Obituaries

Nov 13, 2024

Cordia "Jean" Long, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at her home, with her family. She was born in Lillydale, Tennessee, a town now located under Dale Hallow Lake. She was the core of her family; Jean enjoyed cooking and making family dinners, dancing, traveling and visiting family. She loved going to her children's,...

Nov 13, 2024

Beverly Ann Gates, 79, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024. Beverly was born in Akron on February 12, 1945 to the late Otavio & Carmela Spallino and proudly grew up in Akron's North Hill Neighborhood. Beverly worked as a private nurse's aide for many years for her longtime friend Dorothy Stein. Beverly was a...

Nov 11, 2024

Daniel Oravec, 74, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Dan attended Hoban High School, Class of '69, the University of Notre Dame and Kent State University Graduate School. He worked in Plain Local Schools for over 30 years. Dan attended St Paul's Catholic Church in North...

Nov 11, 2024

Brigham Lee Cowan, 47, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024. Brigham was born on February 25, 1977 in Barberton, OH to Peter and Patricia Cowan and was a graduate of North Canton Hoover High School. He worked for 10 years at Rockwell Automation in Twinsburg and currently worked as an engineer for Black Diamond Co. Brigham...

Nov 11, 2024

Linda Lee Fernandez, 77, passed away on November 11, 2024. Linda was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 14, 1947 to the late Louis & Grace Clark and had been an area resident for over 20 years. Before moving to Akron, Linda worked for Atlas of Boston, making fine leather goods. She proudly made briefcases and attache cases, one...

Nov 10, 2024

Evelyn Louisa (Blasdel) Nanashe, 101, went to be with her husband John in Heaven on November 10, 2024. Evelyn was born on November 4, 1923 in Akron to the late Kenneth & Hermina Blasdel. She was a graduate of Garfield High School and worked as a nurse at Hawthornden State Hospital. She worked for many years in the food...

Nov 9, 2024

Linda Mercedes Glass (Gilbert), 77, passed away surrounded by family on November 9, 2024. Linda was born in New York City on May 11, 1947, to the late Leo and Maria Mercedes Gilbert. She graduated in 1965 from Akron South High School, where she met her husband. Rick and Linda went on to marry June 15, 1968, at St....

Nov 8, 2024

Randolph "Randy" A. DelMonte, 76, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024. Randy was born on January 16, 1948 in Akron to the late Albert & Lorena DelMonte and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1966 and was employed by Firestone, Stop-n-Go, and retired from FirstMerit Bank. Randy was an avid bowler...

Nov 5, 2024

Louis J. Brandt, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Louis was born in Barton, Ohio and lived most of his life in the Akron area. He served in the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant and was stationed in Germany. Louis met the love of his life while he was in...

Nov 5, 2024

Vicki Gail Angerstien of Akron passed away on November 5, 2024 at the age of 72. Vicki was born in Meyersdale, PA on October 3, 1952 to the late Sylvan and Loretta (Stewart) Jones. She spent most of her life in Akron and graduated from Kenmore High School in 1970. Vicki was a wonderful, loving mother and...

Nov 4, 2024

Catherine Rose Wolfe, beloved daughter of Theresa and Joseph Wolfe and sister of Anastasia Wolfe was given back to our Lord Monday, November 4, 2024. She is also survived by grandparents Joe and Suzette Wolfe and George and Mary Szijarto and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Private graveside services will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at...

Nov 4, 2024

Carole Mehen, 59, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away unexpectedly at home on November 4, 2024. Born in Barberton, and a graduate of Kenmore High School, Carole had spent the majority of her life in Northeast Ohio.

Carole was a diligent reader, with a particular fondness for a good mystery. She, like many in the area, loved and...

Oct 31, 2024

Donna Marie Johnson, 84, passed away on October 31, 2024. Donna was born in Akron on May 21, 1940 to the late Ralph & Peg Hout and was a 1958 graduate of Coventry High School. She worked for nearly 15 years at Albright Lighting in Akron. Donna was a former member of both the Akron Baptist Temple...

Oct 31, 2024

Ronald J. Saverno, 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 31, 2024. Ron was born in Garfield Heights, OH on March 27, 1933, to the late Louis & Dolores Saverno. He served his country in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He retired as a supervisor from Ohio Bell/AT&T. He was a member of St. Hilary...

Oct 29, 2024

DEBORAH ANN GOOD (Duffy) Our dear, loving Debbie left us suddenly on Tuesday, October 29th. Deb was born November 11, 1952 in Fairview, Ohio, and attended school in Westlake. There she met and began dating her future husband, Larry, and after both graduated from Bowling Green University, the knot was tied in 1977. After 3 years in...

Oct 29, 2024

Paulette Gonis (Koukis) lived a life of joy, strength, love, and faith which continued as she reached out and was received into the arms of her loving Heavenly Father in His Kingdom on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the age of 77 (July 18, 1947). She lived for her family and was cherished by her children Barry...

Oct 28, 2024

Daniel Bates Norris Jr. died peacefully on October 28th, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on January 3rd, 1946, and soon moved to Akron, Ohio where he attended North High School and then on to graduate from the University of Akron with a bachelor's and master's degree in education along with...

Oct 27, 2024

John A. Demko, 79, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, after a long illness. John was born December 11, 1944 to Andrew and Colletta (Wolf) Demko in Akron and spent his entire life in the Portage Lakes. He was a 1962 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School, served in the National Guard and had been employed by...

Oct 27, 2024

Donnell Crosley, 51, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born in Akron on March 4, 1973. He is survived by his son, Isaac Crosley. There are no services at this time.

Oct 23, 2024

Allen Louis Owiesny, 73, passed away on October 23, 2024. Allen was born in Hamtramick, MI on July 28, 1951 to the late Walter & Catherine Owiesny. Allen retired with nearly 39 years in multiple roles from the Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg. Allen enjoyed camping and was an avid bowler. Allen is survived by his beloved...