Jan 7, 2022

Marilyn R. Crabtree, 93, of Medina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Medina Hospital on Friday, January 7, 2022. She finally succumbed to a condition affecting her breathing that she had been battling courageously for many years. Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Walden B. Crabtree; sons, Stephen, Geoffrey and Walden; daughters, Monica, Michelle, Moira, Mona...

Jan 6, 2022

Mark A. Kelly II, age 34, passed away on January 6, 2022. He was born in Akron, OH to the late Mark A. Kelly and Nanette Kelly, who survives. Along with his mother, Mark is survived by his 2 brothers; Brandon and Chris (Dom). His Gma Nancy, and his children; Chelsey (Chad) Hunter and Ava. Mark was preceded in...

Jan 6, 2022

Jane Frances Kovacic, age 94, passed away on January 6, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 14, 1927 to the late John and Frances Cahill. Jane attended St. Vincent High School and Carnegie Mellon College in Pittsburg. She worked in advertising in New York, Cleveland, and Akron at Polskys, where she met her husband, Fred Kovacic....

Jan 3, 2022

Albert C. Langrell, 94, passed away on January 3, 2022. He was born on November 22, 1927 in Akron to the late Harry Sr. and Frances Langrell. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Violet Bibbee and Marian Foster; brothers, Milton, Harry Jr., Frank and William. He is survived by nieces, Carol Lanzarotta, Betty Atkins, Karen Elmore,...

Jan 3, 2022

Richard O. Brinker, age 72, passed away on January 3, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Josephine (Garrett) Brinker; children, Patty (Tim), Dana (Eric), and Ron (Renee); grandchildren, Ariel, Brandon, and Taylor; his best friends, Walt and Mary Sayers. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from B.F. Goodrich Chemical as a...

Jan 2, 2022

William C. Barnes, age 97, of Copley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2022, after a brief illness. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, George and Charlotte Barnes; beloved wife, Jo Anne (Bernauer) Barnes; siblings, Marian E. Zehnder, Robert H., Allen C. Barnes, and their spouses. He is survived by: niece, Julie Manis; nephews, Richard, David,...

Jan 1, 2022

Randy Lee Smith, age 23, passed away on January 1, 2022. He was born on October 12, 1998 to Gregory Smith Jr. and Delores Burkett, and they survive. Randy is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Burkett and Angel Smith; his grandparents; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Randy grew up in Copley. He was a hard worker and had...

Dec 30, 2021

Allen G. Stewart, born to Alfred and Freda Stewart in 1947, passed away December 30, 2021, with his lifelong partner Ron at his side. Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother Ron. Surviving are his sister Janice (Steve), and many nieces and nephews. Allen proudly served his country from 1966 to 1968. He trained at Fort...

Dec 30, 2021

Patricia E. Koch, 76, of Copley, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 from the effects of stage IV colon cancer. Pat was born October 20, 1945 in Wadsworth, Ohio to John Herman and Helen Mary (Whitman) Shankland. She was the youngest of 7 children who grew up on the Whitman family farm in Doylestown. Her great-great-great grandfather, George Whitman, was...

Dec 25, 2021

Thomas Michael Mozik, age 72, passed away on December 25, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 17, 1949 to the late Edward and Eleanor Mozik. Thomas married Mary Mendoza of Copley, Ohio on October 27, 2001 in Tallmadge, and she survives Thomas is also survived by his daughter, Heather (Chad) Shamrowicz; grandson, Jackson Gamsby; granddaughter, Rowyn...

Dec 24, 2021

Jerome "Butch" Applin born February 13, 1950, went home to be with the Lord on December 24th due to covid complications. Butch was a four-year journeyman and a member of the Celebration Church. He was also a volunteer in the community helping others in need. Survived by his wife of thirty years Theresa (Idley), her children Nefertieti (Raughsu) Claxton,...

Dec 24, 2021

On December 24, 2021, Charles P. Kulcsar II went to be with the Lord, at age of 97. He was a loving father, devoted Catholic at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and an all-around wonderful, loving man.

Charles was born to Julia Kulcsar (Horvath) and Charles Kulcsar on October 17, 1924. He grew up in Barberton, Ohio with...

Dec 23, 2021

James Warren Gross died on December 23, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. He was born on July 2, 1963 in Akron, Ohio to the late James and Phyllis Gross. James is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Laura Rogers, two grandchildren; several step-children and grandchildren; siblings, John, Joseph, Jerald, Jess and Joni; two Aunts, three cousins, and a host of...

Dec 23, 2021

Bobbie Ann White, 39, of Akron passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born on March 13, 1982 in Barberton, Ohio, she was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Bobbie found her passion in the Home Healthcare field, where she worked for many years providing care for the elderly and support for their families. Most of all...

Dec 23, 2021

Best friend to his wife, and superhero to his daughters, Greg Nestlerode, 64, passed away Dec 23, 2021 after unforeseen complications from a heart valve infection. Greg was born Feb 27, 1957 to Howard (Bud) and Rose Marie Nestlerode. He graduated from Copley High School in 1976. He then began what would become a 42 year career at BFGoodrich...

Dec 22, 2021

Jack William Porter, AKA Sgt. Jack and Car 11, passed away December 22, 2021, He was born September 23, 1945 to the late John and Martha Porter. He graduated from Norton High School and began working for Norfolk & Western RR. He then became a police officer for the Norton Police Department. Shortly after he began a 30 year...

Dec 21, 2021

Lois K. Pool, age 101, passed away on December 21, 2021. She was born in Pierre, South Dakota, on July 26, 1920. Lois was preceded in death by her siblings Gerald, Sylvester, Lucille, and Wayne. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. While in South Dakota, Lois attended General Beadle State Teachers College for two years and then...

Dec 19, 2021

Gary D. Smith, 63, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. He was a 1978 graduate from Medina High School. Gary was a talented artist. He enjoyed Western movies and shows. He loved music, especially the oldies, and worked as a DJ in the past, and again recently with his friend John Kelly. Gary also...

Dec 19, 2021

Carol "Sue" Hanna Sue Hanna, 79, loving educator, friend, aunt, cousin, "Grandma" and dog mom, found peace on December 19, 2021 after a courageous battle with dementia. Sue was born on October 16, 1942 in Burbank, Ohio and resided in the Akron area most of her life. She was a 1960 graduate of Norwayne High School, went on to...

Dec 17, 2021

Joseph John Davis was born November 1st, 1959 in Akron, Ohio and passed away, unexpectedly, December 17th, 2021. Joe has been a law enforcement officer for over three decades, serving as lieutenant in charge of patrol operations and training at the Richfield Police Department. He retired from Richfield in 2018 to work for the Akron Federal Court and the...