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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 26, 2022

William “Bill” Joseph Zierke was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bill was born to his parents, William and Virginia (Schifeling) Zierke on November 4, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois. He was an athlete from Richwood High School and went on to earn a degree from Bradley...

Apr 20, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Schorr (Kraker) met her Heavenly Father on April 20, 2022 at the age of 86.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.

Born to Elizabeth Dettling and Joseph Kraker on July 13, 1935, Betty was a life resident of Akron, Ohio. Betty attended St Sebastian and St Vincent School...

Apr 18, 2022

Michele G. Comunale, 72 passed away April 18, 2022. Born in Akron on June 7, 1949 to Frank and Gertrude Comunale. She graduated from Firestone High School in 1967 and Marquette University with a degree in Theology. Michele will be remembered for her strong, dedicated personality, sharp wit, intelligence, problem solving, and most of all, her boundless love for...

Apr 14, 2022

Irene Cramer (nee Demetroff) 93, passed away on April 14, 2022 at The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn while in hospice care. Irene was born in Henlawson, West Virginia, where she lived for 17 years, then moved to Barberton with her family. She lived in Wadsworth for 43 years, previously residing in Doylestown. Irene was married to her...

Apr 13, 2022

James P Harig, 93, went home to join the Lord on April 13, 2022. He was born in Akron, OH on June 4, 1928. Jim was the son of late August and Mary Harig. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Catherine, and his oldest daughter Mary. Jim is survived by his children: James...

Apr 11, 2022

On Monday, April 11, 2022, Paul Zsigrai, beloved brother of five siblings passed away at the age of 52. Paul was born on May 19, in Cleveland Ohio to William and Eleanor Zsigrai and grew up in Garfield Heights Ohio. Paul had a deep abiding passion for the great outdoors, whether it be canoeing down a river with his...

Apr 8, 2022

Theodore R. Long passed away on April 8, 2022 after a brief illness at The Village of St. Edward at the age of 96. Just imagine the people he met, the places he saw and the experiences he had. Born August 7, 1925 to the late John and Dorothy Long, he spent his entire life in Akron and Cuyahoga...

Apr 8, 2022

Bonnie L. McCain, of Akron Ohio, passed away April 8, 2022. Born to Edward and Ruth (Luff) McCain on November 21,1943, she was the second of ten children. Bonnie attended St. Patrick's Catholic grade school. She invested 30 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company until her retirement in 2008. Bonnie enjoyed bowling, collecting miniatures and volunteering for various...

Apr 8, 2022

Jim Fenwick, 83, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8, 2022, just in time to catch the last two rounds of the Masters Golf Tournament with a view from heaven! Jim was a lifelong resident of Akron. He attended St. Sebastian Grade School and St. Vincent High School where he made many lifelong friends. After high school Jim...

Apr 7, 2022

James Howard Mac Naughton passed away peacefully at Western Reserve Hospital on April 7, 2022, at the age of 73. He was born in Warren, Ohio on February 13, 1949, to the late John Mac Naughton and LaVelma Moyer. Along with his parents, James was preceded in death by his stepfather, Donald James. He is survived by his daughters, Heather...

Apr 5, 2022

Amy Jo Ruggles (January 9, 1961 - April 5, 2022) passed away unexpectedly. Amy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Jessie and Frank Ruggles and several aunts and uncles including her Aunt Connie Pisciottta to whom she was especially close. She is survived by her dear Aunt Lois Silvanik, and her cousin and Aunt Lois's son, Rev....

Apr 4, 2022

Phyllis K. Miller, age 89 of Copley passed away on April 4, 2022. She was born in Fruitport, Michigan to the late Leslie and Bessie Kline. Phyllis married Harold Wayne Miller and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2008. Phyllis was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Ruby Miller; niece, Michelle Kline; nephew, Mike Kline; and...

Apr 2, 2022

Dora Lee (Johnson) Evans January 31, 1943 ~ April 2, 2022 (age 79) Dora Lee Evans, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of April 2, 2022. Dora was born in Rivesville, West Virginia, as Dora Mae Johnson, to James and Jeanette Johnson. The Johnson family was large and busy, with seven children in total. Dora's father...