Dr. Ruth E. Friend

Jan 18, 2023

Dr. Ruth E. Friend passed away peacefully at Arden Court Memory Care/Promedica Hospice on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Dr. Friend (née Armstrong) was born in Akron  on June 23, 1939.  She worked her way through college and got her PhD in 1985. Ruth loved being a teacher and her students loved her. She taught at St. Hilary School for 12...

Ellery "Al" Horn

Jan 17, 2023

Ellery "Al" Ernest Horn, age 83, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Harold and Amelia Horn.  Al married Barbara Horn in 1963 and she preceded him in death on October 23, 2005.  He is survived by his children: Kristin, Scott and Eric, as well as his two sisters: Cindy and Christine.

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Ralph Coon

Jan 14, 2023

Life long Copley resident and businessman, Ralph Coon, passed away peacefully in hospice care on January 14. Owner of Semco Auto Parts on Copley Circle for 42 years, his reputation for honesty and integrity, and his dedication to customer service won for him the affection and respect of his employees and the public alike.

Ralph was proud of the fact...

W. Scott Kidder

Jan 14, 2023

Walter "Scott" Kidder, 83, passed away on January 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Scott was born in Akron, Ohio, to Anne and Walter Kidder on February 19, 1939. He attended St. Vincent High School and Purdue University where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering. He proudly served our country as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.

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Don Clapper

Jan 14, 2023

Don Robert Clapper, age 95 of Copley, Ohio passed away on January 14, 2023. Don was born on August 31, 1927 in Loyal Oak, Ohio to Clarence and Hazel Clapper. He graduated from Norton High School, then served in the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division just as World War II was ending. He worked for the B.F. Goodrich Company for...

Margaret Bowles

Jan 10, 2023

Margaret Bowles, age 99, passed away on January 10, 2023 at Mulberry Gardens in Munroe Falls.

She is survived by her children, Beverly (Alan) Brockett, and Richard Bowles.

Margaret was born in Cleveland to the late Julius and Goldy Alaska.

She started out as a stage dancer and eventually became an avid ballroom dancer in her later years. We will...

Nancy Bucksar

Jan 10, 2023

Nancy Ann (Miller) Bucksar passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023, at her home in Copley, Ohio with her daughter Bernadette and grandson Anthony by her side.

A resident of Copley most of her life, Nancy's heart was most full when she cooked and baked a full supper at the table for all of her family and friends. She...

Patricia Steurer

Jan 10, 2023

Patricia "Pat" Steurer, nee Smith, passed away on January 10, 2023, at the age of 93 from the cruel disease of dementia.

Mom was a devout Catholic and proud of her faith. She was a proud graduate of St. Mary's High School class of 1947 and went on to college and worked until she married Bill in 1951 when she...

Loretta Koshel

Jan 8, 2023

Loretta Ann Koshel, 84 and 364 days, passed away on January 8, 2023. She was born on January 9, 1938 in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Loretta Krause.

Preceded in death by her siblings, Ruth Hultzman, Jeanette Albertino and Joseph Krause; and best friend, Barbara Higgs.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, James;...

John Russell Donston III

Jan 6, 2023

John Russell Donston III, age 32, born on November 18, 1990, he left us on January 6, 2023. John leaves behind so many friends and family that loved him. He is survived by his parents; John and Kathy, sister Elizabeth, brother Eric, and beloved cat Finn. John also leaves behind his best friend and the love of his life, Hannah.

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Suzanne Wasick

Jan 5, 2023

Suzanne (Twynham) Wasick, 79, passed away at her home in the company of her husband and children on January 5, 2023, after a brief illness.

Suzanne spent her life in her beloved Copley Township, where she was a driving force for decades. When her children were young, she was active in Cub Scouts, PTA and the School Board,...

Brenda Rodriguez

Jan 4, 2023

Brenda J. Rodriguez, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home on January 4, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born on February 1, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Ozell and Thelma Addison.

She worked for Alpha Phi Alpha Homes Inc for 38 years as the Director of Elderly Housing and Compliance. Brenda enjoyed puzzles,...

Roger Casale

Jan 3, 2023

Roger Lee Casale, age 61, born on September 27, 1961, left us on January 3, 2023. He was a wonderful man! Leaves behind so many friends and family that loved him. He was inspirational, kind and generous, always funny and quick witted . He was a sesquipedalian.

Roger loved golf, cooking and many other things. He is survived by his...

John Knafel

Jan 1, 2023

John, 61, of Fairlawn, Ohio passed peacefully on January 1, 2023. He grew up in Akron and attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, class of '81.

He is survived by his twin sons Matthew (Kendra) and Andrew (Jennifer), grandsons Zachary and Evan, mother Janet, and brother William A. John was preceded in death by his wife Sharon, father William...

Ronald Howard

Dec 29, 2022

Ronald E. Howard, 81 of Akron, Ohio passed away on December 29, 2022. He retired from Rohrich Printing and worked at Gougler Industries of Kent, OH for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Edna, daughter, Connie Swain (Dan), sister-in-law, Linda Kerr (Bob), sister-in-law, Dr. Pat Earle (Larry), nieces and nephews: Craig Howard (Kelly), Mark Howard (Kim), Eric Kerr...

Sandra Gromley

Dec 28, 2022

Sandy Gromley, 83, went to heaven to be with the Lord on December 28, 2022. She was born in Pennsylvania to June Kramer (Hoffmeier) on May 9, 1939. Grandpa Kramer had a big part in her upbringing, and she had fond memories of those times with him. Sandra got two younger brothers when her mother married, John Hoffmeier. Jay and...

Helen Hurd

Dec 27, 2022

Helen (Patty) Hurd passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022.

She is survived by daughters Cathy and Patti, granddaughter Johanna, and brother Sherwood.

She was preceded in death by parents Helen and Frank Strickland, husband Larry Hurd, and son David Hurd.

Helen was born in Corapolis, PA in 1940, moving to Akron to attend St. Vincent's High...

Pam Cook

Dec 27, 2022

A beautiful soul was welcomed into the loving arms of the Father on Tuesday December 27th. Kind, giving, selfless, adventurous, and fun, are all words that those who knew her would use to describe Pam. Ever the community gatherer, friends and family could count on a raucous party at Pam and Chad's home. Should one need an extra hand around...

Judith Anne Lonsbury

Dec 24, 2022

Judith "Judi" Anne Lonsbury, age 79, of Dahlonega, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022. 

Judi was born to the late Jack and Thelma Barron on October 17, 1943.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Lonsbury, son, Joseph and sisters, Sindy Johnston and Lois Cherkasly. She was a wonderful caretaker, cook, and baker. ...

Daniel O'Donnell

Dec 24, 2022

Daniel Francis O'Donnell, age 89, passed away Christmas Eve, December 24, 2022. A lifelong proud son of Ireland, he was born to Francis and Brigid O'Donnell in Derrydruel, Co. Donegal, Ireland on June 26, 1933. He grew up in Bayonne, New Jersey, graduated from St. Peter's High School in 1951, and served in the US Army from 1953-1955. He met...