Vincent O'Connor

Nov 22, 2023

Vincent "Vinnie" Joseph O'Connor Jr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin, and friend, departed this world unexpectedly on November 22nd, 2023, at the age of 69.

Born to Vincent and Margaret O'Connor on August 31, 1954, Vinnie's journey through life was marked by passion, adventure, and an unwavering love for his family. After graduating from Don Bosco High School, he...

Emilie Mesenburg

Nov 14, 2023

Emilie Rose Mesenburg, age 82, passed away on November 14, 2023. She was born on June 9, 1941 in Sandusky to the late Leroy and Helen Mesenburg. She graduated from Notre Dame College in Cleveland with her bachelors degree and then earned her masters degree from the University of Akron. Emilie taught for 33 years as a math teacher and...

Cherry Breedlove

Nov 12, 2023

Our beloved Cherry Lynn Breedlove, affectionately known as Cherry, of Akron, Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 12, 2023. She was born to Jewell and Karl Breedlove on August 16, 1959. She was raised in East Akron for the majority of her life. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing. Her favorite artists were Phyliss Hyman and Tramaine...

Sebastiana Pletcher

Nov 12, 2023

Sebastiana M. Pletcher Obituary

1937-2023

Sebastiana M. Pletcher, 86, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed peacefully on November 12, 2023, in the comfort of her home.

Seba was a woman of unwavering faith and love for her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born on October 16, 1937, to Rose (Musca) and Jim Ferlito. She is survived...

Vinceen Davis

Nov 11, 2023

Caring, sweet, gentle, loving, kind, selfless, humble, brave, funny, happy, beautiful, fertile, friend, and dedicated servant. As the family sat with Vinceen Louise Davis on her last day on earth, these were the words we used to describe our mom. Memories like coming in the door after school every day to the smell of dinner cooking and mom folding clothes...

James Arthur Rudgers

Nov 10, 2023

CARPE DIEM, QUAM MINIMUM CREDULA POSTERO - Horace

'Grampa Jim' died November 10, 2023 of a massive stroke just after sitting down to play poker with his buddies, just how he was hoping to go. He lived his life on his own terms and set the best examples of how to live each day to the fullest and how...

Hisa Oakes

Nov 3, 2023

Hisa Oakes of Akron, Ohio passed away on November 3, 2023 in Akron, Ohio. Hisa was born near Tokyo Japan on June 1924. Hisa Is preceded in death by her husband; Bernard and her daughter; Doris Polansky. She is survived by her son; James (Lynn), daughter; Betty (William), five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Hisa always had a smile...

L.A. “Tony” Waickman, MD

Nov 2, 2023

L.A. “Tony” Waickman, MD died on Nov. 2, 2023 at home surrounded by love.

Tony was the oldest of seven siblings born to Frank and Marie Waickman.

After finishing college at Holy Cross and medical school at the University of Rochester, he completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Iowa. He then did medical volunteer work in...

Michael J. Petras

Oct 24, 2023

Michael J. Petras, 87, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 13, 1936, to the late Matias and Mary Petras. He graduated from St. John Cantius High School and attended John Carroll University and The Ohio State University. He served in the National Guard from 1956 to 1958. He...

Dennis Coyle

Oct 23, 2023

Denny Coyle passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, at the age of 72, after a long battle with lymphoma. He was well-known for his musical talent as a gifted guitar player and singer, and has left a void that can never be filled, not only in the local music scene, but also in the hearts of his family and...

Robert Hazlett

Oct 23, 2023

Robert William Hazlett of Copley, Ohio passed away on October 23, 2023. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on December 1, 1932.

Preceded in death by his wife June, son Michael, parents David and Hattie and brothers Rich, John, Dave and their spouses.

He is survived by his sons Tom and Dave, daughters Doreen and Darleen, son...

Emma Jeanne Dorka

Oct 22, 2023

Emma Jeanne Dorka (Kuhn), age 94, passed away on October 22, 2023 quietly and gently with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. This followed a months-long battle to overcome injuries from a fall at home.

She was born on a family farm in Wayne County, Ohio on December 14, 1928 and was delivered by her loving grandfather who...

Patricia Coy

Oct 21, 2023

Patricia Ann Coy, 85, of Akron, passed away on October 21, 2023.

She was born June 6, 1938, to Mary Kusy and George Kusy in Akron, Ohio. She attended Garfield High School when they were known as the Presidents. Patricia grew up a devout Catholic and attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Akron, Ohio, for many...

Gregory F. Petras

Oct 21, 2023

Gregory F. Petras, 59, passed away on October 21, 2023, in his Broomfield, Colorado, home. He was born August 13, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in Akron. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School where he was a star football player, then attended Ohio University before transferring to Kent State University, where he earned his B.S. degree while...

Mary Beth Conroy (Reymann)

Oct 21, 2023

Mary Beth T. Conroy (Reymann), age 84, passed away on October 21, 2023. She was born on October 23, 1938 in Akron to the late Gilbert and Aileen Reymann. She attended grammar school at St. Sebastian and graduated high school from St. Vincent-St.Mary. Mary Beth earned her Masters Degree from Xavier University. She taught 25 years in elementary education, starting...

Frances Pake

Oct 15, 2023

Frances G. Pake, age 96, passed away peacefully under hospice care on October 15, 2023. She was born on Sept. 14, 1927 in Akron to the late John and Mary Glasener.

Frances was an outdoor enthusiast; she loved camping, hiking, bird watching, horseback riding and was an active Girl Scouts instructor. She was a voracious reader and life chronicler.

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Patricia Slovensky

Oct 13, 2023

Patricia Slovensky, 62, of Parma, Ohio, was welcomed to paradise on October 13, 2023. She was born on Easter Sunday April 2, 1961, to the late Paul and Dolores Deininger.

She was a loving and thoughtful person who cherished life and embraced every moment. Patti was a wonderful mother to her daughters, Jackie(Mike), Chantel (Kevin), and Alyssa(Jordan and granddogs), and...

Phyllis Wiles

Oct 13, 2023

On October 13, 2023, Phyllis Dianne Wiles (Borsos) passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side. Phyllis' brave and strong spirit will live on in our hearts ever encouraging us to live our one wild and precious life with all we've got. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, John and Delorse Borsos and Robert Wiles. She...

Gwendolyn Greene

Oct 13, 2023

Mrs. Gwendolyn Greene, 88 years old, passed away October 13, 2023. She was born in Mayfield, Kentucky on November 11, 1934, to Samuel and Rilla Moore. She will be dearly missed by her 3 children; Richard (Emelina) of San Diego, Jeff (Becky) of Akron, Ohio, and Vicki Greene of Bradenton, Florida along with her grandchildren and Great grandchildren. Gwen is...

Gwendolyn Gilreath

Oct 11, 2023

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Rae (Bronco) Gilreath, 73, of Norton, OH, graduate of Copley High School, passed away with her family by her side on October 11th, 2023.

Gwen enjoyed dabbling in anything that tickled her fancy; refurbishing antique furniture and sewing machines, tending to her house plants, buying and selling antiques, playing cards with family and friends, and caring for her...