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...

Mathilde Dipold

Sep 15, 2024

Mathilde (Hilda) Dipold was born on the 23rd of May 1935 in St Agatha Austria. She was married to Heinrich Dipold of Mitrovitsa Yougoslavia who passed away in 1993. She had four children Herta Sheeler, Edward Dipold, Monica Wells, and Henry Dipold. She had six grandchildren Timothy Sheeler, Tammy, Christopher and Stephanie Dipold, Brandon and Justin Wells. She had three...

Theodore Kodish

Sep 14, 2024

Theodore Robert Kodish (Ted), passed away September 14, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He celebrated his 91st birthday September 9th, and enjoyed a long happy life. He served in the United States Air Force during the Cold War, manning a relay radio station in Germany. He retired from Lockheed Aircraft, and enjoyed his retirement years traveling, fishing, and boating on...

Kenneth Morse

Sep 11, 2024

Kenneth Lee Morse of Maumee, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024 after 86 years.

He was born June 27, 1938 in Toledo to the late Leroy Morse and Bessie (Jacobs) Morse. He lived most of his life in the Maumee/Toledo area. He graduated from Macomber Vocational Technical High School and went on to get his associate degree from...

Charles Kormanik

Sep 10, 2024

Chick died September 10, 2024. He was born February 23, 1934 in Akron, OH, the son of Charles Sr. and Alice (Mealey) Kormanik. He completed his education at St. Sebastian, St. Vincent and the University of Akron. Graduating with honors from the Business College in 1956, he was commissioned an Artillery officer, retiring as a Captain. He was a proud...

Suzanne Stock (nee Baughman)

Sep 7, 2024

Suzanne Stock passed away on September 7, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born and lived in Akron her entire life. Suzanne was a graduate of St. Vincent High School.

Preceded in death by her parents Larry and Mary Baughman; sisters, Patricia Baughman and Nancy Scalia; and daughter, Lisa Smith; she is survived by her husband, Stephen;...

Robert McClister

Sep 1, 2024

Robert Kenneth McClister, known affectionately as Bob, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2024, at the age of 64 in Liberty Township, OH. Born on September 25, 1959, in Coshocton, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Copley, OH where he was a cherished figure in his community and a beacon of joy to his family and friends.

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Carolyn Crook

Aug 30, 2024

Carolyn Marie (Butler) Crook, born in Akron, Ohio and resided in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died peacefully at home on August 30, 2024 in the care of her family and the wonderful nurses from Henry Ford Hospice. Cary grew up in Akron, Ohio attending St. Sebastian's grade school and St. Vincent's-St. Mary's High School where she excelled academically. She was one...

Sebastian Johnson

Aug 30, 2024

Sebastian Karol Johnson entered this world with a precipitous, unexpected homebirth on February 9, 2018. He passed to perfect, eternal life just as precipitously on August 30, 2024 in a swimming accident. During his six years, he brought boundless excitement and energy, an impish smile, and a pint-sized helping of chaos wherever he went.

Sebastian would dash through the hallways...

Elaine Negron

Aug 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Ann Negron announce her unexpected passing on August 29, 2024 after a long and fulfilling life.

Our mom was kind, sweet, and beautiful. She was a classy lady. She loved her family. She was kind to all, compassionate, and always smiling or laughing. She continues to be an inspiration to all...