Charles Taylor

Oct 20, 2024

Charles (Charlie) Lester Taylor IV, a vibrant soul aged 73, peacefully left this world on October 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. Born on January 19, 1951, in the city of Chicago, Illinois, Charlie was a beloved figure in the Hudson community and a treasured friend on Paradise Island, Bahamas.

In his early...

Thomas Getzinger

Oct 19, 2024

Thomas Getzinger, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 19, 2024. Tom was born on April 10, 1933 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Alice Getzinger, sisters Mary Lou Falter and Anne Wagner, first wife Freda Weingart, and wife of 48 years, Mary Carol Getzinger. Tom was a devoted father to his son,...

Mark Fiocca

Oct 18, 2024

Mark finished his journey in this life on Friday, October 18th, 2024. Mark leaves us with memories of his amazing sense of humor and imagination, his conviction and passion for his beliefs, his never ending thirst for information, his love of history, his lifetime devotion to and over riding love for dogs and his faith in Jesus Christ as the...

Charles Strigle

Oct 14, 2024

Charles E. Strigle, age 96, passed on October 14, 2024. He was born on May 14, 1928 in Barberton to the late Ralph F. Sr. and Florence (Roby). Charlie graduated Buchtel High School and earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron. He served our country in the United States Army as a First...

Kevin McSweeney

Oct 12, 2024

Kevin Collin (KC) McSweeney peacefully passed away October 12, 2024 in hospice care at Wyant Woods with his son Ethan holding his hand. KC, who attended St.

Sebastian Grade School and Walsh Jesuit High School in Akron, Ohio, was a merry prankster and punster from an early age. He loved to tell jokes and he never missed an opportunity to...

Paul MenMuir

Oct 11, 2024

We are celebrating the life of Paul C. MenMuir of Broadview Hts., born December 16, 1946 and passing October 11, 2024.

Beloved husband of Bonnie, proud father to daughter Cheryl of Maumee, OH, and son Daniel and his wife Kristin of Woodbridge, VA..

He is also survived by grandson Carter and extended family members living throughout the Mid-west.

Paul grew...

Scott Fulkman

Oct 9, 2024

Scott Andrew Fulkman, 71, died suddenly on October 9, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 13, 1953, and lived in the Akron area for most of his life. He graduated from Revere High School in 1973 and attended the University of Akron. For decades he sang and played bass guitar in rock bands, both with and without...

Diantha Seibert

Oct 9, 2024

Diantha Norwood [nee Murphy] Seibert left this earth Oct. 9, 2024. She was 79. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2006 and later with Dementia, Diantha fought the good fight as long as her body and mind allowed.

Diantha was born on July 14, 1945 in Alliance, Ohio where her father was a professor of Classics at Mount...

Sheri Quinn

Oct 4, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Sheri Lynn Quinn (Sterling). Who left us on October 4th, 2024. After a beautifully lived life, full of love, laughter, and resilience. She touched the lives of all that knew her. She is survived by (Husband) Mike Quinn Sr.; (Son) Michael Quinn Jr. (Eveland Woods); (Daughter) Tabitha...

Michael Bechter

Oct 2, 2024

Michael Paul Bechter, a loving, generous, gracious and brave son of Ralph (deceased) and Kathleen Bechter. Beloved brother of Cynthia (Terrence) Bechter Smith and Albert Owen Bechter. Passed on to a higher place October 2, 2024 at Summa Akron City Hospital with his family by his side, three days short of his 62nd birthday, following a long illness with complications...

H. Gregory Fairhurst

Oct 1, 2024

Harry Gregory Fairhurst, age 50, of Bath, OH passed away October 1, 2024 after a courageous battle with Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.

Greg was born on March 20, 1974 in Akron, OH. He graduated from Jackson High School and attended Kent State Stark Campus.

In 2001, he met the love of his life, Amy Kathryn. They married in 2002, and together raised three...

Anita Davis

Sep 30, 2024

Anita Marie Davis passed away from a severe stroke at Cleveland Clinic/Akron General surrounded by her loving family on September 30, 2024.

Anita was born in Akron on July 8, 1956 to Joseph Patric Davis and Mary Louise (Steffens) Davis. She graduated from St. Sebastian Elementary School (1970), Our Lady of the Elms High School (1974), and The University of...

Carl Canon

Sep 29, 2024

Carl Lewis Canon, 93, of Copley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a short illness. He was born on October 24, 1930 in Greenville, PA. to Helen M. (Hays) Canon and Rex H. Canon.

When Carl was young, the family moved to Kinsman in Trumbull County, Ohio where he graduated...

Sandra "Sandie" Van Auker

Sep 29, 2024

Sandra "Sandie" Van Auker, Age 71, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2024. She was born in Pittsburg, CA on August 24, 1953 to the late Wayne and June Moxley. She was truly the most loving, kindhearted person and enjoyed life with people until the day she died. She was always dressed to the "nines" and especially loved...

Marilyn S. Clapper

Sep 28, 2024

Marilyn Shirley Clapper, age 94 of Copley, Ohio passed away on September 28, 2024.

Shirley was born on December 13, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to David and Mildred Senn of Copley. She graduated from Copley High School in 1948, then went on to marry her husband, Don, of 74 years. She and Don raised five children in Copley where they...

Roland Osborn

Sep 23, 2024

Roland (Rollie) Osborn, 88, of Copley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024. Rollie was born April 19, 1936 to the late Alice and Raymond Osborn. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his sister Marilyn McCollough.

He graduated from Copley High School in 1954 where he played Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track and earned...

Gary Myers

Sep 23, 2024

Gary Francis Myers, passed away on September 23, 2024. Gary was born on September 2, 1951 in Akron to the late Theodore and Ruth Myers.

He was a caring and loving man who always helped those in need. Gary was devoted to his work, family, AA and God. God rest his beautiful soul in peace.

Gary was preceded in death by his...

Sina Essary

Sep 21, 2024

Mrs. Sina Essary, beloved wife, mother and friend from Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 21, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by friends and family. Sina's life was marked by resilience and a remarkable ability to connect with others. She shared warmth and kindness with everyone she met.

Sina was born on July 19, 1941 to James...

Marcella Ruhman

Sep 21, 2024

Marcella M. Ruhman (nee Horning), passed away on September 21, 2024.

Marcy was a founding member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church. Her faith was very important to her, and she lived her life as a kind, caring, helpful, tolerant person.



The most important thing in her life was her family. She was so worried she'd never be a...

James Manfull

Sep 17, 2024

James Harper Manfull (Jim), lovingly known as "Barber Jim," was born on January 2, 1939, to Francis and Brooks Manfull in Augusta, Ohio. A proud US Army veteran and a man of deep connections, Jim lived his life fully, devoted to family as a loyal and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. Preceding him in death...