Obituaries

Oct 14, 2024

Gerald J. 'Jerry' Swan, 86, passed away on October 14, 2024. Jerry was born in Akron on March 3, 1938 to the late Lloyd & Julia Swan. He was a 1956 graduate of Hower Vocational School and served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and spent 12 months in Korea. He worked as...

Oct 14, 2024

James E. Malak, 69, joined the Lord and his wife Sonchu in Heaven on October 14, 2024. Jim was born in Akron on May 3, 1955 to Edward & Elsie Malak. He graduated from Kent State University and worked as a software developer. He served his country as a member of the Army. Jim was a faithful member of...

Oct 13, 2024

Joann Gilchrist, 87, passed away on October 13th, 2024 . Born September 24, 1937 to John and Alice Chambless, she graduated from Stow High School in 1955. Following high school, she married Joseph Gilchrist, then began her life's work of caring for her large family. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren attending...

Oct 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laverne Winters, 91, of Kent, OH, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who peacefully departed this world on October 13, 2024. Born in Harrisburg, IL on September 5, 1933, Laverne touched the lives of many with her kindness and gentle spirit.

Leaving behind...

Oct 12, 2024

Pamela Gates, 72, of Uniontown, passed away on October 12, 2024.

Pam leaves behind her two daughters, Alyssa (David) Schreiber and Kara (John) Kirkpatrick; three grandchildren, Katelyn and Jackson Schreiber, Lila Kirkpatrick; her sister Lori (Mike) Mavrigian; nieces Jennifer (John) Fowler, Erin Marriott and Cheryl Johnson; and nephew Ryan (Beata) Arthur.

Pam was preceded in...

Oct 10, 2024

Christina Suzanne Shaffer, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 10, 2024. Chris was born on September 30, 1949, in Alliance, OH to the late Robert & Mary Martin and was a Cuyahoga Falls/Akron resident for most of her life. Chris was a proud mother and homemaker who adored spending time with her children and...

Oct 10, 2024

Ashley Renee Walls, age 22, of Akron passed away on October 10, 2024. Ashley was born in Akron on November 19, 2001, to her parents Dale and Karla (Klein) Walls. She attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. Ashley enjoyed listening to music, reading, writing poetry, swimming and spending time with friends and family. She was witty and had...

Oct 8, 2024

DèAngelo Allen Wilson, beloved son of Anjel Phillips and Daytwon Wilson was stillborn Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Summa Hospital. DèAngelo is also survived by his brothers Daytwon and DèJuan Wilson and grandparents Luciana Phillips, Robert Curfman and Tanika and Demond Wilson.

Oct 7, 2024

Richard L. Fleming, 94, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, October 7, 2024. Dick was born in Akron to the late Herbert and Angela Fleming. He was a veteran of the US Army. Dick retired from Goodyear after 47 years of service. He was a devout member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and prayed the...

Oct 6, 2024

Robert E. Ebner, 91, died October 6, 2024 at home after a short illness. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and later moved to Akron, where he spent most of his life. He was employed by University of Akron, retiring in 1996. He was a member of St Paul Parish. He spoke fondly of his eight years...

Oct 4, 2024

Vicki Lee Pritchard Wallace April 29, 1951 - October 4, 2024 Vicki Lee Pritchard was born in Akron, Ohio on April 29, 1951, as the second child of John Earl Pritchard and Joan Sarah Houck. She attended Akron Public Schools through ninth grade and graduated from Barberton High School in 1969. She went on to the University...

Oct 3, 2024

Michael Benear March 13, 1964 - October 3, 2024 Michael Scott Benear, 60, of Green passed away on October 3rd, 2024 of complications due to colon cancer. Mike was born on Friday, March 13th, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of Michael and Phyllis Benear. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1982 and went...

Oct 2, 2024

Francine A. Kusnir, 57, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2024. She was born in Barberton and was a graduate of Hoban High School and the University of Akron. Francine was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Helen (Toth) Kusnir. She is survived by her siblings, Greg, Andrea and Mike. There are no services...

Sep 28, 2024

James E. Vaughan, 77, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2024. Jim was the son of George and Rita Vaughan. He graduated from Hoban High School in 1965, making several lifelong friends. After 28.5 years of a rewarding career, he retired as a Lieutenant from the Akron Fire Department. Jim enjoyed socializing with anybody and everyone. There was...

Sep 25, 2024

Gerald E. 'Jerry' Caporlett, 88, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024.

Jerry was born in Akron, OH on August 7, 1936, to the late Jules & Judy Caporlett. He served in the US Navy from 1953-1957 and retired from Acme as a meat cutter. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many....

Sep 22, 2024

Edward Tulodzieski, 92 of Canton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 22, 2024. Ed was born to the late Andrew and Pearl Tulodzieski in Amsterdam, Ohio on July 5, 1932. After High School, Ed enlisted into the United States Navy where he was stationed on the USS Coral Sea during the Korean War. When...

Sep 20, 2024

Alfred Vincent Musci, 87, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on September 20, 2024. He was born on July 19, 1937 to the late Frank and Agatha Musci (nee Perniola), in Akron, Ohio.

On February 10, 1962, Al married Joan Musci (nee Davidson) at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, the former St....

Sep 18, 2024

Jeffrey (Jeff) Zeigler, 65, passed away on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 after a long battle with cancer and illnesses.

Jeff was born on January 11th, 1959 to Kenneth and Betty (Calvin) Zeigler in Akron, Ohio, where he resided his entire life. He worked a full career at Midwest Precision (formerly Comptrol). Jeff married his soulmate,...

Sep 16, 2024

Jesse Thomas Murray, 82, passed away on September 16, 2024. He was born in Budapest, Hungary to James and Helen Murray (Meszaros) and immigrated to the US as a child. Jesse graduated Hoban High school and entered into the United States Navy where he served for 4 years in Naples, Italy. His training as a technician granted...

Sep 15, 2024

In loving memory of Sandra "Nanny" Williams Nanny was born on October 10, 1940, in Akron, Ohio to Victor and Loretta Fusco. She grew up in Akron where she later met her husband, Charlie. They shared over 50 years of marriage, four sons (and their fur baby, Shiloh), and ABC Drain and Plumbing together. She was the...