Obituaries

A. Ward

A. Ward

Mar 26, 2020

A. J. Ward of Copley, Ohio passed away on Mar 26, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Melanie Graybill-Leitch

Melanie Graybill-Leitch

Mar 26, 2020

Melanie Graybill-Leitch, age 69, passed away on March 26, 2020. She was born in Akron on January 27, 1951 to the late Melvin and Marjean Pratt. Melanie was caring, loving and honest yet stubborn and strong! She is survived by her husband John F. Leitch; daughters, Meredith and Tiffany Graybill; son, Wayne (Leesa) E. Graybill III; grandchildren, Marissa, Collin, Baleigh,...

Daniel Goetz

Daniel Goetz

Mar 26, 2020

Daniel Robert Goetz passed away unexpectedly March 26, 2020. He was born on March 11, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to Robert and Genevieve (Jean) Goetz. As a child he was frequently found in the garage with his dad where he discovered his lifelong love of tools, all things automotive and figuring out how things worked. He graduated from South High...

Mr. Mark Heffernan

Mr. Mark Heffernan

Mar 25, 2020

Mark's Final Playbill Mark Alan Matthew Heffernan made his debut in Cleveland, Ohio on June 17, 1959. He grew up in Maple Heights with his "high flying adored" parents, William and Laverne Heffernan. His featured ensemble of siblings includes Christy Sperry (Steve), Bill Heffernan (Lisa), and Patty Langlois (Jeff). One of his first roles was a "Firebird" at St. Peter...

Mrs Ruth Wheeler

Mrs Ruth Wheeler

Mar 25, 2020

Ruth Wheeler of Akron, Ohio passed away on Mar 25, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dale Abbott

Dale Abbott

Mar 24, 2020

Dale Abbott, age 60, passed away on March 24, 2020.

Mrs. Rose Kungl

Mrs. Rose Kungl

Mar 24, 2020

The family of Mrs. Rose Kungl (nee Raumberger) is saddened to report her unexpected though peaceful passing at her home on March 24, 2020. She was 81 years old. Born on July 19, 1938 in Djakovo, Croatia, Rose moved to Akron, Ohio in 1950 where she attended St. Mary's High School. She met her future husband, Fritz, at Christ...

Richard King

Richard King

Mar 22, 2020

Richard Alan King, 66, passed away March 22, 2020. No services are scheduled.

Michael Bernatovicz

Michael Bernatovicz

Mar 22, 2020

Michael Anthony Bernatovicz, age 81, went to be with his Lord and Savior and loving, late wife, on March 22, 2020, surrounded by family in Akron. He battled prostate cancer for 25 years, and spent the last six months fighting pancreatic cancer. He was born October 3, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to Anthony and Julia Bernatovicz, both Polish immigrants. He...

Gregory Teter

Gregory Teter

Mar 22, 2020

Gregory Lee Teter, age 58, passed away on March 22, 2020.

Mr Richard Mounts Jr.

Mr Richard Mounts Jr.

Mar 19, 2020

Richard B Mounts Jr. 68 was welcomed into the Arms of the Lord on March 19, 2020. He served in the Navy, Dec. 1969 to Dec. 1975. Richard was a member os St. Vincent Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard B Mounts Sr. and Betty J Mounts. He will be sadly missed by siblings Russell...

Kathleen Biglin

Kathleen Biglin

Mar 18, 2020

Kathleen Jane Biglin(Miller) 72, went home to be with the Lord on March 18th after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 21st in Akron, Ohio she is preceded in death by parents Henry and Doris Miller; husband Thomas Biglin; brother Dennis Miller; father and mother in-law Thomas and Viola Biglin and brother-in-law Jerry Reser. Putting others before herself, having...

Thu Do

Thu Do

Mar 17, 2020

Thu Kim Do, 86, passed away on March 17, 2020. You can view a live stream of her funeral service here.

Richard Hall

Richard Hall

Mar 16, 2020

Richard E. Hall, 66, passed away March 16, 2020. He loved the outdoors, nature and fishing. Rick is survived by his girlfriend Kim; daughters Ryane and Dana; grandchildren Bailey and Bentley; father Donald Hall; sisters Linda and Kim; brother Donald; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by daughter Allyson and mother June Hall. Cremation has taken place, no...

Thomas Ball

Thomas Ball

Mar 12, 2020

Thomas Michael Ball, 71, passed away Thursday March 12, 2020. Tom was born Sept. 18, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to James and Bonnie Ball. He retired from the United States Postal Service with 30 years service and membership in the APWU. Tom was a member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church and a devoted fan of and season ticket holder for...

Margaret Davidson

Margaret Davidson

Mar 12, 2020

Margaret Davidson, age 64, passed away on March 12, 2020.

Mrs. Donna Dress

Mrs. Donna Dress

Mar 10, 2020

Donna Jean (Boden) Van Dress, born July 26, 1930, died March 10, 2020 at age 89. She was the youngest daughter of Edmund and Helen Boden. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl, her siblings Helen, Edna, Janet, and John (Jack). She leaves behind three sons Mitchell, Eric (Valeria), and Craig, and grandchildren Sarah, Scott, Jonathan,...

Thomas Dannemiller Sr.

Thomas Dannemiller Sr.

Mar 10, 2020

Thomas Edward Dannemiller, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10th, 2020. He was born in Akron. As a lifelong Akron resident he attended St. Sebastian Grade School, St. Vincent High School and John Carroll University. He was a longtime member of St. Sebastian Parish. Tom served in the U.S. Navy and was an active member...

Mrs. Shirley Welsh

Mrs. Shirley Welsh

Mar 6, 2020

Shirley R. Welsh, age 78, passed away on March 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her late husband John M. Welsh Jr. She is survived by her son John M. Welsh III; grandson John M. Welsh IV; Brothers Christopher and Eric Williams; Step-Son's Bruce and Robert Welsh. Ms. Welsh was born Shirley Ruth Williams in Akron, Ohio on...

Mr. Cecil Douglass Jr.

Mr. Cecil Douglass Jr.

Mar 5, 2020

Cecil L. Douglas, 76, of Medina, passed away on March 5, 2020. Cecil was the owner of Douglass Canine Bed & Breakfast for 26 years, where he enjoyed his love for dogs and dog training. The love for his family was insurmountable, he will be missed by all. He loved vintage cars, motorcycles and hunting. He was preceded in death...