Richard Grigsby
Jan 22, 2026
Richard (Dick) E. Grigsby, 83, passed away on January 22, 2026.Richard was born in Akron on November 18, 1942 and graduated from Manchester High School in 1960. Richard was a draftsman by trade. Richard was also a great handyman. He could perform plumbing, electrical work, carpenter work, landscaping, mechanical work, etc.. He could do it all. Whenever a family member...
Richard Ashline
Jan 21, 2026
Richard Allen Ashline, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on January 21, at the Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn.
Richard was born in Springfield, Mass. on May 15, 1947 and had been an Akron resident since the 1970's. Richard worked for the Catholic Diocese for 40 years, over 20 of which were at St. Hilary Catholic Church, retiring in 2013....
Jennie Nero
Jan 20, 2026
Out of an abundance of caution, the Nero family and the funeral home have decided to cancel calling hours on Sunday, January 25 due to inclement weather. The funeral mass on Monday, January 26 at 11:00am will still take place at Queen of Heaven. The family will receive friends for one hour prior beginning at 10:00am.
Jennie (Lettieri) Nero, 77, passed...
Dean Clevenger
Jan 17, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dean A. Clevenger, 69, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 17, after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Akron on July 8, 1956 to the late Gene & Rose Clevenger. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his grandparents Frederick &...
Patricia Secreto
Jan 13, 2026
Patricia "Patty" Secreto, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Patty was preceded in death by her parents Thelma and Clayton Bartenschlag; son and daughter-in-law Anthony & Lyndsie Secreto; sister Fran Morris; and son-in-law Shannon Swaino. She is survived by her children Angela Swaino and Nicholas Secreto; grandchildren Shelby (Ryan) Flatt, Brogan (Bret) Miller, Skyler (Cameron) Stuart, Abigail...
Maria B. Murawski
Jan 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Maria Murawski
Maria B. Murawski, 72, of Coventry Township, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in a tragic accident following services at her beloved parish, St. Francis de Sales Church.
A native of Poland and former LOT Polish Airlines flight attendant, Maria's American dream began when she fell in love with her future husband, Edward Murawski....
Janet Bryant
Jan 8, 2026
Janet Lyn Bryant, 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on January 8, 2026.
Janet was born in Akron on July 13, 1944 to the late Alex & Mary Hardy and was a 1962 graduate of Springfield High School. Janet attended nursing school at Akron General Hospital and went on to receive her BSN from Malone College and her Master's...
Martha Eckert
Jan 7, 2026
Martha L. Eckert, 97, passed away January 7, 2026.
Martha was born December 27, 1928 in Akron, OH to Ralph and Lillian Eckert nee Winter. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Martha spent her life studying the Bible and caring for her parents.
In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her sister Norma...
Linda McKitrick
Jan 2, 2026
Linda McKitrick (Seiford), 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 2, 2025.
Linda was born on March 27, 1949, to the late Robert and Helen (Traugh) Seiford in Akron. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and went on to study accounting at the University of Akron.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Robert Yareff
Jan 1, 2026
Robert P. Yareff, 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2026 due to Influenza A.Robert was born in Akron on December 30, 1948 and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam. Robert played drums for Live Wyre, as well as several other local bands. He worked at Sunoco Refinery until retirement. Robert enjoyed golfing....
Laura Pruchnicki
Dec 30, 2025
Laura Ann Pruchnicki, 51, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
Laura was born in Cleveland on October 10, 1974, at 10:10am and was a proud 1993 graduate of Woodridge High School. She then continued her education at Ohio Northern University. There, she distinguished herself not only academically but also athletically as a Hall...
Christina Labut
Dec 27, 2025
Christina Labut, 90, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home.
Christina was born December 24, 1935 to Joseph and Sophia (Skomra) in Orient, Pa. She had been an Akron resident most of her life and was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church.
Christina was preceded by her husband George in 2003; brothers Vincent, Joseph and Bernard; brothers-in-law...
Patricia Hartman
Dec 27, 2025
Patricia Ann (Capron) Hartman, 97, passed away on December 27, 2025.Pat was born on July 7, 1928 to the late Paul and Ruth Capron and attended Kenmore High School. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and St. Paul Parish in Firestone Park. Pat was a lifetime member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Mark Heffernan Division #2.In addition...
Clarence "Clancy" Moore
Dec 27, 2025
Clarence "Clancy" Moore passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on December 27, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl Moore and William "Charlie" Moore.
Clancy is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carol Moore; his children, Dave (Bree) Moore, Dawn (Tim) Gross, and Missy Moore; his grandchildren, Carlee (Paul) Wellman, Emma Gross, Olivia Gross, Eron...
Jennifer Carcione
Dec 26, 2025
Jennifer Elaine Carcione passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on September 23rd 1960 in Akron, Ohio to David and Shirley Long. She attended schools in the Kenmore area for most of her life until her daddy bought a farm in Manchester, where she graduated, class of 1979. That little...
Don Alexander
Dec 26, 2025
Jessie Donald 'Don' Alexander, a resident of Firestone Park for over 50 years passed away December 26, 2025, at the age of 78.Don was born in Jamestown, NY on December 1, 1947. His family resided in Lakewood, NY on Chautauqua Lake. His fondest memories were as a child growing up on that lake. He joined the Marines in 1966 during...
James "Jim" Weiser
Dec 24, 2025
James Weiser, 68, passed away December 24, 2025 after a long illness.
Jim was born January 1, 1957 in Ravenna to Dr. John Weiser and Lenora Weiser nee Brewster. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1975 and then attended Kent State University where he graduated in 1980. Jim was a string music teacher in Wooster City Schools for...
Thomas Hafler
Dec 23, 2025
Thomas J. Hafler, 92 passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 23, 2025.Tom was born on August 30, 1933 to the late Thomas & Mary Hafler and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. He joined the US Navy in 1954 and served aboard the USS Hornet during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the City of Akron...
Barbara Lytz
Dec 20, 2025
Barbara Elizabeth Lytz passed away December 20, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, December 15, 1932. Resided in Ohio over 60 years. Retired from Woodridge School District after 25 years, where many wonderful students crossed her path. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. She loved her family and...
Jerome Harrigal
Dec 19, 2025
Jerome "Jerry" Harrigal, 80, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 after a brief illness.
Jerry was born in Akron to the late Andrew and Mary Harrigal. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam, stationed stateside. He began his career at BF Goodrich. He went on to work as a mail carrier, and found enjoyment in serving the people of...