Shirley J. (Hinkal) Watson
Apr 17, 2019
Shirley J. Watson, 86, passed away April 17, 2019. She was born in Sayre, PA to the late Harry and Marion (Miller) Hinkal, was raised and lived in Williamsport for 30 years before moving to Akron, where she resided for over 50 years.
Shirley retired from the American Red Cross with 32 years of service and volunteered...
Margaret L. (Barry) Johnson
Apr 15, 2019
Margaret L. Johnson, 98, passed away April 15, 2019. She was born in Akron on June 10, 1920 to the late Stephen and Anna (Diesem) Barry and retired from B.F. Goodrich with 35 years of service.
Margaret was an active member of the Akron Free Will Baptist Church, serving as secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed...
John J. Podrosky
Apr 13, 2019
John J. Podrosky, born December 6, 1950, passed away April 13, 2019 at the age of 68. Johnny was a man among men. He lived a very full life filled with wild times, fun adventures and great stories.
In the end he succumbed to cancer after a 3-month battle, which he courageously fought till the end. He...
Joan R. (Makidon) Edworthy
Apr 11, 2019
Joan R. Edworthy, 84, passed away April 11, 2019. She was born in Akron on May 25, 1934 to the late John and Anna (Bakos) Makidon and retired from Roadway Express with over 30 years of service. She also worked at Annie Anne’s at Chapel Hill Mall and was a member of the Roadway Dinner Club.
In...
Larry E. Bradley
Apr 1, 2019
Larry E. Bradley, 70, passed away on April 1, 2019. Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin to the late William and Mary (Whittington) Bradley, he lived most of his life in Akron. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps during Vietnam and retired from the City of Akron highway maintenance department.
Larry is survived by his children, Heather...
Cheryl A. (Weekley) Kish-Schutte
Mar 31, 2019
Cheryl A. Kish-Schutte, 66, passed away March 31, 2019. She was born in Akron on July 27, 1952 to the late Frank and June (Braybon) Weekley and was a 1970 East High School graduate. She was also a special needs caregiver for 14 years. Cheryl was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a heart of gold.
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Helen Grace (Faith) Long
Mar 29, 2019
Helen Grace (Faith) Long, 90, passed away March 29, 2019. She was born in Plumville, PA on October 11, 1928 to the late Clarence and Mary Grace (Hoover) Faith. She moved to Akron as a teenager and was a long-time member of the First E.C. Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, George and brothers, Mervin...
Leland "Lee" Pritchard
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,...
Noah J. Coffman
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...
Evelyn A. (Wright) Bee
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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Anita R. (Smith) Anderson
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...
Ruth L. (Turner) Stein
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; ...
Larry J. Hankison
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;...
Delbert Scott
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,...
Arthur C. Robinson Ii
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...
Katharine Buhlmann
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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Thomas Lee Fuhrman
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...
Ann (Romick) Presto
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...
Martin Thomas Schur Ii
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...
Rita F. (Finnerty) Cumpson
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....
