All Obituaries

Tim Heckaman, 76, passed away May 11, 2020.  He was born May 2, 1944 in Canton to the late Edward and Marjorie Heckaman.  Tim was retired from AEP Company and was a member of The Turkeyfoot Sportsman Club and The Eagles. He enjoyed boating on Portage Lakes with his wife Mary and all of his friends and family.   Tim is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Scott (Laura) Heckaman; step-son, Glen (Laura) Wackerly; step-daughters, Cheri Heckaman and Kristen (Kory) Knetsch; 9...

Dorothy Kelley, 98, passed away June 13, 2021.  She was born May 23, 1923 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late Kenneth and Edna Reel.  Dorothy worked for many years as a secretary for Manchester Tools as well as Goodrich, Suburban Service and others. She was a member of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) for many years, serving as its president and as Woman of the Year. Dorothy was a longtime member of First Lutheran Church in Barberton where she was...

Larry Plaster Jr., 52, a loving husband, father, brother and son, passed away on April 14, 2021.  He was born June 28, 1968 in Akron to Rita Plaster Cargo (nee Whipkey) and Larry Lee Plaster Sr.  Larry received a Bachelor’s in Business from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1995, where he met and fell in love with Rebecca Burtoft Plaster.  They raised two children, Alexandra and Nathan Plaster.   Larry was a man of intensity; one who loved deeply, cared...

  Jack Ling, 58, passed away June 12, 2021.  He was born September 20, 1962 in Barberton to Jack and Haroldean Ling.    Jack was a man of many interests. Whether it was Ohio State Football, spending time with his many friends, or watching anyone race anything with wheels; Jack could be found with his son enjoying it. No matter where Jack was, you could always bet he was either with his son, Zack, or on his way to see him. Jack lived for his son and loved him more than...

Robert Staats, 40, suddenly went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2021.  He was born on October 6, 1980 to Deborah and the late Donald Staats.    Besides his mom, Robert is survived by his brother, Marcus; nephew, Micheal; as well as many aunts, uncles and friends.   Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3500 Embassy Parkway, Suite...

Jeremy Sloan, 33, went home to be with his Lord on June 1, 2021.  He was born in Barberton on June 13, 1987 to Jon Sloan and Deborah Bryant-Sloan.  Jeremy was a graduate of Green High School and worked as an automotive detailer and all-around handyman. Most of all Jeremy loved his family and will be missed by all who knew him.   Besides his parents, Jeremy is survived by his daughter, Kyra; brother, Robert (Kristin) Sloan; grandparents, Evelyn Bartoe, and Jerry (June) Sloan;...

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Shirley Davis, 89, passed away May 26, 2021.  She was born September 4, 1931 in Greensburg to the late Charles and Dessie Johnson.  While raising 5 children, Shirley always worked full time outside of the home, mainly in managerial roles.  At the age of 65 she retired from Goodyear Aerospace.  Shirley did not stay retired for long as she began working at what she called “the best job I ever had” as a medical secretary for Internal Medicine of Akron, Inc. ...

Carl Tinkey, 60, passed away May 20, 2021.  He was born April 14, 1961 in Akron to the late, Carl and Madeline Tinkey.  Carl was a graduate of Garfield High School and was a truck driver for 15 years. Carl loved spending time with his family, working on cars and going to auctions.   Besides his parents, Carl was preceded in death by grandson, Lorenzo and sisters, Wanda (Michael)...

Nick Spada, 88, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2021 to be with his beloved wife "Gracie".  He was born on March 20, 1933 in Akron to the late Dominic and Margaret (Comeriato) Spada. Nick grew up on North Hill and graduated from North High School.  As a young person he worked in the family grocery store. Nick was an avid football fan. He played Bantam football in his youth and for North High School as a teen.  Local papers referred to Nick and Bob Wallace as the...