Obituaries

Rose Romig

Rose Romig

Apr 27, 2021

Rose E. Romig, 85, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021. She was a graduate of Ellet High School and worked at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church as secretary for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Romig. She is survived by her two sons, John Romig (Nicki) of Florida and Jim Romig (Brenda Csanad)...

Glenn Smith

Glenn Smith

Apr 24, 2021

Glenn Smith II, of Akron, passed away April 24 with his family by his side. Glenn was a 1982 graduate of Ellet High School. He loved sports and had been an avid bowler. He enjoyed walking his dog, Hank, and spending time with his family. Glenn is preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Smith and Donna Christner. Glenn...

David Gross

David Gross

Apr 23, 2021

David Gross, 66, on April 23, 2021 lost his courageous battle to cancer. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Debra (Debbie) Gross and daughters Tiffany Gross and Ashley Gross. He loved spending time outdoors: hunting, fishing, or doing projects around the farm. He was retired from VanDevere's after almost 40 years. He will be greatly missed...

Cynthia Martin

Cynthia Martin

Apr 19, 2021

Cynthia Joe Martin (Cindy), was born on January 29, 1988 to Joyce Massey and the late William Martin, Jr in Charlotte, North Carolina. She passed away suddenly on April 19, 2021, taken way too soon, but to a better place and to be reunited with her son, Robert Izaya Wills and father, William D. Martin Jr. She is survived...

William Karg

William Karg

Apr 18, 2021

Rev. William D. Karg, 82, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2021. Fr. William Karg, was born and raised in Akron, and baptized at St. Sebastian Church. He was ordained a priest on May 23, 1964 after attending St. Meinrad Seminary, Borromeo and St. Mary Seminary in Cleveland. A life-long learner, following ordination Fr. Karg continued his education earning...

Katherine "Kay" McCarty

Katherine "Kay" McCarty

Apr 17, 2021

Katherine "Kay" Marie McCarty (nee Gresock) passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Kay was born on September 8th in a year that she never liked to say, keeping her children in the dark for decades as to her exact age. She grew up in Firestone Park, and then after marrying eventually settled in West Akron. Kay graduated...

Gayle Martin

Gayle Martin

Apr 15, 2021

Gayle Albertine Martin, 70, passed away on April 15, 2021, surrounded by her daughter, De Vonna and son in-law, Obatahyay Bey. She was born July 31,1950 in Cleveland, Ohio. Gayle had 3 daughters, Veletta Ann Martin, who preceded her in death; Lisa Michelle Martin, and De Vonna Nichole Bey, who survive. She is also survived by her Aunt Ann...

Jimmy Lee

Jimmy Lee

Apr 15, 2021

Jimmy Lavaughn Lee, age 66, passed away on April 15, 2021 at his residence. Jim was born in Opp, Alabama to Robert and Margaret Lee. Jim married Debra (Ward) Lee on January 1, 1983 and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Krystal (Mat) McNeil; sons, Cullan (Alysa) Lee, Jamey (Melissa) Hornsby, and Jason Dorsey; 10 grandchildren;...

Mary Jo Canale-Johnson

Mary Jo Canale-Johnson

Apr 14, 2021

Mary Jo Canale-Johnson was born to Daniel and Alma Canale on February 13, 1962 and was the 7th of eight children to whom will live on in her memory. She was a blessing to this world because she devoted almost 40 years to being a pediatric nurse. Mary Jo traveled the world and saw the most beautiful scenes. Yet, the...

Frances Burson

Frances Burson

Apr 12, 2021

Frances Burson (Wade) Manchester, OH April 12, 2021 With profound sadness I wish to inform you of the passing of my beloved wife (Fran), spouse Leonard, mother of two daughters Kimberly and Michelle; at age of 71 years due to complications of C.O.P.D. She was extremely proud of 52 years marriage. A homemaker who maintained the integrity of her household,...

Thomas Petty

Thomas Petty

Apr 11, 2021

Thomas Robert Petty, age 69 years, passed away on April 11, 2021. He was born on December 29, 1951 in Barberton to the late Charles Eugene and Mary Margaret (Pyles) Petty. Tom was a 1970 graduate of Barberton High School. He worked at Seiberling Tire and Rubber Company for many years. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Roy and...

William Combs

William Combs

Apr 9, 2021

William Guy Combs, 73 years old, of Stow, passed away on April 9, 2021. Bill was a life-long resident of Akron and Stow, and a 1966 graduate of Central High School in Akron. He is preceded in death by his father, Bill Combs in 1960, and his step-father, Clay Saunier, in 1985. Bill is survived by his mother, Ila...

Bonnie Ray

Bonnie Ray

Apr 7, 2021

1945-2021 Bonnie Jeanne (Hilson) Ray, 75, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Altercare in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. A daughter of the late Roy M. and Jeanne N. (Hurst) Hilson, Bonnie was born on April 17, 1945 in Canton, OH. Bonnie graduated from North Canton Hoover High School in 1963. She received her...

Linda Lynch

Linda Lynch

Apr 6, 2021

On April 6, 2021, Linda L. Lynch, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away at the age of 74. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, William V. and Anna Eva (Ritter) Rogers. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John D. Lynch. Linda will be missed by her three sons, Matt (JoEllen),...

John Brode

John Brode

Apr 5, 2021

John J. Brode, from Akron, was born February 10, 1970 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 5, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, Donna and grandmother, Dorothy. John leaves behind his son, Seth Brode of Indian Trail, NC and many special friends. A celebration of his life will be held on April 10,...

Gayle Tetreault

Gayle Tetreault

Apr 2, 2021

Gayle Ann Tetreault, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2021. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Daniel and Ruth (Ford) Olszewski. Gayle was preceded in death by her grandparents, John, Anna Olszewski; William, Susie Ford; Gayle is survived by her siblings, Danielle Finch (Tom Wigand), Marilyn (Charles) Nichols, John (Sally) Olszewski; Nephews, John Charles (Joelle),...

Colleen Bowyer

Colleen Bowyer

Apr 2, 2021

Colleen Ann Bowyer was born on March 5, 1932 and died April 2, 2021. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1951 and the Actual Business College. She married John "Jack" Bowyer on September 28, 1957 and they were married for over 60 years. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, a Business girls sorority; sold tickets for...

Margy Sprain

Margy Sprain

Mar 31, 2021

Margy Anne Sprain, of Fairlawn, 95, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2021. Born in Akron to Harry and Dorothy (McCort) Dugan on January 24, 1926. Margy graduated from Central High School in 1944. Margy and her late husband James, lovingly raised five children in their Catholic faith. She returned to the workforce in 1971 at Monsanto Co., retiring as...

Mary Mamas

Mary Mamas

Mar 30, 2021

Mary Lucille Mamas (nee Elwood) passed away at The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn on March 30, 2021 at the age of 95. Lucille was born in Akron, Ohio on January 29, 1926 to Mitchell and Mary Elwood. She was preceded in death by her husband George W. Mamas and son Mark G. Mamas. She is survived by her...

Neal Rutan

Neal Rutan

Mar 29, 2021

Neal Lewis Rutan of Akron, formerly of Manchester, passed away suddenly March 29, 2021. Neal graduated from Manchester High School in 2002. He was a loving father to his only daughter, Nyra. She was his world and nothing meant more to him than spending time with her. He also adored his parents Roy and Dayna. Neal loved his brother...

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