All Obituaries

William L. Haufe, 93, passed away May 21, 2023. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, William lived most of his life in the Akron area and had lived in Tallmadge since 1972.  He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Akron.  He was retired from the RCA Rubber Company. Mr. Haufe was preceded in death by his wife, Elinor Haufe; daughter, Karen Queen; infant son, William Gerald Haufe; and brother, Richard Haufe. William is survived by his daughter, Gayle (Gary) Gallupe of...

Roger J. Hermann, 77, passed away May 21, 2023. Born June 24, 1945 in Akron, where he was a life resident. Roger retired from Babcock and Wilcox as a Welder/Fitter and also worked at Park Ford as a Porter.  He was a member of Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene. Roger enjoyed woodworking and liked to tinker and was a jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Lydia Hermann; two brothers. Roger is survived by his wife, Charlene; son, Jason (Tasha) Hermann;...

Brian Daniel Collins, 57, passed away May 20, 2023. Born in Akron, Brian had lived most of his life in the Akron area. He was a long time Rubbermaid employee and attended of Atwater Community Church. Brian loved to cook and play video games. He was preceded by his parents, George and Glenna Collins and son, Curtis Daniel Collins. Brian is survived by his wife, Judy; daughters, Amanda Linderman, Danielle Collins, Beth Ann (Stephen) Schaad, Kelly Elder, Cortney (Chris) Arnold, and Katrina...

G. Colleen Martin, 93, passed away May 19, 2023. Born in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, Colleen had lived most of her life in the Akron area.  She was retired from the M. O’Neil Company at Chapel Hill.  Colleen was the longest attending member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. She was a member of Tallmadge PrimeTimers, volunteered for Tallmadge Good Neighbors, was a Girl Scout Leader and participated in many activities.  Colleen loved gathering with family and friends,...

Together Again After a short battle with cancer, Mike joins his beloved wife, Pammy on the other side to be together again. Mike made the most of his retirement from the City of Akron, camping at Lake Milton Resort, bowling and spending time with family, friends, and grandchildren. They leave behind two sons, their oldest, Paul Barnes and his wife. Nicole, and their three incredible children who brought them so much happiness, Madalyn, Maverick and Harlow. And their youngest, David Barnes...

Benjamin E. Kester, 99, born January 9, 1924 passed away May 11, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E Kester in 2002. They were married for 54 years. Ben was the son of Benjamin Ellis Kester,Sr. and Agnes Garlock Kester. Ben was a life resident of the Akron area, with stints in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Detroit. He was a 1941 graduate of Garfield High School and was honored to be the Class President and awarded the “Manhood Cup”. He was also the Vice President of...

Martha Steidl, beloved daughter of F. Edward and Sue Smith; wife of Larry Steidl; mother of Michael (Jennifer) and Jeffrey (Anna-Marie) Steidl, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023 following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Martha graduated from St Mary’s High School and attended the University of Akron. She was a voracious reader, a talented painter, and a superior daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, cousin, grandmother, and friend to many. She worked for a number of...

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. "Sandy" lived her life in the Akron area, graduated from East High School in 1955, was married for 46 years working as a homemaker, also in sales, and banking. She loved her family, friends, travel, and most of all being a grandmother. Sandy touched many and will be missed. She is preceded in death by her husband, David W. Quintrell Sr; son, David W Quintrell Jr; best friends, Sally Foote, Jean Lister, and Sharon...

Bobbie Jo Ruff-Kiggans, 75, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2023, following an extended illness. She was born on November 2, 1947, in Akron, to the late Frederick E. and Delpha L. Gross. Also preceding her in death was her sister, Gail E. Gross and step-daughter Kimberly B. Bugay. On April 12, 1997, she married the love of her life and her best friend, Harold (Hody) Kiggans, who survives. Also surviving is her daughter,...

Janice M. Appel, formerly of North Myrtle Beach, passed away on April 29, 2023. She was born on March 23, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Anna Mary (Fatkin) Appel.  Her father was in seminary and when he finished, they moved to Fostoria, OH.  After a few years there, they moved to Canton, OH, where she graduated from Perry High School.  Jan went on to earn an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.  After teaching for a few years, she joined the Kmart Corporation to...