Sep 30, 2021

Barbara (Bunny) Ballance October 9, 1942- September 30,2021 Barbara was born into a theatrical family that was very involved at the Weathervane Playhouse in the early days at Copley Rd. Bunny became very active in theater at an early age. After attending Kent State and The American Academy in New York, Bunny acted professionally for many years. After moving back...

Sep 30, 2021

Jon Robert Kelly passed away peacefully September 30, 2021. Born September 24, 1938 in Broxton, Georgia to James and Helen (Good) Kelly, he spent his childhood in Columbus, Indiana. After graduating from Columbus High school in 1956, he earned a BS degree in Industrial Economics from Purdue University. Jon then began a life-long career in the world of sound...

Sep 29, 2021

Robert David Hahn, known to most as "Bob," passed away surrounded by family on September 29, 2021, at the age of 84. Bob was born in Zanesville, Ohio to Mary and William Hahn. He attended Kent State University, where he met the love of his life, Lynne Cutler Hahn, in a Philosophy class that Bob laughingly said he slept...

Sep 27, 2021

Constance G. Hollish, 79, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents Anton and Constance (Gaska) Gauder. She is survived by husband of 43 years, Francis; aunt Elizabeth Hershberger; cousins David and Michael Hershberger; nieces Marina and Vida Hershberger; nephew Tayler Hershberger; brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Marge Hollish; good friends Betty, Joanne, Nancy,...

Sep 27, 2021

Roy Kevin (Skeeter) Allen passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021 after a brave hard fought battle with cancer. Roy grew up in Alliance, Ohio. He learned his work ethic early on by working on the farms. He excelled in high school at football, baseball, and basketball. He was supported by many Akron Community families to attend Wittenberg to...

Sep 26, 2021

Anita Louise Gray (Weiss) known as the prettiest girl in Kent, Ohio by her husband of 45 years, passed away after a brief illness on Sept. 26, 2021. An amazing wife and mother, she raised four daughters while traveling the U.S. during her husband's 23 year Naval career. All she ever wanted was to be the mother she never...

Sep 24, 2021

Vincent J. Del Medico passed away September 24, 2021 at the age of 92 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Vince spent these difficult but very special times surrounded by his beautiful bride of 69 years, Jackie, and their large, extended family. Through it all, his strong Catholic Christian faith never wavered , and somehow, he kept us...

Sep 24, 2021

Deborah Sue Kuchenbecker, age 72, passed away Friday September 24, 2021 after a long battle with progressive dementia. Deb was a very hardworking single mother who loved her family very much. She is survived by her two children, Dana Gerdes and Rob and his wife Amy Kuchenbecker; seven grandchildren which are Jacob, Bradley, and Grace Kuchenbecker and Hayden, Caitlyn,...

Sep 23, 2021

Larry was born January 7, 1946 in Barberton, OH and passed away at his home on September 23, 2021, after another battle with his pulmonary problems. He resided in Florida for a while, and returned to Ohio several years ago. He was an avid dog lover and adopted several dogs from animal shelters. Larry will also be missed by...

Sep 23, 2021

Christopher John Kidd, age 55, passed peacefully on September 23, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after fighting a long battle of a terminal illness. Christopher lived his life in loving service to others. He was always searching for ways to give others his time, talent, and what little treasure he may have possessed. His generosity would extend beyond his...

Sep 22, 2021

Thomas David Pritchard (Dave), age 81, passed away on September 22, 2021. He was born in rural West Virginia and moved to Akron during high school. He served in the US Army. Dave traveled to all 50 states with his wife, Shirley. He became a certified flight instructor and raced antique sprint cars. Dave was the owner and operator...

Sep 22, 2021

Frank Thomas McCormish, DDS

Bud made his way to the big golf course above on September 22, 2021.  He was born on March 30, 1933 to Dr. Vincent and Darma McCormish.  A graduate of Manchester High School (1951), he went on to graduate from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1958.  He was a Phi...

Sep 21, 2021

Linda Kaye Kline, age 76, passed away on September 21, 2021, surrounded by her family . She was born in Akron, Ohio to Samuel and Helen (Werbecki) Messina. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 50 years, Paul Kline Jr.; and her brother, Samuel Messina. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Wagner, Wendi Marino,...

Sep 20, 2021

ILA M. SAUNIER (Currence, Combs) Ila M. Saunier, 101, of Akron, passed away on Monday, Sept 20, 2021. She was born in Mabie, WV on May 19, 1920 to the late Effie Rowan Currence and Jacob H. Currence. In addition to her parents, Ila was preceded in death by her husband William Combs, 2nd husband Clay Saunier, son William...

Sep 19, 2021

Patricia Ann Burdeshaw passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021 at the age of 64. She was predeceased by her husband, John Burdeshaw; mother, Sylvia Wilkinson; father, Emmit Franklin Porter; brother, Brian Porter; and sister, Lorrie Porter. Her memory will be lovingly held by her sister, Darlene Owens; brother, Roger Porter; daughter, Faith Walters; grandchildren, Chancellor Ennis, Kaitlin and...

Sep 17, 2021

Margaret Adair Knapp, age 88, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2021. She was born on December 6, 1932 in Braxton County, West Virginia to the late Clyde and Mary (Carr) Skidmore. Margaret was also preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry Adair; then her second husband, Robert Knapp; and her daughter, Pam. Margaret moved to...

Sep 16, 2021

Robert Samuel Thomas, II, 51, passed away on September 16, 2021. He was born in Akron on August 21, 1970. Robert graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron (1989) and he graduated with distinction from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA (1992) with a BA in Government and Politics. At George Mason he was a member of...

Sep 14, 2021

Marian Alice DeBona (nee Recco), 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, surrounded by her beloved family. True to her feisty Italian nature, she exceeded survival expectations by almost a year after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019. Marian was born in Akron on June 17, 1931, the youngest of eight children to Marion and Jennie Recco....

Sep 14, 2021

Brenda Leoma Hummel (Bolen), 74 years old, passed away on September 14, 2021. She was born in Akron, on January 11, 1947 where she graduated from East High School in 1965. In 1967 she became a dance instructor with the Arthur Murray Dance Studios where she taught for 4 years. On April 4, 1970 she married Richard Hummel whom...

Sep 10, 2021

Our Lovely Lady, Shauna Duke, entered into heaven on September 10, 2021. She was greeted there by her first husband Michael Culp and her father Gary Corder. Her memory will be cherished by her husband Andrew Duke, her son Joseph Duke, her mother Wanda Corder, her brother Gary Corder, her best friend Terri Hooper, and her beloved...