Oct 2, 2022

Ms. Tracy Lynn Phillips, age 57, passed away on October 2, 2022. She was born in Butler, PA to the late Irving Davis and Donna Phillips.

Tracy was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Willie James Howard III; brothers, William Jr., and Ronald Phillips Jr.

She is survived by her partner, Willie James...

Sep 30, 2022

Grace "Penny" Yvonne Giles (Hunter), passed away Sept. 30, 2022, at the age of 84. Penny was married to the love of her life, William "Glenn" Giles for 66 years.  Penny was the bright and beloved light of her children, Valerie Durham, Glenn Giles (Dana), Jeffrey Giles (Jan) and  Pamela Harget (Lee). In addition to her husband Glenn and...

Sep 28, 2022

Joseph C. Murphy passed away with his dearest loved ones by his side on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Born October 2, 1946, in Ellicott City, Maryland, he spent much of his youth trekking up and down the hilly streets of the idyllic town. He attended Howard High School and kept close with many of those friends throughout his life....

Sep 25, 2022

Scott O. Scarbrough, age 68, passed away on September 25, 2022. He loved fishing and being with his family. Scott was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Scarbrough; he is survived by his wife, Tonette Scarbrough; daughter, Jessica Scarbrough and son, David Scarbrough; siblings, Nora Scarbrough and Wayne (Alice) Scarbrough. Graveside service will be Thursday, 10:00 am at...

Sep 23, 2022

JoAnne Badalich, age 85, passed away on September 23, 2022. She loved the holidays, the Browns, her dog Chancy and her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her first husband, Gerald W. Senn; son, Michael Badalich; her favorite niece, Nancy Murphy and brother, Bob Arnold; she is survived by her husband, Julian M. Badalich; children, Jerry Senn and Jennifer Badalich;...

Sep 23, 2022

Philip Wade Smith passed away September 23, 2022. Born in Akron on November 5, 1947 to Michael and June Smith. Preceded in death by his son, John Philip Smith and brother Michael Smith. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Susan Marie Smith; daughters Christina (Jim) Wise, Heather (David) Vereecken and Sarah (Adam) Albertson; grandchildren Jenna (Matt)...

Sep 22, 2022

In paying tribute to loved ones that have passed away, "Celebration of Life" is often used, sometimes misused, to try and soothe the grief of family and friends. There can be no other or better way to speak of Tom LaRose's passing than as a Celebration of Life. If they hand out contracts at our birth on a life plan...

Sep 21, 2022

Marlene Sue Amstutz, 76, of Lakeview, Ohio, passed away at 10:05 pm Sunday, September 21, 2022, at Grace House in Akron, Ohio. She was born August 22, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Jack and Dorothy Alexander. On June 4, 1946, Marlene married Bob Amstutz, who passed away in 2019. Marlene is survived by two daughters, Melissa (Tim)...

Sep 19, 2022

Sharon Jean Switzer (nee Rea) AKRON - Sharon J. Switzer (nee Rea), 75, of Akron, Ohio formerly of New Franklin, Ohio, marched into her version of the afterlife on September 19, 2022, in a fashionable red dress complete with matching lipstick, statement accessories and chic stiletto heels - while sipping on a room temperature chardonnay. Raised in New Franklin, Ohio,...

Sep 17, 2022

Our hero, James Lee Petersen, has died. Born in Akron, Ohio, Lee began shoveling snowy sidewalks as a child, and emerged a philosopher. Among his many accomplishments, Lee graduated from The University of Akron School of Law, and helmed his own law business. He is survived by his wife Sally, his child Austen (Steve), siblings Shirley Schwantes (Gene), Herbert Peterson...

Sep 17, 2022

John Frank Milan, lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio passed away Sept, 17,2022 He was born November 12, 1942 to John Milan and Ruby (Lurry) Bailey. John was preceded in death by parents, John Milan and Ruby Bailey; sis, Yvonne Milan; son, Vernon McCalister. He leaves to mourn his children, Victor (Nazaree) Milan, Vaughn (Melissa) McCalister, Vincente McCalister, and Vernard McCalister;...

Sep 16, 2022

Mr. Frank A. Casalinuovo Jr., age 79, passed away on September 16, 2022. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank and Ann Casalinuovo. Frank is survived by his wife, Jean; and is also survived by his brother Joseph Casalinuovo of Medina. Frank married Jean (Hamann) Casalinuovo on November 5, 1965 at St. Bernard's in Akron, Ohio,...

Sep 14, 2022

Mrs. Olive "Teresa" Daugherty, age 92, passed away on September 14, 2022. She was born in Mount Savage, MD to Benjamin and Kate Dorsey. Olive married Cledyth Daugherty and he preceded her in death January 4, 2006. Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jessica Lynn Daugherty; and 11 siblings. Teresa...

Sep 11, 2022

Mrs. Anita Joyce Slawter, age 92, passed away on September 11, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Chester and Josephine Greene. Anita married Gerald B. Slawter on May 22, 1971 in Akron, and he and his two children survive to cherish her memory. Anita is also survived by her sisters, Margaret Rhodes and Jewel Reynolds; her brother, Charles Greene;...

Sep 10, 2022

Mary Eileen Miller, 90, passed away September 10th 2022. Eileen married Garth December 1, 1951. Through the years Eileen and Garth ran their family farm and raised three children. Eileen retired after 26 years of driving bus for the Revere school district. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor & Harold Johnson, sister Geraldine, brothers Harold Jr....

Sep 9, 2022

Rita Stefan Elieff, 78, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2022. She was born to parents Frank and Eva (Zimmer) Stefan, on June 26, 1944 in Akron, Ohio. Rita graduated from Hower Vocational High School in 1962 where she studied Cosmetology. She met her husband Bob in high school where he studied Auto Body Collision. They were...

Sep 7, 2022

Douglas Roger Bruce On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Douglas R. Bruce passed away at the age of 66. He was born in Hartford Connecticut to Roger and Doris Bruce. After graduating from high school, he went on to earn a bachelor's degree, master's degree and then his doctorate from the University of Iowa. Doug taught classes in the Tim...

Sep 4, 2022

Penny Myers passed away on September 4, 2022 after an accident 9 days earlier. She is survived by her husband, Joe Pesciotta, her sister Jane Decker, her children Cecily Myers (John Klund), Deborah Johnson (Ron), Kenneth Myers, and Alice Batizy (Lehel), step daughter Jill Sari, step sons Gregg Pesciotta (Mary) and Eric Pesciotta (Anne) as well as 17 grandchildren...

Sep 3, 2022

Elsie Mae Prince went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the age of 96. Born on December 16, 1925 in a log cabin in Crooked Oak, Alabama (near Sheffield), she was married to Quinton Prince in 1943. Elsie and Quinton met in elementary school. Recently asked when she fell in love...

Sep 2, 2022

Karen Ruth Gondor, 74, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022. Karen was born November 11, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert and Evelyn Clough. She graduated from Charles F. Brush high school in 1966. Karen was an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and dog mom. She will be missed by her four children, daughters, Kimberly Rich of...