Barbara Jean Easterling
Oct 29, 2026
Barbara J. Easterling, whose groundbreaking career in organized labor made her one of the most influential women in the American labor movement, died on October 29, 2026, in Washington, DC, at age 93, after a long illness. She devoted a lifetime to advancing the rights of working people, championing women in leadership, and strengthening communities through public service.
She was...
Gail Maureen Coup
Oct 3, 2026
Gail Maureen Fike Coup (nee Daugherty) died October 3, 2026. Born in Akron, she resided in Mt. Vernon, Ohio from 1974 until 2001. Gail was a member of Gay Street United Methodist Church. She was an avid reader and gardener. In Akron, Gail was formerly employed by Iacaminis (downtown), Art's Place and the Hilan Cafe. Gail attended Ohio State University,...
Vicki Lynn Smith
Nov 8, 2026
Vicki Lynn Smith, 72, passed away November 8, 2026.
Vicki was born in Waynesburg, PA to the late William Lewis and Peggy Rose. She attended Stow High School. Vicki enjoyed gardening and was an animal lover. She cared for dogs, cats, goats, horses, rabbits, and chickens, to name a few.
In addition to her parents, Vicki was preceded in death...
Kenneth John Adam
Nov 7, 2026
Kenneth J. Adam, 77, passed away November 7, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center with family by his side after an 11-year battle with prostate cancer. Born August 17, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, Ken grew up and lived his entire life in Firestone Park. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1967 where he was a...
Robert Allen Davidge
Nov 3, 2026
Robert Allen Davidge, 83, passed away on November 3, 2026 peacefully at his home. Bob was born on February 22, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Ronald and Jeanne Davidge and he lived in Michigan until 2009. He served in the US Coast Guard Reserves for 42 years. Bob worked in banking for 20 years and then for Lowes...
Betty Ann Nigh
Nov 1, 2026
Betty Ann Nigh (Barringer), 86, passed away November 1, 2026.Betty was born in Parkersburg, WV on October 7, 1940 to the late Eber & Margaret Barringer and she was a 1958 graduate of Garfield High School. Betty retired from the Hecky Group, where she worked for over 25 years. Betty loved her family and she was an amazing mother, grandmother,...
Diane Lynn Prusak
Oct 31, 2026
Diane Prusak, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on October 31, 2026, at the age of 77.
Diane grew up in Peninsula, Ohio, and graduated from Woodridge High School. She made her home in Richfield, Ohio, where she lived for the last 40 years.
Diane shared nearly 52 years of marriage with her husband, John. She will be lovingly remembered by...
Dolores Rosella Engler
Oct 30, 2026
Dolores Rosella Engler, 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 30, 2026.
Dolores was born April 10, 1925 in Akron to Max and Mary Engler nee Krell. She graduated from St. Mary's High School and was a lifelong member of the parish. Dolores worked as a secretary at Bridgeport Brass. Her Catholic faith was very important to her,...
Linda Darlene Aiello
Oct 29, 2026
Linda Darlene Aiello, 82, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2026.Linda was born in Akron to the late Jim & Juanita Wenzel on July 26 1944 and had lived most of her life in North Hill and Cuyahoga Falls. She retired from the Cuyahoga Falls Library, where she worked as a librarian. She was a longtime member of St. Eugene...
Veroslava Mitrovic
Oct 29, 2026
Veroslava Mitrovic, 85, passed away on October 29, 2026.Veroslava was born in Yugoslavia on August 5, 1941 and came to the US in 1966. She was a member of the former St.'s Peter and Paul Serbian Orthodox Church and was currently a member of St. Demetrius. Veroslava worked as a cook at Belgrade Gardens in Barberton for over 20 years....
Samuel Anthony Ray Bell
Oct 28, 2026
Samuel Anthony Ray Bell, 15, passed away October 28, 2026.
Sam was born November 11, 2010 in Billings, Montana. He currently attended Jackson High School and Faith Family Church. Sam was an honorary member of the Jackson Football Team.He enjoyed watching sports and playing with his dogs, Duke and Charlie. Sam was a storyteller-he loved to chat on the phone...
Wayne Shultz
Oct 28, 2026
Wayne Shultz, born May 2, 1954 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at the age of 72.Wayne, or Bub as many knew him, was an engineer by trade but a family man at heart. While never able to have his own children, he spoiled his many nieces and nephews as if they were his...
James Allen Liddle
Oct 27, 2026
James Liddle, 64, died after a courageous battle with cancer on October 27, 2026.
Jim was born in Barberton September 10, 1962 to the late Charles & Bea Liddle and was a 1980 graduate of Barberton High School. He graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in engineering. Jim worked 28 years at B&C Machine in Barberton...
Paul Vincent Shiplett
Oct 24, 2026
Paul Vincent Shiplett, 87, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Portage Lakes/St. Luke Nursing Home.
Paul was born July 30, 1939, in Somerset, Ohio to Homer and Kathryn Shiplett in Somerset, OH and had been an Akron resident since 1942. He was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary High School and served in the US Navy as a 3rd...
Frances Irene Haid
Oct 23, 2026
Frances Irene Haid (nee Marchand), lovingly known as Franny, age 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away October 23, 2026. Born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, and a 1966 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, Fran was a lifelong resident of the community she called home.Franny worked for 31 years in the cafeteria at Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was...
Delora Jean Broadbent
Oct 23, 2026
Delora Jean Broadbent passed away on October 23, 2026. Preceded in death by husband Thomas, Jean leaves behind sons Tom Jr., David, Mike; granddaughter Sara (Corbin) and great-grandson Wesley. Special friends Linda, Deb and Cheryl. Always there for our mom.
Cremation has taken place. No calling hours. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Ricky Beckett
Oct 22, 2026
Ricky Beckett, 68, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026 of Alzheimer's.
Ricky was born on April 6, 1958 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Alice Beckett and Russell Pringle, and came to Akron as a young child. Ricky had a nurturing soul and would do anything for anyone. He had an infectious smile and gave the best hugs. Most of...
Savanha Lynsey Heller
Oct 21, 2026
Savanha Lynsey Heller passed away unexpectedly on October 21st 2026. She was born March 19th 2000 to Terra Albright. She was one of her mother's favorites and she kept the secret and her laughter was infectious. Her mother didn't know her gender until after she was born; she also didn't know how to spell Savanha hence the spelling of her...
Ronald E. Green Jr.
Oct 21, 2026
Ronald E. Green Jr., age 47, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2026.
Born on August 7, 1979, Ronald was a graduate of North High School. He went on to build a dedicated career with the City of Akron, where he served as a Master Equipment Mechanic Supervisor. Ronald proudly gave more than 10 years of service to the city and...
Edward A. Agnoni
Oct 19, 2026
Edward Agnoni, 88, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Alliance, Ohio, on August 29, 1938, "Big Ed" graduated from Mount Union College, where he was a member of the men's basketball team. He proudly served his country in the National Guard before beginning a long career with Babcock & Wilcox.
Ed was...
