Grace Hervert Whaley

Jun 22, 2022

Grace (GG) Hervert Whaley (Williams), age 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 22, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Chardon, Ohio to the late Merwin and Florence Williams. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by loving husbands, Clyde Whaley and Richard Hervert, her brother Keith Williams, and...

Kathleen Harvey

Jun 18, 2022

Kathleen C. (Jacobs) Harvey March 31, 1946-June 18th, 2022 (76 years old) Kathleen "Kathi" C. Harvey, age 76, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, June 18th after a long and courageous battle with pneumonia. She was born in Akron, Ohio to parents Aileen and John Jacobs. She attended St. Sebastian grade school and graduated from Buchtel High School in...

Clifford Bennett

Jun 16, 2022

Clifford (“Cliff”) James Bennett left this earthly world to join God’s choir on June 16th, 2022 at the age of 72.  Cliff was born in Detroit, MI, and moved to Nashville, TN at 6 months of age where he was raised by his loving parents Hobert & Lucille Bennett.  Cliff graduated from East Nashville High School in 1968 and...

Harriet Harrison

Jun 12, 2022

Harriet Marie Harrison (Pursell), age 79, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022 with her loving husband by her side. She was born on May 9, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harry and Nina Marie (Russell) Pursell. Loving wife of Charles Harrison and caring mother to Scott (Sue) Harrison and Jeffrey (Pamela) Harrison. She was "Memaw" to her...

Scott Evans

Jun 11, 2022

Scott Evan Evans, 69, headed for the next gig on June 11, 2022. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Jack and Jackie Evans. He and his late brother, Kevin started playing guitar when Jackie brought one home from her job at the Gibson guitar factory. He played in bands across the country, including Kalamazoo, MI; Collinsville,...

Michael Brown

Jun 3, 2022

Michael D. Brown, 62, was taken from us unexpectedly on June 3, 2022. Mike was born in 1960 to parents Rob and Mary. The oldest of four siblings, he was raised in Akron and graduated from East High School in 1978. Mike went on to earn both his Bachelors and Masters in accounting from the University of Akron. After...

Thelma Keenan Appel

Jun 1, 2022

Mrs. Thelma (Coon) Keenan Appel, age 88, passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Elmer and Helen Coon. Thelma married her first husband Paul S. Keenan in 1972 and remained married until his death in 1991. Although she never expected to remarry, she met her second husband George Appel at a...

Lori Harshbarger

May 31, 2022

Lori L. Harshbarger (Zook), 60, passed away Tuesday May 31, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen D. Harshbarger; father, Howard Zook Sr. and mother, Viola Zook (Hughes). Lori is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Crystal (Billy) Neal; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Jory) Pratt; granddaughters, Sativa'Marie, Nataly and Rozlyn Neal; numerous other relatives and friends. Lori was extremely loved...

Roberta Turley

May 31, 2022

Roberta Jean "Bobbi" Turley, 80, passed away peacefully on May 31,2022 at her home in Akron, Ohio after a long and full life. She was a dedicated sister, mother, and grandmother, is loved greatly, and will be missed terribly. Bobbi was born in Dunbar, PA to the late Robert and Emma Schwenning. They later moved to Akron, OH spending...

Mary Ann Benninger

May 29, 2022

Mary Ann Benninger passed away on May 29, 2022. Beloved sister and aunt, she is survived by her siblings Joan (Ed) Markowski, Louise (Vince) Scalera, John (Cathy) Benninger, and Diane (Steve) Richards. Mary Ann also leaves behind her ten beloved nieces and nephews as well and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn...

Eric Bodner

May 29, 2022

Mr. Eric C. Bodner, age 67, passed away on May 29, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to the late Stephen and Mary Bodner. Eric married Anita Bodner of Copley, Ohio on November 14, 2014, and she survives. Eric retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation after 35 years. He enjoyed his hobbies of raising chickens...

Jennifer "Jen" Durbin

May 13, 2022

Jennifer "Jen" Durbin (Jansen), 47, passed away into the Lord's loving arms on May 13, 2022. She was born on February 26, 1975, in Akron, OH. Jen was a lifelong resident of the area and will be missed by her family, friends, and those whose life she touched.

Jen was a spiritual warrior during her battle with...

Marcia Mazak

May 11, 2022

Marcia L. Mazak., 89, died peacefully at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron on May 11, 2022.

Mrs. Mazak was born on June 11, 1932 in Akron, OH to Mark and Rebecca Tenney. Upon her graduation from Buchtel High School (Akron, OH), she attended the University of Akron and met her future husband, Ed.

Marcia was...

Margaret Labbe

May 8, 2022

Margaret "Marge" Nina Labbe, 80, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 8, 2022. Marge entered this world on March 19, 1942, in Cleveland, OH, born to Mathias and Mildred Klekker. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert P. Labbe; sons, Matt (Jennifer) Labbe, and Jonathan (Debrah) Labbe; and grandchildren Jacob, Owen, Dylan, Raena and...

Charles Smith Jr.

May 8, 2022

Charles Calvin Smith, Jr., lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022 at the age of 65. He was born on February 1, 1957 to the late Charles C. Smith, Sr. and Joanne (Greathouse) Smith. Charles is survived by his beloved son, Aaron Charles Smith (Martina) and grandson, Grayson Smith; step-daughter Angela (Loren) Taylor; sister, Yvonne...

Thomas Gosorn

May 5, 2022

Thomas Howard Gosorn January 12, 1939 - May 5, 2022 Thomas Gosorn, 83 of Akron passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 5 surrounded by his family. He battled Alzheimer's dementia for many years. Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, JoAnn, parents Ralph W. and Ida (Lukosavich) Gosorn as well as the loving...

Liza Michelle Kinney

May 4, 2022

Forever in our Hearts

Liza Michelle Kinney, age 48, passed away on May 4, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born to Buddy John and Justine Kinney on September 30, 1973 in Barberton, Ohio. Michelle is survived by her daughter, parents, siblings, nephews, niece, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins that all love her dearly. She had...

Jack McWhorter

May 1, 2022

Jack McWhorter, age 71 of Akron, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022 after a brief illness. Jack was born on September 27, 1950, in Canton, Ohio to the late James and Dorothy McWhorter. He and his family have lived in Akron for 45 years.

Jack was a Professor of Art at Kent State University at Stark...

James Warters

May 1, 2022

James R. Warters 92, of Copley passed away May 1, 2022. He was born July 18, 1929 in Middletown, NY to Walter & Ethel.

Jim grew up in New Jersey, New York state and Pennsylvania before joining the Marines in 1946-48. After marrying Joan in 1956, they raised 3 children in Copley. He worked for Goodyear and...