Obituaries

Sep 20, 2018

Catherine V. Caldwell, 93, passed away September 20, 2018 surrounded by her children. Catherine graduated from Garfield High School in 1943. She loved to sit with her beloved cats as she watched her soap operas and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Her favorite pastime was working on her puzzles while listening to her favorite singer, Johnny Mathis. She was preceded in...

Sep 6, 2018

Amanda Rose Ashley, 32, went home on September 6, 2018. Mandi was born in Akron on May 2, 1986, loved to sing, and was a fun and happy person, always willing to help others. She battled addiction for many years, several times successfully, but ultimately wasn’t able to overcome it. She will be deeply missed.

“Only the...

Sep 2, 2018

Lisa A. (Davis) Haren, 50, passed away September 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with colon cancer. She was born in Johnstown, PA and moved to Ravenna, OH in 1983. She was a 1986 graduate of Ravenna High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ohio Wesleyan.

Lisa was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist...

Aug 24, 2018

Anne K. Glenn, 76, passed away August 24, 2018 after a 13-year battle with breast cancer. Born in Norwich, England to the late Leslie and Kathleen (Bunn) White, she was a member of Church of the Master UMC, which became Family of Faith UMC. She was involved in several committees and programs at the church and she leaves many...

Aug 13, 2018

Nina “Jackie” Perrine, 81, passed away August 13, 2018. She was born in Erbacon, WV to the late Thomas and Eliza (Dillon) Perrine and was an Akron resident since the mid 1950’s.

Jackie retired from AT&T (formerly Ohio Bell) with 36 years of service, was a member of the Pioneer Club and loved to travel.

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Jul 19, 2018

Esther Fox, 100, passed away July 19, 2018. She was born in Akron to the late Flay and Winona (Davies) Greeley and was a member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church, Randolph United Methodist Church, Eastern Star Billow Chapter # 483 and Amaranth Court # 5.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Jul 16, 2018

Sarah Ima Jean Jett, 86, passed away July 16, 2018.  She was born in Akron to the late James and Dorothy (Gipson) Johnson and was a Buchtel High School graduate.

Preceded in death by her husband, Donald, she is survived by her sons, John (Becky) and Tim (Helen); daughter, Dorothy (Carl) Frick; grandchildren, Johnny (Stefanie), Tara (Rich),...

Jul 13, 2018

James “R.J.” Jenkins, 79, passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on July 13, 2018. He was a proud Army veteran serving his country in the Korean and Vietnam wars, and was a union welder with Local 18.

R.J. is survived by his wife, Shirley Riemenschneider; her children and grandchildren; and many friends he shared...

Jul 12, 2018

Patricia Grace Templeton, dearly beloved wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away on July 12, 2018 at the age of 73 surrounded by family after a long, courageous battle with illness.

Born January 2, 1945 in Akron, she was the daughter of Arthur and Elsie (Corder) Quinn. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years,...

Jul 11, 2018

Dorothy J. Williams, 93, passed away July 11, 2018. She was born in Akron to the late William and Mary (Craig) Yeager, and was a lifelong resident where she worked for the US Post office and belonged to several card clubs.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; sister, Mary...

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...