Obituaries

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...

Dec 13, 2017

Jerry passed away suddenly on December 13, 2017.  Born September 25, 1951, he was a 1970 East High School graduate and was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his father, Russell; and sister, Linda.  He is survived by daughter, Laura; grandson, Andrew;  mother, Ima Jean; six sisters and many loving...

Dec 12, 2017

Sean M. Bello, 41, passed away December 12, 2017 due to a trucking accident in Colorado. He was born in Inglewood, CA and lived there until moving to Canton in 2010. Sean was a commercial truck driver for Fast Cargo Inc and enjoyed Sons of Anarchy, listening to his favorite band, Tony Rio and Relentless and spending time with...

Nov 29, 2017

Lee Anna Chambless, 59, passed away November 29, 2017. She was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Forrest and Nancy Bellamy and was a lifelong Akron resident. Lee graduated from East High School and worked as a veterinary assistant at the Mogadore Animal Hospital.

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

Nov 27, 2017

Juan Manuel Alvarez, 32, passed away November 27, 2017. He was born in Gudalajara, Mexico, resided in Phoenix, Arizona and Akron and was a man of many talents.

He is survived by his mother, Ana Lucia Gomez; father, Juan Alvarez Corona; children, Melody, Juan, Ani, and Christopher; sisters, Diana Prieto, Mireya Alvarez and Lupe; brothers, Jonathan Alvarez,...

Nov 25, 2017

Sarry Alayamini, 67, passed away on November 25, 2017. He was born in Jerusalem, Palestine (present day, Israel), on May 18, 1950. He immigrated to the United States in 1975, ultimately establishing his life in Chicago where he met his wife, together raising their three sons.

A Chicagoan at heart, Sarry moved his family to Canton, Ohio...

Nov 23, 2017

A beacon of light for our family went out on November 23, 2017, when Joann Davis died from an on-going illness.  She was born on December 20, 1949 in Akron to childhood sweethearts William and Alberta Ostrowske.  Joann was married for many years to her high-school sweetheart, James ‘Jimmy’ Davis.  They may not have always lived in the same...

Nov 22, 2017

Dakota R. Butler became one of God’s little angels on November 22, 2017 at just 5 weeks old.

She is survived by her mother, Danielle (Desmond); father, Calvin; brother, Dylan; grandma, Kimberly; aunts, Jameria and Breyuana; uncles, Rudy, Jermaine and Devon; granddad, Jermaine Sr.; and grandmother, Cynthia.

A memorial service will be held on Friday,...

Nov 15, 2017

Michael E. Boyes, 52, passed away on November 15, 2017. Born in Akron to Donald and Shirley (Benzien) Boyes, he was a lifelong area resident and worked in security for the Department of Human Services. Michael also worked as a manager for Goodwill Industries. He enjoyed anything pertaining to the Law and was very kind, always being there when...

Nov 15, 2017

William G. Usrey, 93, passed away peacefully November 15, 2017. He was born in Dukedom, TN to the late Jack and Gladys (Powell) Usrey and was an Akron resident since 1942. He was a proud Army veteran of World War II, becoming a POW when his B-17 bomber got shot down in Germany. He also retired from Ohio Bell...

Nov 13, 2017

"Larry" Homer H. Lawrence Jr., 76, passed away November 13, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Homer and Emma Mae (DeVore), was a proud Army veteran and retired from Chrysler with 40 years of service. Larry was the most generous person anyone could ever know. He was always taking care of others, never thinking of himself,...

Nov 9, 2017

Our beloved mother, Joyce Emerick, passed away from this world on November 9, 2017.

Joyce was born December 3, 1941 in Uniontown, PA, the fifth of 13 children born to Asa and Irene (McElroy) Harbarger. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Gerald F. Emerick; son, Gerald F., Jr.; brothers, Thomas and...

Nov 7, 2017

Jack F. Norman, 77, passed away November 7, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Albert and Mary (Binns) and retired from Goodyear with 39 years of service. After retirement, he worked at Adesa for 6 years. Jack was a devoted family man, especially to his beloved grandchildren. He also loved fishing, playing cards and...

Oct 31, 2017

Arleen J. (Doolittle) McCoy, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 31, 2017. She was a wonderful mother, a bookkeeper for many years, and loved to take long rides.

Preceded in death by her parents, Ray C. and Hazel M. Doolittle; and sister, Shirley R. Brown, she is survived by daughters, Melinda...