Richard L. "Dick" Prather
Sep 7, 2020
Richard L. “Dick” Prather, 90, went home to be with the Lord September 7, 2020. Born in Palmyra, Ohio to the late Harley O. and Osa J. (Riddle) Prather, Dick was an Army veteran of the Korean War, retired from the US Postal Service and was a member of the Barberton Bible Holiness Church.
In addition to...
Shawn M. Bosma
Sep 7, 2020
Shawn M. Bosma, 43, passed away September 7, 2020. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI and earned a bachelors degree in business management from Cornerstone University.
She moved to Akron in 2016 after receiving a promotion to Senior Site Manager, Vice President at Huntington Bank. She was proud of her affiliation with the NEO Women’s Network,...
Betty L. Sadler
Sep 1, 2020
Betty L. Sadler, 84, of Pebble Creek Nursing Home, went to her eternal home September 1, 2020. Born July 15, 1936 in Morgantown, WV, she spent most of her life in Akron, OH.
Preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert “Supe” Sadler, she leaves behind her children, Pam Boggess, Franklin (Vengie), Boggess, Chip (Rick) Boggess-Smith, and...
Robert M. Drouhard
Aug 29, 2020
Robert M. Drouhard, 64, passed away August 29, 2020. He was born in Barberton to the late Robert D. and Anna (Coe) and was a Kenmore High School graduate. He worked for C.J. Zack, Chapman’s Excavating and Maroney’s Landscaping and was a member of the Teamsters. He will be deeply missed.
Robert is survived by his sons,...
Anthony J. Piurkowsky
Aug 24, 2020
Anthony J. Piurkowsky, 81, passed away August 24, 2020. He was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony and Anna (Michina) Piurkowsky, was a 1957 Hower High School graduate, and retired as Captain of the Akron Fire Department with 32 years of service. He also enjoyed golf and bowling.
Anthony is reunited with the love of...
Art C. Campbell
Aug 23, 2020
Art C. Campbell, 82, went home to be with his Lord and Savior August 23, 2020. He was born in Akron to the late Arthur and Gladys (Truesdell), was a 1956 Hower High School graduate and was a veteran of the Army National Guard.
Art retired from BF Goodrich with 42 years of service and was a...
Hazel Louise (Walsh) Grassell
Aug 20, 2020
Hazel Louise Walsh Grassell, 84, passed away August 20, 2020. She was born in Akron on June 18, 1936 to the late Virgil and Gladys (Sain) Walsh and attended the University of Akron, Hammel Business College, Goodyear GIC and became a licensed cosmetologist in 1956.
Hazel worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 21 years, retired from...
James F. Yocum
Aug 11, 2020
James F. Yocum., 62, passed away peacefully August 11, 2020. He was born in Akron, graduated from Manchester High School and earned his ASE Master Technician from Lincoln Tech.
James was self-employed as a master auto mechanic and loved classic Oldsmobile’s, especially the ’65 Olds Cutlass. He was also extremely proud of becoming an Eagle scout and...
Joshua V. Ashley
Jul 29, 2020
Joshua V. Ashley, 36, passed away tragically doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle, July 29, 2020. Josh had a passion for gems, rocks and unique stones and loved all kinds of music. He was always willing to help anyone who needed anything and more than anything else, he loved his son. He will be deeply missed.
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Donald R. Tabor
Jul 28, 2020
Donald R. “Ted” Tabor, 73, passed away July 28, 2020. He was born in Crossville, TN to the late Euclid and Lina (Woody) Tabor and moved to Akron when he was 14. He was a 1966 Central High School graduate, was a veteran of the United States Army and earned his bachelors in Education from the University of Akron...
Timothy Allen Bowman
Jul 21, 2020
Timothy "Tim" Allen Bowman, 66, born April 1, 1954, passed away July 21, 2020. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and earned a degree in electronic engineering.
Tim was the son of deceased Melvin E. Bowman Jr. and surviving mother, Maxine (Moses) Bowman. Also surviving are his spouse, Karen Bowman; brother, Gregory l....
Jordan Stack
Jul 13, 2020
Jordan Stack, 24, passed away unexpectedly July 13, 2020 due to natural causes and went home to be with Jesus. He was born in Akron, OH was a 2014 Stow High School graduate and attended Kent State University. Jordan worked for Bowman Consulting and loved his daughters, family, attending concerts and hanging with his friends. He will be deeply...
Azariah Leanna Tucker
Jul 12, 2020
Azariah Leanna Tucker, 22 months, was called home to be with her Lord along with her father, Horace Lee, July 12, 2020. Azariah was a very happy, giggly little girl who was family oriented and kept her daddy and grandma on their toes. RiRi loved to run and she was fast at doing it. She just loved for you...
David Jay Harris
Jul 7, 2020
David J. Harris, 60, a precious son of God, left this worldly life to be at peace with his Father in Heaven July 7, 2020. He was born in Akron and received his education and worked for Weaver Industries. David loved to bowl and was a fun-loving, caring guy who everyone loved. David’s whole earthly family embraced him as...
Robert E. Dughi
Jul 3, 2020
Robert E. Dughi, 94, passed away July 3, 2020. He was born in Roaring Springs, PA to the late Lazarus and Bertha (Frazier) and was a World War II Navy veteran who proudly attended the signing of the peace treaty that ended the war. Robert retired from Goodyear Aerospace with 35 years of service and loved to golf. He...
Denny A. Dever
Jun 21, 2020
Denny Arthur Dever, 80, passed away June 21, 2020. He was born in Revloc, PA to the late Clyde and Sara (Yarnell) and worked for Peterson Freitag Industries. Denny enjoyed fishing and camping and loved music, especially the oldies.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Shirley, Kenny and Clyde Jr....
Ralph C. Vanderveen
Jun 21, 2020
Ralph Charles Vanderveen, Jr. – age 98 – passed away June 21, 2020. He was the eldest son of Ralph and Grace (Nunn) Vanderveen and is survived by his three children, Rebecca (Runge), Mark and Eric; grandchildren, Rachel, Zachary, McKenna, Taylor and Andrew; brothers, Robert and Jim; and sisters, Wilma and Judy.
Ralph joined the U.S. Marine...
Jerry P. Cates
Jun 15, 2020
Jerry Cates, 79, passed away June 15, 2020. Jerry retired from the Public Works Department of Manatee County with 16 years of service.
He was a member of the Tadmor Shrine of Akron, Ohio and of Sahib Shrive of Sarasota Florida.
He leaves his mother, Gladys Bostick; daughter, Kim (Ken) Smith; grandchildren, Bryan (Kali) Seckinger...
Gene I. Bowers
May 28, 2020
Gene I. Bowers, 66, passed away on May 28, 2020. Born in Akron to the late Paul E. and Annie Irene (Cutlip) Bowers.
Gene retired from A. Schulman with 20 years of dedicated service.
Suvived by his daughters, Kimberly, Karla and Katey Bowers; brother, Buddy and countless family and friends.
Per Gene's wishes...
Kathleen Yeager
May 19, 2020
Kathleen Yeager, 96, passed away May 19, 2020. She was born in Lebanon, TN and met her husband, Paul, in Nashville after WW II and moved to Akron soon thereafter. Kathleen was a member of Marlboro Church of Christ and was a devoted wife, homemaker and mother to her children.
She was preceded in death by her...
