2021. She was born in Akron on September 13, 1973 to Albert Albright Sr. and the late Tressie (Boggs) Albright and was a Central Hower graduate.

Tisha joins the angels that preceded her: her mother; brother, Allen Albright; grandparents, Edna and Garrett...

Jan 2, 2021

Gene “Beaner” Freed, 72, passed away peacefully at his home January 2, 2021. He was born in Calhoun County, WV and was raised in Barberton by his grandparents, Mabel and Harley Taylor.

Gene was a 1968 graduate of Barberton High School, served his country in Vietnam as a member of the Army 101st Airborne Screamin’ Eagles and...

Jan 2, 2021

Joseph Duncan Lewis, 73, passed away January 2, 2021. He was born in Batavia, NY to the late Joseph and Thelma (Weiler) Lewis and moved to Parkersburg, WV as a youth where he graduated high school.

He earned a pharmacology degree from Ohio Northern University and moved to Cleveland, where he was a pharmacist for CVS, retiring...

Jan 1, 2021

Andrew Michael “Mick” Royka, 66, passed away January 1, 2021. He was born in Akron on February 22, 1954 to parents Andrew and Helen (Wetzel) Royka. He was a premature baby, weighing only 2 ½ pounds at birth. He survived in an incubator, but the 100% oxygen caused him to be blind. He attended special classes at Dennis R....

Dec 31, 2020

Janet L. Moore, 39, went home to be with the Lord December 31, 2020. She was born in Akron and was a 1999 Springfield High School graduate. She earned her STNA certificate and worked as a nurse’s aide at Admirals Pointe Nursing Home as well as Speedway.

Janet is survived by her husband, Michael; sons, Brandon and...

Dec 31, 2020

Barbara A. Neuhauser, 75, passed away December 31, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Robert and Emma (Shawver) Sutphin. She was raised in Akron, and then lived in Canal Fulton before moving back to Akron. Barbara was a 1963 graduate of Garfield High School, volunteered at Akron City Hospital and was a member of the Canal...