Obituaries in Akron, OH

Larry was born in Akron to Larry G. Coleman Sr. and the late Dwan Averiette Coleman. He graduated from Firestone High School in 1983 where he played football and ran track and was a threeyear letterman in both sports. He was loved by many and his gentle kind ways were unforgettable. Following high s...

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Tyrone grew up in the Akron area attended Akron Public Schools and Job Corps. Tyrone accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Bishop Celia L. Ross and attended The Chapel of Faith Church. Tyrone was employed by Spectrum and the Akron Police Department. Tyrone was preceded in death by ...

John William Shell 77 went home to be with the Lord on January 10 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie D and Goldie Shell Jordan his brothers James Shell Eddie Shell and Sammy Shell his sisters Martha Mishi Shell Mary Ann Shell and Jeanette Shell his stepdaughter Patrice Brian Sr. El...

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Janis Henderson 73 of Akron passed away on January 18 2026. She was the only daughter in a family of five children. She grew up in the Barberton area where her parents owned and operated Terrace Gardens a longtime staple in Barberton serving fried chicken. After Terrace Gardens sold she became a C ...

Shirley Kaforey 79 of Norton passed away on December 9 2025. She was born in Brookville PA and grew up in Clarion PA. She moved to this area to attend Kent State University. She taught at Chapel Hill Christian School for several years before retiring and devoting her life to God and raising her thre...

Erle Vernon Spangler II 89 passed away peacefully at home on October 17 2025. He was born April 12 1936 and grew up on Chester Avenue and lived his entire life in Kenmore. He was a strong young man who joined the Air Force the day after he turned 20 and served in Korea. Erle loved hunting fishing gu...

Ruth Ann Tomcsik born March 18 1942 passed away on December 13 2025 in Akron Ohio. She was born in Barberton then was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Ruth was a devoted church member. She found joy in the simple pleasures of daily living especially watching game shows and working on word puzz...

Robert W. Bob Kerns of Green passed away on September 27 2025. Born in Altoona PA on April 7 1939 he was raised in East Loop PA at the foot of Locke Mountain by Frank and Rita Kerns deceased. Bob graduated from Hollidaysburgh High School in 1957 then went into the U.S. Navy where he served on the US...

Prince Tyrone Lamont Henderson 2 years old of Barberton passed away on January 1 2026. He was born on July 7 2023. Prince was smart and full of joy and loving.His smile was contagious.He loved his sister Royalle more than anything. He loved playing with cars and watching Boss Baby. He loved his dog ...