Arlene Copen

Sep 7, 2023

Arlene "Kay" Copen, age 80, passed away on September 7, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1943 in Akron to the late Luther Linard and Gladys Fulton Steidl. She loved crafting, ceramics, making dolls and baking. Kay loved being a mother to her three children and especially loved her grandchildren. She had many friends that became like family to...

Charles Marshall

Sep 7, 2023

Charles Robert Marshall, 71, of Bath Township, passed away on September 7, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. Charles was born on June 9, 1952, to Chester R. and Eva Lou Marshall in Akron, Ohio. He was the youngest of nine children.

Charles spent his early years in Saint Sebastian Grade School and graduated from Walsh Jesuit High school in 1970. Charles...

Olena Batina

Aug 30, 2023

Olena Batina, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, surrounded by friends and family. She was battling cancer for 15 years. She fought a good fight and God took her Home.

Lena was born on February 22, 1969 in Grodno, Belarus. After graduating from school, she moved to Kharkiv, Ukraine to study at the institute. Graduated from...

Linda Feora

Aug 23, 2023

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Linda Lee Feora (nee Stein), a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of our family. She peacefully departed this world on August 23, 2023 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Cumberland, Maryland in 1946, to parents, Frank and Eleanor Stein, Linda lived a...

Ronnie Prince

Aug 19, 2023

Ronald Q. Prince 71, went home to be with his Savior on Saturday August 19, 2023 at his home in Copley due to complications suffered in a motorcycle accident in 2013. For 10 years he was confined to a wheelchair due to those injuries.

Ronnie was born October 20, 1951 in Russellville, Alabama. Preceded in death by his parents...

Freida Stickle

Aug 18, 2023

Freida B. (Phy) Stickle went home to be with the Lord, Friday, August 18, 2023. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her family.

She was born April 25, 1926 in Algood, TN to Ershel and Nellie (Gilliam) Phy. Her greatest virtue was that she was a Godly woman who loved her family. She took her role as "keeper of the home"...

Mark Hornyak

Aug 17, 2023

Mark Lynn Hornyak, a beloved artist and business owner, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on September 30, 1947, in Barberton, OH to his loving parents Mike and Martha Hornyak, who preceded him in death. Mark was a cherished husband, father, brother, and a respected member of his community.



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Marlene Dallas

Aug 12, 2023

Marlene (Sitto) J. Dallas, age 90, passed away on August 12, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1933 in Akron to the late William and Malky Abraham.

Preceded in death by brother, Billy Abraham and sister, Gerry (George) Salem; she is survived by her husband of 61 years, Joseph (Bob); sons, Frank (Angie), Joe (Donna), and Jeff (Maria);...

Lois Misanko

Aug 12, 2023

Lois (Minninger) Misanko, was born on January 18, 1934, in Akron. She peacefully passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on August 12, 2023. 

In her early years, Lois met the love of her life, James Misanko. Lois' dedication to her family was unparalleled, she enjoyed being a full-time housewife.

Lois was preceded in death by her sons...

Charles F. (Chuck) Brady

Aug 11, 2023

Charles F. (Chuck) Brady passed away peacefully, on August 11, 2023. He was born in Akron, OH on December 18, 1930 to the late Charles F and Catherine Brady. He was proud of his service in the United States Air Force and his 66-year marriage to Annette.

He was preceded in death by his brother Kevin Brady, and daughter...

Daniel L. Canale

Aug 3, 2023

Daniel L. Canale, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, August 3, 2023 after a period of declining health. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Daniel Sr. and Hila Canale.

Along with his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jean, of 62 years, and his daughter, Mary Jo Canale-Johnson in 2021.

Daniel is survived...

Patricia Mitchell

Aug 2, 2023

Patricia "Patty" A. Mitchell, 80, of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2023 after a long illness. She was born on March 14, 1943 to Mary and Clarence McMann. Patty loved the lord, and two of her greatest joys in life was going to church and helping people however she could. She spent her...

Charles Bowyer

Jul 31, 2023

Charles M. Bowyer, age 57, passed away on July 31, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Jack and Colleen Bowyer.



Along with his parents: John and Colleen, Chuck was preceded in death by his aunts and uncles: Marjorie, Donald, Evelyn, Robert, Jerry.



Chuck is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and China Bowyer, his niece,...

Sheila Lewis

Jul 30, 2023

Sunrise August 9, 1936 Sunset July 30, 2023

Sheila Kathryn (Eaton) Lewis R.N. (nee Carey), 86 years, of Akron, died on July 30, 2023.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Sheila was raised in New Jersey and Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati in 1956. She was a resident of Akron since 1976....

Alma Smith

Jul 29, 2023

Alma M. (Bisson) Smith

Alma Smith passed away on July 29, 2023, at the age of 94. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, Alma graduated from North High School, earned her RN from Akron City Hospital School of Nursing, then received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Akron University. Alma spent her career in various administrative, teaching, and...

Alberta Witten

Jul 28, 2023

Alberta Witten, 96 of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away Friday July 28, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Alberta was an interior designer and loved spending her time taking care of her home and family.

She was preceded in death by Art her husband of 67 years. Alberta is survived by brother Sonny Koon and sister-in-law...

Robert (Bob) Slough Henretty

Jul 27, 2023

Robert (Bob) Slough Henretty died unexpectedly April 23, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina, while recovering from surgery. Born on June 6, 1965, in Akron, Ohio, Bob graduated from Copley High School, Class of 1983, and attended the University of Akron, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. In 1988, Bob moved to the Charlotte area, where he...

Raymond Hoffman

Jul 26, 2023

Raymond P Hoffman passed away on July 26, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 7, 1935, to Kenneth and Mary Hoffman.

Ray graduated from South High School in 1953 and married Marilyn Grace Ward in September, 1953. They had three children.

Ray worked for 28 years at Lawson Milk Company, and then worked for 10...

Ann Amer Brennan

Jul 25, 2023

The Akron community lost a strong, compassionate leader when Ann Amer Brennan died on July 25, 2023. If you knew Ann, you probably considered her a friend and perhaps even a mentor. She was an open and curious listener who imparted useful wisdom and modeled courageous leadership. Ann's willingness to tell you exactly what she thought was one of her...

Karen L. Etherton

Jul 21, 2023

Karen L. Etherton, 60, of Hartville passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023 after a decades-long battle with Crohn's disease. A graduate of Green High School, the Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing and the University of Akron, she spent her thirty-five-year career as a registered nurse. Before her retirement due to illness, she worked in the emergency room at Akron...