Obituaries
Carl Watson
Aug 7, 2025
Carl Milton Watson, 89, passed into a state of peace with loved ones at his side in Sandusky, Ohio on August 7th. A proud native of Copley, Ohio, he was born May 19.1936 to parents, Carl H. and Margaret Watson.
As a 1954 graduate of Copley High School, he spent his entire career at Goodyear Tire & Rubber.
Carl loved entertaining friends...
Christine Menk
Aug 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Christine (Chris, Chrissy) Genevieve Menk on August 7th, 2025.
Chris was born on September 17, 1966. She burst into the world as a joy to all, hit the floor running, and never stopped. After being introduced to sign language at age 6 as a component of her speech therapy program,...
Rita Czarnecki
Jul 31, 2025
Rita lived her life with a great deal of love for her faith and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Reymann and her brothers John, Robert, Edwin and Charles. She is survived by her husband of 43 years John, stepdaughter Annemarie Kowalski and her husband Tom, granddaughters Mia Loria, Molly Moulder and her...
James Price
Jul 29, 2025
James Clinton Price, 82, of Norton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 29, 2025, with his family lovingly by his side after an extended illness.
Born in Hamilton, Ohio, to Vernon and Ula Price, James grew up in a close-knit family and graduated from Brookville High School in 1961. He went on to study at...
Ray Hamad
Jul 28, 2025
Ray A. Hamad, 60, of Canal Fulton passed away peacefully Monday July 28, 2025.
Ray immigrated from Lebanon in 1967 with his parents and brother. Growing up Ray spent most of his time playing sports including; football, soccer, golf, and became a professional bowler. Ray spent most of his professional career driving commercially. He loved spending time with his daughters,...
Philip Kaufmann
Jul 28, 2025
Philip S. (Phil) Kaufmann was a principled, passionate, and philanthropic attorney who was devoted to his family, enthusiastically contributed to his profession and his community, and throughout his nearly 50-year career, personally assisted thousands of families with children who have disabilities. Surrounded by his family, he passed away July 28, 2025 at The Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn. His...
David Dyer
Jul 27, 2025
David George Dyer, son of George and Marsene Dyer, passed away at home on Sunday, July 27th, 2025 at the age of 76.He is survived by his wife, Anne, brother Jim, and sons Steven and Tommy, daughters-in-law Kate and Thao, and grandchildren Evelyn and Clare, who carry with them the strength and resilience he lived by every day.David was known...
Debra Kear
Jul 26, 2025
Debra "Debbie" Kear, 73, of Akron, Ohio, met Jesus face to face on July 26, 2025. Born on April 5, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the beloved oldest daughter of the late Richard and Edna (Rissler) Arnold.
Debbie married her high school sweetheart, Kenneth "Ken" Kear. Their marriage spanned 55 years-a testament to enduring love and friendship. Together they...
Barbara (Singleton) Alesch
Jul 25, 2025
Barbara (Singleton) Alesch, of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, July 25, 2025, at age 79. Barb was born to Norman P. and Mary Jane (Trockle) Singleton on July 21, 1946, in Akron, Ohio. She was the third child of six children (Sandra, Nancy, Barbara, James, David, and Lawrence). Their family then moved to Marietta, Ohio, where...
Hunter Wheeler
Jul 22, 2025
Hunter Wheeler of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2025, following a motorcycle accident. His sudden departure has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Born in Huntingdon, England, on August 17, 2004, Hunter was a young man whose humor, kindness and sweet nature touched everyone he encountered. Known for his...
Charles Seeley
Jul 20, 2025
Charles Robert Seeley, our beloved Chuck, suffered a heart attack and was called Home into the arms of his loving Heavenly Father on July 20, 2025, leaving us with broken hearts, a thousand hilarious memories, and the impossible task of imagining life without his infectious spirit.
He was happiest in nature and spending time with his precious girls - Ava...
Thomas DeKemper
Jul 19, 2025
Tom DeKemper lived with cancer for 22 years. He died on July 19, 2025, of pneumonia and infections in his lungs.
Through the years, he enjoyed working at St. Sebastian Church, St. Peter Church (Lorain), Associated Estates, JoAnn Fabrics, Akron Intergroup Council, Dr. Bob's House, and JP's Accounting and Tax Services. He sang for over a decade with Peace Together Choir;...
Velma Boss
Jul 15, 2025
Velma Jane Boss, age 89, passed away on July 15, 2025. She was born on April 11, 1936 in Stone Creek, Ohio to the late Delbert and Bonnie Sauser. Velma was a member of Copley United Church of Christ and worked in their nursery for many years. Her and her husband, Norman, owned a farm in Copley and she loved...
Marilyn Barkey
Jul 13, 2025
Our beloved mother, Marilyn Jean Barkey, née Hogarth, age 93, exited her earthly home in Rootstown , OH, and entered her Heavenly home Sunday, July 13, 2025 following a three year journey with Dementia. Marilyn was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 71 years, Charles; her parents, Paul and Grace Hogarth; mother in law, Helen (Hermann) Heid, father...
Jewel Reynolds
Jul 13, 2025
Jewel P. (Greene) Reynolds
The family of Jewel Reynolds respectfully announces her peaceful passing on July 13, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on October 10, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to Chester and Josephine Greene, Jewel lived a rich and fulfilling life. As an accomplished singer and gifted pianist, Jewel brought music to life. From the recording studio to family...
Susan Hirt
Jul 12, 2025
Susan Anne Grossman Hirt (Sue Hirt), 75, of Akron, OH, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Cleveland, OH.
Sue was born in Pittsburgh, PA to William Grossman and Helen Grossman (Crispens) on August 17, 1949. She graduated from North Allegheny High School in 1967, then Enrolled in the Nursing Program at Alderson Broaddus College, graduating in 1971 with...
John Guira
Jul 11, 2025
John Alexander Guira has passed away July 11, 2025. Born on All Saints day in 1960, November 1.
John was one of our heroes and loved by his parents, brothers, and sisters. Hopefully, we can continue our conversations in heaven! New conversations or just the same ones about cars, food, and of course Mom and Dad!
Loved by all; A...
Helen Marshall
Jul 11, 2025
Helen Hamlin Marshall died July 11, 2025. Born July 2, 1949, Helen was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio and a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms elementary and high school. She attended Marymount College and the University of Akron and received a degree in Fashion and Design.
Helen is survived by her devoted husband, Chester Marshall, who always...
Donald Schafer
Jul 10, 2025
Donald E. Schafer, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025. He was born in Akron to Christian Adam and Martha Eve Schafer and was the youngest of six children. He was a 1954 graduate of Hower High School in Akron. After high school, Donald served in the Army from 1954 to 1956 as a tank driver in Germany....
James Green
Jul 9, 2025
James Nathan Green, 91, of Copley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at his home in Copley. Born in Tipton County/Millington, Tennessee, James was the beloved son of the late Henry and Sadie Green. He was baptized at an early age and was a long time member of the Living Word Church in Forest Park, IL.
He is...
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