Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.
Mary Pat Myers
Sep 23, 2026
Mary Pat Myers (Bedell), 69, of Stow, passed away on September 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by the family she loved.
Mary Pat was born on October 22, 1956, to Leo and Mary Jo Bedell, one of ten children. She attended Holy Family Elementary School, started high school at St. Mary and graduated from Hoban High...
Olga Henkel
Sep 21, 2026
Olga Henkel, 93, passed away on September 21, 2026, at Arden Courts Memory Care Home in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Born in Akron, Ohio, on January 18, 1933, to the late Steve and Mary Roberts, Olga was a longtime resident of Akron and spent the last 15 years of her life living with her family in Hunting Valley, Ohio. She graduated...
Michael Wayne Fischer
Sep 19, 2026
Michael W. Fischer, of Akron, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family, on Saturday , September 19th, 2026, age 77. He was born on July 18th, 1949. He was preceded in death by Maria E. Fischer, his devoted wife of 53 years. As well as his siblings; Don, Karen, and Judy His legacy lives on in the lives of his...
Kim Michael Stueber
Sep 19, 2026
Kim Michael Stueber, 71, passed away unexpectedly September 19, 2026.
Kim was born December 21, 1954 to the late Raymond and Mary Stueber nee Young. He played football for Kent Roosevelt High School, and then attended Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. Kim was an electrician and a foreman, and also studied Kung Fu and Tai Chi. He was very handy and...
Stefanie Shatrich
Sep 19, 2026
Stefanie Shatrich, March 27, 1961 - September 19, 2026
Stefanie Shatrich, 65, passed into eternal life on September 19, 2026.
Born March 27, 1961, to Dan and Harriet Shatrich, Stefanie lived a life of faith, service, humor, and devotion to others.
A faithful servant of the Serbian Orthodox faith, Stefanie was a member of St. Nikolai Orthodox Church, St. Demetrius...
William Harvey Barger
Sep 14, 2026
Bill Barger, 77, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on September 14, 2026 after a long battle with dementia.William Barger was born on May 10, 1949, in Akron, Ohio. Throughout his life, he held many important titles: father, brother, Papa, uncle, and Coach. He was a dedicated man with a loving heart who lived his life with intention...
Roger L. Gallagher
Sep 12, 2026
Roger L. Gallagher, 83, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Roger will be laid to rest on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:45PM at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10117 Rawiga Road in Rittman, with full military honors. If attending, please arrive promptly by 12:30PM.
Gernard William Drayer
Sep 11, 2026
Gernard W. Drayer, Jr. (Bud), beloved husband of the late Wilma Drayer (nee Moskovis); dearest brother of Luella Long and Carol (Tom) Nuzzo; and the late Ray (Geraldine, deceased), Ralph (Bernice, deceased) and Roger (Mary); dear uncle, great uncle; and friend to many.
Bud was born in Tallmadge, Ohio on December 6, 1934 to the late Gernard W. Drayer and Martha...
Andrew James Kornas
Sep 10, 2026
Andrew J. "Jim" Kornas, 82, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep September 10, 2026.
Jim was born January 26, 1944 to the late Andrew and Ann Kornas. Jim lived in the Akron, Stow-Kent area all of his life. He worked at Goodyear and later owned and operated Yenom Auto Leasing and Auto...
Jimmy Ray Morris
Sep 6, 2026
Jimmy Ray Morris, 78, passed away on September 6, 2026 peacefully at home.
Jimmy was born on September 19, 1947 to the late Arlene and Ray Morris and was a lifelong area resident. After graduating high school, he was drafted to the Army and served Korea during Vietnam. He married Mary Stacy in 1970 and they raised two beautiful...
Kim Marie Sprowls
Sep 6, 2026
Kim Marie Sprowls, 66, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026.
Kim was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 17, 1960, and was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron, Ohio. She worked in multiple schools in the cafeteria as her kids grew up and later worked in retail for many years. Kim enjoyed cooking and spending time with her...
Robert Morgan
Sep 5, 2026
Robert E. Morgan, 82, of Green, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 5, 2026, after a brief illness.
He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Lottie Morgan, siblings Alice Joann Dishong and Lt. Col. Thomas R. Morgan, and great granddaughter Olivia Austin. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alicia (Stonitsch); daughters Joanne (Rich) English and...
Judith A. Joseph
Aug 29, 2026
Judith Ann (Padgett) Joseph, 78, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Judy was born May 22, 1948, to William and Phyllis (Principi) Padgett in Warren, Ohio, where she graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1966. She then moved to Akron to pursue her nursing degree in 1968. She later returned to earn her master's degree in...
Patricia Aladich-Hannah
Aug 29, 2026
Patricia Aladich Hannah
Akron - Patricia "Pat" Aladich Hannah, 84, passed away August 29, 2026.
Born in Owensboro, Kentucky to Edwin Burdette and Nora Sharp Ferrell. She graduated from Buchtel High School and went to work at Bache & Company where she met Ernest Aladich. They were married for 31 years and had two sons Michael and Steven Aladich. Patricia...
Arlene Evelyn Davis
Aug 28, 2026
Arlene E. Davis, 86, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026 after a long illness.
Arlene was born on April 5, 1940, to the late Tom and Arlene Keenan, and was lifelong area resident. She graduated from Coventry High School and married Richard C. Davis in 1960. She worked at O'Neils, amongst other jobs, and then was an escrow agent...
Peter James Denholm
Aug 28, 2026
Peter J. Denholm, 79, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026 after a long illness.
Pete was born on November 20, 1946 to the late Edward and Edna Denholm and was lifelong area resident. He went to St. Martha Grade School and graduated from North High School in 1964. Pete attended the University of Akron and then worked for the...
Steven James Nuspl
Aug 25, 2026
Steven James Nuspl
On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, we lost the most precious soul in our lives, Steven James Nuspl.
Born 1953 in Akron, Ohio, he attended Manchester High School, graduating in the Class of 1972, as the Class President. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army completing his 2-year service from 1974 to 1976. Steve was proud of his...
George John Andrico
Aug 25, 2026
George John Andrico, 81, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 after a brief illness.
George was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Irene Andrico who immigrated from Greece. The youngest of nine siblings, George was proud of his Greek heritage. He served as an altar boy and was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
George was a 1963 graduate...
Maria Ganz
Aug 23, 2026
Maria Ganz passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026.
Born on August 30, 1936, in Drenje, Yugoslavia, Maria immigrated to the United States in 1956 with her husband, parents, and daughter.
A life-long homemaker, Maria was born with a passion for caring, cooking and baking. Her priorities were God, family, and food. Every Sunday consisted of Mass and a full...
Donna Lee Brophy
Aug 22, 2026
Donna Lee Brophy, 64, passed away on August 22, 2026. Donna was born in Akron on November 25, 1961, to the late Richard & Barbara Brophy and was a 1979 graduate of Buchtel High School. Donna loved caring for children and had a special way of bringing family together. Family meant so much to her, and she cherished the time...


