All Obituaries

Jon Shimko, 69, passed away September 22, 2021.  He was born March 23, 1952 in Akron to the late John and Hilda Shimko.  Jon was a graduate of Garfield high school and retired with 32 years of service with Metro RTA.  In his retirement Jon enjoyed playing with his muscle cars, a 1968 and 1971 Plymouth Cuda, and would spend hours getting them ready for a car show.  Jon also enjoyed playing Frisbee Golf and euchre with friends.  He was an active member of Victory...

Gene Blackburn, 88, passed away on September 21, 2021.  He was born May 20, 1933 in Cottageville, West Virginia to the late Wade Everett and Hattie Blackburn.   Like a cat, it seemed as if Gene had nine lives.  After battling Leukemia for 26 years, he was finally overcome by what seemed like sheer exhaustion, surrounded by his loving wife and children.  He came to rest peacefully Tuesday knowing his family will be there for each other until they meet...

Kim Douglas, a loving wife, devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who loved the Lord, her family, and her Church family, passed away on September 19, 2021, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living Christ centered lives to the fullest. However, her love of life does not end with her death. Kim’s caring spirit and generous heart will forever be emulated by those whose lives she touched.   Kim was born June 30, 1959, in Akron to Barbara and...

Celia Brown, 83, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021.  She was born January 31, 1938 in Masury, Ohio to the late Arthur and Sophie Snyder.  Celia retired from Carter Lumber Company, where she was their first female lumber buyer.   Grandma “Browns” had so much love for her kids, grandchildren and her great grandchildren.  Even in her last days, seeing pictures of her family brought a smile through it all.   Celia and her daughter Barb spent...

Pat Doolittle, 87, passed away September 9, 2021.  She was born April 12, 1934 in Akron to the late William and Helen Tomer and lived in Portage Lakes her whole life.  Pat was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, worked the polls for the Board of Elections, Hallmark Store in Fairlawn and retired from Summit County Board of Child Support.    Pat is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Kelly) Doolittle; daughters, Debbie Doolittle, Tammie (Jim) Prinzo, Lisa (Gary) Bartholomew and...

Stephen Russell Shinn, son of the late George and Alexandria Shinn, died peacefully in his home on September 8th, 2021.  He was born in Akron, Ohio on the 14th of January 1947, a birthday he shared with both his twin sister and their mother.  After graduating from Green High School in 1965, Steve enrolled in the Goodyear Apprentice Program.  In 1971, he completed his studies as a Machine Repairman and worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. until his retirement in...

Doyle Baird, 83, passed away September 2, 2021 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born April 18, 1938 in Elk Valley, Tennessee to the late Jennings and Evelyn Baird.  Doyle lived his younger life in Akron and resided in Portage Lakes for over 52 years.   Doyle was legendary in the Akron area for his professional boxing career and was inducted into the Summit County Boxing Hall of Fame in 2000.  He fought for three world titles, his most memorable bout at the Akron...

Nolyn Todich, 19, of Coventry Township passed away August 30, 2021.  He was born July 9, 2002 in Canton and was a 2020 graduate of Coventry High School.  Nolyn loved to roller skate, swim and ride roller coasters.  He was deeply loved by his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.   Nolyn is survived by his mother, Jennifer Queen (Shawn James); father, Neil Todich; sisters, Kaycee Walton (Charles Smith), Julie and Alysha James; grandparents, Kathleen...

Greg Stewart, 67, of Barberton passed away August 28, 2021.  He was born July 13, 1954 in Akron to the late Harry and Norma Jean Stewart.     Greg accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior early in life and served him his whole life. He was generous, humorous, loving, compassionate, joyful, wise, a man of God and a man of God’s word. He loved and was devoted to his wife Angela.   Greg was all about family and Saturday night was family night...

Pat Lutz, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2021.  She was born June 25, 1932 in Akron to the late William and Cecelia Miller.   After meeting at a dance and falling in love, Pat married Bill Lutz in 1956 and they enjoyed a beautiful union of 56 years.  Together they built what would be her lifelong focus and passion, her family.  Keeping five kids organized, planning camping trips, and vacations to Myrtle Beach near her beloved calming ocean, made her a...