All Obituaries

Dortha R. Kovalchik, 91, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Pebble Creek nursing facility.  She was born in Los Angeles, California to Dewitt and Ethel (nee Hefflefinger) Brunswick and has been a lifelong Akron area resident.  She spent many winters in Fort Myers, FL enjoying the warmth and sunshine. Dortha is preceded in death by husband, Richard, sister, Edith Shaw, and brothers, William and John Brunswick.  She is survived by daughters, Kathleen (Larry) Hout and Pamela...

Larry P. Malcuit, Jr., 49, passed away on May 18, 2019.  He was born in Akron Ohio and graduated from East High School. He received three letters for his accomplishments on East’s tennis team.  He enjoyed playing euchre with his friends at the Firestone Community Center and had been employed by US Bank in Mogadore.  He spent eleven years with Mid First Bank in Arizona. Larry is survived by loving mother, Patricia (Tom) Mattingly, sister, Chele (Matt) Roberts, nieces,...

Joe M. Stover, 89, passed away April 18, 2019 with his children by his side.  He was born in Livingston, Tennessee to Alonza and Nora (nee Sells) Stover.  He retired from B&W as a machinist with forty four years of service.  He was a true outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, fishing and was an accomplished archer.  His passion for hunting yielded several trophy deer.   He was a member of the National Rifle Association and North American Hunting Club. Mr. Stover...

Mathew Lee Sohar passed away March 20, 2019.  Mathew had a great passion for music and for playing his guitar for family and friends; his favorite saying, “music heals the soul”.  His many friends shared his interest in cars, motorcycles, skate boarding and BMX bikes.  His charismatic personality always had the ability to make people laugh and smile. Above all, his greatest love was for his daughter, Delilah. He is survived by loving parents, Michael and Adala,...

James J. Bollinger, born February 18, 1926 passed peacefully into the arms of his wife on March 15, 2019. Proceeded in death by mother Helen Skipper, wife Virginia (Connelly) and son Ronnie (Butchie) Bollinger. He is survived by niece Arlene Buseck (Saxton, PA); daughter Sandy Biren, grandchildren Jason and Robbie, and great-grandchild Malachi;  son, James “Jimmy” Bollinger and wife Evelyn, grandchildren Holly (John) Matthews, twins Heidi and Ashley; along with his many...

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...