Ricky Beckett
Oct 22, 2026
Ricky Beckett, 68, passed peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2026 of Alzheimer's. Ricky was born on April 6, 1958 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Alice Beckett and Russell Pringle, and came to Akron as a young child. Ricky had a nurturing soul and would do anything for anyone. He had an infectious smile and gave the best hugs. Most...
Edward A. Agnoni
Oct 19, 2026
Edward Agnoni, 88, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Alliance, Ohio, on August 29, 1938, "Big Ed" graduated from Mount Union College, where he was a member of the men's basketball team. He proudly served his country in the National Guard before beginning a long career with Babcock & Wilcox.
Ed was...
David Michael Yehl
Oct 9, 2026
David M. Yehl, 75, passed away on October 9, 2026.Dave was born in 1951 to the late Edward & Eveyln Yehl and was a 1970 graduate of Babrerton High School. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Marine Corps. He worked as a postal carrier for over 25 years, retiring in 2011. Dave was an avid...
James Vincent Pentello
Oct 8, 2026
James Vincent Pentello, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Jim was born on October 31, 1945 in Canton, Ohio to the late Sabatino and Rose Pentello. He was a member of the US Air Force as a load master and served during Vietnam. Jim worked for the Ohio Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector for 37...
Joanne Urbank
Oct 7, 2026
Joanne Urbank, 88, passed away on October 7, 2026.Joanne was born in Akron July 11, 1938 to the late Lewis and Zelmira Kohnz and was a 1956 graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School. She graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in home economics. Joanne was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic...
Kathleen Florence Ashline
Oct 7, 2026
Kathleen Florence Ashline, 79, went to be with the Lord on October 7, 2026.
Kathy was born in Akron on August 16, 1947 to Thomas and Dolores Doyle. She graduated from Mason Grade School and North High School. Kathy worked at O'Neils in downtown Akron as a dish washer and Jack Horner's restaurant with her sisters. She was a member of...
Joan Kathleen Whipkey
Oct 7, 2026
Joan K Whipkey, 74, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on October 7, 2026, following an extended illness.
Born and raised in Newton Falls, Ohio, Joan met the love of her life, Ron Whipkey, while they were both working at Aultman Hospital in Canton during the early-1970s. The couple spent their early years together in Canton before moving their family to...
Cathryn Marie Thompson
Oct 6, 2026
Cathy Thompson of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the age of 66. She was a devoted wife, sister, aunt and friend, and to the people who loved her, she was the one who brought joy and laughter.Cathy was born and raised in the Cuyahoga Falls area of Ohio and spent part of her adult...
David Anthony Norman
Oct 6, 2026
David Anthony Norman passed away on October 6, 2026, after a short illness. David was born on October 7, 1946, in the village of Over, near Cambridge, England, UK.
He attended the University of Cambridge where he studied mechanical engineering, along with a concentration in Japanese language. Following his university years, David worked for Barwell Global Ltd. He was based in...
Robert George Rachel
Oct 6, 2026
Robert "Bob" Rachel, 88, returned to the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 after a brief illness. Robert was born in Akron on December 27, 1937 to the late Steve and Matilda Rachel and was a lifelong area resident. He had a 38-year career with Goodyear, starting as an apprentice electrician and retiring as Plant Engineering Manager for the Greensburg...
Eva Ann C. Hubiak
Oct 6, 2026
Eva Ann (Ann) C. Hubiak, 88, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2026.
Ann was born August 7, 1938 in Akron to Chester and Eva Lou Marshall nee Schmock. She was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and University of Akron where she received her master's degree in education. Ann was a teacher at Bath Elementary and Old Trail,...
Marguerite Ruth Cobb
Oct 1, 2026
Marguerite (Marge) Gregg Cobb passed peacefully at Hudson Grande Assisted Living as she was comforted by family, friends, and her favorite music.
Marge was born in Staten Island, NY, on January 29, 1932, to the late John & Cathleen (Aitken) Hughes. She was raised on a farm there, enjoyed a simple life, and dreamed of becoming an opera singer one...
Seth Michael Pender
Oct 1, 2026
Seth Pender, MD, 27, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2026.Seth was born on June 22, 1999 to Paul and Marianne Pender and was a 2018 graduate of Streetsboro High. He graduated from Kent State University, received his medical degree from NEOMED and was currently a second year Psychiatry resident for Summa Health Systems in Akron. Seth was an avid...
Thomas Bernard Plazo
Sep 30, 2026
Thomas B. Plazo, 94, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2026.Tom was born in Akron on December 21, 1931 to the late Sam and Josephine (Connolly) Plazo and attended Garfield High School before joining the US Air Force at 16 years old. He retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. after 30 years. He was...
Geraldine Marie Nemeth
Sep 29, 2026
Geraldine Marie Nemeth (Gerry), of Canal Fulton, Ohio, passed away on September 29, 2026, at Summa Barberton Hospital. Born Geraldine Marie Stalter on October 12, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Stalter. The youngest of a large family, Gerry grew up in Akron and went on to build a life centered on faith, family,...
Dimce Risto Dukovski
Sep 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dimce Dukovski
March 10, 1950 - September 28, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce that our beloved Dimce Risto Dukovski, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on September 28, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on March 10, 1950 in Delcevo, Macedonia, to his parents, Risto and Menka....
David C. Hodge
Sep 27, 2026
David C. Hodge, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on September 27, 2026.David was born in Youngstown, OH on November 4, 1943 to the late Clayton and Dorothea Hodge and was a graduate of Youngstown South High School and Youngstown State University. He retired from Roberts Express, which later became Fedex Custom Critical. David was a veteran of the...
Raymond David Johns
Sep 27, 2026
Raymond David Johns, 101, peacefully passed away September 27, 2026.
Ray was born in Akron on August 9, 1925 to the late Owen and Lily Johns nee Barrett. He attended Central Hower High School and then graduated from Kent State University after his service in the Army in WWII. Ray worked as a rate analyst for ECMCA where he retired in...
Jerome "Jay" L. Russell
Sep 26, 2026
Jerome L. "Jay" Russell
Jerome L. "Jay" Russell was born on December 15, 1951, in Akron, Ohio-under the Goodyear clock while his parents were on their way to the hospital. It was a fittingly memorable beginning for a man who would spend his life making lasting memories with the people he loved.
Jay met the love of his life, Marianne...
Norma Jean Robinson
Sep 25, 2026
Norma Jean (Norgie) Robinson, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026. Norgie was born in Akron, Ohio on November 17, 1935 to the late Floyd Gerald and Ada Irene (Myers) Thornberry. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1953 and proudly represented the school for two years as the head majorette, and was the homecoming queen in her...
