All Obituaries

Faron Dean Conrad, 52, of New Franklin, suddenly passed away July 25, at Barberton Summa Hospital. Faron was born on August 23, 1967 in Olean, NY and grew up in Barberton, OH. Faron was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Sr. and Nancy Carol Conrad and brother Michael John Conrad. Faron is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kimberly Cundiff Conrad; beloved son, Evan Dean; beloved daughter, Erin Kathleen Conrad; brother, Ralph L Conrad Jr.; sister, Elizabeth Nescola; aunts, Shirley Myers...

Beverly Fincher, a life-long resident of Akron, went home to be with her heavenly father on August 4, 2020 after a short but well fought battle against a rare heart condition.  Beverly was born to Edward and Very Leyh, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1969. Beverly went on soon after graduation to work at Summa Hospital, where she retired from in December 2016 with 47 years of service. She loved her Lord and Savior, reading books, go camping, and...

Carl W. Trapp, born 09/06/1929, passed away 4/14/2020, at the age of 90.  He is survived by daughters, Gwendolyn (Rick) Brand, Wilma (Jonathan) Johnson, Wanda (Tim) Logsdon; sons, Robert and Richard (Linda) Trapp; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife, Gwendolyn Fae; parents, Oren & Mazie; sisters, Lucielle, Mildred, Ruth & Mary; brothers, Glen, Elden and Herman. Carl was employed by Chevy, Goodyear Tire and...

Tracey Johnson, age 60, passed away August 4, 2020. She was born on March 13, 1960 in Akron, Ohio and had a love of lighthouses. Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Betty Johnson; brothers, Jim King and Fred Angel. Survived by her husband, Ron Bower; and uncles, Neil and Huey Johnson. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Per Tracey’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no services at this time.  

On May 6, 2020, James Street took his final bicycle ride to his heavenly home.  James will forever be riding on streets of gold and living with his Lord and Savior, and all of the family and friends that have gone on before him. James was preceded in death by his parents, Harmon and Joyce Street; brother, Tony; and sister, Karen.  He is survived by brothers, Robert and Benny.  James will be greatly missed by all who knew him especially his family and his many friends. James...

Margaret “Eileen” Aikman passed away at the age of 103.  She was preceded in death by husband, Charles David; daughter, Janet; and son, Dave.  She is survived by daughter, Chris (Al) George; granddaughter, Chris (Brian) Price; granddaughter, Janet (Mania) of Florida; great grandson, Drew; and longtime caretaker and friend, Tina Arnold.  A special thanks to friend, Marge Byers, and neighbors, Bill, Nan, Alex and Chris, we can’t express how much your help...

Patricia A. Keefer, 71, Doylestown, Ohio, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday July 23, 2020. Her passing was peaceful as she was surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born July 1, 1949 in Millersburg, Ohio to James and Kay Ling. She was a lifetime resident of Medina and Wayne counties. Patricia loved to travel, go on picnics, and walks around Lake Anne. She also had a great fondness for cats and other small animals. This matched her fondness of chocolate. But,...

Sheila N. (nee Hooks) Swan, 52 passed away July, 29, 2020.  She was born March 9, 1968 in Wesson, Mississippi.   Preceded in death by her father, Lee Roy Hooks, and brothers, Roy Lee Hooks and Terrance Hooks.    She is survived by her children, daughter Sylvia Amos, sons Marcus Swan, Musa Swan, and Kunta Kinta Swan; grandson, Kureem Swan; loving mother Emma C. Hooks of Barberton; sisters Marie Ailes, of Wesson Mississippi and Terri Lynn Golden of Akron; brothers Anthony...

Joshua D. Johnson, age 32, passed away July 18, 2020. He was born January 30, 1988 in Barberton, OH. He was the best dad and fisherman. Preceded in death by brother, Timothy, and uncle, Scott. Survived by mother, Jacqueline; fiancee, Brittany; daughter, Luella; and father, Timothy. No services will take place at this time.

Kenneth Richard Rogers, age 78, passed away July 18, 2020. He was born on August 27, 1941 to the late Thomas and Adeline (nee: Harrison) Rogers. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jack and Tuney; and sisters, Loretta and Ruth Ken is survived by his children, Darlene Rogers, Christina Greathouse, Michael (Amy) Rogers, and Thomas “Butch” (Tabitha) Rogers; grandchildren, Gabriel (Julia), Andrew, Jayden, Morgan, Blake, Jonny (Hannah), Samuel, Hanna, Isaiah, Bethany and...