Obituaries

Dec 27, 2025

Clarence "Clancy" Moore passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl Moore and William "Charlie" Moore.

Clancy is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carol Moore; his children, Dave (Bree) Moore, Dawn (Tim) Gross, and Missy Moore; his grandchildren, Carlee (Paul) Wellman, Emma Gross, Olivia Gross, Eron...

Dec 26, 2025

Jennifer Elaine Carcione passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on September 23rd 1960 in Akron, Ohio to David and Shirley Long. She attended schools in the Kenmore area for most of her life until her daddy bought a farm in Manchester, where she graduated, class of 1979. That little...

Dec 26, 2025

Jessie Donald 'Don' Alexander, a resident of Firestone Park for over 50 years passed away December 26, 2025, at the age of 78.Don was born in Jamestown, NY on December 1, 1947. His family resided in Lakewood, NY on Chautauqua Lake. His fondest memories were as a child growing up on that lake. He joined the Marines in 1966 during...

Dec 24, 2025

James Weiser, 68, passed away December 24, 2025 after a long illness.

Jim was born January 1, 1957 in Ravenna to Dr. John Weiser and Lenora Weiser nee Brewster. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1975 and then attended Kent State University where he graduated in 1980. Jim was a string music teacher in Wooster City Schools for...

Dec 23, 2025

Thomas J. Hafler, 92 passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 23, 2025.Tom was born on August 30, 1933 to the late Thomas & Mary Hafler and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. He joined the US Navy in 1954 and served aboard the USS Hornet during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the City of Akron...

Dec 23, 2025

We are heartbroken to share that Eva L. Wade, beloved wife, mother,W and friend, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on May 9, 1957, to the late Richard and Deloris (nee:Doyle) Swigert at Akron, Ohio, Eva dedicated her life to her family and her work .

Eva leaves behind her...

Dec 20, 2025

Barbara Elizabeth Lytz passed away December 20, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, December 15, 1932. Resided in Ohio over 60 years. Retired from Woodridge School District after 25 years, where many wonderful students crossed her path. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. She loved her family and...

Dec 19, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" Harrigal, 80, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 after a brief illness.

Jerry was born in Akron to the late Andrew and Mary Harrigal. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam, stationed stateside. He began his career at BF Goodrich. He went on to work as a mail carrier, and found enjoyment in serving the people of...

Dec 18, 2025

Laura Jean Galat

October 7th, 1959 - December 18th, 2025

Laura Jean (Newman) Galat, 66, of Akron, Ohio, went Home to be with the Lord on December 18th, surrounded by her family's singing and love.

Laura was born on October 7th, 1959, to parents Dick and Esther (Kozy) Newman.

Laura graduated from Kenmore High School in 1978 and later went...

Dec 18, 2025

Mary Agnes (née LaBruzzo) Pisano of Akron passed away peacefully early in the morning of December 18, 2025, at the age of 98.

She was a lifelong resident of Akron, born on January 30, 1927, to Catherine (née Greco) and John LaBruzzo. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Thomas and his wife Marguerite, and her loving...

Dec 18, 2025

Mary Jo Bailey, 83, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025.She was born in Akron on July 4, 1942 to the late Joseph & Ruth Buhalak. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1960. Mary Jo worked for Ohio Bell for many years. She was a longtime parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kenmore, where she was a member...

Dec 17, 2025

Debra V. Toth, 69, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Akron City Hospital with her family and friends at her side.

Debbie was born April 8, 1956, to John and Victoria (Chirila) Toth in Akron and had been an area resident her entire life. She was a 1974 graduate of Garfield High School and held...

Dec 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David Patrick Chase, who departed this life peacefully on December 17, 2025-just shy of his 68th birthday. He lost his battle with Metastatic Squamous Carcinoma with an unknown primary. Born on December 20, 1957, in East Cleveland, Ohio, to Donn and Ruth Chase. David was a beloved husband, father, and friend...

Dec 16, 2025

Announcement: Angelo James Kouzelos, 63, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on 12/16/25. He was born on July 20, 1962, in Barberton, Ohio to James and Kathy Kouzelos.

Life & Career: Angelo graduated from Coventry High School in 1980 and worked in the restaurant business his entire life, starting at our family restaurant the Flaming Gyros, then Taco Bell and most...

Dec 15, 2025

Joyce Eloise Ashley of Uniontown, OH passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 surrounded by family.

Joyce was born on December 5, 1932 at Osbornes Mills, WV, daughter of the late Lon & Addie Mae Groves Hershberger. Joyce graduated Charleston General Hospital School of Nursing in 1953 and the next day married her high school sweetheart Harry L. Ashley. They moved...

Dec 13, 2025

Charles "Chuck" Deger, 76, died Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Chuck was born in Akron on May 16, 1949, and was a lifelong area resident. He attended St. Paul Elementary School. Beginning early in his youth, Chuck had an innate sense of right and wrong, and was moved to speak out for his convictions. His commitment to justice never wavered. He...

Dec 12, 2025

Van Pum Chou Chan was born on July 16,1942, and passed away peacefully away at home on December 12, 2025 in Akron, Ohio.

She was born in Battambang, Cambodia, in the village of Maklur the youngest of nine children. She was married to her beloved husband, Noy Chou Chan, who preceded her in death in 2022.

At the age of 38, she and her...

Dec 12, 2025

Angelo Dominic Thomas Antognoli 94, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Angelo lived in Cuyahoga Falls his whole life. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force. His passions for life included his wife, family, his PA camp and volunteering for many years at the Gennesaret...

Dec 9, 2025

James Joseph Bamont, lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio, passed on to the next life on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was 86 years old. Born February 26, 1939 to Michael J. and Virginia S. (nee Shutway) Bamont. His dad a laborer, and mom, a domestic house wife; life was simple and despite financial struggles, the family persisted. Jim spent many...

Dec 7, 2025

Prof. Michael G. Aman, passed away at home on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025. He died peacefully with his family at his side. Mike was born May 6, 1945 in Rochester, New York to Kenneth and Eunice Aman. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Ken (Lenore) and Tom (Tanya). He is survived by his wife of...