All Obituaries

Don Sears, 77, passed away January 27, 2020.  He was born June 12, 1942 in Columbus to the late David and Wanda Sears.   Don spent most of his early life in Groveport, Ohio, and at his family’s lake house at nearby Buckeye Lake during the summer months, where he would meet his future wife when they were just young children.  He became a Sergeant E5 in the US Marine Corp where he served from 1963 to 1967 and is a Vietnam Veteran who proudly displayed his status as a...

Ed Gaskill, 86, passed away January 20, 2020.  He was born August 1, 1933 in Akron to the late Elmer and Mary Jane Gaskill.  After spending his teenage years in St. Pete Florida, he moved back home to Akron where he met and married the love of his life Gloria Moran. They were married 44 years until her passing in 1997. Together, they had 3 children and an ongoing number of grand children and great grandchildren that they loved dearly.   Ed was in the drafting and designing...

Bill Bailey, 84, of Green passed away January 20, 2020.  He was born May 24, 1935 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to the late Willis O. and Eva Bailey.   Bill was preceded in death by his brother, David, and sisters Linda Napier and Judy Hinkle. He is survived by his children, Brian, Michael, Susan Ott and Lisa Diturno as well as their spouses; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister Pat Pittman; as well as many nieces and nephews.      A gathering of family and...

Dave Eckberg, 81, was welcomed into the presence of his Heavenly Father, as his Father held open His arms to receive him on January 18, 2020. He was born in Coventry Township on January 28, 1938 to Harvey and Mildred Eckberg.  David was a 1956 graduate of Coventry High School.  He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve for 8 years and was Captain of the Coventry Township Fire Department before leaving to join the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.  He still remembered every road...

James Dennis Nelson went from our arms to the arms of the Lord on January 17, 2020 at 10:29 A.M.  He was truly a miracle that we feel so blessed to have received.  James will be forever loved and cherished by his father and mother, Ryan and Shasta Nelson.   Our precious little boy, who we were so excited to meet, and watch grow, is now in Heaven playing with the angels.  Mommy and Daddy know we will get to hold you again, until then; you will always be in our...

Bill Tallman, 85, passed away peacefully January 15, 2020 following a courageous battle.  He was born October 20, 1934 in Barberton to the late William H. and Geneva Tallman.  A 1953 graduate of Manchester High School his legacy will forever shine in those halls as a charter member of the James R. France/Swede Olson Hall of Fame.  As quoted by one of his nephews who passed the picture of Bill hanging on the front wall above a trophy case, “Uncle Bill is and always will...

Paul Brewbaker, 67, passed away January 14, 2020.  He was born September 25, 1952 and lived all his life in the Green area.  Paul spent his early years attending Green Local Schools but graduated from Coventry’s Special Education program.  He loved his nieces and nephews and they loved their uncle Paul.  He was a member of the Greensburg Church of God, church meant so much to him.   Paul was preceded in death by his father, George in November and mother,...

Bob Phillips, 84, of Portage Lakes passed away January 7, 2020. He was born September 6, 1935 in Akron to the late Robert and Myrtle Phillips.  He was a 1954 graduate of Coventry High School where he met the love of his life, Pauline. Bob served in the Navy Reserves for 8 years and worked as a Master Plumber for the Plumber Pipefitter for Local 219 for 64 years.  Bob was very proud of his family and when his children were young, he enjoyed nothing more than traveling to their...

Betty Bridenthal, 84, a lifetime resident of Greensburg passed away January 7, 2020 after a 5-year battle with Dementia. She was born November 22, 1935 to the late George and Anna Tittle.  Betty retired from the Fairlawn Police Department in 2002 with 20 years of service. She was previously employed at Hospital Ambulance and P&S Ambulance. She always cherished the friendships and the funny stories that occurred during these years.   Betty was an avid fan of the Indians,...

Kraig Blaurock, 62, passed away January 7, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born April 10, 1957 in Akron to Richard (Janet) Blaurock and Patricia (Hugh) Durkin. After graduating from Lake High School, Kraig joined the Air Force. He worked at Fallsway Trucking for many years as a salesman and from that experience he established his own business of selling trucks through Road King Truck Sales. Kraig loved riding his Harley and attending the annual bike rally in Sturgis with his friends. He...