All Obituaries

John Brink, 57, formerly of Green passed away January 11, 2021 at his home in Richmond, Virginia after a long battle with throat cancer.  He was born January 2, 1964 in Akron to John and Sharon (Adams) Brink.  John was a 1982 graduate of Green High School where he ran track and was a hurdler and sprinter. John spent four years in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 20 years.  He was an avid hunter, fisherman and anything...

Mark Snow, 40, passed away January 10, 2021.  He was born November 6, 1980 in Barberton to Sharon and the late Marty Snow.  Mark was a devoted son, a caring brother, an amazing uncle, a wonderful friend, and above all else, a fighter. Through the many ups and downs of Mark’s health journey, he always remained positive. Mark was a constant reminder that every day is a blessing and treated them as such. His free time was spent with the many friends he made bowling at Spins Bowl...

Sue Martin, 75, passed away January 10, 2021 at her home in Uniontown, Ohio after a long battle with cancer.  She was born March 10, 1945 in Akron to the late Harold and Martha Davis.  Sue graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1963 and worked for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 16 years before retiring. Diagnosed with cancer in 1992, she fought head to head with it and stayed with us for 29 years. Her will to take care of her family, see her grandchildren grow up...

Eve Stone, 72, passed away January 6, 2021 at home from Covid-19.  She was born August 17, 1948 in Akron to Eva and the late Dean Brinkley.   Whether it was photography, making puppets for her husband’s puppet shows, writing children’s stories, working, or being a mother and grandmother, she put all her passion into everything she did.  She loved watching birds and other wildlife. Always keeping a buffet for her birds with 10 plus birdfeeders, food for the...

Ralph Smith, 94, passed away January 3, 2021 after a brief illness. He was born August 3, 1926 in Kenmore, Ohio to the late Amos and Lillian Smith. He lived in Akron all his life and attended Kenmore High School.   Dad was a self-taught man showing his children how to love, obey and to Trust in God. He wore many “hats” and he filled them all. At age 17, he enlisted in the Navy during WWII. He worked all his life as a self taught “Body and Frame” repairman,...

Marvin Ortscheid, 87, passed away January 2, 2021.  He was born March 13, 1933 in Orma, West Virginia to the late James H. and Prudence O. Ortscheid. Marvin’s greatest love was his family.  As a single dad, he dedicated his life to his children. He loved animals, enjoyed visiting the Hartville Flea Market, having lunch with friends, going to classic car shows and spending time outside enjoying life with family, friends and neighbors who stopped by.  Always friendly and...

Karin Ivers, 73, went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2021, due to complications related to COVID-19. She was born December 1, 1947 in Akron to the late William and Mary Ivers.    Karen was the loving mother of Traci (Ted) Davis and Michelle (Tony) Destro. Devoted grandmother of Nicklaus and Lauren Davis and Anthony Destro.   Karin was a passionate and youthful woman with a servant’s heart. She grew up in the Portage Lakes area, often visiting the Rose-Villa...

Myrtle Scott, 93, passed away December 30, 2020.  She was born August 1, 1927 in Barberton to the late Ephram and Iva Patch.      Myrtle and Richard bought their basement house just two and a half years after they were married.  First Richard added a 2-car garage, then on Easter Weekend 1960 the family “moved upstairs” into the house that Dad built.  The same house that Madalyn has the privilege to live in now.  Myrtle loved hosting every type...

Grant Wilkins, 95, passed away December 28, 2020.  He was born July 4, 1925 in Akron to the late Roy and Ethel Wilkins.  Grant was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, a WWII veteran.  He retired in 1982 from General Tire and he was a self-taught carpenter.  Grant built and remodeled numerous houses over the course of several decades.  Those projects included a family cottage on South Bass Island, as well as the house where he and his wife Kathleen lived and raised...

Pat Gallimore, 71, passed away December 19, 2020.  She was born July 10, 1949 in Roanoke, Virginia to the late Dennie and Mary Gallimore.  Pat graduated from Barberton High School and worked for 37 years at Akron General Medical Center.  Along with her love for family she loved the Smokey Mountains and her group of Quilting Queens.  Pat was a talented quilter and seamstress.   Pat was preceded in death by her son, Mike Grinder and grandchildren, Christopher and...