All Obituaries

Joseph Christian Barrett, born September 9, 1922 left this earthly world on March 8, 2019 at the young age of 96. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rita. Left to love him in memory are many friends, nieces and nephews along with many great and great-great nieces and nephews. He was a member and servant at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Green. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and ushered at the 1948 World Series when Cleveland won their last title. He was employed by GM...

Glynn H. Knight, 79, passed away at his home on February 28, 2019.  He was born in Decherd, Tennessee to Loranzy D. and Caldonia (nee Hill) Knight and after 40 years of service he retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad.  Glynn was known for his generosity and would stop what he was doing if someone needed his help day or night.  He had a great passion for hunting, fishing, boating, traveling and painting, but most of all he loved spending time with his family and never...

John C Eberhardt, 87, passed away in Venice, Florida on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  He was born in Barberton, Ohio to Joseph and Emma (nee Drotos) Eberhardt and graduated from Kenmore High School. He served in the US Air Force, and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 32 years of service.  A devoted family man and a rock solid model of selflessness, hard work and generosity will be his forever lasting legacy to family and those that knew him. Preceded in death by brothers,...

Gloria Ann Quayle, age 90, passed away peacefully January 23, 2019 at her home overlooking the Portage Lakes channel. She lived her entire life in the house where she was born to Walter & Elizabeth Quayle on October 10, 1928.  She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and sister Barbara.  Gloria was educated at the University of Akron and became an elementary teacher for the Akron Public Schools.  She retired from Firestone Park Elementary School after many...

Virginia “Smokey” Catherine Bollinger (Conley) Born December 14, 1927 departed this life October 12, 2018 fully embraced by her family. Proceeded in death by her son Butchie, her parents Michael and Mildred Conley, and siblings John, Ruth, Don (Lois), Margaret “Sis”, Millie (Don) Harvey, and Mary-Jean Simpson. She is survived by her husband James Bollinger (92); sister Wanda (Dale) Grier; daughter Sandy Biren, grandchildren Jason and Robbie, and great-grandchild...

Susan Lynn Andrasko, 61, of Coventry Township, Ohio, passed away Sept. 20, 2018  at Akron City Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. Susan was born November 17, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to parents William and Anna ( nee Smook ) Andrasko. She grew up on Manchester Road in the Portage Lakes, Coventry Twp., went to Coventry schools graduating in 1975, and got her MBA from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Texas. Susan was married some 20 years to Noah Sheridan, and lived in...

David M. Solomon, a devoted and loving husband and father, died peacefully at home on September 17, 2018 after a long illness.  His wife and children were by his side.   David was born November 12, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA.  He is the beloved husband of Eileen (Steinbeck), and father to David M. Solomon II and Gina Marie Solomon.  He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Ann Behm (the late Robert).  He was preceded in death by his parents, Mae (Valentino) and Harry...

     Our patriarch and patriot died peacefully surrounded by family, as he had wished, at LifeCare Hospice in Wooster. Born in Cleveland to Beatrice and Nicholas Nero, Sr. Nick grew up on the family farm in Brecksville. A naval aviator and a Colonel in the Army Reserves, he loved his country and displayed the flag at every opportunity.    Nick was elected one of the youngest Ohio State Senators while a political science major at Kent State University. He married...

Thomas D. Pappas, 73, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2018.  He was the loving husband of his high school sweetheart, Sharyn Smith Pappas for 53 years and the dear father of their five children, Timothy Pappas (Trish Sheets), Robert Joseph “Joe” Pappas, Kelly Meade (Christopher), Thomas “Tucker” Pappas (Christina) and David Paul Pappas, beloved grandfather to Jordan, Jaelyn and Hunter Meade, Trent and Tyler Pappas and Kylee Pappas. After graduating...

Steven William Hunter, age 57, passed away on July 19, 2018 after a brief illness.  Steve, born on February 25, 1961, grew up on the Portage Lakes, where he developed his passion for fishing and windsurfing.  He spent a number of years crewing sailboats for the Sunday morning races on Turkeyfoot Lake.  He is a graduate of Manchester High School, where his love for music was nurtured as a trumpet player in marching and concert bands.  This coincides with the beginning of...