Obituaries

Feb 9, 2026

Daline Roberta Lance-Dennison, 66, joined her husband, George Dennison Jr, in Heavenly rest, on Monday, Feb 9, 2026. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, she was a world traveler, teaching English as a foreign language in Egypt, Jordan and China. She will be missed by family, friends and work associates at the Cuyahoga County DHS. She most recently worked...

Feb 9, 2026

Cherie L. Vaughan, 77, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandma, passed away on February 9, 2026. She was born on December 12, 1948, to Wadesworth and Norma McCauley. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1966, where she made several lifelong friends.

Family was at the heart of everything she did, and she dedicated her life to nurturing and...

Feb 8, 2026

Douglas A. Dix, 64, passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2026.

Doug was born at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron on April 10, 1961 to the late Dr. Harlan & Janet Dix and was a 1979 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. He graduated from Kent State University with a degree in accounting, earned his CPA in 1993, and operated...

Feb 6, 2026

William P. Zimmerman, 73, passed away on February 6, 2026, after fighting multiple illnesses.Bill was born on June 4, 1952 in Knoxville, TN to the late Robert & Edith Zimmerman. He proudly served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority as a senior purchasing agent, working in...

Feb 5, 2026

Donna J. Czarnecki, 77, closed her eyes and slipped away peacefully surrounded by loving family on February 5, 2026 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center.

She is survived by John, her loving husband of 53 years, her daughter Jennifer (Ryan Harrell), her beloved grandchildren Elliott and Merritt, sister Linda Henson, her nieces and nephews, and her great nieces...

Feb 1, 2026

Anthony "Tony" D. Pappas, 82, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Tony was born in Akron to the late Daniel and Mary Pappas and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Marine Corp Reserves. Tony retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years. He loved going to Friday Night Football games for his alma mater St....

Jan 31, 2026

Catherine Ramian, 102, passed away January 31, 2026 at The Gables of Green where she was affectionately known as "Grandma". The family is grateful to The Gables of Green where she received wonderful care and affection. A special thank you to her best friend Val.

Catherine was born in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania on December 29, 1923 to Paul and Mary Kuffner....

Jan 31, 2026

Jerry LaRocca, 84, passed away peacefully on January 31st.

Jerry was born in Akron Ohio to Frank and Mary LaRocca and was the oldest of 9 children. His extended family from siblings to great nieces and nephews total over 70 people.

Jerry was a 1959 graduate of St Mary's High School and earned a Marketing degree from the University of...

Jan 29, 2026

Jennifer Michelle Lampert, 51, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Jennifer was born October 15, 1974 to Lyle and Cathy Jenkins in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life.

Loved ones know Jennifer was a selfless woman who would do anything for her family and friends.

Jennifer is survived by her fiancé Scott Smith, her parents, Lyle...

Jan 28, 2026

Theresa Jean Dirkx passed away peacefully on January 28,2026.

She was born on April 27,1940, in Akron Ohio to the late Paul and Mary Hreha. She was a graduate of Garfield High School and worked at General Tire and then for many years in the Akron Public Schools. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....

Jan 28, 2026

Kay F. Pfaff, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026. 

Kay was born in Fairfield Township, Ohio to the late Herbert and Alice Bedlion. She married Henry Pfaff in 1959 and together raised their two children and two nieces. Kay volunteered for the East Pee-Wee Football Organization for many years. Kay loved gardening and country music. She also enjoyed playing...

Jan 26, 2026

Sharyn Marie Alexzulian, 70, passed away January 26, 2026.

She was born January 30, 1955 in Akron to Joseph and Nina Kubilus nee DeSeptis.

Sharyn was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Andrew Alexzulian. She is survived by her son Michael; grandson Dean; siblings Richard (Linda) Kubilus, Kathy (Jamie) Fleming, and Michelle Kubilus.

Calling hours will take...

Jan 26, 2026

John R. Prochnow, 60, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026.John was born in Akron on May 21, 1965 to the late Jack & Doris Prochnow and was a 1983 graduate of Stow High School, and a lifetime Stow resident. He worked for the City of Hudson Parks Division for nearly 15 years. John enjoyed traveling with his girlfriend Tina,...

Jan 26, 2026

David William Gordon Jr. of Green, OH passed away on January 26, 2026, at the age of 80.

Dave was preceded in death by his wife Collena "Connie" (nee Branham) of 44 years, parents David W. Sr, and Gladys Gordon (nee Berg) and brothers Gerald (Marsha) and Mark (Marilyn) Gordon. He is survived by his sister Joyce (Mike) Downey; daughter...

Jan 26, 2026

John R. Prochnow, 60, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026.

John was born in Akron on May 21, 1965 to the late Jack & Doris Prochnow and was a 1983 graduate of Stow High School, and a lifetime Stow resident. He worked for the City of Hudson Parks Division for nearly 15 years. John enjoyed traveling...

Jan 25, 2026

Timothy Bradley, 61, passed away January 25, 2026 due to an extended illness.

Tim was born May 15, 1964 in Akron to Tim and Joan Bradley. He attended Zion Lutheran grade school and Orrville High School, then Case Western. Tim lived in Orrville for most of his life. He enjoyed computer graphics, science fiction, Anime, and loved online gaming. Tim also...

Jan 23, 2026

Carol Jean Ray, 87, gained eternal rest on January 23, 2026. She was born in Akron, OH, to the late John and Helen Lorenz. Carol was a talented and gifted seamstress, a loving wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved and cherished her family and friends and treated everyone with kindness and respect. Carol was a...

Jan 22, 2026

Frances Ann Schiavone (nee Mandala), 95, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Mentor, Ohio. Frances was born on August 14, 1930, in Akron Ohio to the late Anna and John Mandala. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Schiavone, her siblings, Catherine Gullia, Anthony V. Mandala and Eleanor Iacobelli. Frances is survived by her children Anne...

Jan 22, 2026

GREEN - Darlene S. Loughborough, 82, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at her home after a brief illness.

Darlene was born February 21, 1943, to Charles and Nadine Bolea in Canton, was a 1961 graduate of Jackson High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Defiance College in 1965. She was the owner and...

Jan 22, 2026

Richard (Dick) E. Grigsby, 83, passed away on January 22, 2026.Richard was born in Akron on November 18, 1942 and graduated from Manchester High School in 1960. Richard was a draftsman by trade. Richard was also a great handyman. He could perform plumbing, electrical work, carpenter work, landscaping, mechanical work, etc.. He could do it all. Whenever a family member...