Obituaries

Local Obituaries

Serving Families Throughout Summit And Stark Counties. Located In Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, And Green.

Kay F. Pfaff

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...

Sharyn Marie Alexzulian

Sharyn Marie Alexzulian

Jan 26, 2026

Sharyn Marie Alexzulian, 70, passed away January 26, 2026.

She was born January 30, 1955 in Akron to Joseph and Nina Kubilus nee DeSeptis.

Sharyn was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Andrew Alexzulian. She is survived by her son Michael; grandson Dean; siblings Richard (Linda) Kubilus, Kathy (Jamie) Fleming, and Michelle Kubilus.

Calling hours will take...

John Prochnow

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.

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...

John  Richard  Prochnow

John Richard 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...

Timothy Bradley

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

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

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

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

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...

Frances Ann Schiavone (Mandala)

Frances Ann Schiavone (Mandala)

Jan 22, 2026

Frances Schiavone, 95, passed away on January 22, 2026 in Mentor, Ohio after a long illness.

Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in Frances' memory to the Christ-Child Society of Akron PO BOX 13411 Akron, OH 44334 or to the Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland,...

Richard Ashline

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....

Jean Marie Bernert (Sandy)

Jean Marie Bernert (Sandy)

Jan 21, 2026

Jean Marie Bernert (nee Sandy), 79, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on January 21, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, surrounded by her loving children.

Born May 12, 1946, in Akron's North Hill, she was the daughter of William and Mary Sandy. Jean attended St. Mary High School and the University of Akron. She spent...

Jennie Nero

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...

Luciana Iovine (Striano)

Luciana Iovine (Striano)

Jan 20, 2026

Luciana Iovine, born on August 19, 1934, in Pula, Italy to the late Salvatore and Santina Striano (nee: Bozza), passed away peacefully due to natural causes on January 20, 2026, in Akron, Ohio. She was 91 years old. Luciana married her late husband Vincenzo in Naples, Italy in 1957. They spent the majority of their lives raising family in...

Howard Thomas Johnson

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...

Dean Clevenger

Dean Clevenger

Jan 17, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dean A. Clevenger, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 17, after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Akron on July 8, 1956 to the late Gene & Rose Clevenger. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his grandparents Frederick &...

Patricia Secreto

Patricia Secreto

Jan 13, 2026

Patricia "Patty" Secreto, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents Thelma and Clayton Bartenschlag; son and daughter-in-law Anthony & Lyndsie Secreto; sister Fran Morris; and son-in-law Shannon Swaino. She is survived by her children Angela Swaino and Nicholas Secreto; grandchildren Shelby (Ryan) Flatt, Brogan (Bret) Miller, Skyler (Cameron) Stuart, Abigail...

Maria B. Murawski

Maria B. Murawski

Jan 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Maria Murawski

Maria B. Murawski, 72, of Coventry Township, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in a tragic accident following services at her beloved parish, St. Francis de Sales Church.

A native of Poland and former LOT Polish Airlines flight attendant, Maria's American dream began when she fell in love with her future husband, Edward Murawski....

Janet Bryant

Janet Bryant

Jan 8, 2026

Janet Lyn Bryant, 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 8, 2026.

Janet was born in Akron on July 13, 1944 to the late Alex & Mary Hardy and was a 1962 graduate of Springfield High School. Janet attended nursing school at Akron General Hospital and went on to receive her BSN from Malone College and her Master's...