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George John Andrico

George John Andrico

Aug 25, 2026

George John Andrico, 81, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026 after a brief illness.

George was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Irene Andrico who immigrated from Greece. The youngest of nine siblings, George was proud of his Greek heritage. He served as an altar boy and was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.

George was a 1963 graduate...

Maria Ganz

Maria Ganz

Aug 23, 2026

Maria Ganz passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026.

Born on August 30, 1936, in Drenje, Yugoslavia, Maria immigrated to the United States in 1956 with her husband, parents, and daughter.

A life-long homemaker, Maria was born with a passion for caring, cooking and baking. Her priorities were God, family, and food. Every Sunday consisted of Mass and a full...

Donna Lee Brophy

Donna Lee Brophy

Aug 22, 2026

Donna Lee Brophy, 64, passed away on August 22, 2026. Donna was born in Akron on November 25, 1961, to the late Richard & Barbara Brophy and was a 1979 graduate of Buchtel High School. Donna loved caring for children and had a special way of bringing family together. Family meant so much to her, and she cherished the time...

Josiah Omar Black

Josiah Omar Black

Aug 21, 2026

Josiah Omar Black entered into this world and went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2026.He is survived by his parents Brittney & Dwayne Black and big sister Neriyah; grandparents Yvette Powell & Edward Hamilton and Monica Ewers & Oscar Black.A graveside service will take place on Monday, August 31, 2026, 1:00 pm at Holy Cross Cemetery...

Judith D. Tharp

Judith D. Tharp

Aug 21, 2026

Judith D. Tharp, 68, passed away August 21, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Judy was born November 3, 1957 in Monessen, PA to the late Henry "Hank" and Edith Horner. She was a stay-at-home mom; Judy's greatest joy was her family-she loved her children and grandchildren. Judy attended Northampton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed baking and canning. Judy also loved...

James Anthony Rollins

James Anthony Rollins

Aug 15, 2026

James A. M. Rollins, age 50, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, August 15, 2026.James was born on October 31, 1975, to the late Joyceann and Paul Rollins. Like his father, James was a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Browns. He was employed as a social studies teacher, with a Master's Degree in Education earned from the University of...

John Roger Meadows

John Roger Meadows

Aug 15, 2026

John Meadows, 89, passed away on August 15, 2026.John was born in Akron on September 18, 1936 to the late Roger and Alice (Trainer) Meadows and was a 1954 graduate of St. Vincent High School. He attended the University of Akron and later served his country in the US Army. John worked as a food broker and sold a variety...

Eugene Melvin DiDonato

Eugene Melvin DiDonato

Aug 14, 2026

Eugene Melvin DiDonato, 83, of Akron, unexpectedly passed away in the afternoon of Friday, August 14, 2026. After enjoying a typical day at home, which included spending the afternoon on his patio watching family members swim in his backyard pool, he quickly entered eternal rest. 

The youngest of seven children, Eugene was born on April 3, 1943, in Akron, Ohio, to...

Thomas Bernard Hammer

Thomas Bernard Hammer

Aug 8, 2026

Thomas Bernard Hammer, 91, passed away on August 8, 2026.Tom was born in Wadsworth on October 20, 1934 to the late Fred & Mildred Hammer and was a 1952 graduate of Wadsworth High School. Tom earned his Masters in Eduation from Kent State University. He served his country in the US Army between the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War....

Zora Djukanovic

Zora Djukanovic

Aug 7, 2026

Zora Djukanovic, 66, passed away on August 7, 2026.Born in Bosnia on March 28, 1960, Zora came to the US in 1997. She was a member of St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church. Zora enjoyed gardening and loved flowers. She loved shopping, cooking, and most especially loved being with her grandchildren. Zora was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and...

Roberta "Bobbie" Louise Scott

Roberta "Bobbie" Louise Scott

Aug 5, 2026

Roberta "Bobbie" Louise Scott, 78, peacefully passed away August 5, 2026.

Bobbie was born in Massillon, OH on August 21, 1947 to George Rearick and Dorothy Watkins Moran. She grew up in the country with her 9 sisters and 2 brothers in Massillon and attended Washington High School. Bobbie enjoyed playing bingo and writing poetry. She loved her cats, Sammy...

Julia Edl

Julia Edl

Aug 3, 2026

Julia Edl, 77, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at Pleasantview care center.

Julia was born January 22, 1949, in Germany to Ludwig and Theresa (Schmurk) Edl and has been an Akron resident since 1956. She was employed at Weaver workshops and had been a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

Julia was preceded in death by her...

Robert Clarence Vincent

Robert Clarence Vincent

Aug 1, 2026

Robert C. Vincent, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Bob was born on December 8, 1942 to the late Harland and Agnes Vincent and was raised in Elyria. He moved to Spencer, Ohio in 1970 where he worked as a master woodworker and handyman. In addition to woodworking, Bob also had a passion for collecting model trains,...

Brian Gerard Jonke

Brian Gerard Jonke

Jul 31, 2026

Brian Jonke, 57, of Tallmadge Ohio passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2026.

Brian was born on August 26, 1968, in Akron, Ohio to Gerard and Susan (Sanders) Jonke. He graduated from Garfield Highschool and went on to serve a four-year apprentice with the Stone and Marble Masons Local Union #1 in Washington D.C. Brian was a highly accomplished as...

James Newton Carmany Jr.

James Newton Carmany Jr.

Jul 30, 2026

James Newton Carmany, Jr., 70, went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Thursday, July 30, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

James was born July 5, 1956, to James and Mary Jane (Williams) Carmany, Sr. in Barberton. He retired from Acme as the Director of Merchandise in 2019 after 46 years. He also was a retired Hartville...

Paul Joseph Borer

Paul Joseph Borer

Jul 28, 2026

Paul Joseph Borer

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Paul Joseph Borer, an amazing husband, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, who passed away on July 28th,2026.

Paul was born on July 8th, 1954 in Springville, NY to Gertrude and Arnold Borer and was raised on his family farm, Edelweiss Dairy Farm in Freedom, NY. He...

Mildred I. Naragon

Mildred I. Naragon

Jul 28, 2026

Mildred Irene Naragon, 89, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026.

Born on March 25, 1937, in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Mildred was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Kesling. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Jimmie Lee Naragon, and her sons, Christopher Naragon and Curtis Naragon.

She found great joy in spending...

Leo George Moledor

Leo George Moledor

Jul 27, 2026

Leo George Moledor, 99, passed away on July 27, 2026.Leo was born in Akron to the late George and Mary Moledor and graduated from St. Mary High School. He served his country in the US Army during WWII, serving overseas in Austria. He was proud to have been made a sergeant at the age of 19. He was the Chief...

Javier Omar Rivera

Javier Omar Rivera

Jul 21, 2026

Javier Omar Rivera, 19, passed away July 21, 2026.

Javier was born in Cleveland to his mother Arelis Ortiz. He grew up in Garfield Heights and moved to Akron in December of 2023. Javier graduated from Ohio Virtual Academy in 2025. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing video games, and going to the movies.

Javier is preceded in...

Jane Ellen Zevenbergen

Jane Ellen Zevenbergen

Jul 20, 2026

Jane Ellen Zevenbergen, 88, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2026 following a brief illness.

Jane was born in Cleveland on December 7, 1937 to the late Charles and Evelyn Teegardin nee Carlson. She graduated from Euclid High School in 1955 and then married her husband Jan on October 6, 1959. Early in her career, Jane worked as a stenographer, later...