Sep 14, 2025

Juanita Fay Lynch (Rhodes), originally from West Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Grove City, Ohio. Also lovingly known as Tommie. She was a devoted nurse, a loving family member, and a woman who touched the lives of many with her warmth, compassion, and unmistakable smile. Juanita dedicated much of her life to caring...

Sep 12, 2025

David Earl Pace, age 63, passed away in his home on September 12, 2025. He was born April 13, 1962 at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina. He grew up all over the world, including Okinawa, Japan, North Dakota, New Mexico, and the Philippines traveling with his parents and brother in the Air Force. He...

Sep 12, 2025

Robert George Trout, 61, of Cuyhoga Falls passed away on September 12, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Betty (Wagner) Trout. He is survived by his Sister, Cathy (Philip) Culichia; neices Corissa (Taylor), and Morgan; nephews Nate, Jordan (Eve); great nephew Cooper and great neice Charlotte. Robert will be laid to rest...

Sep 8, 2025

Jeffrey "Jeff" Dettling, 54, of Akron, Ohio, passed away September 8. Born to Gene and Joanne Dettling, Jeff grew up in Akron and graduated from Springfield High School. After graduation, he began working at Rohrich Printing before pursuing his passion for music and entrepreneurial ventures. Music was at the heart of Jeff's life. A self-taught guitarist, he...

Sep 7, 2025

Walter Robert Strugala, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Walt was born in Colver, Pennsylvania to the late Walter and Mary Ann Strugala. In 1967, he and his high school sweetheart, Nancy, moved to Ohio to begin their life together and raise a family. Walt worked as a dedicated...

Sep 5, 2025

Marilyn Wagner, 76, passed away September 5, 2025 surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born June 4, 1949 to Walter and Frances Brahler nee Katich. She was an avid bowler. Marilyn also loved to watch game shows and read. Her greatest joy in life was being Nana. In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death...

Sep 4, 2025

Robert Dannemiller, 78, passed away September 4, 2025 surrounded by family. Bob was born in Cuyahoga Falls on November 18, 1946 to Raymond and Frances Dannemiller nee Carpenter. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and then Kent State University. Bob retired from the Kent State University Book Store after more than 30 years of service. He...

Sep 3, 2025

Forrest Allen Megenhardt, 68, passed away September 3, 2025, after battling colon cancer. Forrest was born in Akron on April 4, 1957 to the late James & Margaret Megenhodt and was a 1976 graduate of North High School. Throughout his life, Forrest had many different careers. He was a truck driver, a welder, a machinist, a bus driver, he...

Aug 31, 2025

Josephine "Jo" Moore, 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Jo was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent 33 years at Timken Company and 35 years volunteering at Mercy Hospital. She was a longtime member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Jo loved cooking and hosting friends and family. Jo is survived...

Aug 31, 2025

Katherine Lake (nee Klein), 81, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025. Although of German descent, Kathy was born on November 13, 1943 in Vucevci, Yugoslavia, to Barbara & John Klein. When she was a child, "Katarina" and her family set sail on the SS Ernie Pyle, immigrating to the United States where they settled in Akron....

Aug 28, 2025

Richard S. Wilson, 78, passed away August 28, 2025 after a brief illness. Richard was born November 30, 1946 in Coshocton, OH to John W. and Virginia Wilson nee Ralph. He graduated from Newcomerstown High School in 1964. Richard attended Kent State University and graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. His career began as a...

Aug 20, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Lorraine Lillian Livingston (Cross) announces her passing on August 20, 2025, at the age of 71. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.Lorraine was born in Sarnia, Ontario, to Arthur and Margaret Cross. She grew up with five siblings and maintained strong family connections throughout...

Aug 20, 2025

Jon Dain Durigg, 86, passed away on August 20, 2025.

Dain was born in Jewett, OH on August 6, 1939 to Chester & Faye Durigg and graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in industrial technology from Kent State University. He taught Shop for Brunswick Public Schools and later worked...

Aug 18, 2025

Virginia 'Ginger' A. Dewey, 78, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025 after a lengthy illness. Ginger was born in Akron on March 15, 1947 to the late Francis M. Swesey, II & Lillian (Swesey) Hulmes and attended South High School. Ginger worked her way through school while raising five kids and earned both her Bachelor's and...

Aug 17, 2025

Donald 'Donny' Dean Sprowls, 68, passed away with his family by his side, on August 17, 2025. Donny was born in Akron on July 30, 1957 and was a graduate of Garfield High School. He worked in the printing industry for nearly 40 years. Donny enjoyed painting and gardening and was a suffering Cleveland sports fan. He...

Aug 16, 2025

Richard V. Green, 81, passed away peacefully Saturday August 16, 2025 with family at his side. Richard was born in Akron to the late Robert and Naomi Green. A graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron, he went on to work for Continental/General Tire for over 40 years. In his retirement, Richard and his...

Aug 13, 2025

William R. Riffle "Bill" My devoted, loving husband Bill passed away August 13, 2025 at the age of 80. My heart is broken. Bill grew up in New Franklin (Manchester), graduated from Manchester High School, married his high school sweetheart and lived happily ever after with her for 60 years. After school he worked at Akron Equipment...

Aug 12, 2025

Born 02/01/1951, Tom passed away August 12,2025 at 74yrs of age. He was the beloved partner in life/spiritual husband of Teresa (Tracy) Balmer. Predeceased in death by his parents Albert Marziale and Jenny Marziale. He is survived by his two sisters Theresa Marziale, and Monica (Thomas) Marcinkoski, his nieces Jena Wright (Kyle) and Alena Postlethwait (Kyle), nephew...

Aug 8, 2025

GREEN - Barbara June (McCaffrey) Plum, 86, passed away on August 8, 2025. She was born May 21, 1939 in Akron to James McCaffrey and Mildred (Kane) McCaffrey Rogers. Barbara was a 1957 graduate of Coventry High School. After high school, she attended the University of Akron. She curtailed those studies to marry and start a family....

Aug 7, 2025

Thomas Raymond Balchak, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Tom spent much of his life in Akron, where he was a former member of St. Paul Catholic Church. A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served as a Sergeant during the Vietnam War Era, embodying...