Oct 4, 2021

Patricia A. 'Pat' Costigan, 70, passed away on October 4, 2021, peacefully at home. Pat was born in Akron on November 8, 1950, to the late Mary Jo Costigan & William Costigan, Sr. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and sister-in-law Linda Costigan. Pat is survived by her four brothers: Bill (Barbara), Dick, Jim (Peggy), Jerry...

Oct 4, 2021

Helen M. Melert (Shroba) It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our mother on Oct. 4, 2021 at the age of 94. Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Mary Shroba; brother, Bill Shroba; husband, Adam Melert; son, James Melert and grandson, Adam Alvarez; she will be missed by daughters, Janet (Zak) Zakraysek, Irene (Paul)...

Oct 1, 2021

Andrew Schank (b-January 20, 1991) passed into eternal life on October 1, 2021. He was taken from us too soon. Andrew went to Glen Oak HS and attended Walsh University. He was employed at Sterling Jewelers. Andrew's interesting life included Life Scout and an aptitude for languages, especially German and Latin. Aligning himself with God, his faith in the...

Sep 30, 2021

Richard E. Petty, born in Ravenna, Ohio on May 31, 1955, went peacefully home on Thursday, September 30, 2021 surrounded by his family, after a brave battle with cancer. Preceded in death by his mother and father, Jeannie Petty and Everett Petty. He is survived by his children, Aaron Williams, Tim Petty and Jessica Petty; granddaughter, Laila Petty; 20 year...

Sep 30, 2021

Karla Long, age 79, passed away on September 30,2021 after a long illness. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Robert Long Sr. and Sheila Stewart Robertson. Karla was preceded in death by her half-brother, Steven Garee and brother, Robert Long, Jr. She married Michael Graves and he preceded her in death. Karla was also preceded in death...

Sep 30, 2021

Janet Elaine Smith passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on September 30, 2021, after a brave, hard fought battle with Dementia. Janet was born to Leah and Russell Roberts on October 21, 1940 and grew up the youngest of six children in Conesville, Ohio. She was as a good friend to all who knew her and will be...

Sep 30, 2021

Barbara (Bunny) Ballance October 9, 1942- September 30,2021 Barbara was born into a theatrical family that was very involved at the Weathervane Playhouse in the early days at Copley Rd. Bunny became very active in theater at an early age. After attending Kent State and The American Academy in New York, Bunny acted professionally for many years. After moving back...

Sep 30, 2021

Jon Robert Kelly passed away peacefully September 30, 2021. Born September 24, 1938 in Broxton, Georgia to James and Helen (Good) Kelly, he spent his childhood in Columbus, Indiana. After graduating from Columbus High school in 1956, he earned a BS degree in Industrial Economics from Purdue University. Jon then began a life-long career in the world of sound...

Sep 29, 2021

Robert David Hahn, known to most as "Bob," passed away surrounded by family on September 29, 2021, at the age of 84. Bob was born in Zanesville, Ohio to Mary and William Hahn. He attended Kent State University, where he met the love of his life, Lynne Cutler Hahn, in a Philosophy class that Bob laughingly said he slept...

Sep 27, 2021

Constance G. Hollish, 79, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents Anton and Constance (Gaska) Gauder. She is survived by husband of 43 years, Francis; aunt Elizabeth Hershberger; cousins David and Michael Hershberger; nieces Marina and Vida Hershberger; nephew Tayler Hershberger; brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Marge Hollish; good friends Betty, Joanne, Nancy,...

Sep 27, 2021

Roy Kevin (Skeeter) Allen passed away peacefully on September 27, 2021 after a brave hard fought battle with cancer. Roy grew up in Alliance, Ohio. He learned his work ethic early on by working on the farms. He excelled in high school at football, baseball, and basketball. He was supported by many Akron Community families to attend Wittenberg to...

Sep 26, 2021

Anita Louise Gray (Weiss) known as the prettiest girl in Kent, Ohio by her husband of 45 years, passed away after a brief illness on Sept. 26, 2021. An amazing wife and mother, she raised four daughters while traveling the U.S. during her husband's 23 year Naval career. All she ever wanted was to be the mother she never...

Sep 24, 2021

Vincent J. Del Medico passed away September 24, 2021 at the age of 92 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Vince spent these difficult but very special times surrounded by his beautiful bride of 69 years, Jackie, and their large, extended family. Through it all, his strong Catholic Christian faith never wavered , and somehow, he kept us...

Sep 24, 2021

Deborah Sue Kuchenbecker, age 72, passed away Friday September 24, 2021 after a long battle with progressive dementia. Deb was a very hardworking single mother who loved her family very much. She is survived by her two children, Dana Gerdes and Rob and his wife Amy Kuchenbecker; seven grandchildren which are Jacob, Bradley, and Grace Kuchenbecker and Hayden, Caitlyn,...

Sep 23, 2021

Larry was born January 7, 1946 in Barberton, OH and passed away at his home on September 23, 2021, after another battle with his pulmonary problems. He resided in Florida for a while, and returned to Ohio several years ago. He was an avid dog lover and adopted several dogs from animal shelters. Larry will also be missed by...

Sep 23, 2021

Christopher John Kidd, age 55, passed peacefully on September 23, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after fighting a long battle of a terminal illness. Christopher lived his life in loving service to others. He was always searching for ways to give others his time, talent, and what little treasure he may have possessed. His generosity would extend beyond his...

Sep 22, 2021

Thomas David Pritchard (Dave), age 81, passed away on September 22, 2021. He was born in rural West Virginia and moved to Akron during high school. He served in the US Army. Dave traveled to all 50 states with his wife, Shirley. He became a certified flight instructor and raced antique sprint cars. Dave was the owner and operator...

Sep 22, 2021

Frank Thomas McCormish, DDS

Bud made his way to the big golf course above on September 22, 2021.  He was born on March 30, 1933 to Dr. Vincent and Darma McCormish.  A graduate of Manchester High School (1951), he went on to graduate from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1958.  He was a Phi...

Sep 21, 2021

Linda Kaye Kline, age 76, passed away on September 21, 2021, surrounded by her family . She was born in Akron, Ohio to Samuel and Helen (Werbecki) Messina. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 50 years, Paul Kline Jr.; and her brother, Samuel Messina. She is survived by her daughters, Maria Wagner, Wendi Marino,...

Sep 20, 2021

ILA M. SAUNIER (Currence, Combs) Ila M. Saunier, 101, of Akron, passed away on Monday, Sept 20, 2021. She was born in Mabie, WV on May 19, 1920 to the late Effie Rowan Currence and Jacob H. Currence. In addition to her parents, Ila was preceded in death by her husband William Combs, 2nd husband Clay Saunier, son William...