Obituaries

Oct 25, 2023

Donna Mae Harris, 84, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Donna was born in Geneva, Ohio on June 12, 1939 to Harry and Ruth Wood. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her two sisters, Jean and Beatrice. She is survived by her husband Don of 63 years; her son Shawn and...

Oct 25, 2023

Phoui Xayphonh of Akron, Ohio passed away on Oct 25, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 25, 2023

Joseph P. Oddo, 88, passed away on October 25, 2023 Joe was born on September 9, 1935 in Cleveland to the late Angelo & Maria Oddo. He joined the Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956, serving in Okinawa. Joe owned and operated two restaurants, Chip's Pizza and D'Angelos Italian Restaurant for over 50 years. Joe was a...

Oct 23, 2023

Loda M. Smith (NEE Sartor) passed away on October 23, 2023. Born May 19. 1937 to the late Louis and Loda Sartor, she was retired from Akron Children's Hospital. In addition to her parents, Loda was preceded in death by her husband, William Smith; brother, James Sartor; and niece, Debi Olson. She is survived by sisters, Mary Ann Sartor,...

Oct 23, 2023

Paul G. Hennemann, Jr., 63, passed away on October 23, 2023 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Paul was born on September 27, 1960 to the late Paul Sr. & Agnes Hennemann and was a 1979 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School. Paul served his country as a US Marine at Camp Lejeune from 1980...

Oct 22, 2023

Myrtle Louise Gerhart LaBonte, 84, of Akron passed away on October 23. Born in Greensburg, PA to the late Vernon and Betty Jenkins she had lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Her survivors include daughters, Diana Rhodes, Darlene (Jerry) Jones, and Cathryn Robertson; son, Gus (Chris) Gerhart; bothers, John Jenkins and Dave Popovich; 10...

Oct 21, 2023

Larry Stanley, 81, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023. Larry was born January 29, 1942 to Howard and Georgia (Osbourne) Stanley in Akron and had been an area resident most of his life. Larry was employed by Immaculate Conception Catholic Church as facility manager, the Retail Renovations Co. and was currently, with his wife Judy, ministering to...

Oct 21, 2023

Gary Quintrell, a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Gary received his wings on October 21,2023, leaving behind a lifetime of memories that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him.

Gary was born on March 8, 1948, to his loving parents Ina (Loftis) and Dorse Quintrell. Throughout his life, Gary was...

Oct 20, 2023

Carole J. Drzal, 71, of Hudson passed away on Friday, October 20. Born in Cleveland, Carole was a graduate of Bedford High School. She had retired from Stow Library where she had 25 years of service. She was member of Holy Family Parish in Stow. Preceded in death by her brothers, John and Ronald Olchovy, she is survived by...

Oct 20, 2023

Mary A. Michael, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023.Mary was born in West Virginia, and she came to Northeast Ohio as a young woman. She met her husband, Davy Lee Michael, in Cleveland, where they both worked in factories. They enjoyed several years of marriage before welcoming their daughter Charlene. They maintained a cordial relationship while raising...

Oct 19, 2023

Zora Milijevic, 66, died on October 19, 2023 Zora was born in Tuzla, Bosnia on June 30, 1957 and came to the US in 1999. Zora is survived by her husband Drago; her son Leonoardo (Maja); brothers Zoran & Miroslav; sister Ljiljana; grandchildren Yvonne and Andrey. The family will receive friends Monday, October 23 from 12 pm...

Oct 18, 2023

James R. Albertson, 81, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Heather Knoll Care Center.James (Jim) was born October 12, 1942, to Russell and Charlotte (Robison) Albertson in Akron and was a resident of the Cuyahoga Falls area his entire life. He was a 1961 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, attended Ashland University, and received a Bachelor of Business...

Oct 17, 2023

Kevin P. Deger, 67, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Kevin was born in Akron on June 23, 1956 to the late Clarence and Elpha "Marie" Deger and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from St. Paul Grade School and was a 1974 graduate of Garfield High School. Kevin worked as a welder for many years. He...

Oct 14, 2023

Alan was also known as Jim, AKA Uncle Jim, AKA Uncle Sneezy, & AKA Uncle Mole, passed away on October 14, 2023. Born in Wadsworth in 1953 to Les and Frances Root he lived there until his family moved to Bath Maine. After a short stay in Maine the family moved to Havertown Pa. At Havertown High...

Oct 14, 2023

Richard "Dick" Breiding, 95, of North Hill passed away peacefully at home on October 14.

When your life starts as a farm boy on North Hill in 1928 and stretches across the Korean War (his mom swore the helmet caused his baldness), marrying a local girl and raising 12 children, you're going to store up some interesting...

Oct 8, 2023

Roseanne Andrews, 53, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on October 8, 2023 after a long-fought battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by those who loved her through her cancer diagnosis all the way up until her last breath. Roseanne is preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Rose Dowling, Michael and Anna Prioletti, Harold and...

Oct 8, 2023

Fred J. Parks, 84, passed away on October 8, 2023. Born in Barberton to Fred and Virginia (Brennan) Parks, Fred grew up in Kenmore with his seven siblings, Carol Oziomek, Virginia Starcher, Kathleen Butcher, Michael, John "Chip", Thomas and Patrick He was retired from Yellow Freight. During his retirement Fred enjoyed spending time with his wife, Bonnie, and family....

Oct 6, 2023

Kimberly M. Lauritzen (Kline), 67, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2023. She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and is now in the presence of her Lord, without pain.

She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Paul; her son Scott (Gabriela) Lauritzen; her daughter Michelle (AJ) Hill;...

Oct 5, 2023

Laurence J. Karadin, 86, of Barberton, OH, got his angel wings on October 5, 2023. He was born in Akron, OH to parents Joseph and Mary Karadin (nee Beskitt) on August 20, 1937. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and proud of his service in the military. He was also a member of the Lighter-Than-Air...

Oct 4, 2023

Brenda Lee Heisroth, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Beloved wife of Charles, mother of Neil (Kay) Heisroth and Lynne Wilson, grandmother of Paige, Meg, and Brooke Heisroth and Riley and Drew Wilson and sister of Charles Newman, Lora Spencer and Delmar (Jill) Newman. Brenda was a librarian/media specialist with Lake Local Schools from 1984-2002. Her...