All Obituaries

David C. Thomas, age 71, of the Copley/Norton area, passed away September 22, 2020.  Born December 9, 1948, he was a 1966 graduate of Norton High School.  David was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Vietnam War. He worked at Ohio Brass, Reeves Electric and owned D.C. Electric. David enjoyed the outdoors, camping, model making, painting and watching wrestling.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Cyril & Margaret Thomas and his son, David Thomas, Jr. He will...

Betty "Joan" Aemmer (Bail) age 93, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020. She was a faithful follower of Christ and worshipped at Northside Christian Church. Joan was a beautician for 47 years and once she retired, she opened her heart and her home to become a foster mother. Throughout the next many years she fostered 73 children. Joan enjoyed traveling, bowling, reading, crocheting, and most of all spending time with her large family. Joan was preceded in death...

Ruth Virginia Beadnell passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020 at the age of 97.  She was born September 29, 1922 in Rosedale, West Virginia and a former resident of East Canton and Canton, Ohio.  While growing up she helped on the family farm and cared for children of local families.   Moving to Canton in 1944, she worked for the Timken Roller Bearing Company where she met her husband.   They married in 1957 living in East Canton.  She was a...

Connie Sue Macerol age 64, passed away September 11, 2020. She was born August 22, 1956 in Wadsworth Ohio.  Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Ira Robinson and Alice Skraba; brothers Roger and Willie Robinson.  She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Dennis Macerol; son,  Stephen Matthew Days of Jacksonville, FL; brother,  James Robinson; sisters,  Thelma Reckner and Susie Porter; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.  Private services have...

Bryan Thombs, 83 passed unexpectedly at his home on September 2, 2020.  Born September 13, 1936, he was a lifetime resident of Wadsworth.  Bryan was a 40 year Director for the Medina County Fair.  He worked at Ohio Injector Company (Conval) and retired from Fred Martin Motors.  He was a champion Dahlia grower and loved to garden.  For many years he was one of Santa’s many helpers bringing presents and Christmas joy to all he met. Bryan was preceded in death by...

Joanne “Gigi” Burnley, age 78, passed away September 1, 2020. She was born December 12, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to the late James and Tillie Burnley. Gigi loved her family and to laugh and enjoyed playing Bingo. Preceded in death by sisters, Cheryl Burnley, Karen K. Rogers, Jeanne Brooks and Jeri Messner; brothers, Vance McCorkle and Patrick McCorkle; and niece, Tracie (Moore) Toney. Survived by daughter, Amy (Shaun) Morris; granddaughter, Karen (James) Carneal; grandsons, Michael...

Willa "Billie" M. Davis Boling, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2020.    Billie was a faithful Christian. She was a member of Akron Freewill Baptist Church and Victory Chapel. She was employed at Ohio Bell for 35 years and recently a member of the Barberton YMCA where she enjoyed fellowship with friends and staff. Billie enjoyed bird watching, reading and crocheting.    Preceded in death by her husbands, Searcy D. Davis and Willdring...

Linda Mallow (nee Morlan) passed away on September 3rd, 2020 at UH Elyria Medical Center.   Linda was born on December 8, 1939 in Barberton, Ohio.  Linda's life was full of family, friends and her devotion to God.  She loved music, dancing, and had a fantastic sense of humor. Her beautiful smile could light up a room.  Linda was always compassionate and caring towards others.  She was a strong supporter of the US Marines Corp and her favorite sports figure...

Harold “Dick” Bowman, 85, passed away on Sept. 2, 2020 after a brief illness. Dick was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp as well as an avid golfer and all around athlete. He was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple and also enjoyed shooting pool and spending his retirement years at the senior center.  Dick was above all else, most proud of his family. He was preceded in death by mother, father, stepfather and siblings.  He is survived by his...

Patricia Riffle Carpenter, age 61, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2020. She was born November 23, 1958 and was a lifelong resident of Barberton. Patricia loved her family and enjoyed babysitting many children over the years.   Preceded in death by father, Alvin E. Riffle; mother, Mildred Szitas; stepfather, John Szitas Sr.; sister, Frances Mitchell; stepsister, Mary Ann Ryneer (Szitas); niece, Stephanie Mitchell; nephew, Jason Hart; brother-in-law, James Mitchell Sr.;...