Obituaries

Nov 15, 2019

Beverly A. McAlarney, 69, passed away November 15, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late James and Betty McAlarney and was a Cuyahoga Falls High School graduate. She continued her education in nursing school and, after earning her degree, worked as an RN at Green Cross Hospital (later Cuyahoga Falls General). She was also a nursing teacher...

Nov 13, 2019

Gene V. Frye, 87, passed away November 13, 2019.  He was the loving husband of Onaline (Swain); father of Marcia Dupont (Michael), Rev. Donald Frye (David Shallow) and David (Sherry) Frye; grandfather of Zachary (Ashley) Frye and Cameron (Lindsey) Frye; and great-grandfather to Evie, Grey, Eloise and Sawyer.

He was born in Akron on March 8, 1932,...

Nov 11, 2019

Sandra Joan Johnson 74, born March 19, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, was called to her heavenly home on November 11, 2019, while at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.

She graduated from South High School in Akron, where she played the clarinet in the school's marching band. Since graduating, she was married and moved to live in Washington,...

Nov 9, 2019

Richard K. “Dick” Montgomery Sr., 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family November 9, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Kirby and Etta Faye (Cyphert) Montgomery, was an East High School graduate and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He was also a proud Air Force veteran of...

Oct 27, 2019

Corinne A. Faith, 93, passed away October 27, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late Henry and Mildred (Zinninger) Treadaway and was a member of Firestone Park Presbyterian Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Mervin, she is survived by her children, Randy (Christine), Lee Anne, Connee and Susan (David); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. ...

Oct 16, 2019

Curtis L. Riffle, 29, born in Barberton on July 12, 1990, passed away October 16, 2019.

Preceded in death by his father, David and brother, Timothy, he is survived by his mother, Tammy; brother, Kevin; children, Tessa, Sasha, Lina, Ryder and Colton; girlfriend, Chelsea; grandma, Joann; grandpa Adrian; aunts, Saunia & Laurel; uncles, David and Eddie; cousins,...

Oct 9, 2019

Elizabeth A. Galanis, 88, passed away October 9, 2019.  Born in Akron to the late Arden and Edith Lake, she was an East High School graduate and worked as a warehouse manager for Fomofil. She loved Bingo, cooking and baking and she will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,...

Oct 8, 2019

Dorothea A. “Dottie” Ranson, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior October 8, 2019. She was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Warren and Katherine (McDonald) McClain on September 24, 1937 and was an Akron resident since 1964.

Dottie spent most of her life following her calling and passion, which was helping children....

Sep 22, 2019

Stanley P. Aronson, 77, passed away September 22, 2019.  Stan was an adoring and devoted husband, proud and loving father, loyal friend, and determined attorney. He was born to Herbert and Tillie (Segal) Aronson in Canton, Ohio on December 27, 1941.  At a young age, Stan’s family knew he was destined to be an attorney. He earned his JD...

Sep 19, 2019

Philip John Grom was born March 27, 1963 and passed away September 19, 2019. In his younger years he attended Wadsworth City Schools and was a 1981 Wadsworth High School graduate. He attended the University of Akron, where he was elected President of Sigma Pi Fraternity.

Philip worked for the Medina Gazette and Channel 3. He then...

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...