All Obituaries

Bonnie Lee Janoczko, age 77, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Holy Thursday, 4/1/21, in the hour of Divine Mercy, after a long battle with COPD. She was born March 30, 1944 in Cleveland to Charles and Dorothy (Phillips) Bonen and grew up in Hudson, Ohio.  After retirement she lived in Barberton. She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Coventry, OH for many years. Bonnie worked for many years as Director of Nutritional Services in long...

Jude Thaddeus Eberhardt age 82 passed away peacefully March 26, 2021 surrounded by his family.  He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and the University of Akron (Lone Star Fraternity).  Jude retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 35 years of service.  He was an active member at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church where he was a Eucharistic Minister, involved with the Knights of Columbus, and attended a men’s prayer group.  Jude was a...

Cody John Patchen, 29, went to his heavenly home unexpectantly on March 3, 2021. Cody was the life of the room; his quick smile and wit would entertain everyone. Cody thought he had the best jokes, best story, and sang and danced like no one was watching.  He could even make the saddest person smile and feel better.  Cody's willingness to help his friends, family and people he did not even know, was his brightest attribute ... you only had to ask. Anything animal related...

Grant Matthew Cummins, 22, passed away February 15, 2021.  He was born in Akron, Ohio to Mark and Ann (nee Kay) Cummins.  He attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and attended Manchester High school where he excelled in football and baseball. Grant is survived by loving parents, Ann Cummins and Mark (Beverly) Cummins, grandmother, Marcia Cummins, brother, Luke and sisters, Eileen and Colleen and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Margaret Ann Pfaff, 75, passed away February 5, 2021.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to Leslie  and Patricia (nee Starling) McNew.  She enjoyed reading and cross stich projects.  Preceded in death by husband, Michael, she is survived by loving children Brion Pfaff and Mary (Steve) Sinclair, grandchildren, Rowan Sinclair, Teagan Sinclair, Jennifer Bitner and Zack Stacy. Family and friends will be received Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at House of...

John F. “Jack” Miller, 81, of Akron, Ohio passed away on January 27, 2021.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Miller (nee Seese), sister, Beth Anne Bennett, daughter, Jennifer Hines, son, James (Michele) Miller, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Isabelle (nee Caddes) Miller, brother, Michael Miller and son, John Scott Miller. Jack was a lifelong resident of Manchester.  He graduated...

John F. Hoosic, age 90, passed away January 11, 2021.  He was born on February 10, 1930 in Swoyersville, PA.  John was a resident of New Franklin for 60 years.  An avid golfer and a master wood worker, making some extraordinary items on his lathe.  He was a Penn State and University of Akron graduate.  John retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 35 years service starting in Scranton, PA and worked in both the fossil and nuclear divisions.  He was a parishioner...

Mary Agnes Devol, 95, passed away January 4, 2021.  She was born in Akron OH to George and Jessie (nee Larkin) Ball.  She was a long time parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir.  She volunteered for 25 years at Barberton Citizens Hospital.  With her husband, Dudley, they enjoyed many years of hiking through the Summit County Metro Parks. She is preceded in death by husband, Dudley, and granddaughter, Kari Land,...

Phylis Ann Riffe, 84, passed away January 3, 2021.  She was born in Middlefield, Ohio to Edwin and Mildred (nee Brooks) Welch. She is a long standing member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene.  She loved doing crafts and very much enjoyed watching the Gaither DVDs. She is preceded in death by sister, Thelma and brother, Kenny She is survived by loving husband, Glenn, sons, Daniel (Linda) Riffe and Thomas ( Lynn) Riffe.  She is loved very much by her four grandchildren,...

E. Ruth Davis (nee Pfeiffer), 91, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, January 3.  She was born in Akron Ohio November 17, 1929 to Harold and Goldie Pfeiffer.  She was once a member of the Akron Board of Realtors and a member of the Brown Street Church of Christ.  Ruth enjoyed many things in life like playing cards with her late husband and her grandkids.  She also enjoyed dogs and passed with her faithful dog Benji by her side. Ruth was preceded in death by husband,...