Obituaries

Jun 18, 2025

Bonnie L. Dodson, 72, passed away June 18, 2025. She was born in Akron to the late William and Edna Mae (Myers) Manuel. She resided in Georgia for 30 years and was a manager at Sears for 20 years. She also proudly earned her Disney University certificate, where she worked for 10 years while she lived in Florida.

Jun 13, 2025

Julia Mehlo-Hoover, 58, passed away June 13, 2025.

Preceded in death by her father, Neal Mehlo Sr., she is survived by her husband, Roger Hoover; mother, Eleanor (Richard) Kay; and brother, Neal Mehlo Jr.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2025 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home...

Jun 13, 2025

Jack W. Vought, 22, passed away June 13, 2025. He was born in Akron to Nancy and Terry Vought, was a 2021 Firestone High School graduate.

Jack was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church and worked as a locksmith for A-AbraCadabra. He was scheduled to report to Ft. Benning, GA on Tuesday, June 17 to pursue...

Jun 9, 2025

Mary E. Davis, 84, passed away June 9, 2025. She was born in Akron to the late Lawrence and Theresa (Faruggia) Oldaker and was an East High School graduate. She was an award-winning salesperson for Avon for 20 years and also worked for Forest City Dillon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

May 30, 2025

Jo Ann Boggs, 78, went home to be with her Lord May 30, 2025. She was born in Smithfield, OH to the late Joseph and Ereva (Starcher) Whittaker and was a Springfield High School graduate.

Jo Ann was extremely active in the community. She was a member of the Greensburg Church of God, Tool Box Ministries and...

May 5, 2025

On May 5, 2025, while surrounded by family, Shirley A. Riemenschneider rested into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 81. Born September 11,1943 to George W. and Esther (Horner) Riemenschneider, she was a lifelong resident of Randolph township. She was a proud graduate of Randolph High School in 1961 and Bohecker’s Business...

May 3, 2025

Eileen L. Summers, 69, passed away May 31, 2025. She was born in Akron to the late Walter and Marian (Glass) Summers, was an East High School graduate and retired from Summa Health Systems with 30 years of service. She loved reading and her cats, and will be missed.

Eileen is survived by her brother, Daniel; aunt,...

Apr 29, 2025

Anita Ann Myers, 84, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on April 29, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH with her family by her side. She was born in Akron to the late Russell and Harriet (Flinn) Bailey, was a 1959 Coventry High School graduate and was a long-time member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church....

Apr 23, 2025

Harry “Wild Bill” Spencer, 82, passed away peacefully April 23, 2025. He was born in East Liverpool, OH on June 11, 1942 to the late Harry and Alice (Lemley) Spencer and was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Bill retired from Hayes Lemmerz International, was a member of the Mt Akra Post 680 Masonic Lodge...

Apr 18, 2025

William F. Clevenger Jr., 57, passed away April 18, 2025. He was born in Akron to the late William F. Sr. and Sylvia Clevenger and was a 1986 St. Vincent St. Mary graduate. While at St. V, he earned All State honors as a tight end and continued his football playing career at Youngstown State University.

Billy...

Mar 27, 2025

Cora Samaco was born June 22, 1951 in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in Mogadore, Ohio and lived the remainder of her life in Akron after her marriage to John Samaco in 1971.

Cora worked many years at both Dairy Mart and Davey Tree in bookkeeping, where she made many lasting friendships. Cora was the ultimate caretaker...

Mar 23, 2025

Kaljo Seem Sr, born on May 22, 1946, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025.

He was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Theodore and Jane (Davis) Seem and grew up with his  brother, Udo and sister, Joyce. He is survived by his children, Kathleen M Seem, Kaljo (Brooke) Seem Jr., and Sam T (Rachael) Seem;...

Mar 22, 2025

Cecil J. Tingler, 79 passed away March 22, 2025. He was born in Akron to the late Kenneth and Gloria (Moyer) Tingler and was a veteran of the US Army.

He is survived by his wife, Rosey; son. Bradley (Amy); 3 grandchildren; sister, Virginia; brother, Jerry; and other relatives and friends.

A graveside service will...

Mar 17, 2025

Michael K. Grady, 69, passed away peacefully at home March 17, 2025. He was born in Akron to the late Gordon and Iona (Capps) Grady, had worked as a truck driver for Akron Storage, and was a loving father.

He is survived by his children, Colleen and Samantha; grandchildren, Alyssah, Emmalyn and Andrew; siblings, Joe (Ruth), Susan...

Mar 13, 2025

On March 13, 2025, Thomas E. Brenner, 85, passed away peacefully at home and is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born July 13, 1939 and grew up in Copley, OH at the Brenner Farm house, purchased by his grandparents, Lewis and Naomi Brenner in 1910.

Tom was a 1957...

Mar 9, 2025

Sylvia S. (Tipton) Clevenger Angelidis, 81, passed away March 9, 2025. She was born in Akron and was a 1961 graduate of St. Vincent High School. She worked in the radiology department at Akron General Hospital for 25 years and was an Administrator at the Akron Clinic for 10 years. She also loved working in the yard and tending...

Mar 4, 2025

Victoria L. Chepeus, born July 19, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, to the late Phillip and Lillian (Maciak) Flygal, passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Victoria was a dedicated hairdresser who worked for Matrix Essentials for over 25 years. Throughout her life, she faced numerous challenges, including prolonged battles with leiomyosarcoma and diabetes, all while...

Mar 1, 2025

Suzette E. Adams, 69, passed away March 1, 2025. She was born in Akron to the late Randall and Catherine (Stasiak) Minter, was a Central Hower High School graduate, and retired from the City of Akron.

Suzette was a long-time active member of Hope Baptist Church of Akron (formerly Brown Street Baptist Church), where she was involved...

Feb 27, 2025

John D. Marshall, 80, passed away February 27, 2025. He was born in Akron October 31, 1944 to the late Everett and Annie (Askew) Marshall and was a North High School graduate.

John retired from the automotive industry, a career he thoroughly enjoyed, and was also a police officer for 15 years for the Akron Police Department....

Feb 26, 2025

Delbert D. Flowers, 86, passed away February 26, 2025. He was born in Pleasants County, WV to the late Howard and Mabel (Noland) Flowers, was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

He is survived by his daughter, Denise (William) and 2 granddaughters, Violette and Olivia. In...