Arthur "Soupie" Mcdevitt-Graham
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...
Walter P. Hannig
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...
Karen S. (Hood) Lake
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...
Harold E. Holcomb Sr.
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...
Kerrol J. Claus (Brown) Graham
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...
Catherine "Cathy" M. Stenger
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...
Catherine "Kitty" M. (Bailey) Casto
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...
William E. "Bill" Doug" Douglas
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...
Walter W. Howe
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....
Robert Martin Klinginsmith Ii
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...
Albert W. Nitz
Jun 26, 2019
Albert W. Nitz, 80, passed away June 26, 2019. He was born in Akron on March 21, 1939 to the late Albert C. and Elsie (Klabbatz) and was a 1958 graduate of Buchtel High School and a 1968 graduate of Judson College. Al was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from the Haven of Rest as facilities...
Jerry L. Glatther
Jun 22, 2019
Jerry L. Glatther, 51, passed away June 22, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Gerald and Dessie (McVicker) and was a joy to all who met him.
He is survived by his sister, Sharon Buchanan; nephews, Dan and James (Shannon) and their children, Shane, Stephen, Bailey and Jimmy; and dear friends, Pat, Helen, Jean,...
Forrest Phillips
Jun 20, 2019
Forrest K. “Keith” Phillips, 86, passed away June 20, 2019. He was born in Fairmont, WV to the late Ernest and Iva (Vaughn) Phillips, was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a graduate of Garfield High School.
He worked for Teledyne Monarch, was a licensed pilot and was an avid hiker of the local...
Patricia A. (Connell) Adams
Jun 19, 2019
Patricia A. Adams, 91, went home to be with her Lord on June 19, 2019. Born in Lorain, OH to the late Russell and Emma (Randall) Connell, she worked as a bank teller for Lorain Bank and was a long-time, active member of Hope Baptist Church (formerly Brown St. Baptist Church).
Patricia was preceded in death by...
Ned O. Bennett
Jun 13, 2019
Ned O. Bennett, 97, passed away June 13, 2019 surrounded by loving family. He was born in Akron and lived there all his life except time in the Army and winters in Florida. He graduated from South High in 1939 and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1947. He was affiliated with the Eckard and Schlup Funeral Homes...
Glenn A. Hernea
Jun 9, 2019
Glenn A. Hernea departed this life on June 9, 2019 of complications from a broken hip.
Born on January 24, 1925 in Sharon Center, OH to Mike and Julia (Glugo) Hernea, Glenn was a military veteran of WWII, retired from the City of Akron and was a member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church.
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Charles W. Brown
May 27, 2019
Charles W. Brown passed away May 27, 2019. He was born in Hiawassee, GA to the late Charles L. and Bessie M. (Arrendale) Brown and was a Randolph resident for most of his life.
He was a member of Grace Cathedral since 1960 and retired from East Manufacturing with 40 years of service.
Preceded in...
Kathleen V. (Hetzel) Phillips
May 17, 2019
Kathleen V. Phillips, 89, went to be with her Lord May 17, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late Raymond and Beatrice (Breese) Hetzel and was a long-time member of Goodyear Heights Community Church.
Kathleen worked at A. Schulman before starting her own craft shop, Knots and Whatnots. She loved bowling, weekend getaways, camping, her...
Donald Robert Miller Ii
May 17, 2019
“Art Shows No Remorse” An event to celebrate the art of Donald R. Miller II Saturday, June 22, 2019 1 – 7 pm The Sanctuary at Akron Glass Works 421 Spicer St. Akron, Ohio 44311 Donald’s family and friends want his life’s work to live on. Hundreds of works on canvas, drawings, collage, and small sculptures will be available...
George J. Buesch
May 12, 2019
George J. Buesch, 65, passed away May 12, 2019. He was born in Cleveland to the late Robert and Joan Buesch and lived many years in the Akron area.
He is survived by his wife, Jill; son, John; brothers, Richard, Robert, Calvin and Tom; sisters, Debbie and Phyllis; many nieces and nephews; and extended family Sandy, Heather...
