Karen Vereecken

Apr 4, 2023

Karen Ruth Porter Vereecken passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Karen was born in Batavia, NY at St Jerome's Hospital on December 18, 1943. After graduating from high school from Elba Central School, in Elba NY, she worked as a bookkeeper until she married her high school sweetheart, Bruce on May 29, 1965. They had 3 children Kathy,...

Sumiko Powers

Apr 4, 2023

Sumiko Noyama Powers, 89 years, passed away on April 4, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1934 in Tokyo Japan to the late Matsunoske and Bun Noyama. She met and married her husband, Richard, in Tokyo while was working for Goodyear. They then moved to Fairlawn in 1975 to raise their family. Sumiko enjoyed cooking and gardening.

Preceded...

Michael Singfield

Apr 2, 2023

Michael "Mike" Singfield, 60, of Akron, passed away on April 2, 2023, at Barberton Summa Hospital, in Barberton, Ohio. During his illness, he fought a rare and aggressive form of cancer with dignity, courage, and his strong faith in God.

Mike was born on August 15, 1962, at Akron City Hospital, the son of Charles Singfield, Jr., and Rosetta...

William "Paul" Banfield

Mar 30, 2023

Paul Banfield, age 71, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Denise by his side. He was born April 25, 1951 in Chesterland, Ohio, where he grew up, to William and the late Ada Banfield. Paul is survived by his loving wife Denise, sons Jason (Ashley) Kistler, Jeremy (Colleen Hurley), step-children Tyler and Hannah Gibson, grandson Luke Kistler, granddaughter...

Alice Bocko

Mar 28, 2023

Alice Ardine (Beals) Falb Bocko of Copley, Ohio passed away on March 28, 2023.



Born in 1925 and raised on her family's dairy farm in Mt. Eaton, Ohio, Alice was always very proud to tell people that she was a "farm girl" who grew up learning the importance of and an appreciation for a strong work ethic. After...

Anna Lee Cleary

Mar 28, 2023

Grace and kindness were the unwavering qualities of Anna Lee Cleary (nee Fiely), age 97, of Akron and Copley. The precious wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister and friend died peacefully on March 28, 2023.

Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Dr. Francis A. Cleary; dear and loving mother to Francis (Tracy), Michael (Robin), Thomas (Patricia), Cathleen...

Frank Kaiser

Mar 27, 2023

FRANK P. KAISER, age 87, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. Frank was born on April 22, 1935 in Akron, Ohio. Frank is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda, and their children Frank (Ruth), Pete (Tanya), Sonia (Bruce), Chris (David), Jennifer (Reid) and Mark (Kelly). Frank is survived by his "baby" sister Barb Aman, 11 grandchildren, 8...

Leah Padilla

Mar 27, 2023

Leah S. Padilla, age 50, passed away on March 27, 2023. She was born in Udorn, Thailand to Allen Hilliard and Samruai Mudra.

Leah is survived by her husband, Reuben Padilla; daughter, Kristina Padilla; mother, Samruai Mudra and step-father, Joe Mudra; siblings, Edward Hilliard, Sharon (Ryan) Curry, Joey (Ashley) Mudra; nieces and nephews, Samantha (Ryan) Cummins, Justin Curry,...

John Dettling

Mar 22, 2023

Dr. John J. Dettling, age 94, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, on March 22, 2023, with his family by his side.

John was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and received his Medical Degree from Georgetown University...

Barbara Lee Thackeray

Mar 19, 2023

Barbara Lee Kesler Thackeray passed away peacefully at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Lulu Kesler. She was also preceded by her husband John in 1974. Barbara and John were married on June 25, 1960 and had 2 daughters, Laurie (Dan) Hayes of Collierville, Tennessee (daughter Courtney and sons Daniel and Jacob)...

Maurice W. Radcliffe Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Maurice W. Radcliffe Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully and flew to Jesus on March 17, 2023. He was born in Warren, Ohio to Rev. Maurice and Margaret Radcliffe. Maury married Wilma "Willie" (Mills) Radcliffe on July 24, 1965 at Grace Gospel Church, Ravenna, OH and she survives. Maury is also survived by daughters, Melinda "Mindy" Houglan (Brad)of Doylestown OH,...

Thomas M. Aidala Jr.

Mar 15, 2023

Thomas M. Aidala, Jr., 45, died peacefully on March 15, 2023, at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls.

Born in Akron on March 24, 1977, to Thomas Sr. and Therese Aidala, Tom was a lifelong resident of Summit County. He was a 1995 graduate of North High School and briefly attended the University of Akron before joining the City of...

John Garey

Mar 13, 2023

John R. Garey, age 78, passed away on March 13, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the Allan and Pat Garey. John married Linda (Turner) Garey and she survives.

He is also survived by his children, John (Theresa) Garey, Ronald (Winnie) Garey, Stefanie (Michael) Kurta; grandchildren, Joshua and Jenna Garey, Chemberleigh (Jason) Orr, Caitlin (Alex) Morton, Veronica (Kurt)...

David Carmany

Mar 8, 2023

David C. Carmany, age 79, passed away on March 8, 2023. He was born on March 4, 1944 to Charles and Ilene(Smith) Carmany.

David graduated Norton High School in 1962, where he enjoyed playing sports and driving cars. He served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Myrtle Beach Air Force Base. He resided in...

Douglas Maher

Mar 6, 2023

Douglas B. Maher, age 70, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, while kayaking on the Cuyahoga River. Doug was born on August 15, 1952, in St. John's, Newfoundland on Pepperrell U.S. Air Force Base. He was raised and spent nearly his entire life in Akron, OH.

 

Doug attended St. Sebastian Parish School, Archbishop Hoban High School, and Ohio...

David Van Pelt

Mar 6, 2023

David Andrew Van Pelt, age 76 passed away on March 6, 2023. He was born on October 3, 1946 in Akron to the late Andrew and Susan Van Pelt. Dave was a 1964 graduate of Kenmore High School. He worked at the Akron Police Department retiring as a Sergeant after 34 years of service. He served with many units on...

Barbara Bala

Mar 1, 2023

Barbara J. Bala, age 95, passed away on March 1, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1927 in Salem, Ohio to the late Raymond and Elsie Mae Fawcett. Barbara married Merile Bala and he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by two children, Jerry Bala, and Penny Kungle; brothers, Bob, Ray, and Terry....

Michael J. Reiter

Feb 28, 2023

Michael J. Reiter, age 87, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1935 to Frances Staub and Michael Reiter.

Along with his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Maria (Mincica); sister Catherine; and brother John.

He is survived by his children, Michael (Kimberly) Reiter, Maria (Robert) Sargent,...

Penelope Cummings

Feb 20, 2023

Penelope "Penny" Dirrig Cummings

On February 20, 2023, Penelope "Penny" Dirrig Cummings received the reward of her faith - Eternal Salvation. She passed away unexpectedly at home at the end of a day attending to her wide and varied interests. Penny was endlessly curious, always reading, listening and learning, often seen finishing or starting her latest puzzle, sampling exotic...

John Roysdon Sr.

Feb 19, 2023

Mr. John M. Roysdon Sr., a lifelong resident of Copley, Ohio age 85, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023 surrounded by his family.

John is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Myrna Roysdon. John is also survived by his son, John (Lynn) Roysdon Jr; grandchildren, Monica (Ryan) Andrick, and Kyle (Jessica) Roysdon; along with 4...