Obituaries

Apr 15, 2018

Dennis P. Tavanello (Honis), 65 of Barberton, passed away suddenly April 15, 2018. He was born June 24, 1952 to the late Victor and Elvadean (Craig) Tavanello, was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Bessemers Farm.

Dennis enjoyed spending time at Choices, playing board games with friends, hunting, fishing, riding his bike,...

Apr 6, 2018

Stefani K. (Stout) Needs, 53, passed away April 6, 2018. She was born in Akron on December 8, 1964 and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Novar Controls and was a member of Rivertree Christian Church in Jackson Township. She will be deeply missed by her husband, Doug; sons, Andrew and Kyle; brother, Steve Stout and sister,...

Mar 30, 2018

Charles D. Taylor, born in Akron on October 18, 1974 to Carol Faye Taylor and Tony Whaley, passed away March 30, 2018.

Charles loved his kids and was a very friendly person. He learned a lot from Grandma Rose, who gave him his love of cooking and taught him good housekeeping skills.

He is survived...

Mar 19, 2018

Barbara May (Pressler) Mullins, 79, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. She was born in Akron on October 21, 1938 to the late Robert and Wilma (Brubaker) Pressler and was a lifelong area resident.

Barbara was a graduate of Springfield High School, worked as a bookkeeper for many years for Pressler Meats and was an active member...

Mar 9, 2018

Ruth A. Frederick, 92, went home to be with the Lord March 9, 2018. She was born in Akron to the late Theodore and Sylvia Mae (Dullabaughn) Capeluck and was an active member of Grace Cathedral for over 60 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Cassandra; granddaughter, Sylvia; and...

Feb 27, 2018

Evelyn D. Melton, 87, passed away February 27, 2018.  Born in Overton County, TN to the late Clura Sr. and Inis (Willen) Dennis, she lived in Akron all of her adult life.

Evelyn enjoyed her career as a beautician, was a member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church an was avid bowler in both summer and...

Feb 19, 2018

Arthur “Artie” Pappa, 92, passed away peacefully February 19, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. He was born in Akron to the late Theodore and Maria (Merlo) and was a proud WW II Army veteran. A member of V.F.W. Firestone Post 3383. He loved music, especially Frank Sinatra and Celine Dion. Hobbies included a lifelong enjoyment of horseracing and more...

Feb 16, 2018

William G. Bond, born June 5, 1923 to the late Homer and Marna (Hartline), was promoted to Glory on February 16, 2018 at the age of 94. He was a proud World War II Army veteran 3rd Cavalry gunner and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber with 38 years of service.

Bill was a 50-year member and...

Feb 14, 2018

Jay Gordon Carper, 87, passed away February 14, 2018. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH to James and Edna (Myers) Carper, he was a lifelong Akron area resident and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jay retired from O’Neil’s, where he worked as a stock manager. He was very talented at repairing things and never ever...

Feb 4, 2018

George “Bud” D. Halterman, 87 passed away February 4, 2018 at Pebble Creek. Born in Akron to Kemp and Olive (Varner) Halterman, he was a lifelong area resident and was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Bud graduated from Garfield High School and later owned Halterman Construction Company. He very much enjoyed boating, hunting, traveling to...

Jan 27, 2018

Shirley Lea Gardner passed away peacefully January 27, 2018, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born December 4, 1934, in Akron, Ohio to Wilson (Mac) and Lillian McCleary. Devoted to her family, she had a zest for life, she shared generously and will be dearly missed. A lifelong resident of Akron and graduate of Central High School, she graduated...

Jan 21, 2018

Virginia M. Frank, 92, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2018. She was born in Wadsworth to the late Willard and Cora (Greenawalt) Cox and was a lifelong area resident. She retired from Summa Akron City Hospital with 32 years of service, was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, and was an avid bowler and traveler.

Jan 18, 2018

James Alton Hawk joined his wife Dorothy in Heaven on January 18, 2018.  Born in Athens, Ohio on May 18, 1932, James lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio.

As a student, Jim attended special education classes in Akron Public Schools. He was a member of the Handicapped Action Club where he enjoyed train trips, bowling,...

Jan 16, 2018

Marla Kay "Mickey" Border, 82, passed away peacefully January 16, 2018. She was born in Bath, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Hostetler) Powers and was a long-time active member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church. Active in her community, she led three Girl Scout Troops, volunteered for Goals for Greater Akron, the PTA, and the World...

Jan 8, 2018

Ronald R. Hughes, 70, passed away peacefully January 8, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late Charles and Pauline (Sheakley) Hughes and was a beloved member of the Weaver Workshop in Tallmadge, where he worked for many years and had no desire to retire.

Ron was an avid bowler, participating in the Special Olympics, and...

Dec 29, 2017

Shirley L. Weekley, 71, passed away December 29, 2017. She was born in Clarktown, TN to the late Luther and Julia (Guinn) Roberts and has been an Akron resident since 1953.

Shirley enjoyed working in the kitchen at Brownie’s and Steinley’s restaurants, and loved playing games, especially Yahtzee and word puzzles.

In addition to her...

Dec 29, 2017

Richard J. “Bud” Allen Sr., 60, passed away December 29, 2017. A lifelong Akron resident, he was a veteran of the US Army. Bud was also “Mr. Fix It”, a backyard mechanic and loved racing motorcycles and the Steelers.

Preceded in death by his mother, Pat and grandmother, Pauline, he is survived by his children, Judi Bello...

Dec 26, 2017

David Dzatko, 59, passed away suddenly December 26, 2017. He was born in Akron and graduated from St. John the Baptist grade school and Garfield High School.

David was a hard worker who never missed a day of work. He had a great sense of humor that will be missed.

Preceded in death by his...

Dec 25, 2017

Bob Marley once said, "I don't believe in death, neither in flesh nor spirit." It deeply saddens us to share that Bryan Black, 32, of Akron, joined his mom in the sky suddenly on Christmas Day, 2017.

He will be remembered and missed by many, especially his father, Doug Black and sister who he adored, Allie Black....

Dec 20, 2017

Kevin E. Brown, 54, passed away December 20, 2017. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Schadle) Brown and was a lifelong Akron resident.

Kevin was an East High School alum and graduated with honors from the University of Akron with a Bachelors degree in English, and recently earned a Masters and...