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...

Apr 26, 2024

Marilyn K. Hardman, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in Akron to the late James and Marilyn D. McVan. She met the love of her life, Michael Hardman, while a student at East High School and they were married for over 51 years. Although Marilyn worked for...

Apr 26, 2024

John V. Mastrojohn, Jr, (92) of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully at home on April 26, 2024. A loving and devoted, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, he was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Margaret Mastrojohn. John was a talented athlete and musician graduating from Garfield High School in 1949 and later serving in the U.S. Air...

Apr 24, 2024

Phyllis Marie Keefer, 88, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, 4 days shy of her 89th birthday, with her 4 daughters by her side. She was born on April 28, 1935 in Binghamton, New York on her mother Francis's birthday. While spending her early years in Binghamton, New York she met and married Bob Keefer in...

Apr 17, 2024

Christopher Murty McFedries (1978-2024) Christopher Murty McFedries, aged 46, passed away on April 17th, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio. Christopher attended Archbishop Hoban High School, where he excelled in soccer and track and made lasting friendships and cherished memories. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in Iraq and Qatar. Christopher is survived by...

Apr 16, 2024

Drusilla M. Felkl, 65, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on April 16, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Dru was born on November 30, 1958 in Akron to the late Herman & Olga Massoli. Dru was a 1977 graduate of Tallmadge High School, and then worked for many years as a Registered...

Apr 16, 2024

Diogenes "Dio" Farrell, 87, of Akron passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Dio was born in Akron Ohio, to the late Augustus (Catherine) Farrell on November 11, 1936. He worked as a carpenter for most of his life. Along with his parents Dio is preceded in death by his 12 siblings. He is survived by his four...

Apr 15, 2024

Ronald L. Raines, 88, passed away on April 15, 2024 in Akron. Ron was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield High School and served in the Army. He served as a fireman for the Akron Fire Department for over 30 years. Ron was an avid golfer and a big Cleveland sports fan....