Obituaries

Twila Frost

Twila Frost

Jun 3, 2023

Twila Jane Pennington Klemp Frost, 86, our wonderful mother passed away peacefully June 3, 2023.

She will be remembered for her love of family, kindness to others, witty humor, sharp Euchre skills, knitting & quilting expertise and talent for making everyone feel special.

Survived by 7 children: Becky (Tom) Miller, Fred (Marcia) Klemp, Mike (Gail) Klemp, Rick Klemp, Liz Hutchison,...

Karl Neid

Karl Neid

Jun 1, 2023

Karl H. Neid, age 81, passed away peacefully June 1, 2023. He was born in Germany on December 9, 1941 to the late Wilhelm and Lena Neid. At age 16, Karl moved to Ohio and became an apprentice in the Auto Body industry. He married his wife, Anna, on January 24, 1975 and they spent 48 years together. Karl was...

James Payerle

James Payerle

May 29, 2023

James J. Payerle, 68, passed peacefully on May 29, 2023.

James was born in Akron, Ohio and lived there most of his life. He was a loving, loyal, and caring man. Everyone who met him loved his kindness, compassion, and gentle nature. He loved being with family, friends and outside in nature. His hobbies included playing guitar, listening to music,...

Linda Duve

Linda Duve

May 26, 2023

Linda G. Duve (Martine), 76, of Stow, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2023. Her final days were spent surrounded by immense love from her family.

She was the heart & soul of her family, and her selflessness showed through her continuous kindness. She was a friend to all, especially her children and husband. She was one-of-a-kind and our...

Mary Jane Culotta

Mary Jane Culotta

May 24, 2023

Mary Jane Culotta, age 100, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023. She was born on September 16, 1922, one of three children of Joseph and Elizabeth Hendrick of Lima, N.Y.

If you met her, you remembered her. Genuinely interested in people, and in the infinite variety of human character, she could strike up a conversation with anyone,...

Elizabeth Coughlin

Elizabeth Coughlin

May 22, 2023

Elizabeth Anne Coughlin, nee Balaun, joined her parents in heaven this past Monday, May 22 after a brief battle with glioblastoma. Beth was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio. She was a member of St. Sebastian Parish where she attended grade school. She was a graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School as well as the University of Akron.

Beth...

Patty Lawrence

Patty Lawrence

May 16, 2023

Patty Lawrence, 89, passed peacefully on May 16, 2023.

We were blessed to have her as our mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a beautiful, loving, and caring woman. Everyone who met her loved her for her kindness, compassion, and gentle nature.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents Kathryn and Harry Lykins, stepfather Ivan Frase,...

Diane Hummel

Diane Hummel

May 16, 2023

Heaven gained an angel when Diane Fabrizio Hummel passed away peacefully at her home on May 16, 2023 at the age of 77. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elvia Fabrizio. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Ronald Hummel, her daughter's Denise Banfield and Stephanie Hummel-Morton (Noel), grandchildren Tyler and Hannah Gibson,...

Beverly Prasher

Beverly Prasher

May 16, 2023

Beverly Jean Prasher, age 76, passed away on May 16, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Homer and Lillian (Frantz) Wilt. She graduated from Kenmore High School and retired as a Plastics Broker from her self-owned company Step One Polymers.   Beverly is survived by her loving husband, Terry L. Prasher;...

John Nischt

John Nischt

May 16, 2023

John Nischt, 65, passed away on May 16, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by family. He courageously battled cancer for more than a decade.

John was born in Akron, OH to Anton and Ingeborg Nischt. He was an alumni of Copley High School and The University of Akron, where in 1977 he joined the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity....

Patricia DeLapa

Patricia DeLapa

May 15, 2023

Patricia Mulrennan DeLapa passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15 at the age of 93. She was born to the late Emmet and Victoria Mulrennan of Minneapolis. She spent summers fishing and frolicking on Minnesota's many lakes and winters ice skating on Lake Harriet. She formed friendships with grade school classmates that would endure for a lifetime.

While attending...

Kristin Stiller

Kristin Stiller

May 11, 2023

Kristin Stiller, 41, passed away May 11th , 2023 after a long battle with addiction. Her family finds solace knowing that her soul is finally at peace. Kristin was a graduate of Copley High School (2000) & The University of Toledo (2005). She'll be remembered for her free spirit and kind heart.

She is survived by : Her...

Martha Kelly

Martha Kelly

May 7, 2023

Martha Stephenson Kelly died May 7, 2023 in Medina, Ohio. Born September 13, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to John Paul Stephenson and Dolores Virginia Friess, Martha was a graduate of St. Vincent High School (1966) and the University of Akron (1970). Her 40 year career as a business teacher covered most of the Akron Public High Schools and the University...

Mary Cox

Mary Cox

May 7, 2023

Mary Helen passed away on May 7, 2023. Born on Christmas Eve, 1924, she became a gift to generations of our family. The daughter of C. Edward and Hermine McSweeney, she grew up in West Akron, where her parents owned and operated a guest house and riding stable at the corner of Pershing Avenue and West Market Street. It was...

Carla Hartman

Carla Hartman

May 5, 2023

On the morning of May 5, 2023, Carla Joyce (Queen) Hartman went home to be with God after bravely fighting a long illness. Beloved mother to Keith Hartman (Anna), Jennifer Sheehan (Brian), Amanda Zrelak (Michael), and Kathryn Golden; loving grandmother to Lisa, Cloie, Tad, Dylan, David, Juri, Annie, Aguri, Sammy, Xander, and Mattie; dearest great-grandmother to Bella, Eddy, Landon, and...

John Conlon

John Conlon

May 3, 2023

John Charles Conlon, age 77 (born November 15, 1945), of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on May 3, 2023, at Rose Court at Maris Grove Senior Living Community. Born in Canton, OH, and raised in Broadview Heights, OH, John spent the past two years at Maris Grove, previously residing in Blue Bell Country Club for over 25 years. He graduated...

Reverend James F. Kramer

Reverend James F. Kramer

Apr 29, 2023

REVEREND JAMES F. KRAMER, The Reverend James F. Kramer entered eternal life on April 29, 2023.

James Frederick Kramer was born on July 25, 1941, to Frances (Frank) and Portia Iona (Acker) of Barberton, Ohio. He was educated at St. Augustine Elementary School in Barberton and St. Mary High School in Akron. He was a graduate of John Carroll University,...

Mary Seiler

Mary Seiler

Apr 27, 2023

Mary Evelyn Seiler, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Harold Mackey and Helen Losch. Mary married Peter Seiler and he preceded her in death.

Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Harold Mackey and Joseph Mackey;...

Melinda Meyer

Melinda Meyer

Apr 26, 2023

Copley, OH- Melinda S. Meyer, entered into rest April 26, 2023.

Melinda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who adored her family, welcoming many friends turned family into the fold and was affectionately known as The Nona. A native of Illinois and former resident of Florida and South Carolina, Melinda was active in the financial services community throughout...

Bennie Gemind

Bennie Gemind

Apr 23, 2023

Bennie L. Gemind, 81, of Copley, Ohio passed away on April 23, 2023.

Bennie was born in Somerset, KY. She spent her working years at BF Goodrich & Electro-Mechanical Mfg. She retired to her dream home in Copley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Opal Hail & sister Patty. She is survived by her husband &...