Obituaries

Charles Penrod

Charles Penrod

Feb 11, 2021

Charles E. Penrod, age 75 years, of Mogadore (Suffield Twp.) passed away on February 11, 2021.  He was born on September 1, 1945 to the late Charles and Betty Joanne Penrod. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; granddaughter, Katherine McVey; he is survived by children, Paula (Wayne Jr.) McVey, Maggie (Shawn) George, CC (Amanda) Penrod, Mark (Sherry)...

Heather Shover

Heather Shover

Feb 8, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Heather Louise Shover, 50, of Mogadore, passed away on February 8, 2021. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband Rusty Shover, married for over 25 years, with whom she created a beautiful life and family.  Their children David Miller, Jory Miller and Cheyenne Shover.  Niece and nephew Sydney...

Denise Simpson

Denise Simpson

Feb 6, 2021

Denise Lynn Simpson was granted her angel wings on February 6th 2021.  Her final days were spent at home surrounded by family and friends that Denise had touched in some way throughout her memorable life. She was so strong even at the end and gave us all such courage and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life.  She was...

Rita Bradley

Rita Bradley

Feb 5, 2021

Rita M. Bradley passed away on February 5th after a period of declining health. Rita was the beloved wife for 57 years of Charles and caring mother of two, Bob (wife Lanette) and Kevin (wife Theresa). She is also survived by her sister Jane Toth (husband Steve) and her grandchildren; Meghan, Patrick, Ryan, Kyra and Marisa. “Reet” always loved...

John Beringer

John Beringer

Feb 5, 2021

John Clifford Beringer, 89, of Akron, Ohio and Naples, Florida, passed away peacefully in his home in Naples on February 5, 2021 surrounded by his 10 children and the love of his life, Nancy. One of seven children, John was born to Charles and Kathryn (Loftus) Beringer in Akron. He attended St. Sebastian Parish School followed by Campion High...

Robert Turner

Robert Turner

Feb 4, 2021

Robert R. Turner, 85, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. He graduated from Kent State University and retired from Bridgestone Firestone after 30 years as a chemist. He enjoyed golf and gardening. Robert is survived by his wife of 30 years Carol; children Jerry (Mary) Turner, David (Theresa) Turner, Julie Hilborne; grandsons Adrian and Evan; step-children Cheryl (Marty) Megenhardt,...

James Marino

James Marino

Feb 3, 2021

James. W. Marino December 4, 1928 – February 3, 2021 James W. Marino, 92, passed away peacefully on February 3 from a short illness. Born in Akron, Jim was predeceased by his parents, James and Filomena Marino, and his siblings Amedeo, Mary, Michael and Joseph.  Jim was also predeceased by his beautiful and cherished wife, Marie.  They enjoyed a loving marriage...

Dawn White

Dawn White

Feb 3, 2021

Dawn R. White went home to be with her Lord on February 3, 2021 after a brief illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Elda Caywood and her brother Darwin Caywood. She is survived by her brother Danny Caywood, her husband of fifty one years Lloyd “Gene” White, her children Amy & Tony (Angie) White, her...

Jeffrey Miller

Jeffrey Miller

Feb 1, 2021

Jeffery Garth Miller, 66 passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 after his battle with cancer. A 1973 graduate of Revere High school. Jeff worked for Copley Twp. Fire Dept., Washington Twp Fire Dept. Dublin Oh, Sutphen Fire Apparatus Inc. and Mercer Trucking. Jeff was also active in Buckeye Oliver Collectors, Silver King of Yesteryear, and several other tractor clubs....

Richard Burden

Richard Burden

Feb 1, 2021

Professor Emeritus Richard L. Burden, 76, 1027 Lancewood Dr. Macedonia, died at 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2021, at UH Portage Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born April 8, 1944, in Cleveland, the son of Edward and Harriette Burden. Burden earned his BA in mathematics and physics from Albion College in 1966, his MS in mathematics...

Philip Maynard

Philip Maynard

Feb 1, 2021

Philip H. Maynard, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2021. Born to Norman and Marian Maynard, he attended St. Francis de Sales Parish School and Archbishop Hoban High School. After leaving Kent State University to enter military service in Japan, Phil returned home with his new bride Takako and started working a temporary job on Gilchrist Road at...

Nathan Cotter

Nathan Cotter

Feb 1, 2021

Nathan Vincent Cotter, 16, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. Nathan was our loving social butterfly, the life of the party. He was happiest surrounded by family and friends. He was an avid bowler and track star. He will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. He is survived by mother Felicia (Eric) Walker, father Dana...

Kay Lewis

Kay Lewis

Jan 30, 2021

Kay Lewis, 78, passed away peacefully on Jan 30, 2021 at Sunrise Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls.  Born in Georgia on April 18, 1942 to the late William & Hortense Wilder.  Kay has been a Cuyahoga Falls resident most of her life.  She was a graduate of Buchtel High School and received her bachelor's degree from Kent State University.  She was a teacher...

Charles Murphy

Charles Murphy

Jan 30, 2021

Charles Thomas Murphy, 88, passed away January 30, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. He was born on October 23, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived and sorely missed by the children of his sister Deborah Louise Seifert: Judith Kregg Stiff (Christopher), Ed Seifert (Gayle), Kathleen Negron (Rafael), and Chris Seifert. Charles was preceded in death by his parents Jeremiah and...

Michael Carter

Michael Carter

Jan 30, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Desha Carter. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Joe Riccardi

Joe Riccardi

Jan 29, 2021

Joseph Jude Riccardi August 24, 1960 - January 29, 2021 passed away of natural causes at his home in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Joe was preceded in death by his son Joseph Riccardi, parents Frank and Mildred Riccardi and brother Jim Riccardi. He is survived by his wife Maryann Moore Riccardi, son Matt Riccardi, daughter Alicia (Jason) Berkey, siblings...

Louis Cvitkovich

Louis Cvitkovich

Jan 28, 2021

Louis Michael Cvitkovich, age 69, passed away on January 28, 2021 from complications of Covid. He was born on July 13, 1951 in Akron to the late Thomas and Mary Cvitkovich. He gradauted from Archbishop Hoban High School in 1969. Louie worked for many years in the polymer plastic industry, E. Helman Co., McCann Plastics and Diamond Network Polymers. He...

Helen Lombard

Helen Lombard

Jan 28, 2021

Helen Lombard, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2021 at home with family and hospice caregivers at her bedside. Helen was the matriarch of a multicultural family, who enjoyed seeing them chatting, eating, and playing together in her apartment. She was a classy lady that loved to dress stylishly and maintained a beautiful, artistic home. She loved to...

Dominic Alexander, Jr.

Dominic Alexander, Jr.

Jan 25, 2021

Dominic Alexander, 63 years old formerly of Akron, Ohio and currently of New Lexington, Ohio died on January 25, 2021. Dominic has been a resident of Mount Aloysius in New Lexington, Ohio since 1969. Dominic is preceded in death by his father Dominic Sr., brother Nick, sister-in-law Patricia, and brother-in-law Leon Godbee. He is survived by mother Carmen of...

Charles Szeles

Charles Szeles

Jan 24, 2021

Charles J. Szeles, 94, of Akron died January 24, 2021. Born June 3, 1926 to Michael and Katherine (Nemeth) Szeles of Akron. Charles, a life resident of Akron, graduated from West High School class of ’44 and served in the U.S. Army in Germany and France during WWII achieving the rank of Corporal. After the war he founded Kent Plumbing...