Obituaries

Jul 26, 2025

Wayne Laipert, a proud New Yorker and lifelong sports fan, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy filled with adventure, laughter, and love. Known for his boundless energy and mischievous spirit, Wayne was never one to sit still-always up to something, always keeping busy, and always finding a way to put a positive spin on life's twists...

Jul 25, 2025

Peter Donald Serri, 65, passed away July 25, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pete was born October 2, 1959 in Akron to Gene and Joan Serri nee Beesing. He was a 1978 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and then attended the University of Akron. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy. Pete...

Jul 25, 2025

Helen Pekar, 98, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025 at her home in Lancaster, Ohio. She was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio. Helen was one of the first female law officers in Ohio as a Deputy Sheriff with the Summit County Sheriff's Department from the early 1960's until her retirement in 1982. She first served in the Civil...

Jul 25, 2025

Vernon "Butch" Shahan Jr., 80, passed away July 25, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He is finally at peace with his Father in Heaven. Butch was born October 3, 1944 in Baltimore, Maryland to Vernon Sr. and Mary Shahan nee Painter and raised in St. George, WV. He graduated from Parsons High School. Butch then...

Jul 23, 2025

Helen Sheridan Compton

February 22, 1952 - July 23, 2025

Helen Sheridan Compton passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025. Born in Akron,

Ohio, to George and Mary Ellen Sheridan (née Pierce) on February 22, 1952. Helen

spent most of her life in Northeast Ohio, where her intelligence, perseverance, and love...

Jul 23, 2025

Robert Donald Johnson, Sr. of Akron Ohio passed away at the age of 84 on July 23rd 2025. Robert was born on April 19th 1941. Robert is survived by sons Robert D. Johnson Jr. and Charles Johnson both of Akron, Ohio. He also leaves his granddaughters, Jasmine Johnson, Charlize Johnson, and grandson, Gavin Johnson. Robert is also survived by...

Jul 22, 2025

Michael Evancho, 94, passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at his home. Michael was born November 30, 1930 in Monessen, Pa. to John and Sophie (Bizaha) Evancho and had been an area resident most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Navy during the Korean War. He was employed as a Tool and Die...

Jul 21, 2025

On July 21st, Catherine "Katie" Bernadette Julagay Corall passed away peacefully at her home with family at her side. Katie was 87-year-old. She was born in Brooklyn NY on November 30,1937. At the age of 12 her family moved to Cooperstown NY. When she was 19 years old, she moved to Akron, Ohio where she met Bill...

Jul 21, 2025

Murray "Ray" D. Daitch, 79, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on June 14, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona and graduated from Akron Central High School in 1964 and the University of Akron. He retired from Marc's Corporation doing security work in 2011. Murray loved all sports and animals. He...

Jul 21, 2025

MUNROE FALLS - Anna Sue Malorni gently and peacefully went to her heavenly reward on July 21,2025.She was a devoted wife, mother, and teacher witha kind heart and gentle soul. She dearly loved her family and the many children she taught throughout her career. She taught at Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Cuyahoga Falls, and was...

Jul 20, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Knight, 76, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at her home. Cheryl was born July, 11, 1949 to Harold and Virginia (Norris) Knight in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. In addition to her parents, Cheryl was preceded in death her brother Dennis and is survived by her brother Gary Knight; several nieces...

Jul 20, 2025

Mary Dianne Abbott, 70, passed away, with her beloved husband by her side, on July 20, 2025.Dianne was born in Dover, Ohio on April 17, 1955 and was a 1974 graduate of Dover High School. She worked for many years as a home health aide. Dianne enjoyed cross stitch, reading, and other various arts and crafts. Dianne was preceded...

Jul 19, 2025

Linda Schiller Overfield, 78, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away July 19 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She fought hard the final week to get herself back home to pass in the house her father built the year she was born. Born in 1947 to John and Lillian Schiller, she...

Jul 19, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Richard Lawrence Rauckhorst Jr., who departed this life peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the age of 92. Richard was born on April 8, 1933 in Akron to the late Richard and Margaret Rauckhorst. He was a loving husband...

Jul 18, 2025

Ljubica Curko, 61 , died on Thursday, July 18th 2025. She is survived by her son Bojan; daughter Bojana Bugarin son in law Sreto grandchildren Lazar & Milica; brothers Zoran and his family, Stjepan and his family, Anto and his family: sisters Nada and her family Marina and her family Milica and her family . Ljubica will...

Jul 18, 2025

Ann O. Leach (nee Kohut), 73, passed away unexpectedly on July 18, 2025. Throughout her life, she was affectionately known as mom, wife, sister, baba, AOL, Ukrainian princess, and angled by Ann. Ann was born April 8, 1952 in Akron, Ohio. She had many experiences throughout her life that shaped who she was as a person- a...

Jul 18, 2025

Timothy T. Waters, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 18, 2025 after a medical event. Tim was born in Akron to the late John and Carolyn Waters and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1981 and found a career in sales for a building materials distributor. Tim loved computers and...

Jul 16, 2025

Linda Lee Kirkwood, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. She was born in Akron and was an administrative secretary for the Summit County Department of Jobs and Family Services for 13 years retiring in 2000. Linda was a member of the Firestone Park United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by parents, Alex G. and Dorothy J....

Jul 16, 2025

Peter James Leahy, 79, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, following a brief illness.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Peter was raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, by his late parents, Peter and Rita Leahy. He received his education at St. Peter's Preparatory School and St. Peter's College in Jersey City, and went on to earn...

Jul 14, 2025

Khambenh Bountharack was a devoted father, a courageous soldier, and a compassionate leader. Born on March 4th, 1930, in Ban Namarkeua, Savannakhet, Laos. He lived a life defined by service, strength, and resilience. From humble beginnings, he answered the call to serve his country, joining the Laos Royal Army shortly after his early schooling. His dedication led him to...