Ray Young

Ray Young

Mar 14, 2025

Ray was taken by our Creator on March 14, 2025 at the age of 86 years. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 8, 1938, and had one sister, Sally Yockey. He served his country on active duty in the U.S. Army from December 10,1956 - December 9, 1959, and then the reserves until June 11,...

Lee Bartley Minier

Lee Bartley Minier

Mar 13, 2025

Lee B. Minier, 84, passed away on March 13, 2025. He lived in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio his entire life and was a member First Methodist Church. Lee was an avid golfer and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He was a beloved husband, brother, son, father, grandfather, and friend. Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and...

Tracy Lynn (Scarbrough) Dean

Tracy Lynn (Scarbrough) Dean

Mar 12, 2025

Tracy Dean, 57, beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away on March 12, 2025. Tracy was born on August 1, 1967 to the late Joseph & Dolly Scarbrough and was a 1986 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Tracy loved thrifting and finding good deals. She...

Richard Stephen Novitsky

Richard Stephen Novitsky

Mar 11, 2025

Richard Stephen Novitsky, 94, passed away March 11, 2025. Richard was born October 4, 1930 to Stephen and Theresa Novitsky nee Adamik in Cleveland. He was a 1948 graduate of St. Mary High School. Richard graduated from Notre Dame Cum Laude with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He married his late wife Mary Lou on April 21,...

Elizabeth Anne (Hill) Brunner

Elizabeth Anne (Hill) Brunner

Mar 10, 2025

Elizabeth 'Anne' Brunner, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 10, 2025 at the Village of St. Edward. Anne was born on May 13, 1929 in Akron to the late Robert & Alma Hill and was a 1947 graduate of St. Vincent High School. Anne had been a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic...

John Martin Zink

John Martin Zink

Mar 8, 2025

John Martin Zink, age 64, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 8, 2025 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. John was born on February 25, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to John and Barbara Zink. He was a longtime resident of the Akron-Canton area. In 2019, he moved to Fripp Island, South...

Constance Nicholette Volosen

Constance Nicholette Volosen

Mar 5, 2025

Constance N. Volosen, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. Connie was born December 14, 1953 to John and Helene (Strugala) Volosen in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She graduated from Akron University as a dietician. Constance worked for Barberton Hospital, Marriot Corporation and Akron Children's Hospital...

Theodore Gene Kozma

Theodore Gene Kozma

Mar 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Theodore (Ted/Teddy) G. Kozma, a devoted father, enthusiastic grandfather, cherished brother, and incredible friend. He left this world on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his family after a resilient battle with complicated health conditions. Ted was born in Akron, Ohio, on August 29, 1950, to Nicholas and Patricia (Breen)...

Mary Ann (Pamer) Wages

Mary Ann (Pamer) Wages

Mar 4, 2025

Mary Ann Wages (Pamer), 83, passed away on Tuesday, March 04, 2025. An Akron native (of the Kenmore area) was born on January 22, 1942. Mary Ann graduated from Kenmore High School the Class of 1960. She worked at Ohio Bell and for J.A Mirman. She was married to Pete Wages for over 60 years. She was...

Richard Ray Wagner

Richard Ray Wagner

Mar 3, 2025

Richard R. Wagner, Sr., 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025. Richard was born December 14, 1927 to Leno and Ellen (Woodling) Wagner in Akron and was an area resident his entire life. He was a 1944 graduate of Ellet High School and served in the US Army after WWII as part of the Occupation...

Elizabeth Muir (Mcfall) Speight

Elizabeth Muir (Mcfall) Speight

Feb 26, 2025

The family of Elizabeth Muir Speight is saddened to announce her passing on February 26, 2025, at the age of 92. Her parents (John & Margaret (Gault) McFall) emigrated from Scotland in the 1920's and settled in New Rochelle, New York where Elizabeth (Betty) hails from. Betty wasn't happy when her parents decided to move to Akron,...

Karen Kiser (Kiser) Gottschalk

Karen Kiser (Kiser) Gottschalk

Feb 26, 2025

Karen Kiser Gottschalk, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. Karen was born in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Paul and Alberta Kiser. She was a proud graduate and lifelong fan of The Ohio State University, where she met her future husband, Gary Gottschalk. After raising her 3 daughters, Karen worked...

Philip Terry O'Connor

Philip Terry O'Connor

Feb 26, 2025

Philip Terry O'Connor, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on February 26, 2025. Terry was born on September 29, 1949 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Philip H. & Elizabeth P. O'Connor and was a 1967 graduate of Central High School, where he was an all-city basketball player and a state runner-up in Tennis. Terry retired from the...

James Harry Ross

James Harry Ross

Feb 26, 2025

James H. Ross, 75, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Born in Akron on February 28th, 1949, and a proud graduate of Kenmore High School. Jim dedicated 40 years to a career at First Energy and attended Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio. Jim found his greatest joy in watching...

Bobby Dale Sloan

Bobby Dale Sloan

Feb 25, 2025

Bobby D. Sloan, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25,2025.Bob was born on July 5, 1927, in Albany, Kentucky to the late James and Monte Sloan. He lived a blessed life and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He enjoyed 19 years with his beloved wife and best friend, Thelma E....

James A. Mima

James A. Mima

Feb 25, 2025

James A. Mima, 91, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, surrounded by family. Born on January 5, 1934, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to Andrew and Mary Mima, Jim later moved to Akron, Ohio, where he built a life filled with love and family. It was there that he met Sally Sinkhorn, the love of...

Barbara Jean (Cassler) Smith

Barbara Jean (Cassler) Smith

Feb 25, 2025

Our Mother, Barbara Jean Cassler Smith, 91, of Green, OH passed away on February 25, 2025 and has joined her husband, David L. Smith, in heaven. We have lost our angel here on earth. Barbara was born to parents Ray Atlee Cassler and Thelma Biery Cassler, in Massillon, OH. She graduated from Washington High in Massillon, OH...

James Bradford Hall

James Bradford Hall

Feb 23, 2025

GREEN - James Bradford Hall passed away peacefully at Summa Akron City Hospital on Sunday, Feb 23, 2025. Jim was born on March 11, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, the only child of Wilbur B. Hall and Virginia V. (Baab) Hall Oaks. He is survived by his wife Marlene Varca Hall and daughters Diane Scott (Charlie) of Sarasota, FL, Phyllis...

Gregory John Louk

Gregory John Louk

Feb 23, 2025

Gregory J. Louk, beloved son of Marjorie A. Louk and (late) John W. Louk, went home on February 23, 2025. He was a man who cherished the simple pleasures in life. He found joy in fishing, hunting, and listening to country music. He loved his truck, his boat, and four-wheeling, always finding happiness in the outdoors and...

Beth Ann (Kilroy) Anthony

Beth Ann (Kilroy) Anthony

Feb 18, 2025

With her loving husband of 47 years by her side and holding her hand, Beth Anthony, 67, of Winchester, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Beth was born on July 15, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, to Jack and Jo Ann Kilroy. Her life was filled with...