May 20, 2021

Thomas B. Pastor, 79, was born June 16, 1941 and died May 20, 2021 from the devastating aftereffects of Covid-19. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 yrs., Linda (Dieringer) Pastor, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and various in laws, all of whom loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

May 20, 2021

Robert E. Corall, 88, our loving father and grandfather, passed away on May 20, 2021. Bob was born in Akron and remained a lifelong resident. He was born on October 31, 1932. Bob met his sweetheart, Patricia Latchaw, while being a newspaper delivery boy. Bob and Patty were married for 64 years. They were fixtures in the...

May 19, 2021

Helen Jean (Shuran) Reesing, 97, passed away on May 19, 2021. Jean was born in Cleveland on March 30, 1924 to the late Vasil & Anna Czuchran and was a graduate of Lakewood High School. Jean and her late husband Bert were married in 1945 and raised their family in Cleveland, where she was a member of...

May 18, 2021

Rose Schulmeister Jones, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 with family by her side. Rose was born May 13, 1936 to Frank and Ana (Misbrener) Schulmeister in Nasica Bresnica, Yugoslavia and has been an Akron resident most of her life. She was employed by Fazio's, Hashiba Tire, she was self-employed for a short period of time,...

May 18, 2021

-SILVER LAKE Gerald 'Jerry' M. Froebe, 87, passed away on May 18, 2021 in Fort Myers, FL. Jerry was born in Akron on December 5, 1933 to the late John & Caroline Froebe. He was a lifelong resident of Silver Lake, spending his winters at the Landings in Fort Myers, FL. Jerry was a graduate of Chagrin Falls High...

May 17, 2021

Daisy Ruth Ivey, born February 27, 1936 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 17, 2021 at the age of 85. Daisy was a nurse by trade, but she took that calling into her personal life as well. She was ready and there to care for family and friends when in need, often times...

May 15, 2021

Roy Donald Gearhart, 92, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio and retired from Georgia Pacific after 42 years of service. He was a member of Bath Church and was Past President of South Akron Lions. Roy was preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Nannie B. (Sankey) Gearhart; first wife, Elinore...

May 11, 2021

Marilyn Theresa Darago, 1945-2021, was a life-time Akronite. Even with a long life (76 years) she remains "Forever 39". She died suddenly May 11, 2021 from a massive stroke. MARILYN ALWAYS DID IT HER WAY, and chose a time too soon, to go. She loved a good (and sometimes heated) discussion, but was a bulldog to make sure her...

May 11, 2021

-CUYAHOGA FALLS Katie Hoffman, 100, of Cuyahoga Falls, died on May 11 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Akron on July 11, 1920. At the age of 3, her parents returned to the old country, to Gasinci, Yugoslavia. There she grew up, married and had 2 children. Her husband was killed during WWII in 1943...

May 4, 2021

David Arthur Dick, age 74, died on Tuesday, May 4,2021. He was born on February 19, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, a son of Belle (Fuller) and Ernest Dick. Dave graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War with the 519th Transportation Battalion, Thailand. Dave loved to play Taps...

May 3, 2021

Gerard (Gerry) Colavecchio passed away after a long illness. He is survived by his daughter Kim (Mark) Fultz, son Anthony (AJ) of Arizona and brother Paul (Diana) of Cuyahoga Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Henriette (Paulette) of Painesville and his sister Marguerite (Ron) Klepcyk. Gerry loved baseball and was the umpire in chief...

May 3, 2021

Charles J. Drongoski, 89, passed away peacefully May 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. Chuck was born in Akron on May 24, 1931. After graduation, he joined the US Navy, served in the Korean War, and was promoted to Chief Petty Officer, retiring in 1968 with 21 years of service. He went on to teach NROTC at...

May 2, 2021

Henry Alan Miller, 73, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and was operations manager at Lockheed Martin for 35 years. Henry was of the Episcopal Faith. He enjoyed golf, camping and gardening. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry A. and Kathryn E. Miller. He is survived by his wife of...

May 1, 2021

Ruth Mae Uhalley, 87,passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at her home. Ruth was born April 27, 1934 to the late Carl and Verna (Cummings) Stover in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life. She was a former member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.

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Apr 30, 2021

Richard C. Zahn, M.D., 86, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on April 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dorothy, and his brother, Darwin. He is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda, of 26 years; his 8 children, Aaron (Erica), Veronica, Sara (Derek), Mary, David (Sue), Molly (Jim), Marily and Margaret (Hal); as...

Apr 30, 2021

What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8. Janet Canning, 69, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away of heart disease. She was the daughter of the late David and Elizabeth Canning of Akron, Ohio and grew up in the Kenmore neighborhood, where she made lifelong...

Apr 29, 2021

Maryann Klein, 64, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 after a yearlong illness. She leaves behind her husband and best friend, Michael; her much loved children Nicole and Robert & his wife Vanessa; and her loving mother Josephine. Maryann will be missed by many friends and family. Per her wishes, there will be no calling hours. Donations may be...

Apr 28, 2021

James E. Cavanaugh, 85, passed away on April 28, 2021 from complications of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The only son of the late Edmund & Ann Cavanaugh, Jim was born on December 30, 1935. He attended high school at St. Gregory in Cincinnati and graduated from the University of Akron in 1963 with a degree in Business Administration. Jim was employed...

Apr 27, 2021

Shannon Marie Wesson, 41, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was born in Rockingham, North Carolina and was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School in Rockingham. Shannon was employed by Summa Health System Akron City Hospital Campus in Akron, Ohio. She is survived by her mother, Ellen Wesson; grandmother, Bea Wesson; son, Haven McConnell; sister,...

Apr 27, 2021

Randy Lee Newman, 47, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a NASCAR Fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold; his grandmother and grandfather; and father-in-law, George Schumacher. Randy is survived by his wife of 18 years, Dawn Newman; mother, Maryjane; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Lee and Brittany Newman;...