All Obituaries

Bob Koehler, 79, passed away October 22, 2020.  He was born in Akron on December 16, 1940 to the late Mat and Eva Koehler.  Bob attended South and Kenmore High Schools and was a member of the Army National Guard.  He worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for 15 years, and later formed K & K Auto Sales with Dave “Big D” Kennamore.  Bob loved cars and motorcycles and spent most of his time riding, racing and working on them.  He bought his first...

Jason McGhee, 44, passed away October 18, 2020 after a gracious battle with cancer. He was born April 30, 1976 in Barberton to Ronald and Victoria McGhee.  He grew up in Canal Fulton and made his home in Norton.  Jason was known for his smile, contagious laugh and outgoing personality.  He truly had a Zest for life and loved to share it with those around him.  He displayed warmth, a generous spirit and a kind giving heart.  He possessed a rare ability to listen with...

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John Pikus, 86, passed away October 11, 2020. He was born February 15, 1934 in Lilly, Pennsylvania to the late Peter and Anna (nee Singel) Pikus.  John graduated from Lilly-Washington High School in 1952, and attended St Francis College in Loretto, Pennsylvania, where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1956. John joined the Pennsylvania National Guard in 1957. Early in his career, John worked for Bethlehem Steel Company in Johnstown, PA and later as a teacher...

Ken Hines, 82, went home to be with his Lord on October 3, 2020.  Born in Akron, Ken graduated from East High School in 1956 and attended the University of Akron studying Business. After working for General Tire for 28 years, Ken started Certified Custodial Services, retiring in 2000. Ken served 4 years with the Ohio National Guard. A devoted husband of 41 years and father to eight children, Ken had a quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed cooking, grilling, fishing,...

Louise Ashburn, 94, of Barberton passed away September 30, 2020 due to COVID-19.  She was born on June 25, 1926 to the late Jacob, Sr. and Barbara Langenek in Nova Pazova, Yugoslavia/Serbia.  She arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia from Germany aboard the SS General Von Steuben, traveling with her mother and older brother, one day before her 5th birthday. After living in Windsor, Ontario for 10 years, her family moved to Springfield Township in 1936. Louise became a proud American...

Aline L. Yarborough, 93, passed away peacefully at home with her family on September 29, 2020. Aline was a long-time resident of Green, and more recently the Chapel Hill Retirement Community in Canal Fulton. Born in Evansville, Indiana, she was an Akron area resident since 1969. She was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church, and a long-time volunteer with her husband Henry at Chapel Hill. Henry was a 32nd degree Mason and she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She had a...

Jim Kernen, 94, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2020. He was born July 25, 1926 in Holidays Cove, West Virginia and moved to Akron in 1950.  A simple man of humble farm boy beginnings, his strong work ethic, determination and zest for life led him to achieve much during his 94 years. Jim’s love of school began as a young boy; he was very proud of his 12-year perfect attendance record. Although he never missed a school day, he always missed being in the top...

John “Pop-Pop” Clevinger, 71, passed away September 10, 2020.  He was born December 2, 1948 in Pikeville, Kentucky.  During the Vietnam Era John was a Jet Engine mechanic for the U.S. Air Force.  He was also the proud owner of a truck and trailer repair shop / Ryder truck rental.   John was a simple man who was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Woodworking was his most passionate hobby where his creations came to life in the form of jewelry boxes,...

Cherie McClain, 60, of Green passed away September 6, 2020.  She was born December 2, 1959 in Akron to the late Fred and Elaine Dickon. Cherie is a 1978 graduate of Green High School and she completed her RN, BSN, and MSN at the Akron City Hospital Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing, Walsh University, and The University of Phoenix. Cherie spent her life as a dedicated nurse, retiring from the VA in 2019. She cared for her patients and coworkers alike and she would always take action...