Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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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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.

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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...

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...

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...

May 9, 2019

Cristy Lynn Wolfe, 52, went home on May 9, 2019. She had worked for Harry London’s in production as well as Bob’s Lakeside Bar and R. J.’s. Cristy loved crafts, flowers, gardening and her beloved dog, Keno. Most of all, she had a contagious laugh that will be missed by all who knew her.

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May 1, 2019

Virginia L. South, 80, passed away May 1, 2019. She was born in Akron on May 13, 1938 to the late Frank and Dorothy Malterer and was a graduate of Randolph High School. She worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 20 years as well as Grace Cathedral for over 30 years, where she was also an...

Apr 27, 2019

Albert E. Brion, Jr., 90, passed over to the hereafter April 27, 2019.  Born on February 10, 1929 in Williamsport, PA to the late Albert E. and Isabelle B. Brion, he was a 1947 graduate of Williamsport High School and also from the University of New Mexico in 1951.  Following three years service in the US Army, he joined...