Obituaries

Sep 11, 2019

Robert H. Farrance, 86, passed away September 11, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Martha (Cutright) and Charles Farrance and served in the US Army as a corporal, proudly earning his paratrooper wings. Robert retired from Firestone with 30 years of service, and also worked at O'Neils and Spagnuolo & Associates. He was a member of...

Sep 10, 2019

Larry W. “Coon Dog” Hall, 73, passed away unexpectedly September 10, 2019. He was born in Servia, WV to the late Lertie and Mary Jane (Sibert) Hall and was an Akron resident over 50 years.

Larry retired from the Ford Motor Company with 42 years of service and was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the...

Sep 10, 2019

William L. Clifford, 95, passed away peacefully at home September 10, 2019. He was born in Akron on July 20, 1924 to the late Edwin and Helen (Moore) and was a proud Navy veteran of World War II.

Bill retired from General Tire with 32 years of service and was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church....

Sep 5, 2019

Charles F. Reichenbach, 66, formerly of Akron, passed away suddenly due to natural causes.  Known to many as Uncle Chuck, he was a self-made man, using his God given abilities to become a career mechanic in the U.S. Army.  Chuck was a hardworking, generous man, always lending a helping hand, often time for church functions, and unceasingly fixing things...

Sep 4, 2019

Catherine Elizabeth Appleby, 99, a resident of Jackson Ridge Nursing Home of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away on September 4, 2019.

Catherine was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Ira and Bertha (Krepps) McPherran on August 21, 1920. She went to high school at West High School and graduated in 1938.  Catherine was heavily involved in...

Aug 28, 2019

Betty Emigh, 96, passed away on August 28, 2019.  Born November 5, 1922 in Watertown, NY to the late Thomas and Pearl (Sherman) Rowe, she retired from the Akron Automobile Club after 30 years as a travel counselor.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Emigh; sons, Jack and Don Emigh; and brother, Kenneth...

Aug 21, 2019

William C. Holly, 70, passed away August 21, 2019. He was born and raised in Asheville, NC to the late William Sr. and Ruth (Caldwell) Holly and was a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Bill moved to Akron in 1986 and retired from Conway Trucking, where he earned the distinction of traveling over 3 million...

Aug 7, 2019

Frances Mae (nee Legazze) Mann, age 94, passed away on August 7, 2019. Frances was the daughter of Thomas Legazze and Sophia (nee Kalafut) (Legazze) Arbogast, as well as the step daughter of George Arbogast. Born March 12, 1925, Frances lived most of her life in Akron, a place she knew well and loved. She spoke fondly of fun...

Jul 31, 2019

Homer L. Baumgardner Jr., 91, passed away July 31, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Homer Sr. and Susie (Sholley) Baumgardner, was a 1945 Garfield High School graduate and was a veteran of the US Army.

Homer retired from General Tire with 25 years of service and also worked for 9 years for George...

Jul 28, 2019

David Roman, 48, passed away July 28, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Victor and Joanne (Barnfather) Roman and was a Garfield High School graduate.

David was a construction contractor for many years, specializing in heavy equipment.

David is survived by his son, Anthony Roman; brothers, Mike (Vicki) Roman, Frank Roman (Mary...

Jul 28, 2019

Arthur “Soupie” McDevitt-Graham, 67, passed away July 28, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Ukiah, CA to the late Arthur V. and Velma (White) Graham and was an Akron-area resident since 1985.

Soupie worked for Game Tech International and was a member of the Richfield United Church of Christ. He was also...

Jul 24, 2019

Walter P. Hannig, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior July 24, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Paul and Elizabeth Hannig, was a veteran of the US Army and was a graduate of Garfield High School. Walt retired from the Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Company with over 42 years of service, where...

Jul 23, 2019

Karen S. Lake, 73, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019 in Nashville, TN. She was born in Cleveland to the late Robert and Beverly (Witner) Hood and was an Akron resident since 1964.

Karen graduated from Medina High School, worked as an X-ray technician at Akron City Hospital and spent 17 years at Ohio State Extension...

Jul 21, 2019

Harold E. Holcomb Sr., 88, passed away July 21, 2019. He was born in Winona, WV to the late Bert and Lockie (Brown) Holcomb and was a veteran of the US Army. Harold was a truck driver for Cook Motor Lines for over 30 years and retired from TNT Holland. He was also a member of Hillwood Chapel and...

Jul 21, 2019

Kerrol J. Claus Graham, 83, passed away July 21, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late Wilbur and Bernece (Humrighouse) Brown and was a graduate of Central High School.

Kerrol worked at L.A. Seikel, Attorney at Law and was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church, where she was former vice president of United Methodist...

Jul 10, 2019

Catherine "Cathy" M. Stenger, 85, passed away July 10, 2019. She was born in Cleveland to the late Thomas and Jennie (Lothian) Parker and was a graduate of Akron North High School.

Catherine worked in food service and catering for over 50 years, was a 15-year volunteer and member of the Burn Survivors Support Group at Akron...

Jul 9, 2019

Catherine "Kitty" M. Casto, 93, passed away July 9, 2019. She was born in Thomas, WV to the late Daniel and Myrtle (Ganoe) Bailey, worked at Sparkle Market for 16 years and Professional Answering Service for 8 years. Kitty was a strong, amazing, remarkable woman and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. She is survived by...

Jul 6, 2019

William E. “Bill” “Doug” Douglas, 71, passed away July 6, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Vernon and Marie (Foster) Douglas, was a 1965 graduate of Central High School and was the long-time owner/operator of Doug’s Body and Fender.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, LaVerne and...

Jul 5, 2019

Walter W. Howe Jr., 66, passed away July 5, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Walter Sr. and Emily Howe and was a Streetsboro resident the last 7 years. Walt loved working at Midvale Speedway the last 11 years where he formed many good friendships, and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends....

Jul 1, 2019

Robert M. “Bobby” Klingingsmith II, lost his courageous fight with cancer on July 1, 2019. He was born on January 18, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to Mary Lou Klinginsmith/Alexander and the late Robert M. Klinginsmith.  He was a graduate of Springfield High School Class of 1972 and proudly served in the US Air Force as an Avionics Communications Systems...