James Newton Carmany Jr.

James Newton Carmany, Jr., 70, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, July 30, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

James was born July 5, 1956, to James and Mary Jane (Williams) Carmany, Sr. in Barberton. He retired from Acme as the Director of Merchandise in 2019 after 46 years. He also was a retired Hartville police officer who served 12 years.

James was a devout Catholic and loved going to daily mass and adoration as well as golfing, metal detecting and selling on EBAY. Attending his grandchildren's sporting events always brought him great joy.

James is survived by his loving wife, of 51 years, Diane (Dee) Carmany; children Jennifer (Jeff) Miller and Jimmy 'Bim'(Nicole) Carmany; grandchildren Dylan (Lauren), Emma, Gavin, Emelia, Gabriella, Sawyer, Gianna, Dominic, Daphne and; great grandchildren Brody, Charlotte and Sadie; siblings Linda (Frank) Young, Joyce (Larry) Armstrong and Cheryl (Gary) Marr. Sister-in-laws, Vivian Carmany and Jerri (Bill) Smith, brother-in-law Doug Davidson and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in -law Jerry Davidson, brother Wayne, sister Brenda, and grandson Declan.

Special thanks to Jennifer, Jerri and Kelly for their loving care given to Jim at the end of his difficult journey.

The family will receive friends Monday, August 3, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home, 1990 South Main St., Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 11:00 am at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1676 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Copley, OH 44321. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.