Obituaries

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...

Mar 29, 2023

Richard G. Holland, 85, passed away March 29, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late John and Lottie (Kellam) Holland and was an East High School graduate. Richard was a proud veteran of both the US Army and US Navy and retired as a supervisor from the City of Akron.

In addition to his parents,...

Mar 25, 2023

Robin Elizabeth Phillips, 65, came into the world August 21, 1957 and went home to be reunited with the Lord and her loved ones March 25, 2023.

She was born in Akron to the late William and Cleova (Johns) Ford and was an Ellet High School graduate. She attended the University of Akron for banking classes and...

Mar 5, 2023

Robert Lewis Brinkley, 73, passed away March 5, 2023. He was born in Akron to the late Carl and Nancy (Moeller) Brinkley and was a 1967 Coventry High School graduate.

Robert worked for the Carpenters Local 639 and belonged to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and the Joiners of America Local 639.

In addition to...

Mar 5, 2023

Stanislaus S. “Stan” Sephton, 92, passed away March 5, 2023. He was born in St. Helens, England to the late Samuel and Mary Sephton and lived in Burma and Canada, before permanently moving to the United States in 1964. Stan earned a degree in engineering and worked for United Steel.

He is survived by his wife, Jean...

Feb 25, 2023

Kelvin L. Wims, 63, passed away February 25, 2023. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Buchtel High School. He was a professional guitarist and vocalist, and was a skilled craftsmen with many talents. He was highly intelligent, with a colorful and lively spirit. He is survived by his children,, La’Keshea, Kelvin Jr., Ayeshia, and...

Feb 5, 2023

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, the Reverend Raymond E. “Bud” Smith passed away suddenly at the age of 78. Born in Akron on February 2, 1945, he, along with his wife Ruth, founded Harvestime Apostolic Temple in Hartville, where he served as Pastor for over 44 years. He joined the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ in 1978 and...

Jan 26, 2023

Dorothy L. Gorby, 94, passed away January 26, 2023. She was born in New Straitsville, OH to the late Vernon and Gladys (Lang) Thompson and was a member of Tallmadge Church of Christ.

Learning from her mother, Dorothy was a talented seamstress. She also loved gardening, traveling and her family. She will be deeply missed.

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Jan 10, 2023

Ruby Stuart, 86, passed away January 10, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late James and Lenore (Bass) Wood and was a Springfield High School graduate. She worked as an STNA for Akron City Hospital and Edwin Shaw, was a member of the Red Hat Society the Assembly of God..

In addition to her parents,...

Jan 10, 2023

Claudia S. Cain, 84, passed away January 10, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late Claude and Ida (Edge) Vaughan and was a Mogadore High School graduate and proud lifelong resident. She was Past President of the Democratic Women’s Federation of Summit County from 1979 – 1981 and retired from the State of Ohio.

In...

Jan 10, 2023

JoAnn Baker, 75, passed away January 10, 2023. She was born in Akron to the late Donald and Dorothy (Harris) Seabeck, was an Ellet High School graduate and had previously worked for the M. Oneil’s Company.

JoAnn enjoyed spending time at the beach, listening to Jimmy Buffett, and most of all, being a grandmother. She will be...