All Obituaries

John George Devol, age 63, died after a courageous battle against kidney cancer on April 9th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. John is survived by his wife, Crystal; his brothers, Dave (Gayle), Bill (Diane), Tom (Leslie), and Steve; his stepchildren, Kaitlyn (Willie), Lindsey (Ethen), and Nickolas (Maddy); and his grandchildren, Xander and Xyla. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Mary Devol. John was born on March 12th, 1961, in Akron, Ohio. He retired from Hycom, Inc.,...

Joan Frances Currence, 84, of Barberton Ohio, formerly of Oakland, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. Born March 23rd, 1940 in Newark, New Jersey, Joan was the oldest of three daughters born to Mary Frances (Yutzy) Paige and Joseph Paige. Joan married the love of her life, Michael L. Currence, after meeting during college in Fairmont, West Virginia. They married and relocated to Carey, Ohio where they started a family. Her husband’s...

Alexander “Bob” Lockhart, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 29, at home surrounded by family. Born December 10, 1932 in Canal Fulton, Bob was the youngest of seven children born to William and Biene Lockhart. As the son of an Irish immigrant, and a farm boy to boot, Bob developed a head strong personality and shrewd ambition that served him well throughout his life. After graduation from Northwest High School, Bob joined the family business, eventually taking the helm...

Margaret Swenberg (nee Vaszko), 96 years young, died peacefully after a brief illness on March 27, 2024. She was preceded in death by husband of fifty-two years, Richard James “Swede” Swenberg in 2005. She is survived by sons, Nils and Jim Swenberg and daughter, Denise Swenberg Enright (Jeff), grandchildren, Shannon Hercules (Joe) and Erik Enright (Joanna). And her “go power”, the eight great grandchildren, Michael (betrothed to Natalie Wammes), Anna, Joey, Ben,...

Randy J Tesmer, 71, passed away on February 23, 2024.   Randy was proceeded in death by his parents, Ralph and Shirley Tesmer.  He was born February 20, 1953.  Randy Graduated from Stow High School in 1971 and was a US Army Veteran.  He was a carpenter for many years until he retired.  Randy is survived by his sons, Anthony and Victor, his brother, Greg (Jo), Niece Sarah, Nephew Bryan (Taylor), great nieces and nephew.  Randy enjoyed life, especially when...

 Robert “Bob” Lee Studebaker, 70, of Akron, passed away Feb.16, 2024, after losing his battle with cancer. He passed away at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born June 1,1953 to William and Gloria (Wiant) Studebaker. He was employed as a diesel mechanic and driver at Lockhart Development.  Prior to his employment at Lockhart, he drove truck for many years and was also a well-known diesel mechanic, many would say one of the best. He operated his own business,...

Ruth McMahan, 99 of Akron went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Bill and son Bill and by her parents Paul and Elsie Blanchard-Poter. She is survived by her son Mark and daughter Katherine (David), daughter-in-law Krista, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, sisters Doris and Jean and brother Bill. She was born in Cleveland and the family eventually moved to the Akron area. She graduated from Ellet High where she met her future...

Keith D Lawrentz, 73, of New Franklin passed away January 31, 2024.  He was born in Akron, Ohio to Richard and Lois (nee Young) Lawrentz.  He retired from Alsides.  Keith was known for his absolute love of his Harley Davidson motorcycles. Keith was preceded in death by his loving wife of twenty-five years, Cathe and his parents. He is survived by daughter, Karie Fate and many extended family members. Cremation for Mr. Lawrentz has taken place and no services are scheduled at...

Madeline Marie (Kroll) Griffith, of New Franklin Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Bill Griffith and her three children, James John Martell of New Franklin, OH; Heather Fabek (Tim) of Jackson Township, OH; and Michael Griffith (Kim) of Stow, OH. Three grandchildren, John Fabek, Madison Fabek, and Jordan Martell. Two great grandchildren, Bailey Thomas and Callum Thomas.  She had loving parents, Mary Ann Kroll and Sigmond John Kroll....

Our loving father, John William Andrews Sr., gained his angel wings on December 31st, 2023, which coincided with the feast day of the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. He was surrounded by his devoted wife and all eight of his children. He is survived by the love of his life, Marguerite Andrews, and his eight children: Kathy (Wendell) Vinson, Mary (Bill) Simmons, John (Maria) Andrews Jr., Lynn (Tim) Shomo, Mike (Karen) Andrews, Joe (Julie) Andrews, David Andrews, and Elizabeth (Tim)...