All Obituaries

Courtland Livingston Hungerford, of Akron, died quietly at home on September 17, 2021. Court was born in Cuyahoga Falls to Florence and Courtland Hungerford on August 29, 1925. He was an active member of the Boy Scouts and enjoyed many summers at Camp Butler and later Camp Manatoc where he earned his Eagle Scout and eventually served as a Boy Scout Leader. He worked on the Waterfront Staff and at age 14 was tapped to give the Pledge of Allegiance at the dedication ceremony of the Rubber...

William L. West was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 13, 2021, surrounded by his family.  Born March 20, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa to William Dale Stumbaugh and Lola Irene West Stumbaugh, he was adopted at age four by his maternal grandparents, Rufus and Anna West.  Growing up, he attended a one-room school named “West School” after his great grandfather. He attended Des Moines’ East High School and was a member of the 1942...

Kenneth Raymond Cavanaugh, 67, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Hospice. Ken was born on November 24, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to Ronald and Marguerite Cavanaugh. His happiest times were with his wife, Lisa.  He had many jobs and projects throughout his life, the most important being the caregiver to his father in his last years. Ken was a kind person with a good soul who found the real secret to life is to live imperfectly with great...

Susan L. Jacques, 73, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2021 in Richfield, OH, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on June 13, 1948 in Akron, OH to parents, Ralph (Leland) and Doris Watson. Sue was a strong, caring, selfless mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who loved her family. Her greatest joy in life had been her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was a kind, thoughtful person, who took every opportunity to write a letter,...

Florence Jewel Winter, age 99, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was born June 13, 1922, in Prospect, PA; cherished daughter of the late William D. and Stella M. McBride. Florence enjoyed cooking and gardening, but most importantly, she loved taking care of and spending time with her family. Devoted wife of the late Dick Winter; cherished mother of JoAnn Lowther (David Wooldridge); treasured grandmother of Sarah (Andrew) Neri; beloved Nana Flo to...

Gary P. Beahn, 83, of Akron, passed away on September 6, 2021. Gary was born in Akron, OH to parents, Leonard and Lena Beahn. Gary graduated from Springfield High School. He went on to work 43 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber retiring in 1989. Gary played Classical piano and enjoyed playing golf. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marina, brothers, Robert (Norma), William (Constance), niece, Cheryl Weaver, nephew, Jeff Beahn.  Gary is survived by nieces, Trisha...

Don Wayne Anders, Sr., 74, beloved husband of Barbara L. Anders, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at his home in Sumter, SC. Born August 20, 1947, in Akron, OH, he was a son of the late Roy Anders and the late Enie Holderfield Anders. He attended Pinewood United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of Sumter; four children, Donna Deely (Bill) of Pickerington, OH, Don W. Anders, Jr. (Tabbitha) of Tullahoma, TN, Kim Vance (Bill) of Lancaster, OH, and Tia Thompson (Ed) of Raleigh, NC;...

Barbara Ann (Bobbie) McMillen Porter, 92, passed away September 4, 2021. Born on Halloween in 1928, in Akron, and a graduate of Central High School, she raised four children with husband, Dr. Robert Shade McMillen, in the area. Bobbie and Bob were active members of Congress Lake and Fairlawn Country Clubs before moving to Pinehurst, NC in the 1970s. In Pinehurst, she was an avid golfer, tennis player, and inaugural member of the Country Club of North Carolina. Bobbie returned to Akron in...

William “Bill” Robert Bartilson, Sr, born January 24, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Edwin, Sr. & Mildred; brother, Edwin, Jr. (Jean); brothers-in-law, Karl Heft (Catherine) and Kenneth Grigsby (Nina). Bill is survived by his loving wife of nearly 62 years, Ruth (nee Heft); children, Dianna (Bob) Kane, Susan (Jim) Heiser, Samantha (Kelly) and Thomas (Georgia); grandchildren, Rob (Olivia) Kane, Caitlin Kane (Tyler Schafer),...

David “Dave" Dickson, born in Akron, Ohio on March 12, 1935, son of the late Mabel (Keagy) and James Dickson, and brother to the late Loretta “Jean” Dickson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, grace and love, on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He spent the last eight months living with family in Arlington, Virginia where he could see the Potomac River, watch the sun rise each morning, and view planes, trains, and passersby at Long Bridge Park.  For 35 years...