Jan 13, 2022

Melane E. Francis passed away January 13, 2022. She was born in Tremont and attended school in Cleveland. After graduating from high school she got a job at Ohio Bell. While working there she put herself through Baldwin Wallace University. Melane then got a Master's degree from John Carroll University. Moving to Akron in 1977 she got a teaching...

Jan 13, 2022

Angelo Anthony Giampetro , 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on January 13, 2022 , surrounded by his loving family. Angelo was born August 14, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to Anthony and Carmella (Gurfrida) Giampertro. He graduated from North High School and served honorably in the US Army from 1969 - 1973. After...

Jan 12, 2022

Patricia J. Livergood of Copley, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022. She was born on May 20, 1933 to the late Lafe and Patricia Wagner. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Richard W. Livergood and granddaughter Lindsay A. Miller. She is survived by: children Rick (Tammy) Livergood, Candy (Chuck) Fosbrink, Pam (Kim) Miller,...

Jan 12, 2022

Thomas Dale Cartwright, age 72, passed away on January 12, 2022. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Dale and Mina Cartwright. Thomas married Pamela (Wiandt) Cartwright of Akron, Ohio on August 17, 1974 at St. Sebastian's Catholic Church in Akron. Along with his wife, Tom is survived by his children, Christine Pascoe (Justin) and James Cartwright (Shanna),...

Jan 9, 2022

Scott A Scheck 39 of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 9, 2022 after a long illness. His presence will be greatly missed. Scott had the kindest heart and was full of life. He brought a lightness to those around him by finding the humor in every situation. Preceded in death by grandparents Jack and Jean Scheck, Basilio...

Jan 9, 2022

Susan "Sue" Edwards (Nee Frank) of Copley, Ohio passed away on January 9, 2022. She was born the daughter of the late Alfons and Hedwig (Klein) Frank. Sue is survived by her husband, Dale C. Edwards; daughters, Kathy Carr and Carolyn Landis; and three grandchildren, Nadine Carr, Megan Landis, and Alexander Landis. A Celebration of Life service will be...

Jan 8, 2022

After a brief illness, Betty Jo Bell passed away peacefully January 8, 2022 at the age of 86. Numerous family members visited Betty during her final days and the outpouring of love and respect shown for her serves as testimony to the number of lives touched by the life and actions of this wonderful woman. This family matriarch with...

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...