Thomas Lenke

Dec 8, 2024

Thomas J. Lenke "Elmo", 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 8, 2024 after a brief battle with leukemia. Tom retired after 36 years at Yellow Freight as a diesel mechanic. He was a lifelong Copley resident and valued his many friends who were like family. Elmo was a true motor-head and an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast. He loved...

Carol Borelle

Nov 27, 2024

Carol was born on June 24, 1951 in Marion, Ohio to Bill and Lela Hawkins (nee Johnson). She graduated from Marion High School in 1969. Soon after, she married Bob Borelle, the love of her life.

She is preceded in death by her sister (Cheri Honaker), her parents, her husband (Bob Borelle), and in-laws (Vince and Josie Borelle). She will...

Eric Christiansen

Nov 23, 2024

Eric Knight Christiansen, 71, passed away on November 23, 2024. Eric was born on July 14, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio, and a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, Class of 1971. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Ohio University and later graduated from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University with an MBA in Healthcare...

David Michael Whitten

Nov 23, 2024

David Michael Whitten - Born Saturday June 27, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to the late James Patrick and Elizabeth (Fath) Whitten, David passed away peacefully Saturday November 23, 2024 at Wayside Farms Nursing & Rehab Center in Peninsula, Ohio.

David attended St. Mary Parish school in Akron and subsequently graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School. He held many jobs throughout his...

Dolores "Dee" Harrington

Nov 22, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dolores J. Harrington announces her peaceful passing on November 22, 2024 at the age of 89. She was surrounded by her loving family. Dee was born on January 16, 1935 and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Dee...

Linda Peiffer

Nov 21, 2024

Linda Peiffer, age 75, of Copley, Ohio, formerly of Atwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 25, 1949, Linda graduated from Atwater High School and later pursued Real Estate Management at the University of Colorado, Denver. Her adventurous spirit took her to Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, and back...

Arthur Bailey

Nov 20, 2024

Arthur E Bailey, 90, of Copley, peacefully departed his earthly body surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 20th.

Art was a humble man but had so many accomplishments. He was good with his hands and could build and fix just about anything. He was a great athlete and excelled in football, track, and softball, culminating in inductions into the...

Delores Hetzler

Nov 18, 2024

Delores B. Hetzler passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 18th 2024, at the age of 76. She was born in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Coventry High School when she began a long and successful career in the service industry.

She is survived by her husband Charles; sisters Eileen Tatonetti and LaDonna (Jim) Grace; children Mark Hartsock...

Paul Hehn

Nov 15, 2024

Paul Hehn passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on February 2, 1931, in Našička Breznica, Yugoslavia, to the late Michael and Teresa (Krajcek) Hehn, Paul was the oldest of four children.

Paul was the proud husband of Maria (Misbrener) Hehn, whom he loved deeply. They married on November...

James Beard

Nov 14, 2024

James "Jim" Beard passed away peacefully at the age of 64 surrounded by his family, after a courageously fought battle with cancer on November 14, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1960 in Akron, OH to James D. And Lillian Beard. Jim was a proud resident of Copley and 1978 graduate of Copley High School.

After receiving his Bachelor of...

Sandra Freeman

Nov 12, 2024

Sandra Anne Freeman, age 58, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on November 12th, 2024.

She will be remembered for her unwavering support for her family, and her selflessness in all things. She has been a pillar of her community, involved in dozens of charitable acts across Northeast Ohio over many years of service, and her dedication has been an...

Gerard Faust

Nov 11, 2024

Gerard Anthony "Gerry" Faust, 89, of Akron, was a legendary high school and college football coach who passed away on November 11, 2024 after an age-related illness.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1935 to Gerard and Alma Faust, Coach Faust graduated from Chaminade High School. He began his college education at Ohio University but later transferred to the University of Dayton,...

Daniel Panella

Nov 11, 2024

Daniel B. Panella went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2024.

Born in Akron, Ohio on February 8, 1936. He graduated from North High School in 1954 and attended the University of Akron before becoming employed at Babcock and Wilcox Co. where he began a long career in computer work as a programmer. Later at General...

Virginia Mallo

Nov 10, 2024

Dr. Virginia Fitch-Mallo, age 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. George J. Mallo as well as her parents Josephine Ellison and Foy Nelson Fitch and her beloved dog Rusty. Virginia was a professor of Social Work and later, the Director of the School of Social...

Abel Petzker

Nov 9, 2024

Abel Petzker (Big A) was born March 14, 1933 and passed away peacefully November 9, 2024.

He was born in Yugoslavia, and came to the United States with his family when he was 18 years old. He became a U.S. Citizen when he was 54 years old.

He and his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy, settled in Akron, OH....

Jack Welton

Nov 6, 2024

Jack Welton went to be with the lord November 6, 2024. A lifelong resident of Copley, OH he served as assistant chief and paramedic for Copley Fire Dept. for over 25 years. Owner of Welton Maintenance since 1960 he served the community that he loved. He was instrumental in saving the Copley Train Depot and moving it to it's current...

Marianne Kissner

Nov 5, 2024

Marianne Kissner (nee Weiss), age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 5, 2024, and was born on September 18, 1947 to the late Anton and Olga Weiss (nee Stiene). She is survived by her beloved husband John; treasured children Carmen (John) Ptacek and Angela (Ray) Kissner; cherished grandchildren Elisabeth, Aiden and Caroline; and many nieces and...

Linda Schneider

Nov 5, 2024

Age 87, Linda passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at Brookdale Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio. Linda was born September 18, 1937 in Fairview Park and preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Vivian Saumer.

Linda retired from Metro General Hospital having worked as an Administrative Secretary for the Vice President for over 25 years. Her retirement years...

Bonnie MenMuir

Oct 30, 2024

We are celebrating the life of Bonnie L. MenMuir of Broadview Hts., born May 30, 1946 and passing on October 30, 2024.

Beloved wife of Paul, proud mother to daughter Cheryl and son Daniel with his wife Kristin.

She is also survived by grandson Carter, sister Carol of Willoughby, and many extended family members living in the Mid-West.

Bonnie grew...

Gary Arman

Oct 25, 2024

Gary Reed Arman was lifted into God's loving arms on October 25, 2024. Gary is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Pam, and their ten cherished children: Tim (Jenn), Kellie (Greg), Katie (Dan), Sean (Jenny), Bridgette (Chris), Meghan (Kenny), Ryan (Maria), Bryant, Colleen (Ryan), Brianna (Joe), 31 beautiful grandchildren, and siblings: Linda (Bauhman) Meshkin, Terry (Lynda) Arman, and Valarie...