LaShanda Wilson

Nov 10, 2024

LaShanda "Shanda" Wilson passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Shanda, 57, was born in Detroit, Michigan to Barbara and Marion "Pete" Wilson and grew up in Akron, Ohio. Shanda attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from Central- Hower High School in 1985. Shanda went on to graduate from Riggs-Lamar Beauty College as a licensed...

Kim Oles

Nov 5, 2024

Kim M. Oles (Newman), 69, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 after battling a heart condition. She was born on July 12, 1955 in Akron, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her father John Newman and mother Bessie (Brown) Maule. She is survived by her husband of 52 years John Oles; sister Linda Riley and brother John Newman; children...

Helen Winters

Oct 21, 2024

Helen "Pumpkin" Winters (nee Lane), 74 years old, died peacefully on October 21,2024 at Summa Hospital in Akron after a brief illness. She was born in Barberton, Ohio to the late Jamie Sr. and Bertha Lane.

Helen graduated from Buchtel High School in 1968. She was a lifetime resident of Akron Ohio and a former member of New Trinity...

James Sanders

Oct 16, 2024

James H. "Jim" Sanders passed away peacefully on October 16th surrounded by his loving family. Jim, 85, was born in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Opal Sanders and grew up in Coventry Township. After many years of dedicated service at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, he retired and was able to spend more time doing the things he loved including...

Michael Benear

Oct 3, 2024

Michael Scott Benear, 60, of Green passed away on October 3rd, 2024 of complications due to colon cancer.

Mike was born on Friday, March 13th, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of Michael and Phyllis Benear. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1982 and went on to earn an English degree from the University of Akron.

He...

Carol Morgan

Sep 30, 2024

Barberton - Carol A. Morgan (Elrod) 86 , passed away peacefully on September 30 , 2024 at Akron General Hospital with her loving family and her devoted husband Bill at her bedside. She was the matriarch of our family and it will never be the same without her. She showed love to everyone and was loved by everyone she met....

April Thorpes

Sep 26, 2024

April Tiffiney Diana Thorpes, 57, peacefully passed away on September 26, 2024 at Akron General Hospital. Born September 15, 1967 in Cleveland, Oh to Madison H. Davis and the late Barbara Ann Thorpes. Residing in Kent, Oh, formally of Cleveland, Parma, and Ravenna. April was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. She is survived by her children Shana Thorpes,...

Timothy Peterson

Sep 25, 2024

Timothy (Timmy) Peterson was born in Akron, Ohio to Edward and Ingeburg Peterson on the 15th of September in 1965. Timothy gained his wings too soon on the 25th of September. He will be missed by many and was loved by everyone who met him. Timothy had a gruff demeanor and an odd sense of humor but was a big,...

Darcey Bebber

Sep 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that the family of Darcey Dale Bebber, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, announces that he died on Wednesday, September 4, at the age of 57. Dale was born on October 26, 1966, in Oakland, CA to Clifford Eugene Bebber and Nadine Lee (Harper) Orwig. Dale attended Moline High School, where he was an...

William Frazer

Sep 3, 2024

William Ward Frazer, known as Bill, was a proud American patriot and a direct descendent of George Wilkin, a native of Wallkill, NY, who fought and died in the American Revolutionary War. Mr. Wilkin's 4th great-grandson, Bill, was born on May 27, 1929, in Binghamton, NY, to Warren Walker Frazer and Florence Ward Frazer. He grew up in Endicott, NY...

John LaCroix

Aug 29, 2024

John J "Wolf" LaCroix, 68, of Akron died 8/29/2024. he was born in Akron to James and Rita (Haidet) LaCroix.

John is survived by sisters Gail A. LaCroix of Florida, Marilyn (Robert) Keith of Akron, Patricia (Michael) Harris of Findlay, Denise (Michael) Mehwald of Strongsville, sister-in-law, Gail E. LaCroix of Cuyahoga Falls, and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews....

Donald Hall

Aug 21, 2024

Donald W. Hall, age 98, passed away on August 21, 2024.

He is survived by daughter, Linda Reynolds; son, Donald (Siegrid) W. Hall Jr.; daughter, Kimberly Hall and sisters Joan and Carol; sisters-in-law, Jean and Marie; 7 grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by wife, June; son, Richard; sisters, Jane, Ruth and brother, Jerry.

Per...

Shelly Howiler

Aug 18, 2024

Shelly Marie Howiler 47 was born October 5,1976 in Canton Ohio

Went to be with our Lord August 18, 2024 after a long illness .

She is proceeded in death with her mother, Donna Howiler. And her Grandparents, Ottis and Silvia Howiler.

Shelly is survived by her Dad, Ronald Howiler Sr. Of Massillon. Her brothers, Ronald Howiler Jr. Of Wooster....

Helen Burdohan

Aug 17, 2024

Helen Burdohan 95 yrs, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother peacefully passed away on August 17th 2024 to be with the Lord.

She is preceeded in death by husbands Floyd Burdohan, James Christy, and son Michael Burdohan.

Helen is survived by her children, James, Timothy and Deann (Russell); 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Helen was loved by all. A...

George Ohl

Aug 4, 2024

George D. Ohl passed away on August 4, 2024 at the Justin T Rogers Care Center. George was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from West High School. He was retired from the Lawson Milk Company where he was employed as a baker. A part of the Greatest Generation, George served in World War II with the 82nd Airborne Division...

David Rice

Jul 31, 2024

David Oscar Rice, 63, passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2024 surrounded by family, following a ten month battle with cancer. David was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 18, 1960 to Oscar and Joann (Wagner) Rice. He graduated from Maple Wood Career Center in Streetsboro, Ohio in 1979. David spent his free time repairing cars, watching Cleveland sports, and...

Michael Finn

Jul 19, 2024

Michael J. Finn, 74, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on July 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike, affectionately known to family and close friends as Mickey, was raised in a loving home on the westside of Youngstown. He spent his childhood enjoying Mill Creek Park with family and his many friends. He graduated from Ursuline High School...

Patricia Carbone

Jul 13, 2024

Patricia Ruth Carbone, 77, resident of Akron died peacefully on July 13, 2024.

Pat leaves behind her loving sisters Kathy Lavery, Diana Baron, and Karen Abay (Amman); her nieces and nephews, Michael Lavery (Lynn), Patrice Hawk (Richard), Amy Beck (John, deceased), Nicholas Lavery, Lauren Tobias (Asher), Leah Abay; and a long list of beloved great nieces, nephews, cousins,...

David Vasil

Jul 11, 2024

David Lee Vasil was led by Jesus and went "Home" on July 11, 2024. His wishes are for his ashes to be taken to MN for his daughter, Sarah, to spread among the Birch trees. Remember him, and hopefully laugh! David, I am certain, will be doing guardian angel duty now. Thank you, all of you who have prayed, supported,...

Dorothy Haessly

Jul 11, 2024

Dorothy (Dottie) Haessly passed away peacefully at the age 76 on July 11th. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Marie Moeller and her sisters Alice and Deloris. She is survived by her children, Janine Roosa (Jeremie), Shelley Ghrist (Rick), and Laurel Haessly. She also leaves behind her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dottie loved to read, watch the...