Obituaries

Mar 24, 2019

Leland "Lee" S. Pritchard, 92, passed away March 24, 2019. Born in Akron and educated at Mount Vernon Academy and Andrews University, he worked at Goodyear Aerospace for 38 years and retired as comptroller of Loral. Lee was known for his quick wit, easy smile, and the twinkle in his eye.

Preceded in death by his sweetheart,...

Mar 19, 2019

Our precious baby boy, Noah Julius Coffman, gained his wings on March 19th, 2019.

His smile lit up everyone's hearts. His giggle was the best.

He is survived by mother, Bryttnie Corbin; father, Noah Coffman; brother, Amir; sisters, Cadence and Mackenzie; loving grandparents, great-grandparents, and a large, loving and caring family.

Although we...

Mar 16, 2019

Evelyn A. Bee, 82, passed away March 16, 2019. She was born in Akron on September 15, 1936 to the late Alexander and Jean Wright and was an Ellet High School graduate.

Evelyn was a veteran of the United States Army, was a member of W.A.C. Vets and retired from Goodyear with 25 years service.

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Mar 15, 2019

Anita R. Anderson, 79, passed away March 15, 2019. She was born in Akron on November 1, 1939 to the late Arthur and Ada (Cornell) Smith, was an Ellet High School graduate and retired from Summa Akron City Hospital with 25 years of service.

Anita was preceded in death by her son, David Franklin; granddaughters, Suzzana and...

Mar 7, 2019

Ruth L. Stein, 76, went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2019.

Ruth was born on September 23, 1942 to Charles and Doris Turner of Akron, Ohio.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty years, Forrest, and her parents, she is survived by her brother, Charles Turner, of New Jersey; ...

Mar 6, 2019

Larry J. Hankison, 69, passed away March 6, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Jesse and Marlene Hankison (Uplinger) De Stefano and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

Preceded in death by his brothers, Dennis Hankison and Bob Uplinger, he is survived by his daughters, Dawn and Jessie; grandson, Iziah; fiancée, Carmon;...

Feb 28, 2019

Delbert Scott, 92, passed away February 28, 2019. He was born in Altizer, WV, moved to Akron after graduating from high school and was a proud Army veteran of World War II.

Delbert retired from Goodyear with 46 years of service and was a member of Millheim Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by his wife,...

Feb 25, 2019

Arthur C. Robinson II, 69 years old, passed away after his final battle with cancer on Monday, February 25, 2019. Born in Akron, he was the only child of Arthur and Lois (Kennison) Robinson.  He was a 1967 graduate from Akron North High School.  He was a member of National Honor Society, National Forensic League, and upon graduation, received...

Feb 19, 2019

Katharine Buhlmann, 84, passed away February 19, 2019. She was born in Romania and migrated to Germany and on to Poland and back to Germany before moving to the United States in February of 1969. She first lived in Massachusetts before moving to Florida and finally, to Cuyahoga Falls to be in the services at Grace Cathedral.

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Feb 19, 2019

Thomas L. Fuhrman, 82, passed away February 19, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Everett and Velda (High) Fuhrman and earned a graduate degree from the University of Akron. He was the Northeast Chapter Manager for NECA, the National Electrical Contractors Association.

Preceded in death by his wife, Joann, he is survived by his...

Feb 13, 2019

Ann Presto (nee Romick), 94, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was a faithful servant of Jehovah God for 70 years. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Memorial service will be held on February 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2180...

Feb 12, 2019

Martin “Marty” Thomas Schur II, 57, passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 12, 2019.  He was born in Akron on October 17, 1961 to Martin and Rosalie (Skinner) Schur and attended Ellet High School.

Marty is survived by his parents, Rosalie Schur and Martin (Lorrie) Schur; sisters, Cynthia (Len) Beard and Susan Schur (Naomi...

Feb 12, 2019

Rita “Gammy” Finnerty Cumpson departed this life peacefully on February 12, 2019. Rita was the eighth of nine children born to John F. and Mary Saville Finnerty. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on November 27, 1919, Rita was a 1938 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Immediately upon graduation, she went to work as a nurse’s aide at St....

Feb 7, 2019

LC Johnson passed away in the Ohio Living Rockynol Retirement Community on February 7, 2019 at the age of 88.

LC is predeceased by beloved parents, Alice and Cleve Johnson; loving wife, Bertha Mae (Palmer) Johnson; and brothers, Dewy Johnson and Johnny Johnson.

LC is lovingly remembered by his children, Janice Green of Atlanta, GA,...

Feb 7, 2019

Irene C. Bottum, 99, passed away February 7, 2019. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 31, 1919 and was an accomplished, award-winning artist in both watercolors and oils. She was past president of the Art Association in Pismo Beach, CA and belonged to the Hudson Art Club.

Irene remained active in the field of art...

Feb 7, 2019

Charles K. Pinder, 92, passed away February 7, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Francis and Mabel (McClain) Pinder and was a graduate of East High School, where he was class president and earned All-City honors as captain of the football team. He was also a proud Army veteran of World War II and retired from...

Feb 4, 2019

Beverly E. Kostich, 79, passed away February 4, 2019. She was born in Reno, NV to the late Keith and Jeri (Adams) Swan and was a lifelong Akron area resident. She was a 1957 Central High School graduate and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Beverly was an accomplished author with over 30 books published during her...

Feb 3, 2019

Renee E. Phillips, 57, passed away February 3, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late James and Barbara (Austin) Higdon and attended Garfield High School. Renee loved going to Good Will and will be remembered as someone who genuinely cared for others.

Preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy, and Bill Hammock, she is survived...

Feb 2, 2019

Nancy L. Cunningham (Purtiman) passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the age of 82 with her children by her side. She was born in Holloway, OH on May 6, 1936 and her upbringing in that small, tight-knit community forged many lifelong friendships and created the values that Nancy carried throughout her life. She graduated from Holloway...

Jan 31, 2019

William Kraft Murray (known in different parts of the globe as Bill, Will, Liam, Mr. Bill, Wilhelm) passed away quietly at his home in Akron on January 31, 2019, one day short of his 57th birthday.

William Kraft (“Liam”) Murray was born on February 1, 1962 on his family’s farm in Chillicothe, Ohio. He is survived by...