Mary Cox

May 7, 2023

Mary Helen passed away on May 7, 2023. Born on Christmas Eve, 1924, she became a gift to generations of our family. The daughter of C. Edward and Hermine McSweeney, she grew up in West Akron, where her parents owned and operated a guest house and riding stable at the corner of Pershing Avenue and West Market Street. It was...

Carla Hartman

May 5, 2023

On the morning of May 5, 2023, Carla Joyce (Queen) Hartman went home to be with God after bravely fighting a long illness. Beloved mother to Keith Hartman (Anna), Jennifer Sheehan (Brian), Amanda Zrelak (Michael), and Kathryn Golden; loving grandmother to Lisa, Cloie, Tad, Dylan, David, Juri, Annie, Aguri, Sammy, Xander, and Mattie; dearest great-grandmother to Bella, Eddy, Landon, and...

John Conlon

May 3, 2023

John Charles Conlon, age 77 (born November 15, 1945), of Glen Mills, PA, passed away on May 3, 2023, at Rose Court at Maris Grove Senior Living Community. Born in Canton, OH, and raised in Broadview Heights, OH, John spent the past two years at Maris Grove, previously residing in Blue Bell Country Club for over 25 years. He graduated...

Reverend James F. Kramer

Apr 29, 2023

REVEREND JAMES F. KRAMER, The Reverend James F. Kramer entered eternal life on April 29, 2023.

James Frederick Kramer was born on July 25, 1941, to Frances (Frank) and Portia Iona (Acker) of Barberton, Ohio. He was educated at St. Augustine Elementary School in Barberton and St. Mary High School in Akron. He was a graduate of John Carroll University,...

Mary Seiler

Apr 27, 2023

Mary Evelyn Seiler, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Harold Mackey and Helen Losch. Mary married Peter Seiler and he preceded her in death.

Along with her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Harold Mackey and Joseph Mackey;...

Melinda Meyer

Apr 26, 2023

Copley, OH- Melinda S. Meyer, entered into rest April 26, 2023.

Melinda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who adored her family, welcoming many friends turned family into the fold and was affectionately known as The Nona. A native of Illinois and former resident of Florida and South Carolina, Melinda was active in the financial services community throughout...

Bennie Gemind

Apr 23, 2023

Bennie L. Gemind, 81, of Copley, Ohio passed away on April 23, 2023.

Bennie was born in Somerset, KY. She spent her working years at BF Goodrich & Electro-Mechanical Mfg. She retired to her dream home in Copley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George & Opal Hail & sister Patty. She is survived by her husband &...

Reginald Miracle

Apr 23, 2023

Mr. Reginald Wayne Miracle, age 73, passed away on April 23, 2023. He was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio to the late Lloyd "Jack" and Verda "Vertie" Miracle. Reginald married Yvonne Miracle (nee Solli), and she preceded him in death.



Along with his parents, and loving wife, Reginald was preceded in death by 7 of his siblings.



Reginald...

Carol Walter

Apr 23, 2023

Carol Ann (Whatmough) Walter (12/21/1940 - 04/23/2023 )

Carol A. Walter, 82, of Copley Ohio, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James L Walter; daughter, Jennifer L. Marco; Brother, Daniel Whatmough; Parents, Albert and Catherine Whatmough.

She is survived by her children, Cathleen Walter-Carden (Robert) of...

Kathryn Mize

Apr 20, 2023

Kathryn A. Mize, age 58 of Copley, was called Home April 20, 2023 after a brief illness. Kathy was a very loving daughter, wonderful sister, doting mother and her favorite mispronounced name by her grandchildren "Grandma Ka-tee". Kathy was a graduate of Copley High School, Class of 1982. She was born to the late Dorsey and Mary Crouch.

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Florence Bendo

Apr 17, 2023

Florence (Flo) Bendo, formerly of Uniontown PA, passed away April 17, 2023 at the age of 96. She was born on January 22, 1927 in Bowood PA to John and Costanza Pozzuto, the oldest of five girls that included Josephine 'Babe' (Varlotta), Dena (Giust), Dorothy 'Dot' (Volcheck) and Joan (Baer). She was preceded in death by husband Joseph Sr. who...

Patricia Brunenmeister

Apr 15, 2023

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Patricia J. Brunenmeister of Fairlawn, Ohio, passed away at the age of 84, on April 15, 2023. Pat was born June 24, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Pauline Banasiak and Michael R. Brunenmeister, her beloved husband of 54 years.

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Helen Dorton

Apr 13, 2023

Helen was born in Akron, Ohio in 1936, the eldest child of Paul Schlaker, Jr. and Mary Theresa (Mekler) Schlaker. After graduating from Our Lady of the Elms in 1954, she opened and operated the Helen Jeanette Dance Studio in 1955 at the age of 19. Helen hired a teenager named Sandy to play piano for her, and they became...

Donna Hoskins

Apr 12, 2023

Donna Jean Hoskins (Zavodney), lovingly known as Mama Hoskins, passed away on April 12th, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born on October 11th, 1950, to her parents Andy and Edna Zavodney, who loved her deeply.

Donna was a woman who lived life to the fullest. She was a dedicated stay-at-home mother who spent most of...

Mark Mitchell

Apr 12, 2023

Mark A. Mitchell, 66, of Copley, passed away surrounded by love on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. A cherished husband, father of four, and grandfather of five, Mark was well-loved by his family and his community.

Mark was born in Aurora, Illinois on June 4, 1956. He graduated from Copley High School in 1974...

Julius Peter

Apr 10, 2023

Julius Alexander Peter, beloved brother, father, and friend, died peacefully on April 10, 2023. He was born in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander and Barbara (Haviar) Peter on August 25, 1941. The family fled Hungary during the bombings of World War II, emigrated to the United State and eventually settled in Cleveland, Ohio.

Julius graduated from Benedictine High School in 1960,...

Michael Johnson

Apr 10, 2023

Michael Dieter Johnson, age 54, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Russell and Gudrun Johnson, and grew up in Copley.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Janelle; their children, Zachary and Luke and many more relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gudrun and Russell; brother,...

John Knecht

Apr 8, 2023

John E. Knecht, age 74, passed away April 8, 2023 at Western Reserve Hospital after a brief illness.

Mourning his passing are his, sister Susan, who looked over him in life and now death, her family, nieces, nephews and of course his cousins who loved him unconditionally. Preceded in death by his parents and his brother Edward.

Cremation has taken...

Pamela Cartwright

Apr 8, 2023

Pamela Y. Cartwright, age 73, passed away on April 8, 2023.

Pam was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Eugene and Annabel Wiandt. Pam married Tom Cartwright on August 17, 1974 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Akron. She was a graduate of the University of Akron. Pam worked for 18 years at West Point Market where...

Walden Crabtree

Apr 6, 2023

Walden B. Crabtree, 91, of Medina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He finally succumbed to a condition affecting his breathing that he had been battling courageously for many years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Marilyn; brothers Albert and Roscoe; and sisters Elizabeth and Mary Jane. He...