Obituaries

Apr 7, 2025

Robert Wayne Burns, 61, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 due to natural causes. Bob was born in Akron to the late Donald and Ann Burns and lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1981 and went on to work in the trucking industry. Bob loved spending his free time fishing, hunting and...

Apr 6, 2025

Carl L. Schuckert "Uncle", 84, of Akron, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Carl retired from Giant Eagle Barberton after spending his life in the grocery business and managing many local grocery stores for over 35 years. He attended Springfield Baptist Church. Carl was known for his love of gardening, and he loved...

Apr 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Keenan. He was born on January 5, 1953 to the late Thomas Keenan II and Jeanette Bilgari in Germany.Thomas was a hardworking man and supported his family by being a machinist and a quality control specialist. He loved gardening, woodworking and playing computer games with his granddaughters,...

Apr 5, 2025

Marilyn Jean Huddleston (Miller), 88, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1936, to the late Harry and Anna (Brown) Miller. Marilyn lived her entire life in the Akron area near family and lifelong friends. She retired from Roadway Express Trucking Company after a 35-year career. Marilyn enjoyed many interests over...

Apr 4, 2025

Harry A. Vezzani, 72, passed away on April 4, 2025, at the Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls. Harry was born on January 16, 1953 to the late Harry and Lena Vezzani and was a 1971 graduate of Hoban High School. He obtained degrees in accounting and business administration from the University of Akron. Harry was a devoted parishioner of St....

Apr 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Allen Von Forell, age 71, of Green, Ohio, on April 4, 2025. Dennis passed away after a life filled with hard work, love, watching sports, and music. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dennis was born on December 6, 1953, in Denver, Colorado,...

Apr 4, 2025

Thomas M Lehner age 95 died peacefully on April 4th, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Akron; he was a graduate of Buchtel High School where he participated in track. He enlisted in the United States Navy in September of 1948 and was honorably discharged in October of...

Apr 3, 2025

Joyce L. Bender, 89, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born in Newark, Ohio in 1936 to the late Donald and Grace Helmkee, Joyce worked for the City of Akron for 40 years as clerk of City Council. She was a member of Lifespring Christian Church where she served on the Church...

Apr 1, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Douglas Eugene Herbert-Doing (42) announces his passing on April 1st, 2025. Born June 25th 1982 in Warren Ohio. Growing up Doug was constantly moving. An accomplished roller skater having won the title of National Paris Roller Skating Champion and had earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He is...

Mar 27, 2025

Martha Louise Francis (Smith), age 78, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in West Virginia, Martha spent most of her life in Stow and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She also briefly lived in Florida, Maryland, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., alongside her beloved husband, who served in the...

Mar 22, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Nathaniel (Jab) Trent, who left us peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on January 8, 1941, in Wharncliffe, West Virginia to the late Ance Trent and Pearl Lester ( Johnson ). Nathaniel lived a life marked by hard work and dedication. He...

Mar 22, 2025

Sandra Yvonne Vercuski, 83, passed away on March 22, 2025 at Danbury Senior Living in Brunswick. Sandy was born November 25, 1941 in Elizabethtown, PA to Walter and Margaret Bernhard. She was a hairdresser and owned her own shop in Wallhaven. Sandy was a talented seamstress. She was a part of Project Linus, sewing together blankets for...

Mar 22, 2025

Petar Tomic, 77, died on March 22, 2025. Petar was born on April 19, 1947 in Krnjak, Croatia, came to the United States in 2000 and worked for Imperial Electric for 11 years. He was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Petar was preceded in death by his brother Stevan. He is survived by his wife...

Mar 21, 2025

Linda L. Knight, 79, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025. Linda was born in Akron on August 11, 1945 to the late Ralph & Lillian Smith. She was a 1963 graduate of Central High School. She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of Akron. Linda enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, and going to...

Mar 20, 2025

PATRICIA "PATTI" DIDONATO (GECHOFF) 1935-2025 On the first day of Spring, March 20, 2025, Patti DiDonato, age 89, went to join God and her loved ones in Heaven. A lifelong Akron resident, Patti lived her entire life in Firestone Park. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1953 and thereafter worked as a legal secretary with a...

Mar 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Deborah Lister (NEE Palmer), age 64, of Barberton, Ohio, who departed this life on March 17, 2025. Born on November 19, 1960, Deborah lived a full life marked by kindness, resilience, and a dedication to those she loved.

Deborah is survived by her loving family. The...

Mar 17, 2025

Maryanna Natalie Ogonek, 87, died peacefully on March 17, 2025, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 67 years, Joseph, and eleven children: Joseph Jr. (Mary Grace), Katharine, Edward (Donna), Stephen (Ann), Peter (Alice), Maria, Thomas (Angela), Theresa (Robert), Walter (Elizabeth), Daniel (Leah), and Luke (Anne); 22 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Maryanna (nee...

Mar 14, 2025

Linda Lou Edwards was born at her grandmother's home in Romney, West Virginia on Thanksgiving day, November 27,1947 to her parents Richard and Evelyn Wolfe . Linda resided in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and went to her eternal home with Jesus on Friday, March 14, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Linda is preceded in death...

Mar 14, 2025

Ray was taken by our Creator on March 14, 2025 at the age of 86 years. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 8, 1938, and had one sister, Sally Yockey. He served his country on active duty in the U.S. Army from December 10,1956 - December 9, 1959, and then the reserves until June 11,...

Mar 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Candace Joyce Ryan, who left us peacefully March 14th, 2025. Candace was born on February 21, 1952, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Alva Deemer, Butch and Sarah Claeys and later made her home in Akron, OH, where she lived her life with her loving late husband William...