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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
William Phillip Zimmerman
Feb 6, 2026
William P. Zimmerman, 73, passed away on February 6, 2026, after fighting multiple illnesses.Bill was born on June 4, 1952 in Knoxville, TN to the late Robert & Edith Zimmerman. He proudly served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. He worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority as a senior purchasing agent, working in...
Donna Czarnecki
Feb 5, 2026
Donna J. Czarnecki, 77, closed her eyes and slipped away peacefully surrounded by loving family on February 5, 2026 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center.
She is survived by John, her loving husband of 53 years, her daughter Jennifer (Ryan Harrell), her beloved grandchildren Elliott and Merritt, sister Linda Henson, her nieces and nephews, and her great nieces...
Anthony Daniel Pappas
Feb 1, 2026
Anthony "Tony" D. Pappas, 82, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Tony was born in Akron to the late Daniel and Mary Pappas and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Marine Corp Reserves. Tony retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years. He loved going to Friday Night Football games for his alma mater St....
Catherine Ramian
Jan 31, 2026
Catherine Ramian, 102, passed away January 31, 2026 at The Gables of Green where she was affectionately known as "Grandma". The family is grateful to The Gables of Green where she received wonderful care and affection. A special thank you to her best friend Val.
Catherine was born in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania on December 29, 1923 to Paul and Mary Kuffner....
Jerry Anthony LaRocca
Jan 31, 2026
Jerry LaRocca, 84, passed away peacefully on January 31st.
Jerry was born in Akron Ohio to Frank and Mary LaRocca and was the oldest of 9 children. His extended family from siblings to great nieces and nephews total over 70 people.
Jerry was a 1959 graduate of St Mary's High School and earned a Marketing degree from the University of...
Jennifer Michelle Lampert
Jan 29, 2026
Jennifer Michelle Lampert, 51, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Jennifer was born October 15, 1974 to Lyle and Cathy Jenkins in Akron and had been an Akron resident her entire life.
Loved ones know Jennifer was a selfless woman who would do anything for her family and friends.
Jennifer is survived by her fiancé Scott Smith, her parents, Lyle...
Theresa Dirkx
Jan 28, 2026
Theresa Jean Dirkx passed away peacefully on January 28,2026.
She was born on April 27,1940, in Akron Ohio to the late Paul and Mary Hreha. She was a graduate of Garfield High School and worked at General Tire and then for many years in the Akron Public Schools. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....
