Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 12, 2020

Joshua A. Farmer, 34, passed away May 12, 2020.  He was born in Ravenna, OH to Cindy Gump (Helderlein), and the late Gregory A. Farmer.  Josh was a devoted father to his daughter, Alyssa Farmer, and loved being with his family.  He is survived by his sisters, Ruth Helderlein and Amanda Campana (Farmer); Grandmother, Judith Helderlein (Homler); and many...

May 8, 2020

Lucas B. Swift, 20, passed away May 8, 2020. He was born in Akron on November 3, 1999 and was a 2018 graduate of Kenmore-Garfield High School.

Luke loved working out and was pursuing his dream to be a personal trainer. He was a happy, fun-loving guy to be around, and he will be deeply missed.

Apr 30, 2020

Margaret C. Peto, 94, passed away April 30, 2020. She was born in Eastbank, WV to the late James and Sarah (Markham) McSurley and lived in Akron since 1950.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; son, Michael; grandson, Steven; 6 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her...

Apr 29, 2020

Howard S. Reinmuth Jr., 90, passed away at the Arbors of Stow on April 29, 2020.  Born in Howard Lake, Minnesota to the late Howard Sr. and Elsie (Doeltz) Reinmuth.

Howard earned his Ph.D. in history from the  University of Minnesota and was a history professor at the University of Akron from 1966 until 1993.

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Apr 29, 2020

Thomas B. Kalavity, 63, passed away peacefully in his home on April 29, 2020. He was born in Akron on October 6, 1956 and worked at Centron Bank when he was younger.

Tom lived happily in the Studio City apartment complex in Cuyahoga Falls for many years and was devoted to his two dogs, Bubba and Midgie....

Apr 28, 2020

Yvonne Fairbee died, surrounded by her loved ones, April 28, 2020.  Preceded in death by mother Marion Nigh, father Ted Corner, and beloved husband Arlie, she is survived by her sister Diane (James) Walker, brother, George Corner, children Deena Wanzie-Bolet, Christy Box, Kim (Lee) Arny, Michele Thompson, Anita Rardon, Ward (Donna) Fairbee, and Arlita Fairbee, eight grandchildren, and seven...

Apr 27, 2020

Mary Lou Green, 82, went to be with her precious Lord and Savior April 27, 2020 after a short illness. She was born at home on June 28, 1937 in O’Brion, WV to the late Preston and Dorothy (Mollohan) McCracken, moved to Akron in 1954 and lived the last 6 years at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. In addition to...

Apr 9, 2020

Jerry Davidson was a Professor of Music at Kent State University specializing in teaching Class Piano, though he also taught students individually as well.  He often performed as accompanist for fellow School of Music professors when they gave public concerts.  In addition to his KSU career Mr. Davidson also taught piano to many private students at his home studio...

Apr 5, 2020

Joyce F. Traylor, 85, passed away on April 5, 2020.  She was born in Central City, Kentucky and was an Akron resident since 1952.  Joyce was a long-time, active attendee of the Akron First Assembly of God Church and worked for Siegferth Plumbing and Heating for 30 years.

Preceded in death by her mother, Edna Goodloe Sweeney;...

Apr 5, 2020

Nannie E. Burkhart, 82, passed away April 5, 2020. She was born in Saltville, VA to the late Ballard and Mary Harrison and moved to Akron after graduating from high school. Nannie worked in transportation for the Akron Public Schools and at the Longaberger Basket Company, and she was a fabulous cook. In addition to her parents, she was...