Obituaries

Lee Henshaw

Lee Henshaw

Mar 14, 2021

Lee A. Henshaw, age 82, passed away on March 14, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Vida (Bradac) Henshaw; he is survived by daughter, Antoinette (Michael) Bennett and their children; brother, Clifford (Katie) Henshaw; and significant other of 38 years, Joan Kaltenbaugh and her children, Christopher Miller and Jaime (Bryan) Kaluba and her children. Private family services...

James Lardas

James Lardas

Mar 11, 2021

James Lardas, 85, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021. James taught for 30 years in the Akron Public School system. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jim and his wife Julianne were a great team participating in arts and crafts shows throughout the southeastern states for 30 years. James is survived by with Julianne; son James (Melissa);...

Margaret Harley

Margaret Harley

Mar 10, 2021

Margaret Gordon Harley, 68, passed away March 10, 2021. Margaret was born October 11, 1952 to Robert Eaton and Margaret Young Harley in Akron, OH. The family lived in Stow at that time. Margaret graduated from Tallmadge (OH) High School in 1971. She attended Case Western Reserve Univ., in Art History; Oregon State University, in Wildlife Management; Albuquerque (NM)...

Barbara Lute

Barbara Lute

Mar 8, 2021

Barbara J. Lute, age 86, passed away on March 8, 2021. She was born on August 20, 1934 in Akron to the late Russ and Erma Gearhart. Barb was an active member of the Mogadore Women of the Moose. She loved crafting, yard sales and time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Bob Lute;...

Frank Kalman, Jr.

Frank Kalman, Jr.

Mar 7, 2021

Sharon Township- Frank Kalman, Jr., 81, passed away Sunday March 7, 2021. He was the son of Frank and Anne Kalman (nee Harsany). He attended Cleveland Public Schools. Frank served in the Navy on the icebreaker USS Glacier. One of his favorite ports was in New Zealand. Following his service he trained Standardbred race horses at Northfield Park for 30...

Joshua Sines

Joshua Sines

Mar 6, 2021

Joshua Vincent Sines left this world to become the ringmaster at the big circus in the sky on March 6, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 7, 1975, to Floyd and Deborah Sines. Josh was a stranger to no one, and a friend to all. He was known for his kindness towards people and great temperament....

Nanci Trippett

Nanci Trippett

Feb 28, 2021

Nanci M. Trippett, born September 18, 1940, has left our earth to spread her love and kindness in Heaven on February 28, 2021. She retired from a career at Ohio Edison, and enjoyed her free time hiking parks and researching genealogy. Nanci served as an officer for the Ohio Genealogical Society. A graduate of Kenmore High School and a...

Janet Rocco

Janet Rocco

Feb 28, 2021

Janet Carol Mason Rocco, 78, of Naples, Florida and Akron, Ohio, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2021, surrounded by family. Janet was born November 17, 1942 to Clarence and Ferne Mason. She was raised in the Canton area, graduating from North Canton Hoover High School and Malone College. Janet was an elementary school...

Eugene Sawan

Eugene Sawan

Feb 25, 2021

Dr. Eugene Donald Sawan, loving husband, devoted father, and the best Gedo died on February 25, 2021. He was in his 88th year of life. Eugene was an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Member of the Society of Distinguished Physicians at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, and Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics/ Gynecology Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and recipient...

Wilma Shriver

Wilma Shriver

Feb 25, 2021

Wilma Shriver 94 of Akron passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 25, 2021. She was born in August,1926 in Youngstown. Wilma was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years Warren Shriver; her loving son William Shriver (Bill); loving grandson William Rabold (Billy); son-in-law Rick DiBiase; parents Margaret and George Adams; parents-in-law Mary...

Richard Hamlin Sr.

Richard Hamlin Sr.

Feb 24, 2021

Richard Mark Hamlin, Sr., of Akron, Ohio and Naples, Florida passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2021 with his family by his side. Mr. Hamlin, "Dick" to his family and close friends, was born in Akron on April 23, 1927, and was a lifelong resident. A devout Catholic, he attended St. Sebastian's Grade School, his beloved...

Robert Pastor

Robert Pastor

Feb 23, 2021

Robert "Bob" Pastor, 81, of Mogadore, Ohio and most recently Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021. He was born on November 23, 1939, in Akron to the late John and Mary Pastor. Bob loved to take care of his almost four acre property. He also loved to fish on his pond, tinker around the...

Frederick Muller

Frederick Muller

Feb 18, 2021

Frederick W. Muller, 90 (and still dancing), of Medina, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Fred was preceded in death by his wife Margaret. Frederick proudly served his country as a Marine from 1951-1954 and retired from Conrail after many years of service. He was most proud of his family and is survived by his children, Joyce Ferner, Marlene...

Ricky Skidmore

Ricky Skidmore

Feb 17, 2021

R. Dale Skidmore of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away on February 17, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Lou of 50 years, daughter Shelly (Mark) Stone, grandchildren Cody, Kelsey, Cameron and Carter of Stow. He will also be missed by sisters-in-law, Peggy Meadows of Stow and Reb Chaney of Cuyahoga Falls. He...

Mildred Thomas

Mildred Thomas

Feb 17, 2021

Mildred Louise Thomas (Quick), 87, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She enjoyed playing bridge and working at Macy's. Mildred was preceded in death by husband Philip; siblings James Benjamin Quick and Shirley Mae Stinnet.  She is survived by children Wanda O'Connell, Philip Thomas; granddaughters Chrisann Smith, Leeann Armbruster, Melissa O'Connell, Doris Thomas and her pooch Lizzy. Funeral services will be...

Robert Roach

Robert Roach

Feb 16, 2021

Robert C. Roach, age 90, of Akron passed away at Summa Akron City Hospital on February 16, 2021 after a short stay following a heart attack at home. Bob was born on December 27, 1930 in Akron to the late Anna and David Roach.  He is survived by his wife Marjorie Donahue; daughters Sandra (Chuck) Sine, Lorrie Miller; step daughters...

Rosemary Heydorn

Rosemary Heydorn

Feb 14, 2021

Rosemary E. Heydorn, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2021.  She was born on October 6, 1934 to the late Walter and Irene Schafer.  Rosemary had a great sense of humor, she liked to say she was from "TimBuckTu" and visited "Udentunce" often.  She was known by her nieces and nephews as Beautiful Aunt Rosemary. Preceded in death by her...

Thomas Walsh

Thomas Walsh

Feb 13, 2021

Thomas (Tommy) Francis Walsh Jr. passed away February 13th after a short illness. He graduated in 1955 from Garfield High School at the age of 16 after skipping two grades due to his intelligence, especially in math. A talented basketball player as well, playing for St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and Garfield High School, he held the foul shot...

Nathan Ward

Nathan Ward

Feb 13, 2021

Nathan Ward of Akron, Ohio passed away on Feb 13, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Henry Young

Henry Young

Feb 12, 2021

Henry C. Young, Jr., 85, of Akron, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021.   Henry was born to the late Henry C. Young and Mildred D. Young of Marshall, Missouri.  He is survived by a brother, John (Diana) Young, of Benton, Arkansas, a niece, Robin (Jay) Bray, of Benton, and a great-nephew, Justin Bray, also of Benton. Henry attended Marshall High School...