Obituaries

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...

Feb 17, 2025

Burdetta R. Barnes, 92, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ February 17, 2025. She was born in Kings Mountain, KY to the late Orville and Helen (Walsh) Warren and was an Akron resident most of her life where she was a Garfield High School graduate.

Burdetta was a charter member of Brown...

Feb 15, 2025

Harry R. Movsesian, 80, passed away February 15, 2025. He was born in New Haven, CT to the late Senakarim and Marjorie (Johnson) Movsesian, was a Buchtel High School graduate and a veteran of the US Army.

Harry Mo was very active in youth sports, coaching baseball in the West Akron Baseball League (WABL) and basketball for...

Feb 1, 2025

Phyllis R. Rardin, 90, passed away February 1, 2025. She was born in Akron to the late Roscoe and Mae (Jack) Keller and was an East High School graduate. She faithfully attended Arlington Memorial Baptist Church most of her life.

Phyllis worked at the Polsky’s Department Store in downtown Akron in her younger years. In her later...

Jan 19, 2025

Carol Hurd, 82, passed away January 19, 2025. She was born in Akron and was a Central Hower High School graduate. Carol earned a degree in nursing and worked at Akron City Hospital and Larrontissy Nursing Home.

Preceded in death by her husband, Skip Hurd and father, Rudy Perrot, she is survived by her children, Pamela (Gregory)...

Jan 16, 2025

Douglas W. Cantrell, 74, passed away January 16, 2025. He was born in Akron to the late William and Agnes (Duncan) Cantrell and was a 1969 graduate of North High School, where he was an all-city pitcher. He retired from Chrysler in 2008 with 13 years of service.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Jan 16, 2025

Lora Sue Cain, 67, passed away January 16, 2025. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to the late Bruce and Claudia (Vaughan) Cain and was a Mogadore High School graduate. Lora retired as a pharmacy technician from Marc’s and had previously worked at Akron Children’s Hospital in the same capacity.

Lora enjoyed spending time at the...