Dan F. Darrow
May 28, 2026
Dan F. Darrow, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. Dan was born on March 8, 1933, in Akron, Ohio to Floyd and Mary Lou (McCool) Darrow.
He attended South high school where he was an all-city and all-county basketball player. His playing career continued at Baldwin Wallace University. Dan continued playing in Class...
Jean Ann Farkas
May 27, 2026
Jean Ann Farkas, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2026 with her family by her side. Jean was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 13, 1952, to the late John and Ann Novacich. A 1970 graduate of Ursuline High School, she went on to attend the Trumbull Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Jean met her husband Frank Farkas...
Dorothy Lee Barney
May 27, 2026
Dorothy L. Barney, 86 of Akron, passed away on May 27, 2026.
She is survived by her two children Tracey (John) Ross and David (Christine) Barney and grandchildren Daniel Gilbert, CJ Ross, Andrew Barney and Abigail Barney.
Dorothy's favorite things included her cat Ash, blueberry pancakes, and the candy Good and Plenty.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.
In...
Paula Katherine Whitacre
May 26, 2026
Paula Katherine Whitacre (Karam), 77, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on May 26, 2026.
Paula was born on September 21, 1948, in Akron to Joseph and Katherine Karam. She grew up in Firestone Park, attending St. Paul's Elementary School, and later graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1966.
After graduation, Paula began working at the Akron...
Scott Preston Sampson
May 25, 2026
Scott Sampson, 47, passed away on May 25, 2026. Scott was born July 8, 1978 in Ohio to the late Oral and Tina Sampson nee Taylor. Scott was a truly kind and easygoing soul who brought warmth and laughter everywhere he went. He had a love for video games and always enjoyed talking about the newest game he had bought...
Carol Ann Ray
May 24, 2026
Carol Ann Ray (née Reynolds) of Akron, peacefully passed May 24th after a long and happy life full of close relationships, love and abundant laughter.
Carol was born on December 27, 1937, in Clarksville, Indiana, across the Ohio river from Louisville, Kentucky. She met her husband, Ralph, while he was stationed in nearby Jeffersonville, Indiana, during the Korean War. The newlyweds...
Christopher Anthony Saniga
May 20, 2026
Christopher “Chris” Anthony Stephen Saniga, 36, passed away on May 20, 2026 after a very brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and closest friends as he left this earthly plane to be reunited with his dad in heaven.
Chris was born in Wadsworth, Ohio, and was a lively and rambunctious little boy (read Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes) who...
Merle Eldon Dennis
May 20, 2026
Merle E. Dennis, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1940, in Beallsville to the late Mae (West) and Ray Dennis.
Merle was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry Dennis and Dale Dennis, and his sister, Eileen.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Merle shared 35 loving years of marriage with his...
Pheth Soupanet
May 20, 2026
Pheth Soupanet, 79, Born June 6, 1946 in Champasak, Laos. Died Akron, Ohio May 20, 2026.Preceded in death by his parents Deng Nachampasak and Thoum Nachampasak; and wife Noy Nachampasak. He is survived by his sons Soulath Nachampasak, Vilath (Tina) Nachampasak, Langsy (Kanha) Sesang, and Souny Nachampasak; daughter Thongkham (Tuan) Dang; 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
John William Schubert
May 16, 2026
John Schubert, 87, passed away May 16, 2026. A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Robert Kaderle
May 16, 2026
Robert Kaderle of Montville, Ohio passed away on May 16, 2026 at the age of 73. He was born in Linz, Austria on May 16, 1953, the youngest and only son of five children. Together with his family he immigrated to the United States in 1956 and made a home in Akron, Ohio. Robert attended Zion Lutheran Grade School and...
Lawrence F. Rozewicz
May 16, 2026
Lawrence 'Larry' F. Rozewicz, 80, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2026. Larry was born in Akron on April 23, 1946 to the late Chester and Jean Rozewicz and was a 1965 graduate of Firestone High School. He was a proud member of the U.S. Army Reserves and an expert marksman. Larry worked as a Master Baker for the Kenmore Bakery,...
Mary Sabina Silashki
May 15, 2026
Mary Sabina Silashki (nee Pala), 97, passed away May 15, 2026.Mary was born on August 8, 1928 in Akron to the late Frank & Maria Pala and was a member of the last graduating class of Sacred Heart Academy in 1946. She worked for O'neil's, City Meats & Foods, and the Tasty Pure Foods, Co. She was a devoted member...
Charles E. Miller II
May 14, 2026
Charles E. Miller II
April 16, 1982 - May 14, 2026
Charles Miller was born on April 16, 1982, in Akron, OH where he resided and passed on May 14, 2026.
He was the beloved son of Charles K. Miller and Laura Dienoff.
Charlie grew up in Florida before returning to Ohio, graduating from Field High School. He continued to spend time living in...
Francis P. Berdyck
May 14, 2026
Francis ("yes, but I want to be Frank with you") Phillip Berdyck, 94, passed away peacefully in his home on May 14, 2026, after spending the weeks, days, and hours prior surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Frank was born in 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to parents Floriana and Francis Berdyck, whose family later moved to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio,...
Peter George Knebl Jr
May 10, 2026
Peter Knebl Jr., Age 90, of Jackson Twp., passed away on May 10, 2026 following a brief illness. Peter was born Aug. 22, 1935 in Yugoslavia to the late Peter and Mary Knebl. He emigrated to the US in 1960, and was a US Army veteran. He married Emilie Falkenstein on Jan. 28, 1961, and together they celebrated 65 years...
Mildred Catherine Shiplett
May 8, 2026
Mildred Catherine Shiplett (Alloe), entered God's Kingdom after a short illness on May 8, 2026, at the age of 100.
Mildred was born in Dunlo, PA March 19, 1926 to John & Anna Alloe. She attended St Mary's High School graduating in 1944. She was employed at Goodyear Aerospace 1944-1946. She married the love of her life Harold in 1946....
Gabriel Joseph Wolfe
May 8, 2026
Gabriel Joseph Wolfe, born April 26, 2026, was given back to our Lord Friday, May 8, 2026, where he joins his sister Catherine and brother Jude in Heaven. Beloved son of Theresa and Joseph Wolfe and brother of Anastasia Wolfe. He is also survived by grandparents Joe and Suzette Wolfe and George and Mary Szijarto and many aunts, uncles and...
Joseph Leo Rusov
May 7, 2026
Joseph L. Rusov passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 7, 2026, with his devoted wife by his side. In addition to his wife, Kaye Lynn, he is survived by his mother, Ann Millone; sister, Nancy (Ernie) Riddle; brother, Stephen (Chuck) Rusov; mother-in-law, Marge Hinkle; brother-in-law, James P. Farkas; sister-in-law Patty (Jon) Horner; niece,...
Priscilla Ann Todd
May 7, 2026
Priscilla Ann Todd April 26, 1928 - May 7, 2026
Priscilla was preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Todd, Sr.; son, David Todd; parents, Pauline and Loyal Saurer; and her sister Marilyn Sue (William).
Priscilla is survived by son, Richard G. Todd, Jr. (Janet); grandsons, Benjamin and Brian; and many nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Norton High...
