Obituaries

Jul 12, 2025

Michael Patrick West, 62, passed away on July 12, 2025. Michael was born on May 13, 1963 to William M. West Jr. & Anna Marie West in Akron and was a 1981 graduate of Garfield High School. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Michael was a car enthusiast and he was a master driveway...

Jul 12, 2025

Sheila Grace Burtscher passed away on July 12, 2025, at the age of 76, due to the Alzheimer's stealing her light. She was a nurse for many years, mostly at Akron City Hospital where she will be remembered by many. She survived by brother Bob Brown and her three wonderful children, Cheri Delaney, David Burtscher, and Joanie...

Jul 10, 2025

Donald F. Cargould Jr. passed on July 10, 2025. Born to Donald and Ruth (Broughton) Cargould on November 15, 1936, he was the first grandchild for both sets of grandparents. He was followed by his sister and seven cousins who all called the family property home. The Summit County property was purchased in 1852 by his great-grandfather,...

Jul 8, 2025

With gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of John "Jack" Fisher Herman at the age of 82 in Stow, Ohio. He passed peacefully of natural causes in his home on July 8, 2025.

Jack was born in Akron, Ohio on June 23, 1943 to Claude and Genevieve Herman, the fourth of their ten children,...

Jul 8, 2025

With heavy hearts and with a deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Iris Sue Waddle. On July 8th, 2025, Iris went home into the presence of our Savior, Jesus Christ, where she will have everlasting peace. Born on August 16th, 1951 Iris devoted her life to walking faithfully...

Jul 6, 2025

Karl K. Friend, 80, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on July 6, 2025. Born on February 5, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a man of faith and a devoted husband to Patricia D. Friend and a loving father to Kimberly & Robert Pierce. His family and his pets were his world.Karl was hard working and dedicated to the...

Jul 4, 2025

Christopher F. Csonka, 60, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2025 after a brief illness. Chris was born in Akron on February 17, 1965 to the late Frank and Judy Csonka and was a lifelong area resident. A 1983 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School, he went on to join the Air Force, serving eight years and...

Jul 3, 2025

Douglas 'Doug' Bowman, 35, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2025 from an infection. Doug was born in Akron, Ohio on December 6, 1989 and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a 2008 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School, where he was a proud member of the football team and was very involved in the Labre...

Jul 3, 2025

Sergeant Michael J. Zimmerman's watch ended July 3, 2025, after a courageous 18-month battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 70. Mike was born on September 7, 1954, to Steven and Anna Zimmerman in Syracuse, NY. Mike grew up in Akron and was a proud 1972 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. He was...

Jul 2, 2025

Margaret Ann Colant, 96, passed away on July 2, 2025. Maggie was born in Akron on February 12, 1929 to the late James & Margaret Ginn and was a 1947 graduate of St. Mary High School. She was a devoted lifetime parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church in Firestone Park, where she was a member of the...

Jul 1, 2025

Susan Jane Kareski, 78, passed away on July 1, 2025. Sue was born in Akron on February 6, 1947 to the late Peter & Lyla Wawrin and was a 1964 graduate of North High School. She was a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for over 50 years and worked as the school secretary...

Jun 29, 2025

It is with heartbreaking sadness that we, the family of James Lawrence Kolton, announce his passing on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home in Green. Jim was the youngest of seven children born to Frank and Rose Kolton. He attended St. Mary's Grade and High Schools where he made many lifelong friends. He was a top-notch construction equipment...

Jun 27, 2025

Eleanor Albert (nee Schleicher), 89 of Akron, passed away June 27, 2025 after a courageous battle with dementia. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Joe and Mary Schleicher, her brother Bob, and her beloved husband Wendell. She retired after 29 years of service at the JCPenney Co. She enjoyed being with her friends,...

Jun 27, 2025

Joan Marie (Casenhiser) Weist died peacefully with her family by her side on June 27, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 20, 1937 to Richard W. and Martha M. (Domin) Casenhiser. She grew up with 5 younger brothers and graduated from St. Mary High School in 1955. She dated a boy from St. Vincent...

Jun 23, 2025

Dr. Joseph "Joe" Mark Stewart, M.D., age 63, of Poinciana, Florida, passed away on June 23, 2025. Joe is survived by his devoted wife, Shelly Stewart, and their three children: Matthew Stewart, of Nashville, Tennessee, and his wife Christina, with their three daughters: Gabriella, Thérèse, and Magdalene; Michael Stewart, of Rockford, Michigan, and his wife Jessica, with...

Jun 23, 2025

Ann Marie Nikirk (née Porpora), age 57, was called home to join her Heavenly Father on June 23, 2025, following a courageous and prolonged battle with cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio, Ann was the beloved daughter of Patricia and the late Charles Porpora. She graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School in 1986 and earned her degree from...

Jun 22, 2025

Carol Ann Wilson, 86, passed away on June 22, 2025.

Carol was born in Akron on May 5, 1939 to the late William & Ada Archer and was a 1957 graduate of Garfield High School. Carol was musically inclined. She loved to play the piano and sing. In her later years, she enjoyed arts &...

Jun 22, 2025

Patrick "Pye" Andrew and Braxton "B" Andrew Cross passed away June 21, 2025.Patrick was born June 18, 1998 to Jacqueline Cross in Akron. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 2016 and went on to become a Union Carpenter for Local 285. Pye married his high school sweetheart in 2019 and together they had two boys. He was a natural...

Jun 21, 2025

James J. Belinsky, 92, loving Husband, Father, and Pap left this world peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 21st, 2025. Jim was born on April 14, 1933, to the late Joseph and Stella Belinsky in Spangler, PA. Jim was a simple man who was strong, hardworking and loved his family. He was drafted...

Jun 16, 2025

John R. Doll, 72, passed away on June 16, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. John was born in Barberton on December 4, 1952 to the late William & Annalee Doll and was a1970 graduate of Wadsworth High School. He owned and operated Park Hill Beauty Salon in Firestone Park for over 30 years. John...