Obituaries

Dec 16, 2025

Announcement: Angelo James Kouzelos, 63, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on 12/16/25. He was born on July 20, 1962, in Barberton, Ohio to James and Kathy Kouzelos.

Life & Career: Angelo graduated from Coventry High School in 1980 and worked in the restaurant business his entire life, starting at our family restaurant the Flaming Gyros, then Taco Bell and most...

Dec 15, 2025

Joyce Eloise Ashley of Uniontown, OH passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 surrounded by family.

Joyce was born on December 5, 1932 at Osbornes Mills, WV, daughter of the late Lon & Addie Mae Groves Hershberger. Joyce graduated Charleston General Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 and the next day married her high school sweetheart Harry L. Ashley. They moved...

Dec 13, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Deger, 76, died Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Chuck was born in Akron on May 16, 1949, and was a lifelong area resident. He attended St. Paul Elementary School. Beginning early in his youth, Chuck had an innate sense of right and wrong, and was moved to speak out for his convictions. His commitment to justice never wavered. He...

Dec 12, 2025

Van Pum Chou Chan was born on July 16,1942, and passed away peacefully away at home on December 12, 2025 in Akron, Ohio.

She was born in Battambang, Cambodia, in the village of Maklur the youngest of nine children. She was married to her beloved husband, Noy Chou Chan, who preceded her in death in 2022.

At the age of 38, she and her...

Dec 12, 2025

Angelo Dominic Thomas Antognoli 94, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Angelo lived in Cuyahoga Falls his whole life. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force. His passions for life included his wife, family, his PA camp and volunteering for many years at the Gennesaret...

Dec 9, 2025

James Joseph Bamont, lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio, passed on to the next life on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was 86 years old. Born February 26, 1939 to Michael J. and Virginia S. (nee Shutway) Bamont. His dad a laborer, and mom, a domestic house wife; life was simple and despite financial struggles, the family persisted. Jim spent many...

Dec 7, 2025

Find a PDF transcript of the service held on March 28, 2026, below the services, under the section "Other" titled "Program for Michael George Aman".

Prof. Michael G. Aman, passed away at home on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025. He died peacefully with his family at his side. Mike was born May 6, 1945 in Rochester, New York to Kenneth and...

Dec 7, 2025

Leonard Giorgio, age 102, died peacefully at home on December 7, 2025 with family ushering him into heaven after a very long and fruitful life. Born in Akron on August 22, 1923, Leonard attended North High School and the University of Akron, with his college education interrupted to serve our country in World War II. He served in the Army...

Dec 6, 2025

June Lee Steltenkamp Consbruck, 96, of Monroeville, PA, was peacefully called home to the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Ogden, UT.Born July 28, 1929, in Covington, KY, to Edwin Steltenkamp and Louise Steltenkamp Koch, June lived a life marked by curiosity, intelligence, and a steadfast faith that guided her every step. She earned her Bachelor of Science in...

Dec 5, 2025

Emil G. Butch Katona, age 75, passed away on December 5, 2025 in Akron, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Helen Katona; his sister, Elaine (Harold) Hayes; his niece, Diana (Allan) Thomas; and his special friend, Dotty.

A lifelong resident of Akron, Butch spent his years working and building a...

Dec 4, 2025

James Girard Gides transitioned into eternal life from his home in Jackson Township, on December 4, 2025, in the arms of his beloved wife Jeanne and surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on December 9, 1949 in Altoona, PA., the son of Margaret Jane (Robine) and Michael Gides. For seven years, he lived in Lilly, PA., the generational...

Dec 3, 2025

Michael Bernard Knight died Wednesday, December 3rd in his home in Springfield Township, Ohio at the age of 70. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Russell Knight and his siblings Richard Knight, John Steven Knight, and Therese Knight. He is survived by his sister Yvonne Tomayko, his children Matthew Knight (Tina), Emily Knight Rose (Julian), Jacob...

Dec 2, 2025

David H. "Dave" Galley, 90, passed away on December 2, 2025. He was born October 20, 1935, in Layton, Pennsylvania, to Frank and Dorothy (Baker) Galley, and had been an area resident for most of his life.

Dave served stateside in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and later continued his military career with the Ohio National Guard as...

Dec 1, 2025

Ruby Mary Gwinn, 105, passed away December 1, 2025.

Ruby was born November 23, 1920 in Baywood, VA to Paul and Zollie (Wingate) Tomlinson. Ruby graduated from Kenmore High School. She retired from the University of Akron and was a member of the Family of Faith United Methodist Church.

Ruby was preceded in death by her husband Charles Lester Gwinn;...

Nov 30, 2025

Robert (Bob) Earl Snyder

We celebrate the life of Robert (Bob) Earl Snyder born May 9, 1950, in Akron to Ralph and Fernette (Snyder) Snyder. Bob passed on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Akron after a long battle with chronic illnesses.

Bob was strong and courageous in his fight and passed surrounded by some of the many who loved him....

Nov 30, 2025

James (Jim) Ullman passed away on November 30, 2025, in Akron, with his family by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, attended East High School, and later moved his family to Kenmore, where he attended the Akron Baptist Temple.

Jim worked for more than 40 years in the family business, Ullman and Son Plaza Donuts. He was...

Nov 29, 2025

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Donna Mae Tomich, 85 on November 29, 2025.

Donna was born in Akron, Ohio on Christmas Day, 1939 to the late Peter and Rose Mehok. She was a graduate of East High School and enjoyed a successful career at Novar Electronics, retiring after many years as a circuit...

Nov 28, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Danny Royden Kende, 85, of Ravenna, Ohio. Danny passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025. He was born on November 2, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, to Zole S. and Ethel G. Kende.

Danny spent many of his childhood days with his beloved grandmother, Helen Ferencz. He graduated from South High...

Nov 28, 2025

With deep love and gratitude, we remember Kathleen Beck, who at 61 years old entered her heavenly home on November 28, 2025, with her devoted husband of 29 years, Scott, by her side. Born in Akron to the late Louis and Carol Sekel, Kathleen's life was marked by compassion, dedication, and unwavering kindness.

A proud graduate of Coventry High School,...

Nov 24, 2025

-TOGETHER AGAINHarriet 'Cosie' Shatrich, 93, passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 24, 2025.Cosie was born in Clairton, PA on June 20, 1932 to the late Stojan and Katherine Spanovich. At six months old, Cosie received one of the first emergency tracheostomies, saving her life, and giving her the chance to live another 92 years sharing her love for her...