Obituaries

Aug 5, 2023

Don Armbrust, 71, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 5, 2023 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Susie; children, Michael (Angela) and Michelle (Matthew); five wonderful grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Alec, Evan, Adam, Dominic and Tony; brother, David (Mary Jane); his best friend and brother from another mother, Denny; and...

Jul 28, 2023

Edward C. Wilson, 74, passed away July 28, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late George and Virginia (Lanum) Wilson and was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

Edward worked for Peter Hart Research and loved his model trains, his family (especially his grandchildren), his animals, gardening and tinkering in the garage.

Jul 23, 2023

Elaine Frances “Bunny” (Sayre) Spice, 75, passed away July 23, 2023. She was born March 28, 1948 in Ripley, WV to the late Gerold and Eugenia (Lausecker) Sayre and was a 1966 Ripley High School graduate. She moved to Wadsworth, OH a short time after graduation and took a job at The Injector. She also worked for Verizon for...

Jul 16, 2023

Lois Janet Helwig, 85, went home to be with the Lord July 16, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late Roy and Edith Hastings and was a proud member of Brown Street Baptist Church since 1965. She was a member of the PTA for over 20 years and was a loving and devoted mother and wife.

Jul 11, 2023

Michael Edward Smoot, born June 2, 2023, passed away July 11, 2023 due to internal health complications. Although he was only here a short time, he was a precious little angel who was loved dearly, and created a lifetime of memories. Preceded in death by his Uncle Joey, he is survived by his parents, Belinda and Cody Smoot; sisters,...

Jul 6, 2023

Mary Tahir, 95, died on Thursday, July 6, 2023, with close family there to witness her passing on. Mary was born in Akron, graduated from South High School, and attended Kent State University for two years before she married Ahmed Tahir, Sr., a WW2 Navy Veteran. They were married for 57 years when Ahmed died in 2004. She was...

Jun 27, 2023

Rosemarie Sylvester, 94, passed away June 27, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late Louis and Alda (Oyler) Smith, retired as a nurse’s assistant and was a former member of Springfield Assembly of God.

Rosemarie was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Critchfield and John Sylvester, and brother, Harry Smith. She is survived by...

Jun 2, 2023

John J. McCann Jr., 86, passed away June 2, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late John Sr. and Geraldine (Young) McCann and was a proud Army veteran, serving as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. John had previously worked as a trucker for Chemical Layman and served over 20 years with the Akron Board of Education....

May 28, 2023

Jon F. King, 54, gained his wings May 28, 2023. He was born in Akron and was a 1986 North High School graduate.

Jon was highly skilled and passionate about construction and remodeling, and loved to work outdoors. He also loved motorcycles and was a firm believer in Jesus. Jon had a heart of gold, everyone loved...

May 22, 2023

Nancy Lee (Brokaw) Guy, 74, passed away May 22, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late Julia Andrews and John Brokaw. Nancy worked for K-Mart for 45 years and GoJo for 12 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Paul” Guy; brother, Mark; sister, Linda; and beloved...

May 18, 2023

William B. “Pappy” Leslie, 82, passed away May 18, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Robert and Nina Ruth (Rush) Leslie and was a Northfield High School graduate. Through his life he spent in Bedford, Atwater, Ellet and Tallmadge and was the owner and operator of Bill’s Antenna.

Bill “Pappy” was active in...

May 11, 2023

Daniel J. Santa, 63, passed away May 11, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late Tibor and Roza Santa, was a Buchtel High School graduate and earned a Forest Biologist degree from Ohio State University.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary and brother, Illes. He is survived...

Apr 30, 2023

Mary J. “Moose” Brookman, 43, passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio and remained a resident her whole life. She attended Central Hower High School then went on to earn an associates degree from Herzing University and a CDCA certification from Ohio University.

Mary was crushed by the recent passing of her...

Apr 25, 2023

Savannah R. Richardson, born April 25, 2023, passed away shortly after birth due to in utero complications. Although she was only with us a few hours, she left a lifetime of memories.

She is survived by her parents, Rosita Balderaz and Justin Richardson; brothers, Oaklin and Tennisen; grandparents, Bonnie and Greg Head, and Diane and Miklos Kiss;...

Apr 22, 2023

Dolores L. Clifford, 95, passed away peacefully at home April 22, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late William and Lula (Wagner) Collins. She was a long-time member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church, had worked as a banquet manager and belonged to the Moose Chapter 852.

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

Apr 14, 2023

Amatole V. Pearce, just 7 months old, passed away April 14, 2023. Anatole was the happiest little guy in the world who brought joy to all who met him. Everyone loved him and he will be deeply missed.

"Our lives will never be the same without him. We will always love you, Tolé!"

He is...

Apr 13, 2023

Clint VanDave Anderson, 66. of Akron Ohio, passed away April 13, 2023. He was born in Evansville, Indiana and lived previously in Cary, NC; Charlotte, NC; Atlanta Georgia Area; Carrollton, Texas; and Louisville, Kentucky. He joins his mother, Ruth (Berk); father, Melvin; oldest brother, Mark; and niece, Baby Nora in Heaven.

Clint was the 2nd oldest, much-loved...

Apr 13, 2023

David M. Hoyt, 92, passed away April 13, 2023. He was born in Norwalk, CT to the late Marshall and Mabel (Munhall) Hoyt and was a graduate of Colby College in Maine.

David was a proud Navy veteran of the Korean War and retired from General Tire/Continental Tire. He was also a long-time, active, respected and loved...

Apr 11, 2023

Karen “Momo” Marie Brookman, 66, went to be with the Lord April 11, 2023. She was born November 15, 1956 in Hinton WV to the late Maryann Williams (Betleyoun) & the late John Ezra Brookman and graduated from Garfield High School in 1975. Karen enjoyed spending time with family and friends and her ole beagle dog “Squirrel”.

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Apr 3, 2023

Howard Eugene Shambach, just 103 days shy of his 100th birthday, went peacefully to be with his Lord April 3, 2023 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his devoted “Dream Team” of nieces and caretakers, Beth, Elizabeth, Jan, Jayme, Janet F, Janet M, Jerilynn and Susie. Born in Akron on July 15, 1923 to the late James...