Obituaries

Mary Plell

Mary Plell

Jun 30, 2020

Mary Anne Plell, age 86, passed away on June 30, 2020. She was born on January 24, 1934 in Akron to the late Martin and Mary Plell. A graveside service will be 10:00am Thursday, July 9, at Holy Cross Cemetery (Section 24).

Thomas Taylor

Thomas Taylor

Jun 30, 2020

Thomas Kevin Taylor passed away at the age of 65 on June 30th 2020 peacefully in his sleep. Tom enjoyed watching the Browns, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and cooking. He could make light of any situation, would give anyone the shirt off his back, and could always fix just about anything. he always had a smile on...

Anthony Horak Jr.

Anthony Horak Jr.

Jun 29, 2020

Anthony Joseph Horak (TJ) died unexpectedly on June 29, 2020. He was born in Elyria, Ohio on May 29, 1948, the son of Anthony and Jean Horak. He graduated high school and college from Borromeo Seminary and earned his masters in social work from the University of Denver. After a brief period as a social worker, he had the opportunity...

Patricia Stiller

Patricia Stiller

Jun 27, 2020

Patricia Ann (Snyder) Stiller, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2020. She was at home in Akron surrounded by her loving family. Born Sept. 14, 1934 in Bedford, OH. She attended St. Sebastian grade school, graduated from St. Vincent High School ’52 and attended Notre Dame College in Cleveland. Pat married Bill Stiller in...

Robert Wenhart Sr.

Robert Wenhart Sr.

Jun 24, 2020

On June 24, 2020, Robert L Wenhart, aka “Bob” “Tractor Bob” found peace. Bob overcame Polio as a child and learned to walk again. In his teens, Bob was shot in the legs in a hunting accident, and learned to walk again. While in his early 20’s, Bob broke his neck while serving in the Air Force in Libya. Dad...

Brian Lee

Brian Lee

Jun 24, 2020

Brian Edwin Lee passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on June 24, 2020 at his home in Copley, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 35 years old. Brian was born on March 28, 1985 to Stuart and Dawna Lee in Yuba City, California, where he spent his early childhood. It was there that he learned...

William Frame

William Frame

Jun 23, 2020

William C. Frame, 66, passed away on June 23, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be announced later.

Mr. Gilbert Gingold

Mr. Gilbert Gingold

Jun 23, 2020

Gil was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 16, 1927 and died on June 23, 2020 at his home in Jupiter, FL. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Mary, son Kirk Charles, and former wife and friend, Ann. He is survived by daughters Lori, of Akron and Pamela, of Chicago, and granddaughters Leah and Haley Paez of Chicago....

Kelly Curtis

Kelly Curtis

Jun 22, 2020

Kelly Ann Curtis (Baun), passed away unexpectedly at her home in Copley on June 22, 2020; a day before her birthday. She was 52 years young. Kelly was born on June 23, 1967 at Barberton Citizens Hospital to Jack and Marlene Baun. She was very much so a daddy's girl who was truly inspired by her dad; always following in...

Patricia Stair

Patricia Stair

Jun 21, 2020

Patricia K. Stair, age 67, passed away on June 21, 2020. Patricia was born in Akron to the late Harold and Geraldine Coleman. PK was a cook at Danbury Retirement Community for many years. PK liked her coffee and chocolate and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed watching baseball, especially the Cleveland Indians and family barbecues. Preceded...

Lilly Kelly

Lilly Kelly

Jun 20, 2020

Lilly was born in Germany and emigrated to the U.S while still a teenager, leaving her family behind. She met Edward Sam Kelly (Eddie) shortly thereafter, and they were soon married. Lilly had a wide range of interests and participated in numerous activities. Most importantly, she took great pride in being a lifelong, ‘professional' volunteer at her church, Our Lady...

Lucille Woody

Lucille Woody

Jun 17, 2020

Lucille Marie Woody, our mama, passed away on June 17, 2020 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Woody; Lucille is survived by her sister Karen (Jeff) Oubre and her 4 daughters- Cheryl (Tim) Roeser, Susan (George) Bosu, Annette (Vic) Agosta, Debra (Dean) Blum, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. "Every man's life...

Mrs. Ellen McElwain

Mrs. Ellen McElwain

Jun 16, 2020

Ellen Jane McElwain, 73, beloved Mother, Friend, and Sister was called to her eternal resting place on June 16, 2020. She entered this world on January 25, 1947 in Akron, born to Harold and Alice Steinmetz. She is survived by her son and his family as well as her brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held...

Judith Gardner

Judith Gardner

Jun 14, 2020

Judith Gardner, 76 passed away on June 14, 2020.

Ronald Tedeschi

Ronald Tedeschi

Jun 14, 2020

Ronald "Ron" Salvatore Tedeschi passed away at home at age 93. Ron was born October 8th, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to Luigi and Tina Tedeschi, both of whom immigrated to the United States from Italy. He was a graduate of Central Hower High School and served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater in World War II. He married...

Marvin Moore

Marvin Moore

Jun 11, 2020

Dr. Marvin M Moore, 87, passed away June 11, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 3, 1933 in Detroit, MI and maintained a great love for the city and the Detroit Tigers baseball team. He continued to listen to WJR radio broadcast out of Detroit and summer night sounds included the baseball games on...

Jennifer Marando

Jennifer Marando

Jun 5, 2020

Jennifer Bessemer Marando passed away peacefully on June 5, 2020 after a courageous 6 week battle against covid 19. She was a fighter and had already beat cancer twice. Jennifer was born January 7, 1970 to Donald (Carol) and Linda Bessemer in Akron. Jennifer was raised on Bessemer Farms with her sister Crissy (Kolarik). She loved running through the irrigation...

Barbara Parks

Barbara Parks

Jun 3, 2020

In Loving Memory Barbara Jean Parks December 16, 1943 – June 3, 2020 Barbara Jean Parks, 76, passed away on June 3, 2020, in Akron, Ohio, following a brief illness. Barbara was born in Ellwood City, Pa., on December 16, 1943. She is survived by her daughter Carla (Parks) Wooley, son-in-law Brian Wooley and granddaughter Jimi Wooley, all of Akron,...

Gerald Muetzel

Gerald Muetzel

Jun 3, 2020

Gerald Muetzel of Massillon, Ohio passed away on Jun 3, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Rudolph Dunkler

Rudolph Dunkler

Jun 1, 2020

Rudolph Dunkler of Copley, Ohio passed away on Jun 1, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.