Obituaries
Julia Prochaska
Dec 24, 2024
Julia T. Prochaska, age 95, passed away on December 24, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1929 in Cleveland to the late Albert and Alice Ceccardi. She was a homemaker who loved children, she was a mother to everyone who met her. Julia was a professional baker with many culinary skills. Julia worked at the Federal Reserve Bank and...
Kimberly Ewing
Dec 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kimberly "Kimi" Ewing, a devoted wife, mother, and cherished nana, who left this world on December 23, 2024.
Kimi was born in South Carolina on July 6, 1966 and later moved to Canton, Ohio, where she enjoyed a life filled with love and joy alongside her husband of many...
Jerry Toth
Dec 21, 2024
Jerry R Toth, 82, died December 20, 2024. Nicknamed Radar, he was born January 1, 1942, graduated from Barberton High School in 1961, and played tight end for the Magics football team. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in Vietnam, and retired from the Babcock and Wilcox Company.
An avid sports fan, he was a follower of the...
Mary C. Patton (Weigand)
Dec 21, 2024
Mary C. Patton, 96, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024.
Mary was born in Barberton to Conrad and Esther Weigand. She was a retail buyer at Marshall's Dept. Store and a professional seamstress. Her passion was taking care of her family, playing cards and bingo. Mary was a founding member of Guardian Angels Church.
Preceded in death by her...
Phyllis Woodrum
Dec 21, 2024
Phyllis Diane Woodrum, 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2024, after a brief battle with pneumonia and cancer. Phyllis was born on February 4, 1949, in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Copley High School and attended Miami University before graduating from the University of Akron. She married the love of her life, Jim, on February 13,...
George Lewis
Dec 14, 2024
George H. Lewis III, 87, passed away peacefully with family present on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. George was born and raised in the Akron area. To avoid having two Georges in the household, he was nicknamed "Mike" after his Dad's best friend.
Mike graduated from Lehigh University with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering. He introduced plastic production to The...
Irene Vorndran
Dec 13, 2024
Irene Margaret Karl Vorndran passed away December 13, 2024. Irene was born July 28, 1949, the fourth of six children of Grace and Vernon Karl (deceased). Irene is survived by her son Karl Thomas Vorndran and grandson, Milo Thomas Vorndran, as well as stepchildren Tom, Kim and Missy Vorndran and step grandchildren, Levi Dutch Vorndran, Parker, Madison, Laci and Lexi,...
Frederick Lombardi
Dec 13, 2024
Frederick M. Lombardi
April 1, 1937 - December 13, 2024
Frederick M. Lombardi passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2024 at the age of 87.
Fred was born in Akron, Ohio on April 1, 1937 to Judge L.A. "Tony" and Dorothy Lombardi. He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret "Peggy" his high school sweetheart, whom he married...
Sophia Mackey
Dec 12, 2024
Sophia A. Mackey, age 100, died peacefully December 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Sophia was born in Carnegie, PA, but lived most of her adult life in Akron, Ohio. She married James P. Mackey in East Liverpool Ohio before moving to Akron where they raised two daughters.
Although she worked intermittently outside the home, she was primarily a homemaker....
Zachary Lanza
Dec 11, 2024
Zachary Ryan Lanza was born on December 27, 1999 and went into the arms of God on December 11, 2024. Raised in Copley, Ohio, Zach, known as "Zach Attack" on the baseball field, was everyone's little brother. You could find him in the back of every neighborhood "family" photo. He was always ready for a party or combined Sunday dinner...
Charlene Gallagher
Dec 9, 2024
Charlene L. Gallagher (Rose), age 88, passed away on December 9, 2024. She was born in Guernsey County, Oh and graduated from Old Washington High School in 1954. After high school, she moved to Akron and met the love of her life, Francis (Frank) Gallagher. They were married Feb. 15, 1958. They were blessed with three children and two grandchildren....
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...
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