Obituaries

Mar 5, 2022

Richard Raymond Robert Although born in Akron in 1923, Dick 'Robbie' Robert lived his early formative years in Gadsden, Alabama. It was at the Gadsden Country Club that his skill and lifelong passion for golf began, seeing him win numerous awards in the 1930's throughout the state of Alabama. After graduating from Auburn University in 1943 with a BSc...

Mar 2, 2022

Mark J. Forsthoefel, our beloved brother, dear son of Beth Forsthoefel & Frederick W. Forsthoefel Jr. (deceased 1977), peacefully passed away on March 1, 2022 in his sleep. He is survived by the eldest sister Jill T. Grant J.D, (Stow, OH – husband, Tim Grant) and her son Curtis C. Grant (Chagrin Falls, OH, wife Amy & Cora, great niece),...

Mar 2, 2022

Mark W. Shaw, 59, passed away on March 2, 2022 of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. He entered this world on January 23, 1963 in Joliet, IL, born to Linda (Shelton) and Danny Shaw. Mark was raised in Centralia, Illinois by his mother, Linda. His paternal grandparents, Bob and Veneta Shaw, were a loving support in his life...

Mar 1, 2022

GREEN - Christopher Jay Murphy, 72, died with his beloved wifeby his side on March 1, 2022. Chris was born in Akron on October 12, 1949 to the late George & Dorothy Murphy. He was a 1967 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Chris owned and operated Murphy's Golf in Akron for over 35 years. He was...

Feb 26, 2022

Тужна срца обавјештавамо родбину,кумове,пријатеље и познанике да нас је у суботу 26. фебруара у својој 59. години изненадно напустио наш драги отац,супруг и брат Предраг Јовановић- Брацо. Тијело нашег Предрага ће бити изложено у Цркви Светог Арханђела Михајла у уторак 1. марта између 10-11 часова након чега ће се служити опјело. Погреб ће се одржати након завршетка опјела на...

Feb 25, 2022

John W. Tucker, 76, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 25, 2022.

John was born March 29, 1945 to the late Jesse and Billie Jean Tucker, in Akron Ohio, and was the oldest of three children. He grew up in Firestone Park, attending Firestone Park Elementary School, then Roswell Kent Middle School, and finally Garfield High,...

Feb 25, 2022

Jean (Jeannie) C. Weisman, 77, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 after a long illness.Jean was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. She attended Buchtel High School and worked as a bank teller for over 20 years. Jean loved her friends and family, talking with them and telling stories.She was preceded in death by her parents Fred...

Feb 24, 2022

Rodney (Rob) R. Stone, Jr, 65, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 after short battle with cancer. Rob graduated from Springfield High School. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was always tinkering with something. He loved his dog, Susie. Rob could always make you laugh. He was preceded in death by his son Michael; parents Rodney & Audrey;...

Feb 22, 2022

Myra Ann Meiers, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on Feb. 22,2022 after a long illness. Born in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Casenhiser. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold, she is survived by sons, Martin (Tanya) and Lawrence; sisters, Carol Casenhiser, and Patricia Tokash; brothers, John (Linda) Casenhiser, and Peter (Laura) Casenhiser....

Feb 21, 2022

Irene Paul Theodore, 89, fell asleep in the Lord, surrounded by family, on February 21, 2022, just weeks shy of her milestone birthday. Irene and her loving husband Ted were married just short of 70 years. Irene was born in Cleveland to the late Charles and Clara Paul and predeceased by brothers Harry and Robert Paul. After graduating from...

Feb 21, 2022

Coventry Twp - Juanita D. Miller, 90, fell asleep in the Lord on February 21, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Frances & Ernest Durieux, Sr. on December 30, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Jack Morrison Sr, Robert W....

Feb 20, 2022

After a lifelong battle with Cleveland Sportsitis, Jimmy went home to the Lord where memories of the Curse of Colavito and The Drive could no longer trouble him. Born in Akron in 1950, Jimmy attended both Garfield and Ellet; graduating from Ellet in 1968. Jimmy served 20 years in the United States Air Force. After retiring, he moved back...

Feb 19, 2022

On February 19, 2022, our family matriarch left us to join those she missed who passed away before her. She was born and raised in West Virginia. She lived in Baltimore before moving to Ohio. Linda was a Mom, Aunt, Sister, Grammy, Chichi and Fierce Friend to many. Her family, friends and cats meant everything to her....

Feb 19, 2022

James (Jim) Owen Hall, 72 (Amateur Radio N8SGP), passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 after a long battle with diabetes and renal failure. Born on April 13, 1949 in Akron Ohio, Jim loved to bowl, golf and was an avid Cleveland sports fan and classic car enthusiast. He also enjoyed talking to the many friends he made over the...

Feb 18, 2022

Paul Vincent Shiplett II, passed away on Feb.18, 2022 after a sudden Illness. Born in Akron, the son of Paul I and Genevieve Shiplett, Paul was a lifelong area resident and was a graduate of Hoban High School. Preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve; his son, Matthew, he is survived by daughter, Skye, sons, Adam (Caytlynn), and Max (Amanda);...

Feb 16, 2022

Istvan (Steve) Szijarto, 48, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2021, at the home of his sister after a brief illness. Beloved son of Joseph (deceased) and Piroska, dear father of Leo, Steven, and Luke, cherished brother of Laszlo (Emily), George (Mary), Joseph and Rita (Jonathan) Kesic and uncle of many nieces and nephews, and valued friend of many. He...

Feb 14, 2022

Rosemary Ann Zemlansky, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 14, 2022. She graduated from Akron U in 1962 with a BA in Science, then moved to Boston to pursue her career with NCR. She was heavily involved with the FROC, enjoyed traveling the world, laughing with friends and loved the Boston Red Sox. She is survived...

Feb 14, 2022

Joann Y. Sprouse, 80, died Monday, Februauy 14, 2022. Joann was born in Oak Hill, Ohio and came to the Akron area in 1959. She met Charles Sprouse soon after arriving and got married later that year. Joann retired as a cashier from Giant Eagle in 2010. She liked the Cleveland Indians and the Browns. Joann was preceded in...

Feb 12, 2022

Irene Brosch,59,of Munroe Falls was the loving wife of Robert Brosch. The devoted couple were married 27 years. Irene passed away on February 12, 2022 after a courageous battle with severe health issues surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents Jacqueline and Bruce Barker and her brothers Bruce and Arthur Barker. Irene is survived by...

Feb 12, 2022

Nelda Wilson, 81, passed away on February 12, 2022. Nelda was the first born child of Martha and Jim Wilson. Survived by brothers, Bill Wilson (Karen), and Dale Wilson, sister, Nancy Unruh, children, Patrick and Sarah Wilson, and many loving friends and family members. Nelda lived in Ohio all of her life, but her heart was in rural Tennessee...