Nov 4, 2022

Ellen Watson Sarvis, age 83, passed away in Copley OH on November 4, 2022. Ellen was born in Jersey City NJ to James and Isabelle (MacArthur) Watson. In addition to her parents, Ellen was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters: James, Daniel, Raymond, John, Catherine McWilliam, William, Isabelle Jocz, and Edmond. A first-generation American, Ellen was...

Nov 4, 2022

Dorothy Marie Aylward, 92, passed away peacefully at The Village of St. Edward Fairlawn Memory Care on November 4, 2022. Dorothy was born on December 7, 1929, in Akron. She graduated from St. Sebastian Elementary School and Sacred Heart Academy. She attended The University of Akron for one year, where she was crowned Miss University of Akron in 1948....

Oct 27, 2022

Elsie (Weimer) McKeighen, 89, received her angel wings October 27, 2022. Elsie grew up in Copley on the old Bender farm on Cleveland Massillon Rd., selling vegetables her grandfather and mother grew at their roadside stand. She was crowned May Queen at Copley High School from where she graduated. As Mom to Brian and Karen, Elsie enjoyed when their...

Oct 25, 2022

Raymond Daniel McCorkle, 95, of Akron, Ohio died peacefully at home on October 25, 2022. Dan was born in Akron, and graduated from Buchtel High School where he played varsity football. He left high school early to enter the United States Navy in 1945 and served on a ship in the Marshall Islands at the end of WWII. He...

Oct 24, 2022

David R. Humphrey, 75, of Akron, Ohio, passed away October 24, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Verna Humphrey; his brother, Kenneth (Joy) Humphrey; his sons, Jason (Rachelle) and Joshua (Samantha) Humphrey; his daughters, Angela Greenlee and Kelly (Wes) Morrison and Family; his 8 grandchildren (including Christopher, Justis, Jackson, Sydney, & Benjamin), along with 9...

Oct 23, 2022

Vi Bahm, age 94 passed away October 23, 2022. She was born October 19, 1928 to Max and Selma Bahm (Newbauer). She lived all her life in Akron, residing in the family home until she moved to Rockynol Retirement Community in 2013. Vi graduated from Buchtel High School class of 1946 where she was a member of the National Honor...

Oct 23, 2022

Sharon "Shari" Braham passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 23, 2022 at the age of 57. She was born in Los Angeles, California on April 18, 1965 to Boyce Carl and Karen Ann Bivens, who precede her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, William Braham, brothers Dean (Camille) Bivens, Fred (McKenzie) Heberling,...

Oct 19, 2022

Charles "Charlie" Edward Harrison, age 80, passed away in North Port, Florida on October 19, 2022. Born February 14,1942 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles Harrison and Loretta (Harold) Shambo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet, of 58 years and his older brother, Don Harrison. He is survived by sons Scott (Sue) Harrison and Jeffrey...

Oct 15, 2022

Marilyn Montgomery passed away on Saturday October 15, 2022. She was surrounded by all of her children. She was a loving wife and longed for the day to join her soul mate and husband of 62 years - Robert Montgomery - who passed away in 2015. They had an epic love story that started at a YMCA dance in...

Oct 11, 2022

Francis P. Kuebler, age 80, passed away on October 11, 2022. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph and Rose Kuebler. Along with his parents, Francis was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Kuebler. Francis is survived by his life partner, Patricia "Pattie" Hartlaub; her sons, Chris (Kimberly) Hartlaub, Michael (Harmony) Hartlaub, and Scott (Sarah)...

Oct 6, 2022

Richard Scott Nixon, 67, passed away unexpectedly Thursday October 6, 2022. He is survived by Tami, his loving wife of over 30 years, his quirky son Scott, and anxiety-ridden dog, Sparky. He'll be missed by his 5 siblings, Barbara (Chris) Rice, John (Debbie) Nixon , Joann (Phil) Bertemes, Ken (Mary) Nixon, Jim (Linda) Nixon and many nieces, nephews and...

Oct 2, 2022

Dennis Arnold Sr., 69 of Akron peacefully passed away on Oct. 2,2022. He served in the US Navy and later retired from the post office. Dennis was a dedicated husband to Diane Arnold, loving father to Dennis Arnold Jr. and Deitra Arnold and proud grandfather of Dalynn, Serenity and Liam. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home, 3475 Copley Road,...

Oct 2, 2022

Ms. Tracy Lynn Phillips, age 57, passed away on October 2, 2022. She was born in Butler, PA to the late Irving Davis and Donna Phillips.

Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Willie James Howard III; brothers, William Jr., and Ronald Phillips Jr.

She is survived by her partner, Willie James...

Sep 30, 2022

Grace "Penny" Yvonne Giles (Hunter), passed away Sept. 30, 2022, at the age of 84. Penny was married to the love of her life, William "Glenn" Giles for 66 years.  Penny was the bright and beloved light of her children, Valerie Durham, Glenn Giles (Dana), Jeffrey Giles (Jan) and  Pamela Harget (Lee). In addition to her husband Glenn and...

Sep 28, 2022

Joseph C. Murphy passed away with his dearest loved ones by his side on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born October 2, 1946, in Ellicott City, Maryland, he spent much of his youth trekking up and down the hilly streets of the idyllic town. He attended Howard High School and kept close with many of those friends throughout his life....

Sep 25, 2022

Scott O. Scarbrough, age 68, passed away on September 25, 2022. He loved fishing and being with his family. Scott was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Scarbrough; he is survived by his wife, Tonette Scarbrough; daughter, Jessica Scarbrough and son, David Scarbrough; siblings, Nora Scarbrough and Wayne (Alice) Scarbrough. Graveside service will be Thursday, 10:00 am at...

Sep 23, 2022

JoAnne Badalich, age 85, passed away on September 23, 2022. She loved the holidays, the Browns, her dog Chancy and her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald W. Senn; son, Michael Badalich; her favorite niece, Nancy Murphy and brother, Bob Arnold; she is survived by her husband, Julian M. Badalich; children, Jerry Senn and Jennifer Badalich;...

Sep 23, 2022

Philip Wade Smith passed away September 23, 2022. Born in Akron on November 5, 1947 to Michael and June Smith. Preceded in death by his son, John Philip Smith and brother Michael Smith. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Susan Marie Smith; daughters Christina (Jim) Wise, Heather (David) Vereecken and Sarah (Adam) Albertson; grandchildren Jenna (Matt)...

Sep 22, 2022

In paying tribute to loved ones that have passed away, "Celebration of Life" is often used, sometimes misused, to try and soothe the grief of family and friends. There can be no other or better way to speak of Tom LaRose's passing than as a Celebration of Life. If they hand out contracts at our birth on a life plan...

Sep 21, 2022

Marlene Sue Amstutz, 76, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away at 10:05 pm Sunday, September 21, 2022, at Grace House in Akron, Ohio. She was born August 22, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Jack and Dorothy Alexander. On June 4, 1946, Marlene married Bob Amstutz, who passed away in 2019. Marlene is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Tim)...