Barbara Jane Pells
Feb 12, 2026
Barbara J. Pells (nee Neff), 89, passed away on February 12, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1936, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Rollo J. Neff Jr. and Unadel Neff (McCrory). Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Richard Pells, and her two sons Anthony Pells and Michael Pells.
A memorial service will take place...
Cherie Lynn Vaughan
Feb 9, 2026
Cherie L. Vaughan, 77, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandma, passed away on February 9, 2026. She was born on December 12, 1948, to Wadesworth and Norma McCauley. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1966, where she made several lifelong friends.
Family was at the heart of everything she did, and she dedicated her life to nurturing and...
Douglas Alexander Dix
Feb 8, 2026
Douglas A. Dix, 64, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2026.
Doug was born at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron on April 10, 1961 to the late Dr. Harlan & Janet Dix and was a 1979 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in accounting, earned his CPA in 1993, and operated...
William Phillip Zimmerman
Feb 6, 2026
William P. Zimmerman, 73, passed away on February 6, 2026, after fighting multiple illnesses.Bill was born on June 4, 1952 in Knoxville, TN to the late Robert & Edith Zimmerman. He proudly served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority as a senior purchasing agent, working in...
Donna Czarnecki
Feb 5, 2026
Donna J. Czarnecki, 77, closed her eyes and slipped away peacefully surrounded by loving family on February 5, 2026 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center.
She is survived by John, her loving husband of 53 years, her daughter Jennifer (Ryan Harrell), her beloved grandchildren Elliott and Merritt, sister Linda Henson, her nieces and nephews, and her great nieces...
Anthony Daniel Pappas
Feb 1, 2026
Anthony "Tony" D. Pappas, 82, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Tony was born in Akron to the late Daniel and Mary Pappas and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Marine Corp Reserves. Tony retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years. He loved going to Friday Night Football games for his alma mater St....
Catherine Ramian
Jan 31, 2026
Catherine Ramian, 102, passed away January 31, 2026 at The Gables of Green where she was affectionately known as "Grandma". The family is grateful to The Gables of Green where she received wonderful care and affection. A special thank you to her best friend Val.
Catherine was born in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania on December 29, 1923 to Paul and Mary Kuffner....
Jerry Anthony LaRocca
Jan 31, 2026
Jerry LaRocca, 84, passed away peacefully on January 31st.
Jerry was born in Akron Ohio to Frank and Mary LaRocca and was the oldest of 9 children. His extended family from siblings to great nieces and nephews total over 70 people.
Jerry was a 1959 graduate of St Mary's High School and earned a Marketing degree from the University of...
Jennifer Michelle Lampert
Jan 29, 2026
Jennifer Michelle Lampert, 51, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Jennifer was born October 15, 1974 to Lyle and Cathy Jenkins in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life.
Loved ones know Jennifer was a selfless woman who would do anything for her family and friends.
Jennifer is survived by her fiancé Scott Smith, her parents, Lyle...
Kay F. Pfaff
Jan 28, 2026
Kay F. Pfaff, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Kay was born in Fairfield Township, Ohio to the late Herbert and Alice Bedlion. She married Henry Pfaff in 1959 and together raised their two children and two nieces. Kay volunteered for the East Pee-Wee Football Organization for many years. Kay loved gardening and country music. She also enjoyed playing...
John Prochnow
Jan 26, 2026
John R. Prochnow, 60, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026.John was born in Akron on May 21, 1965 to the late Jack & Doris Prochnow and was a 1983 graduate of Stow High School, and a lifetime Stow resident. He worked for the City of Hudson Parks Division for nearly 15 years. John enjoyed traveling with his girlfriend Tina,...
David William Gordon Jr.
Jan 26, 2026
David William Gordon Jr. of Green, OH passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 80.
Dave was preceded in death by his wife Collena "Connie" (nee Branham) of 44 years, parents David W. Sr, and Gladys Gordon (nee Berg) and brothers Gerald (Marsha) and Mark (Marilyn) Gordon. He is survived by his sister Joyce (Mike) Downey; daughter...
Timothy Bradley
Jan 25, 2026
Timothy Bradley, 61, passed away January 25, 2026 due to an extended illness.
Tim was born May 15, 1964 in Akron to Tim and Joan Bradley. He attended Zion Lutheran grade school and Orrville High School, then Case Western. Tim lived in Orrville for most of his life. He enjoyed computer graphics, science fiction, Anime, and loved online gaming. Tim also...
Carol Jean Ray
Jan 23, 2026
Carol Jean Ray, 87, gained eternal rest on January 23, 2026. She was born in Akron, OH, to the late John and Helen Lorenz. Carol was a talented and gifted seamstress, a loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved and cherished her family and friends and treated everyone with kindness and respect. Carol was a...
Frances Ann Schiavone
Jan 22, 2026
Frances Ann Schiavone (nee Mandala), 95, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Mentor, Ohio. Frances was born on August 14, 1930, in Akron Ohio to the late Anna and John Mandala. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Schiavone, her siblings, Catherine Gullia, Anthony V. Mandala and Eleanor Iacobelli. Frances is survived by her children Anne...
Darlene Loughborough
Jan 22, 2026
GREEN - Darlene S. Loughborough, 82, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home after a brief illness.
Darlene was born February 21, 1943, to Charles and Nadine Bolea in Canton, was a 1961 graduate of Jackson High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Defiance College in 1965. She was the owner and...
Richard Grigsby
Jan 22, 2026
Richard (Dick) E. Grigsby, 83, passed away on January 22, 2026.Richard was born in Akron on November 18, 1942 and graduated from Manchester High School in 1960. Richard was a draftsman by trade. Richard was also a great handyman. He could perform plumbing, electrical work, carpenter work, landscaping, mechanical work, etc.. He could do it all. Whenever a family member...
Richard Ashline
Jan 21, 2026
Richard Allen Ashline, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on January 21, at the Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn.
Richard was born in Springfield, Mass. on May 15, 1947 and had been an Akron resident since the 1970's. Richard worked for the Catholic Diocese for 40 years, over 20 of which were at St. Hilary Catholic Church, retiring in 2013....
Jennie Nero
Jan 20, 2026
Out of an abundance of caution, the Nero family and the funeral home have decided to cancel calling hours on Sunday, January 25 due to inclement weather. The funeral mass on Monday, January 26 at 11:00am will still take place at Queen of Heaven. The family will receive friends for one hour prior beginning at 10:00am.
Jennie (Lettieri) Nero, 77, passed...
Howard Thomas Johnson
Jan 19, 2026
Howard T. Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, with his loving wife Sylvia holding his hand. He was born in Akron on October 13, 1933 to Julia Lucille and Walter Johnson and graduated from North High School in 1951. Howard received B.S. and M.S. degrees from Kent State University then served in the U.S. Army. Assigned to...