Obituaries

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Alan Jay Stennett

Alan Jay Stennett

Feb 26, 2026

Alan Jay Stennett 64, of Green Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born in Springfield, Illinois in 1961, he lived a life marked by generosity, laughter, deep faith, and boundless curiosity.

A proud graduate of Stow High School, Class of 1979, he went on to study Mechanical Engineering at Kent State University, where his natural gift for understanding how...

Michael Brian Mellinger

Michael Brian Mellinger

Feb 22, 2026

Michael Mellinger, 58, passed away February 22, 2026. He was born March 25, 1967 in Akron. Michael worked in waste management. He enjoyed music, socializing, and doing jobs around the house.Michael was preceded in death by his infant sister Michelle; father Frederick; and grandparents. He is survived by his daughters Stevie and Jolene Mellinger; son Jacob Mellinger, partner of 10...

Richard Arthur McIntyre II

Richard Arthur McIntyre II

Feb 21, 2026

Richard A. McIntyre II, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026, after a long illness. He was surrounded with love having his daughter Savannah, son Ricky , and best friend Barb by his side.Rick was born on October 28, 1954 to the late Richard and Margaret McIntyre and was a lifelong area resident. He went to St. Paul...

Michael Scott Goudy

Michael Scott Goudy

Feb 19, 2026

Green - Michael 'Mike' Goudy, 70, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026.

Preceded in death by his by mother Jessie Torson, father Frank Goudy, stepfather Ray Torson, sister Linda Goudy, brother James Eaglewolf, and granddaughter Summer Goudy.

He is survived by the love of his life, wife of 51 years, Christine, sons Michael (Karla), Ronald (Karissa), sisters Thelma Goudy...

Cynthia Ann Vance

Cynthia Ann Vance

Feb 18, 2026

Cynthia Ann Vance, a beacon of sweetness and an unexpected miracle to all who knew her passed away on February 18, 2026 leaving behind a legacy of resilience and unconditional love. She was born on May 11, 1959 in Akron, Ohio with Down's Syndrome. At the time, doctors suggested to her mother and father that they place her in a...

Donald Gene Freed

Donald Gene Freed

Feb 17, 2026

Donald Freed, 72, of Coventry Township, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Born on September 21, 1953 in Akron, Ohio, Donald was the son of the late Homer and Violet Freed. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Paul, Shirley, Myrtle, Vita, Vonnie and Margie.

Donald was a wonderful, loving husband and Papa who loved his family unconditionally. He...

Randall Lynn Tomey

Randall Lynn Tomey

Feb 16, 2026

Randall Lynn Tomey born August 12 1963. He passed away February 16th 2026 after a long fight with COPD.He is survived by Crystal Howald (daughter) Sarah Tomey (daughter) and Randi Juengel (daughter). He had many nieces and nephews. 6 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by Randall Lynn Tomey Jr (son) Patricia Tomey (mother) Harry Tomey (father) Jerry...

Natalie (Vukelich) Alexander

Natalie (Vukelich) Alexander

Feb 16, 2026

Natalie Alexander, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026 at home with family by her side.

Natalie was born August 16, 1936 to Mike and Mary (Smargie) Vukelich in Akron, Ohio, the second of five girls. She attended George Barber Elementary School, East High School and Hammel Business College. As a child, Natalie joined the Muriel Kelleher Dance Studio,...

Daniel Lafferty

Daniel Lafferty

Feb 16, 2026

Daniel Lafferty, 60, passed away February 16, 2026 in Akron.

Barbara Ann Mancine

Barbara Ann Mancine

Feb 15, 2026

Barbara Ann Mancine 88, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026 at the Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn. Barbara was born on August 20, 1937 in Cleveland and grew up in Chagrin Falls, OH. She was a 1955 graduate of West Geauga High School and completed her Bachelor's in Education from Kent State University. Her first job post-graduation was...

Linda Lee Smith

Linda Lee Smith

Feb 13, 2026

Linda Lee Smith, 84, went to be with the Lord our Savior on Friday, February 13, 2026, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer.

Linda was an amazing woman. Her love and kindness touched all that knew her. Her big grin would light up the room. Her laughter, her warmth, and her compassion will be with us always. Heaven has a...

Olga Guzy

Olga Guzy

Feb 13, 2026

Olga (Kostelny) Guzy, 97, of Akron, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at The Inn at Apple Ridge in Richfield, Ohio, where she had resided the last two years.



Born July 20, 1928, in Lorain, Ohio, Olga graduated from Lorain High School with the class of 1946 B. She worked at the S. Weitz Co. factory in...

Arlette R. Gallagher

Arlette R. Gallagher

Feb 12, 2026

Arlette R. Gallagher, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Roger Gallagher; daughter Veronique (Fredrick) Voss; son Dominique Gallagher; and grandson William Pond; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 23 at 1:15PM at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road in Rittman. Please...

Monica Jean Fanady

Monica Jean Fanady

Feb 12, 2026

Monica Jean (Mushinski) Fanady, 91, passed away on February 12, 2026.Monica was born in Akron on October 11, 1934 to the late Sigmund & Mary Mushinski and was a 1952 graduate of St. Mary High School. Monica was a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in education. She was a longtime parishioner of St. John the Baptist...

Barbara Jane Pells

Barbara Jane Pells

Feb 12, 2026

Barbara J. Pells (nee Neff), 89, passed away on February 12, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1936, in Goshen, Indiana, to the late Rollo J. Neff Jr. and Unadel Neff (McCrory). Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Richard Pells, and her two sons Anthony Pells and Michael Pells.

A memorial service will take place...

Kathy Ann Pietzcker

Kathy Ann Pietzcker

Feb 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Kathy Ann Pietzcker

Kathy A. Pietzcker, age 64, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away February 11 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathy was the kindest and most thoughtful person-someone who always put everyone else before herself. She lived her dream as a devoted wife and stay-at-home mom, pouring her heart into her family and her...

Patricia Marie Kovac

Patricia Marie Kovac

Feb 11, 2026

Patricia Marie Kovac, 80, passed away on February 11, 2026.Pat was born in Akron on April 9, 1945 to the late John & Mary Mesko and was a 1963 graduate of St. Mary High School. She retired from Roetzel & Andress after 35 years of service. Pat was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church in Ellet.In addition to her...

Daline Roberta Lance-Dennison

Daline Roberta Lance-Dennison

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...

Cherie Lynn Vaughan

Cherie Lynn Vaughan

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...

Douglas Alexander Dix

Douglas Alexander Dix

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...