James Anthony Rollins
Aug 15, 2026
James A. M. Rollins, age 50, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2026.James was born on October 31, 1975, to the late Joyceann and Paul Rollins. Like his father, James was a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Browns. He was employed as a social studies teacher, with a Master's Degree in Education earned from the University of...
John Roger Meadows
Aug 15, 2026
John Meadows, 89, passed away on August 15, 2026.John was born in Akron on September 18, 1936 to the late Roger and Alice (Trainer) Meadows and was a 1954 graduate of St. Vincent High School. He attended the University of Akron and later served his country in the US Army. John worked as a food broker and sold a variety...
Eugene Melvin DiDonato
Aug 14, 2026
Eugene Melvin DiDonato, 83, of Akron, unexpectedly passed away in the afternoon of Friday, August 14, 2026. After enjoying a typical day at home, which included spending the afternoon on his patio watching family members swim in his backyard pool, he quickly entered eternal rest.
The youngest of seven children, Eugene was born on April 3, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, to...
Thomas Bernard Hammer
Aug 8, 2026
Thomas Bernard Hammer, 91, passed away on August 8, 2026.Tom was born in Wadsworth on October 20, 1934 to the late Fred & Mildred Hammer and was a 1952 graduate of Wadsworth High School. Tom earned his Masters in Eduation from Kent State University. He served his country in the US Army between the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War....
Zora Djukanovic
Aug 7, 2026
Zora Djukanovic, 66, passed away on August 7, 2026.Born in Bosnia on March 28, 1960, Zora came to the US in 1997. She was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Zora enjoyed gardening and loved flowers. She loved shopping, cooking, and most especially loved being with her grandchildren. Zora was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and...
Roberta "Bobbie" Louise Scott
Aug 5, 2026
Roberta "Bobbie" Louise Scott, 78, peacefully passed away August 5, 2026.
Bobbie was born in Massillon, OH on August 21, 1947 to George Rearick and Dorothy Watkins Moran. She grew up in the country with her 9 sisters and 2 brothers in Massillon and attended Washington High School. Bobbie enjoyed playing bingo and writing poetry. She loved her cats, Sammy...
Julia Edl
Aug 3, 2026
Julia Edl, 77, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at Pleasantview care center.
Julia was born January 22, 1949, in Germany to Ludwig and Theresa (Schmurk) Edl and has been an Akron resident since 1956. She was employed at Weaver workshops and had been a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.
Julia was preceded in death by her...
Robert Clarence Vincent
Aug 1, 2026
Robert C. Vincent, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Bob was born on December 8, 1942 to the late Harland and Agnes Vincent and was raised in Elyria. He moved to Spencer, Ohio in 1970 where he worked as a master woodworker and handyman. In addition to woodworking, Bob also had a passion for collecting model trains,...
Brian Gerard Jonke
Jul 31, 2026
Brian Jonke, 57, of Tallmadge Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2026.
Brian was born on August 26, 1968, in Akron, Ohio to Gerard and Susan (Sanders) Jonke. He graduated from Garfield Highschool and went on to serve a four-year apprentice with the Stone and Marble Masons Local Union #1 in Washington D.C. Brian was a highly accomplished as...
James Newton Carmany Jr.
Jul 30, 2026
James Newton Carmany, Jr., 70, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, July 30, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
James was born July 5, 1956, to James and Mary Jane (Williams) Carmany, Sr. in Barberton. He retired from Acme as the Director of Merchandise in 2019 after 46 years. He also was a retired Hartville...
Paul Joseph Borer
Jul 28, 2026
Paul Joseph Borer
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Paul Joseph Borer, an amazing husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who passed away on July 28th,2026.
Paul was born on July 8th, 1954 in Springville, NY to Gertrude and Arnold Borer and was raised on his family farm, Edelweiss Dairy Farm in Freedom, NY. He...
Mildred I. Naragon
Jul 28, 2026
Mildred Irene Naragon, 89, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026.
Born on March 25, 1937, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Mildred was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Kesling. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Jimmie Lee Naragon, and her sons, Christopher Naragon and Curtis Naragon.
She found great joy in spending...
Leo George Moledor
Jul 27, 2026
Leo George Moledor, 99, passed away on July 27, 2026.Leo was born in Akron to the late George and Mary Moledor and graduated from St. Mary High School. He served his country in the US Army during WWII, serving overseas in Austria. He was proud to have been made a sergeant at the age of 19. He was the Chief...
Javier Omar Rivera
Jul 21, 2026
Javier Omar Rivera, 19, passed away July 21, 2026.
Javier was born in Cleveland to his mother Arelis Ortiz. He grew up in Garfield Heights and moved to Akron in December of 2023. Javier graduated from Ohio Virtual Academy in 2025. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing video games, and going to the movies.
Javier is preceded in...
Jane Ellen Zevenbergen
Jul 20, 2026
Jane Ellen Zevenbergen, 88, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2026 following a brief illness.
Jane was born in Cleveland on December 7, 1937 to the late Charles and Evelyn Teegardin nee Carlson. She graduated from Euclid High School in 1955 and then married her husband Jan on October 6, 1959. Early in her career, Jane worked as a stenographer, later...
Claudia Marie Jurgens
Jul 18, 2026
Claudia Marie Jurgens, 76, passed away July 18, 2026.Claudia was born in Akron on April 22, 1950 to the late Robert H. & Hannah Maude (Duffey) Jurgens. She worked at B.F. Goodrich and First Merit Bank. She enjoyed, painting, sewing, shopping for bargains, working in her garden, going to family gatherings, and going to Coventry AARP meetings.In addition to her...
Jason Michael Zendlo
Jul 13, 2026
Jason Michael Zendlo, 40, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2026.Jason was born in Texas on July 26, 1985 and had been a Cuyahoga Falls resident for most of his life. Jason was a 2003 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He was a lover of the arts and for a time owned the Looking Glass, an art boutique located...
Dorothy Joanne Bowman Takacs
Jul 10, 2026
Dorothy Joanne Bowman-Takacs, 86 of Peninsula went home to be with Jesus on July 10, 2026.
Dorothy was born on August 2, 1939, to the late Robert and Imogene (Saddler) Griffin.
She was a retired 1st grade teacher from St. Hilary Catholic grade school. Dorothy was a very involved member of Immaculate Heart of Mary. She served on parish council;...
Johnny Mack Brown
Jul 6, 2026
Johnny Mack Brown, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026 surrounded by family.
Johnny was born on October 8, 1945 in Indore, West Virginia to the late Franklin and Goldie Brown. He worked as a welder for many years. Johnny also enjoyed hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents,...
Kathleen Bagnell
Jul 3, 2026
Kathleen Bagnell passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026.Kathleen was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Margaret McArdle. She moved to the Cleveland area in 1977, but never lost her love of Pittsburgh, especially for the Steelers. Kathleen retired in 2019 from a career in finance and banking. She loved her pug dogs, Murphy and Patrick.In...
