Obituaries

Marcus Id-Deen

Marcus Id-Deen

Oct 13, 2021

Marcus Id-Deen Sr., age 85, passed away on Wednesday October 13, 2021 at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron, Ohio. He was under the care of his family and Summa Hospice. He was born to loving parents Blanche Means and Clement Means on October 3, 1936 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was a devoted Muslim and loving father. Marcus was...

Susan Rohner

Susan Rohner

Oct 11, 2021

Susan Elizabeth Rohner passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born in Ravenna Ohio May 3, 1951 and was the middle daughter of the late Carl and Anne (Esposito) Brown. She was a 1969 Graduate of Rootstown High School. Shortly after graduation she began a career in the Insurance Industry at the Brian Jones Insurance Agency in Ravenna....

Brett Bowman

Brett Bowman

Oct 11, 2021

Brett Todd Bowman, age 57, of Akron, OH, passed away on October 11, 2021 from cancer. Brett graduated from Revere High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Bowman. Brett will be sadly missed by his father and step-mother, Jack and Eileen Bowman of Sarasota, FL. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this...

William Blaydes

William Blaydes

Oct 10, 2021

William E. Blaydes (59) of Akron, passed away peacefully on Oct. 10, 2021 and was surrounded by his loving family. He was born in San Diego, CA on December 24, 1961. He was an avid sailor and loved hanging out in Mission Bay - San Diego. While still in High School (Clairemont), he had the opportunity to sail with...

Daniel Hersberger

Daniel Hersberger

Oct 10, 2021

Daniel R. Hershberger, age 47, died on Sunday, October 10, 2021 in his home in New Franklin, Ohio. He was under the care of his loving wife, family and Summa Hospice. Daniel had been fighting cancer a long time before passing peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Born Daniel Ray Hershberger to Nancy Kay Marshall and Gerald William Hershberger...

Donald Joyner

Donald Joyner

Oct 9, 2021

Donald Richard Joyner, 66, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time.

Robert Phares Jr.

Robert Phares Jr.

Oct 5, 2021

Robert P. Phares Jr., age 72, passed away on October 5, 2021. He was born in Elkins, WV to the late Robert and Nellie Phares. Robert married Kathleen (Miller) Phares on December 31, 1976 and she survives. Robert is also survived by his children, Scott Sitterley and Justin Phares; his siblings, Kenneth (Zella) Phares, Beverly Brock, and Starla Collins;...

Patricia Costigan

Patricia Costigan

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...

Helen Melert

Helen Melert

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)...

Andrew Schank

Andrew Schank

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...

Richard Petty

Richard Petty

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...

Karla Long

Karla Long

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...

Janet Smith

Janet Smith

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...

Barbara Ballance

Barbara Ballance

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...

Jon Kelly

Jon Kelly

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...

Robert Hahn

Robert Hahn

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...

Constance Hollish

Constance Hollish

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,...

Roy Allen

Roy Allen

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...

Anita Gray

Anita Gray

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...

Vincent Del Medico

Vincent Del Medico

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...