All Obituaries

Raymond E. Haynes, age 75, passed away January 19, 2021. He was born on August 20, 1945 in Northampton, England to the late Ernest and Betty Haynes. Raymond was a diehard Cleveland Indians fan. He enjoyed coaching sports, especially little league baseball, peewee football and high school baseball. When he was not coaching, he was the best fan of travel softball and sitting around the fire. Preceded in death by his wife, LaDonna Haynes; brother, Robert Haynes; and sister, Shelia...

Ernest “Ernie” L. Grayson, age 60, passed away January 18, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1960 in Barberton, Ohio to Ernest Sr. & Mildred Grayson. Preceded in death by his father, Ernest Sr.; Ernie is survived by his soul mate of 20 years, Stacie Fisher; mother, Mildred; sons, Eric Essek, Anthony and Jeremy Grayson; daughter, Melissa Fisher; sister, Belinda (Michael) McElrath; numerous extended family and friends. The family will receive friends, MONDAY, January 25 from...

VIRGINIA ANN (UPLINGER) BOWMAN 3/20/42 - 1/14/21 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our matriarch, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Virginia Bowman. Virginia was born in Barberton Ohio and later moved to Norton to raise her family.  Eventually she met and married Larry Bowman, and they settled in Seville Ohio.  She had been fighting hard against illness for several years.  Her long battle ended on the morning of January 14, 2021...

John "Johnny" Hervet, age 67, passed away January 16, 2021. He was born January 8, 1954 in St. Louis, MO. Preceded in death by sister, Karin Wright. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; children, John McCroskey, Edward Hervet, Kerianne Hervet, Jonathan Hervet, and Karin Hōgg; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Loretta Taylor and Beth Hervet. Private services will take place for the family.

TOGETHER AGAIN-- Robert (Bob) Calder, 98, passed away January 15, 2021 at the Inn at Belden Village, where he had been a resident since 2014. Bob was born in Glasgow, Scotland on August 18, 1922 to John and Isabella (Dickson) Calder and came to the United States at the age of two. Bob graduated from Kenmore H.S. in 1940. He was a part of "The Greatest Generation" and proudly served his country in the South Pacific during WW II. He married the love of his life Dorothy Mae Bonebrake...

Together Again   Dorothy Houston (nee Henry), age 87, passed away peacefully January 11, 2021. She was born June 15, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph and Mary Henry, and was a longtime resident of New Franklin. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Jeffrey, and her husband of 51 years of marriage, James Houston. She is survived by her daughter, Belinda (Bob) Black, grandson, Andrew (Michelle) Black, and great-granddaughter, Cecilia Black. She was a devoted wife, mother,...

Karen J. (Hansel) Adams 78, passed away November 25, 2020.  Born February 14, 1942 in Akron, Ohio, she worked at Rogers Manufacturing and Infocision Management.  Karen enjoyed cooking, basketball, crocheting and loved Las Vegas slot machines.  Preceded in death by her parents, Virgil & Thelma Hansel; her sister, Carol Montgomery; and her son, Charles B. Adams.  She is survived by daughters, Charlotte Sparks and Cindy Adams; grandchildren, Elizabeth Sparks,...

Joshua Richard James Robinson, 41, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly January 3rd, 2021. He was born on April 24, 1979 to Richard and Linda. Josh was a fun and energetic person who loved all his Ohio sports teams. He had a passion for hunting with his stepfather and uncles and loved fishing with his kids. Josh was an avid cook and found great joy in cooking for his friends and family. Josh took great pride in his work; having worked at Derma Med for the past 11 years. Josh would go...

Patricia Ann Nep, age 69, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2021. John, her loving husband of 54 years, was by her side. Pat was born on April 30, 1951 in Saltville, Virginia and was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She selflessly raised her family, including daughters, Lisa (James) Tavernaris, Julie (Andrew) Siff, and son, John (Rachel) Nep; eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, and a great-granddaughter on the way. A faithful and devoted Christian throughout her life, Pat was...

Janice Lee (Simmons) Dick, age 82, of Wadsworth. On Friday, 2021 day 8 God wrapped her in his loving arms and called her home surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born October 22, 1938 in Covington, VA to the late Berlin “BL” and  T. Madeline “Midge” (Tingler) Simmons. She leaves this earth to celebrate and rejoice in heaven with husband, Delbert “Bill” Dick; brother, Gary Simmons; sister, Carol Ann Cleary; grandmother, Lillie...