John Kranz 55 of Akron passed away April 18 2008. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kristin. John is survived by his wife Karen (Dukerich); daughter Lauren of Honolulu; son Stephen of Akron; parents James and Rosemary Kranz of Akron; and his sister Marcia Junglen and her family of Stow. John was a respected school psychologist for 30 yrs and was a caring advocate for his friend Cathy Kincaid. Remembrances for John can be made to his favorite charities The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Northern Ohio Chapter 902 Westpoint Parkway Ste 300 Cleveland OH 44145 and the American Red Cross Summit County Chapter 501 West Market Street Akron OH 44304. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 17 2008 at 11 AM at Walsh Jesuit High School Chapel 4550 Wyoga Lake Rd. Cuyahoga Falls OH 44224.