Dennis "Denny" M. Lowe
Feb 2, 2024
Dennis M. “Denny” Lowe, 74, passed away peacefully at his home February 2, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late George and Eva (Lamb) Lowe and was an Ellet High School graduate.
Denny was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and along with his wife Brenda, was the co-founder of the Scorchers restaurant...
Audra C. Pratt
Jan 31, 2024
Audra C. Pratt, 75, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. Born in Gassaway, WV, to the late John and Joanne (Cogar) Armstrong, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Michael and Patrick. Audra's life was marked by compassion, dedication, and unwavering love. As an office manager in a private doctor’s practice and later at Summa Health...
Dolores E. Stone
Jan 28, 2024
Dolores E. Stone, 89, passed away January 28, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Owen and Leona (Lotze) Hill, worked as a unit supervisor for Children’s Services, and was a former member of Celebration Church (previously Evangel Temple).
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert; son, Larry;...
Christy M. Lautzenheiser
Jan 7, 2024
Christy M. Lautzenheiser, 89, passed away January 7, 2024. She was born in Canton, OH to the late Calvin and Bernice (Foltz) Lillie and was a bus driver for Field Local Schools for over 10 years.
Christy was a long-time, active member of South Arlington United Methodist Church, where she served every leadership position within the church....
Leroy James Wurm
Jan 5, 2024
Leroy James Wurm
We mourn the unexpected loss of our beloved Leroy, who passed Friday, January 5, 2024.
Those who mourn but celebrate his life are his wife, Donna; daughter Rae Ann (James) Szakmeister; grandson, Samuel (Kristen) Szakmeister; sister, Leona (Wurm) Wadsworth; brother-in-law, Ronald N. Shaffer; and many nieces and nephews whom Leroy loved very...
William C. Hindman
Jan 5, 2024
William C. Hindman, 85, passed away January 5, 2024. Born in Akron, OH, William was the son of William Carrington Sr. and Christine Bell (Fye) Hindman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rozanne; son, Steve Hindman; and sister, Marlene Lemley. He is survived by his daughters, Susan (E. Jay) Robson and Marilea...
Tina Marie Savage
Jan 3, 2024
Our beloved Tina Marie Savage, 44, passed away January 3, 2024. She was born in Akron and was a 1998 Springfield High School graduate. She accomplished a rare high school double, winning state championships in both basketball and softball. She was named 1st team all Ohio and earned a full ride scholarship to Rollins College in Florida where she...
Russell Lee Shambach Sr.
Dec 31, 2023
Russell Lee Shambach Sr., 94, passed away after a brief illness December 31, 2023 with his loving wife, Arlene and family by his side. A Christmas Baby, he was born December 25, 1929 to the late James C and Anna B (Young) Shambach. Russell was a member of the Edinburg United Church for 81 years, where he was married...
Balazs "Apu" Varga
Dec 23, 2023
Balazs “Apu” Varga, 87, passed away peacefully December 23, 2023. He was born in Vitka, Hungary to the late Sandor and Julianna (Kiraly) Varga and was a United States resident since 1967.
Balazs worked for Reuther Mold, the Ford Motor Company in Australia and retired from Goodyear with 25 years of service. He was a member of...
Jane B. Bowser
Dec 22, 2023
Jane B. Bowser, 85, passed away December 22, 2023. She was born March 11, 1938, in Pulaski, TN to the late John D. and Alma (Nelson) Butler.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenn; sisters, Dorothy Greer and Frances Shannon; and brothers, John M., William P., and Robert A....
Genevieve A. Greathouse
Dec 20, 2023
Genevieve A. Greathouse, 75, passed away December 20, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late Harold and Sarah (Adcock) Rogers and was a lifelong, active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Genevieve was active in the community as founder and director of the clothing center for the social services department...
Joseph J. Dobo
Dec 17, 2023
Joseph J. Dobo, known to his family and friends alike as “Joe”, went Home to the Lord on December 17th, 2023 with his son, David and beloved dog Toby at his side.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Mary Beth, and his parents and sisters. He leaves behind David and Toby,...
Ruth May Smith
Dec 15, 2023
On Friday, December 15, 2023, Ruth May Smith passed away unexpectedly at the age of 76. Born in Akron on February 18, 1947, she, along with her husband, Reverend Raymond “Bud” Smith, founded Harvestime Apostolic Temple in Hartville, where she served as Pastor’s wife and Sunday School Secretary for over 44 years and sang in the Harvestime Trio for...
Edward John Maloney
Dec 7, 2023
Edward John Maloney, 77, passed away December 7, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late Edward and Esther (Kennedy) Maloney, was a 1964 Hoban High School graduate, and retired from First Merit Bank with 39 years of service.
In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by his wife, Melanie and is survived...
George Robert Callahan
Nov 30, 2023
George “Kelly” Robert Callahan, 85, passed away peacefully at home November 30, 2023. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 7, 1938 to the late Edward Paul and Anna (Habig) Callahan and moved to Akron as a teen.
George was a North High School graduate and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He retired...
Louise L. Hubbard
Nov 27, 2023
Louise L. Hubbard, 97, born in Bondtown, Virginia on August 24, 1926, passed away peacefully November 27, 2023.
Louise was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; daughter, Sue; and son, Steve. She is survived by her son, Mike; grandchildren, Jimmy, Cindy, Bryan, Troy and Alisha; and 8 great-grandchildren.
Private burial was held at Greentown...
Joel Rivera-Hernandez
Nov 19, 2023
Joel Rivera-Hernandez, 46, passed away November 19, 2023. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, moved to the United States and joined the US Army. He worked for the Akron Public Schools at both Mason Elementary and Rimer Elementary, where he was loved by the students.
He is survived by his parents, Nydia (Jorge) Rivera-Hernandez; children,...
Joyce Church
Nov 17, 2023
Joyce Church, 76, passed away November 17, 2023. She was born in Barberton to the late Thomas and Evelyn Lyle and was a lifelong resident.
Preceded in death by her husband, Dean; son, Timothy; and brother, David Lyle, she is survived by her children, Donald, Jason and Lorrae; and grandchildren, Timothy II, David, Brittany, Michaelann and Mike....
William F. Senne
Nov 16, 2023
William F. Senne, 76, passed away November 16, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late Herbert S. and Pearl Ruth (Clement) Senne, was a 1965 graduate of Buchtel High School and was a proud Lieutenant in the US Army.
He leaves behind his best friend Tracy Jubara and her husband, John.
A graveside...
Mabel L. Rosier
Nov 15, 2023
Mabel L. Rosier, 89, passed away peacefully November 15, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late William and Doris (Washburn) Singleton and was a Copley High School graduate.
Mabel worked for American Greetings and was an active member of AARP. She enjoyed camping, hiking and boating with her family, traveling, bowling with her husband Jim...
