May 17, 2024

Thomas Roger Naragon age 93, passed away on May 17, 2024. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Dorothy, daughter Janice, siblings Jim, Barbara Cole, and Hal. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Barbara; loving children Scott (Kathy), Judi (John) Timberlake, Michael (Susie), Jeffrey (Sandy), Susan (Ron) Everson, David (Ryung),...

May 13, 2024

Andrew W. Shields, 78, passed away on May 13, 2024 Andy was born in Akron in 1946 to the late Michael F. & Helen F. Shields and was a 1964 graduate of St. Vincent High School and received his BA from Kent State University in 1970. In addition to his parents, Andy was preceded in death by his wife...

May 13, 2024

Geraldine but... we call her "Gerry" because she hated her name (Taylor) Coffman was born February 8, 1944, in Akron, Ohio. She peacefully passed away surrounded by those who loved her on May 13, 2024, after a sudden decline in health. Gerry had just celebrated her 80th birthday. Her husband of 58 years Robert K. Coffman, brother...

May 12, 2024

Sylvia Pac-Urar, 97, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Calling Hours Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Presentation of Our Lord Orthodox Church, 3365 Ridgewood Rd. Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 where a Saracusta service will be held at 6 p.m. Funeral service Monday, May 20, 2024 at 10 a.m. at...

May 12, 2024

Helen Louise Kracker, 87, passed away on May 12, 2024. Helen was born on November 29, 1936 in Massillon, OH to the late Mike & Spasia George and was a 1954 graduate if East High School. She retired with 30 years of service from the City of Akron, where she worked as a permit clerk. She was...

May 11, 2024

Kathlyn Stein, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Kathlyn was born in Hungary and came to the United States as a young girl. She married John Stein and they raised three children together. She was an active member of the German Family Society, and was a big GFS soccer supporter. Kathlyn was a member...

May 11, 2024

W. Stuart Barnes passed away on May 11, 2024 after a short illness and a long life.Stuart was born in Akron in 1925 to the late Harold and Esther (Apel) Barnes. He moved frequently as a boy due to his father's career, growing up in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Illinois. After attending Evanston Township High School in Illinois for...

May 10, 2024

Carol S. Comer, 62, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2024 a year after her diagnosis with glioblastoma.

Carol was born in Elyria to the late Robert and Mavis Brown and graduated from Elyria High School, going on to attend the University of Akron, graduating with a bachelor's degree in art education. She taught for...

May 6, 2024

James Wease, 72, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024.Jim was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from South High School and was served in the US Navy during Vietnam as a firefighter. Jim started working at Central News for 20 years and at JoAnn's in Hudson for nearly 20 years before retiring. He was...

May 5, 2024

Martin A. Swigart, 61, of Massillon passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was a proud Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Shasta (AE-33), and plumber by trade. Martin was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Vivian. He is survived by his daughter Sabrina; brothers David, Daniel (Patti), and Carl (Denise); sisters Lisa, Cindy...

May 5, 2024

Heaven welcomed a beautiful angel as Martha Elizabeth Guld peacefully passed away after a short, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Martha was born in Vienna, Austria, on October 11, 1946, to Joseph and Mary Rickert who preceded her in death. She immigrated to the United States in 1951, where she would build a life full of love,...

May 3, 2024

Barbara Ann Marquard, 77, passed away on May 3, 2024. Barbara was born on November 27, 1946 to the late Don Dempsey & Anna Cassel and was a graduate of Garfield High School. She worked as an RN and retired from Edwin Shaw Hospital. Barb was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She loved her dogs,...

May 3, 2024

Linda Sue (Sloan) Akers, 77, born September 26, 1946, passed away on Friday, May 3rd, surrounded by her loving family. She joins her father Bruce, her mother Claris, and her husband Michael in Heaven. She leaves behind her children Matt (Trisha) and Michele (Tony); brother Eddie (Donna) and sister Donna (Tom); grandchildren Allie, Adolfo, Gabriella, Hannah, Mya,...

May 3, 2024

AKRON - Jack E. Drowns, 80, husband of Rosa Drowns, passed away on May 3, 2024. Jack enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family & friends. In addition to his wife, Jack is survived by his son Tim and granddaughter Kaylee; in- laws Jack (Jill) Woods, Jan Hatch, Denice Stone, Daniel (Debbie) Pennington & Donald (Kim)...

May 3, 2024

Edward Earl Lavery, Jr., 77, passed away surrounded by family, on May 3, 2024. Ed was born in Akron on June 8, 1946 to the late Edward Sr. & Laudice Lavery and was a 1964 graduate of Kenmore High School. Ed worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., St. Thomas Hospital and retired as a baker from...

May 2, 2024

Daniel T. Revlock, 60, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Alter Care of Navarre after a long illness. He was born December 15, 1963 to Ronald and Mary Alice (Armour) Revlock in Cleveland and had been an area resident his entire life. Dan was a Marketing Manager for Infocision prior to suffering a stroke. He was...

May 2, 2024

Patricia Jean (Wilson) Orozco went into the arms of Jesus on May 2, 2024. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio she was a longtime resident of Akron the area. Her family was the love of her life and her faith in God evident in how she lived. Flowers, fashion, eating healthy foods and most important; being surrounded by...

May 2, 2024

Gerald Lordi, 76, passed away on May 2, 2024. Gerald was born in Youngstown, OH on December 1, 1947 to the late Joseph & Betty Lordi. He was a 1965 graduate of Youngstown Chaney High School and received his degree in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University. He worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber as an engineer,...

Apr 29, 2024

Montlane 'Monte' May, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2024 in Canal Fulton, OH. Monte was born on April 23, 1930 in Wellston, OH to the late Monterville and Florence May and was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron. He went to Bible College at North Central University in Minnesota....

Apr 29, 2024

Daniel Joseph Newton, MD, 55, extremely loved and cherished husband of Angela (nee Babitt), extraordinary father of Hannah, Tyler, and Ellie Dermott, beloved son of G. Daniel and Joanne (LaPinta) Newton, brother of Anthony M. (Kathy) and Michael T. (Rachel) Newton, uncle to Stella and Robert Newton, and son-in-law of William (Cindy) Babitt and Malea Anderson passed...