All Obituaries

       Kenneth P Butke, LTC, Ret, passed away on 26 May 2020 while in Memory Care at Brookdale Bath in Akron OH.        Ken graduated from St Mary's High School in Akron, OH in 1958. He worked at Acme while attending the University of Akron. He completed his baccalaureate with a B.A. In Education and a commission from ROTC as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Medical Service Corp. He retired from active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel after...

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Frances Lucille DeLuca (Logsdon).  Fran was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, the mother to 7 children, grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  Fran was married to Lawrence J. Logsdon Sr, also of Akron, from 1957 until 1993 and remained close to him until his passing in April of 2015.  For the first 20 years of her married life, Fran was a homemaker at the family home in Coventry Township.  In the...

Our angel, Reagan Banks Guzman, beloved daughter of Mackenzie Trompower and Christopher Guzman, left our world unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2nd of 2020. Reagan was born on Sunday, November 10th of 2019. During her 5 months and 22 days of life, Reagan loved laughing at her sisters, blowing bubbles, and snuggling close to her mom and dad. Endless joy and happiness was brought to everyone she touched.  In addition to her parents, Reagan is survived by her sisters, Kyla and Eloise...

WIlliam R. Harding, 78,  of Carrollton was called into the embrace of the Lord on April 24, 2020.  Born June 17th, 1941 in Dellroy,  the son of Delmer C. Harding and Mary B. Harding, he lived most of his life in Carroll county or on his farm in...

Robert W. Green, 72 years old, went home to Jesus on April 17th, 2020 from Akron City hospital due to the corona virus. He was a fighter but his body got tired.  He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years Carol Green, children Matthew Abshire, Milly (Darrin) Rose,  Mindy Green( Donteze Morris) also Grandchildren Desiree Fruedeman-Green , Tyler Green, Kaitlin Lyles, Ashlyn Morris and Trey Morris,  three great grandchildren, Wyatt, Carmen and Piper...

Valerie Jean Slayman-Salyerds, 62, of New Franklin, Ohio, died April 14, 2020, after a four year battle with breast cancer, colon cancer and multiple sclerosis. A lifelong resident of New Franklin, a 1975 graduate of Manchester High School and a retiree of Diebold in Green, Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Jean and Joe Slayman. She is survived by Stewart, her service dog and constant companion of 13 years, Aunt Donna Seigneur of Colorado, several cousins and many...

Robert Charles Schuster, 84, passed away Monday April 6, 2020 at Aultman Woodlawn Compassionate Care Center in Canton, OH following a long battle with Alzheimer’s Dementia. Born on June 28, 1935 in Akron, Ohio, and resident in the Stark County areas of Perry and Jackson townships for the last 50 years. He was the son of the late Robert and Pauline Schuster of Akron. Bob was a graduate of Central High School in Akron, served in the Army (Reserves) between 1958-1964, and worked for 40+...

On March 20, 2020, we said goodbye to our beautiful, wonderful momma, age 91, due to issues related to her heart.  She is finally free from all the physical pain her body has been in over the last 12 years and is now in heaven with our dad. She leaves behind to cherish her memories two daughters, one son-in-law, one sister, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mom, we will always love you and miss you every single day of our lives.  Thank you for all of...

Born on August 11, 1937, in Akron to Karl and Helen Gravesmill, Jean graduated at age 16 from Buchtel High School where she proudly served as the head majorette. Four years later, she graduated from The University of Akron with a degree in Education (Home Economics). In Akron, Oshkosh (Wisconsin), Coshocton, Cortland, and the other communities in which she lived, Jean was a tireless volunteer and, in 2007, was named one of the Community Stars in Trumbull County, awarded to “ordinary...

Franklin Roy Ganoe passed away on February 15, 2020 at the age of 87 at Manor Care Nursing Home in Barberton, Ohio. Franklin was born April 11, 1932 in Kerrmoor, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania and resided in both Gipsy and Cherry Tree, Indiana County, Pennsylvania before moving to Akron, Ohio in 1960.  Franklin is survived by his wife of sixty years Sara J. Ganoe, son Barry L. Ganoe and daughter-in-law Sharon A. Ganoe.  He is also survived by his favorite “granddogs”...