Obituaries

Jul 10, 2018

Robert Schaad, 61, passed away July 10, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late Elmer and Rosemarie (Welsh) Schaad, was a 1976 graduate of Central Hower High School, and was owner of Bob’s Drive-Thru.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph, Michael and Daniel, and sisters, Therese and...

Jun 27, 2018

Susan K. Harris, 70, went to be with her Lord on June 27, 2018. She was born in Amarillo, TX to the late Billy and Maxine (Jones) Mills, was an Akron-area resident since 1968 and was a member of the Rootstown United Methodist Church.

Sue enjoyed crafts, jewelry making, gardening and volunteering at local food banks. She...

Jun 26, 2018

Terry D. Walker, 66, passed away peacefully June 26, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late Maynard and Lavonne (Mellette) Walker and was a 1969 Central High graduate.

Terry was a founding member and recording artist for The Bizarros, and his passions were music and people. He will be deeply missed.

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Jun 21, 2018

Justin A. Pankow, 38, passed away suddenly June 21, 2018. He was born in Centralia, Wash. and worked in Akron for Shred-It. He is survived by Bonnie, Austin, Jack, Penny, Shawna and his parents, Larry and Cory. Cremation has taken place and a funeral will be held in Washington state at a later date. Please share your thoughts and...

Jun 20, 2018

Norma J. Kesselring, 84, passed away June 20, 2018. She was born in Akron on September 25, 1933 to the late Charles Earl and Edna Mae (Altoff) Montgomery, was a Buchtel High School graduate and attended the University of Akron for two years, where she loved her sorority and met many wonderful friends.

Norma retired as a...

Jun 13, 2018

James "Jim" Edward Shambach went home to be with his Lord on June 13, 2018 with his daughter by his side. He was born in Akron on March 21, 1925 (the first full day of spring) the 8th of 10 children to the late James C. and Anna B. (Young) Shambach. Jim was one of the greatest generation and...

Jun 12, 2018

Ona Greene, 79, passed away June 12, 2018. She was born in Akron to the late Harold and Laura (Smith) Greene, worked at Firestone and was a member of The Chapel.

Preceded in death by her sisters, Haroldine, Madge, June and Wilma, she is survived by her brother-in-law, Joe Stolmayer and other relatives and friends.

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Jun 6, 2018

George "Art" Gruver, 64, passed away June 6, 2018, less than a month after his beloved wife of 33 years, Ruth, passed.

Art retired from the City of Akron after almost 30 years of service as a treatment plant mechanic. He loved animals and was an outgoing and likeable man who will be missed.

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May 29, 2018

James “Jim” “Goose” Andrew Burcham, 69, passed away May 29, 2018. He was born in Lobelville, TN on May 21, 1949 to the late Porter and Mildred (Bates) Burcham, moved to Michigan as a youth and lived in Akron since the late 1960’s. He was a 1969 Central High School graduate, was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple,...

May 27, 2018

Thomas Timothy Bennett "Ben" Brinley, 43, went home to be with his heavenly father on Sunday May 27, 2018. He was finally reunited with the rest of the family that went before him. Ben was welcomed with those long awaited hugs from his mom and dad that he had missed so very much.

He was born June...

May 26, 2018

Donna R. Ice, 65, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2018. She was born in Akron on March 10, 1953 to the late Gordon and Ruth (Hose) Boyd and was a graduate of Garfield High School. She lived in Akron until 1986 and moved to Griffin, Georgia, where she lived for 30 years. She returned to Ohio,...

May 14, 2018

Carla (Weaver) Conley, born in Akron to Wilma (Badgley) and Merritt Weaver on July 17, 1953, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 14, 2018.

In addition to her parents, Carla was preceded in death by Randy Silver. She is survived by her brother and sister, Steven (Terri) Weaver and Patricia Hardman; son,...

May 13, 2018

Frederick Celetti, 73, passed away May 13, 2018.  Born in Akron to the late Fredindo and Maria (Scranca) Celetti, he was a 1962 Central High School graduate, a US Army veteran and was a tire builder for General Tire.

Preceded in death by his brothers, Vito and Patrick and sisters, Eleanor and Freda, he is survived by...

May 10, 2018

Ruth G. Gruver, 71, passed away May 10, 2018. She was born in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Bernadine (Mohr) Stepka and was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. She earned her beautician's license from Beauty College but enjoyed her career as a medical technician for many years for Dr. Atul Goswami.

Ruth is...

May 5, 2018

John E. Sunseri, 86, passed away May 5, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late  Sam and Flossie (Hathaway), was a 1950 North High School graduate and was an Army veteran of the Korean War.

John worked for Kroger’s for 30 years and retired from SGS Tool with 10 years of service. He loved coaching...

Apr 27, 2018

Charles E. "Chick" Carst, 99, passed away April 27, 2018. He was born in Toronto, Canada to the late Edward and Jeanne (Van Vollenhoven) and moved to Akron at a young age.

Charles was a 1937 East High School graduate and served his country as a Staff Sergeant of the Army 11th Armor Division in World War...

Apr 23, 2018

Lea Jo Gnagey, 63, passed away April 23, 2018. Born in Sandusky, OH to the late Elmer and Dorothy (Ward) Lichtenberger, she moved to Akron at a young age before relocating to Arizona. She earned a nursing degree in Phoenix, where she lived for 30 years and worked as an RN at Arrowhead Hospital. Lea enjoyed ceramics and crocheting,...

Apr 23, 2018

Marlene Frances “Schoonie” “Babe” Schoonover was born June 5, 1931 and died April 23, 2018 after a long illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Irene (Egleston) Schoonover; brothers, Harold, Fred, Earl, and Richard; and nephew, Mark.  She is survived by nieces, Gloria McCartt, Dana Singer and Sheri Merrow; nephews, Steve, Rick and Mike Schoonover;...

Apr 20, 2018

Raconteur Bill Rountree, 86, left the planet at 6 am 20 April 2018. He checked out of room 103 at Rockynol to continue his eternal odyssey. This family has the highest respect for and most sincere loving thanks to all those who assisted him in the last few months at Rockynol, especially Flora.

Born 23 May 1931...

Apr 19, 2018

With sadness, the Collins family announces the death of James Robert Collins due to complications from kidney disease, on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the age of 81 years. Jim was born in 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to his parents Katherine and Emile, where he was also raised. He attended Kent State University and received a B.A. in Political...