Joseph Costanzo

Jun 17, 2023

Joseph M. Costanzo, 66, passed away quietly on June 17th after a short illness, with his family at his side. Joe was born in Akron, graduated from Buchtel High School, and lived his entire life in the Summit County area. He was preceded in death by his adoring mother, Dolores. He is survived by his loving and devoted father, Fred...

Linda Patterson

Jun 17, 2023

Linda LaVonne Patterson, 74, of Copley, Ohio, passed away on Saturday morning June 17th, 2023 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 23rd, 1949.

Linda loved to dance and travel with her husband, Larry and best friend Diana. Linda taught dance at the Jean Sheppard School of Dance for over two decades, she taught...

William Heising

Jun 10, 2023

William (Bill) Heising, 69, was preceded in death by parents Margaret (Hummel) Heising and Paul Heising, Sr. He attended St. Sebastian, Archbishop Hoban and Akron University. Bill used his exceptional talents to design and execute imaginative and stunning interiors for family, friends and clients. He also excelled in managerial positions and shared his passion for gardening and food in his...

William Glenn Giles

Jun 9, 2023

WILLIAM GLENN GILES, 92, born January 21, 1931 in Akron, Ohio, died peacefully on June 9, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Grace "Penny" Giles (nee Hunter); his parents, Gib and Edna Giles; his sisters, Margaret Tejral, Linda Mellen and Norma Christy; and his brother, Kenneth Giles.

Father to Valerie Durham of Melbourne,...

Marilyn Piper

Jun 9, 2023

Marilyn Esther Piper passed away on June 9, 2023 at the age of 84.

Marilyn was born to her parents George Norman and Caroline Esther (nee Reid) Jones on January 19, 1939 in Detroit, MI. She later graduated from Pershing High School in Detroit and went on to obtain her master's degree in education from Wayne State University. Marilyn has...

Delilah Kirkland

Jun 5, 2023

On June 5th, Delilah Kirkland passed away after many years suffering from Alzheimer's Disease at her son and daughter-in-law's home, Roger and Beth, who lovingly took care of her for the past two and half years after she was unable to care for herself. She was 92 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil. They celebrated...

Carol Jean Harper

Jun 3, 2023

Carol Jean Harper, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 13, 1937 in Cassville, West Virginia to the late Harland and Reta (Everett) Murphy. She married the love of her life, Harold, on December 24, 1959 in Star City, West Virginia. Carol worked as a bookkeeper...

Twila Frost

Jun 3, 2023

Twila Jane Pennington Klemp Frost, 86, our wonderful mother passed away peacefully June 3, 2023.

She will be remembered for her love of family, kindness to others, witty humor, sharp Euchre skills, knitting & quilting expertise and talent for making everyone feel special.

Survived by 7 children: Becky (Tom) Miller, Fred (Marcia) Klemp, Mike (Gail) Klemp, Rick Klemp, Liz Hutchison,...

Karl Neid

Jun 1, 2023

Karl H. Neid, age 81, passed away peacefully June 1, 2023. He was born in Germany on December 9, 1941 to the late Wilhelm and Lena Neid. At age 16, Karl moved to Ohio and became an apprentice in the Auto Body industry. He married his wife, Anna, on January 24, 1975 and they spent 48 years together. Karl was...

James Payerle

May 29, 2023

James J. Payerle, 68, passed peacefully on May 29, 2023.

James was born in Akron, Ohio and lived there most of his life. He was a loving, loyal, and caring man. Everyone who met him loved his kindness, compassion, and gentle nature. He loved being with family, friends and outside in nature. His hobbies included playing guitar, listening to music,...

Linda Duve

May 26, 2023

Linda G. Duve (Martine), 76, of Stow, passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2023. Her final days were spent surrounded by immense love from her family.

She was the heart & soul of her family, and her selflessness showed through her continuous kindness. She was a friend to all, especially her children and husband. She was one-of-a-kind and our...

Mary Jane Culotta

May 24, 2023

Mary Jane Culotta, age 100, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023. She was born on September 16, 1922, one of three children of Joseph and Elizabeth Hendrick of Lima, N.Y.

If you met her, you remembered her. Genuinely interested in people, and in the infinite variety of human character, she could strike up a conversation with anyone,...

Elizabeth Coughlin

May 22, 2023

Elizabeth Anne Coughlin, nee Balaun, joined her parents in heaven this past Monday, May 22 after a brief battle with glioblastoma. Beth was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio. She was a member of St. Sebastian Parish where she attended grade school. She was a graduate of St. Vincent-St. Mary High School as well as the University of Akron.

Beth...

Patty Lawrence

May 16, 2023

Patty Lawrence, 89, passed peacefully on May 16, 2023.

We were blessed to have her as our mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a beautiful, loving, and caring woman. Everyone who met her loved her for her kindness, compassion, and gentle nature.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents Kathryn and Harry Lykins, stepfather Ivan Frase,...

Diane Hummel

May 16, 2023

Heaven gained an angel when Diane Fabrizio Hummel passed away peacefully at her home on May 16, 2023 at the age of 77. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elvia Fabrizio. She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Ronald Hummel, her daughter's Denise Banfield and Stephanie Hummel-Morton (Noel), grandchildren Tyler and Hannah Gibson,...

Beverly Prasher

May 16, 2023

Beverly Jean Prasher, age 76, passed away on May 16, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Homer and Lillian (Frantz) Wilt. She graduated from Kenmore High School and retired as a Plastics Broker from her self-owned company Step One Polymers.   Beverly is survived by her loving husband, Terry L. Prasher;...

John Nischt

May 16, 2023

John Nischt, 65, passed away on May 16, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by family. He courageously battled cancer for more than a decade.

John was born in Akron, OH to Anton and Ingeborg Nischt. He was an alumni of Copley High School and The University of Akron, where in 1977 he joined the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity....

Patricia DeLapa

May 15, 2023

Patricia Mulrennan DeLapa passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15 at the age of 93. She was born to the late Emmet and Victoria Mulrennan of Minneapolis. She spent summers fishing and frolicking on Minnesota's many lakes and winters ice skating on Lake Harriet. She formed friendships with grade school classmates that would endure for a lifetime.

While attending...

Kristin Stiller

May 11, 2023

Kristin Stiller, 41, passed away May 11th , 2023 after a long battle with addiction. Her family finds solace knowing that her soul is finally at peace. Kristin was a graduate of Copley High School (2000) & The University of Toledo (2005). She'll be remembered for her free spirit and kind heart.

She is survived by : Her...

Martha Kelly

May 7, 2023

Martha Stephenson Kelly died May 7, 2023 in Medina, Ohio. Born September 13, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to John Paul Stephenson and Dolores Virginia Friess, Martha was a graduate of St. Vincent High School (1966) and the University of Akron (1970). Her 40 year career as a business teacher covered most of the Akron Public High Schools and the University...