Jul 23, 2023

Patricia Ann Rogers, 74, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Summa Akron City Hospital. Patricia was born October 15, 1948, to Corbett Willard and Gertrude (Schutte) Wright in Akron and had been an area resident most of her life. She was employed by Sensormatic in many roles, St. Francis de Sales School, and Gerber and Green...

Jul 21, 2023

Loren O. Kennedy, 95, passed away at his home on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born in Sullivan, Indiana and was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during World War II. Mr. Kennedy was retired from the Schwebel's Baking Company. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the American Legion and Teamsters...

Jul 18, 2023

David Sciulli, 89, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 after a brief illness. Dave was born in Akron to the late Lorenzo and Sabbia Sciulli and was a lifelong area resident. He a chaplin and a longtime member at the Eagles Club. He worked at Lockheed Martin for 45 years. He spent his free time as a...

Jul 16, 2023

Betty Jane Flesher, 98, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, after a brief illness. Betty was born May 10, 1925, to Ray and Bertha (Linch) Ritchie in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. Her favorite pastime was a good bingo game. Betty is survived by her children James Mantz, Danna (James) Schultz, Janet...

Jul 10, 2023

Christopher Michael Bird - CB to family and friends passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 10th. Chris was born in South Miami, FL on January 19, 1977 to Dennis and Nancy Bird. He grew up in the Firestone Park area of Akron Ohio, attended St. Paul's School, St. Vincent-Saint Mary High School and the University...

Jul 10, 2023

Billie E. Geary, 92, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023. He was born in Central City, Kentucky and retired from Firestone after 35 years of service. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Akron. Billie served in the United States Marine Corps as a Sergeant during the Korean Conflict Era. He was a life member...

Jul 8, 2023

Mrs Dorothy Gross, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 8, 2023. Dorothy was born on December 25, 1934 to Sam and Katherine Gresock. She married the love of her life, Donald Gross, on April 24, 1954. Dorothy was a graduate of St Vincent's High School. After graduation, she worked at The Firestone Tire & Rubber...

Jul 7, 2023

"I was born in Zvornik, Yugoslavia, and in 1957 I immigrated to the United States of America, Chicago, where I finished my high school education. After high school I was accepted to the University of Illinois from where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in metallurgical engineering. After serving in the U.S. Military - Army, I...

Jul 5, 2023

Rosina (Long) Puhak, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Copley Health Center. Rosina was born October 25, 1946, in New Castle PA to Emil and Geraldine (Quigley) Long and came to Akron in 1983. Rosina is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Patrick; siblings Emil (Louise) Long and Janet (Thomas) Smithee; and her...

Jul 3, 2023

Frederick 'Freddy' W. Miller, IV, 45, beloved father, son, partner, & brother, passed away July 3, 2023.Fred was born in Akron on January 23, 1978 during the Great Blizzard to Fred & Yvonne Miller. He was a 1996 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and graduated with a degree in Computer Science from the University of Akron. He was employed...

Jul 3, 2023

Robert E. Lee, 59, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2023. Bob was born in Marietta, OH on March 19, 1964. He worked as a painter and master craftsman for nearly 40 years. Bob was preceded in death by his father Lester Lee, Sr.; sister Billie Holsomback & brother Lester 'Butch' Lee. He is survived by his...

Jul 3, 2023

Kathryn Beatrice Drexler (Fitzgerald) passed away peacefully early Monday morning, July 3, 2023 to be in the arms of her Heavenly Father and reunited with her beloved Albert Drexler. Kathryn was born on October 13, 1935 in Wooster, Ohio to Edward and Bridget "Delia" Fitzgerald. She lived on a farm and attended a one-room schoolhouse. She graduated...

Jul 1, 2023

James A. Dietrich, 86, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023.Jim was born in East Cleveland on January 31, 1937, to Emil & Catherine Dietrich and was a lifelong Akron area resident. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1955 and went on to work for 60 years in the grocery business, working for A&P, Kollman's IGA, Darrow's Family Foods,...

Jun 27, 2023

Cuyahoga Falls - Ramona M Fana, 60, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly in her home. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on January 2nd, 1963 to the late Joe and Judy (Clelland) Fana. She was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls where she met the love of her life, Alfred Gross at Cuyahoga Falls High...

Jun 26, 2023

Avah Rose Martin, daughter of Meghan Frame and Jeffrey Martin, was born into the arms of our Lord on June 26, 2023. Baby Avah had lots of brothers and sisters Maddie Kilbane, Kaden Goralczyk, Leeland Frame, Connor Franke, McKenna Connell, Serenity Grant, Matt Martin, Sarah Beyer (nee Martin), Breanna Presley (nee Martin). Her grandparents Nora Smith (nee Kilbane) Kilbane,...

Jun 25, 2023

Patricia Ann Dobbins, 73, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 25, 2023. Patricia was born October 15, 1949, to Sebastian and Julianna (Magyar) Smith in Akron. She was a 1967 graduate of Garfield High School and was employed by Summit County Job and Family Services for 30 years, retiring in 2014. She was a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic...

Jun 25, 2023

Barbara Ann George, 88, passed away on June 25, 2023. Barbara was born in Ellet on January 11, 1935 to the late Audrey & Corda Davis and was a graduate of Ellet High School. She first worked at Ohio Edison, where she met her future husband of 55 years, George P. George. She retired from Akron Public...

Jun 25, 2023

Gregory Hughes, age 53, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, after a brief illness.

Greg was born November 15, 1969, in Akron to David and Carol (Wagner) Hughes, both now deceased.

Greg grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, then moved to Jackson Township and then to North Canton where he attended High School and...

Jun 25, 2023

Linda K. McElroy(Spoon), 78 of Pawleys Island SC(formerly of Akron) died June 25, 2023 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by husband Harold, parents Ira and Betty, sister Cheryn Williams and great-granddaughters Reagan and Nairobi, Linda is survived by daughter Linda Michele Scott, sons Jamie(Danielle) Scott and John(Vicki) Scott; grandchildren Katee(Bhrandon), Courtney(Francis) Bearsch, Madison, Ashley(Jesse) and Corey Dixon(Tamara);...

Jun 24, 2023

Patricia Jeffery, 78, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was a lifetime member of Northwest Avenue Church of Christ in Tallmadge. Patricia enjoyed reading, crocheting and volunteering at church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ruth (Cummins) Bowen; husband, James Phillip Jeffery; and brothers, Ronnie and Doug Bowen. Patricia is survived by...