Obituaries
Shirley Ann Duncan
Aug 23, 2026
Shirley Ann Duncan, age 92, of Akron, passed away, Sunday, August 23, 2026, at her home.
Shirley was born February 18, 1934, to the late Ethel and Lester Bittner in Akron and has lived in the area all of her life.
Shirley worked for the City of Akron as an Income Tax Auditor and retired after 20+ years of service. She was...
James Robert Massaro
Aug 20, 2026
James Robert Massaro, 60, of Tallmadge, was received by his Lord and Savior Jesus in Heaven on August 20, 2026.
He was born on June 18, 1966, to Richard and Rosalie Massaro in Akron, OH.
James worked as a Factory Line Worker for many years.
He was a sweet and kind loving person and hard worker who would help anyone. He was a...
Norma Jean Petty
Aug 20, 2026
Norma J. Petty, 83, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026. She was born on January 4, 1943.
Norma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Denzil and Helen Osborne, and her beloved son, Eric Morris.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Petty; her daughter, Terri Porchowsky;...
Carolyn Faye Cassell
Aug 20, 2026
Together Again
Carolyn Faye Cassell, 92, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026 in the home that she and her husband Darius built together. Born in Dorchester, Virginia, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area all of her adult life. For the past several years Faye would tell everyone she met about Jesus in the restaurants, stores and she would pass...
Colton David Wagner
Aug 20, 2026
Colton David Wagner, 13, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Scott Wagner and Sarah (Anderson) Brown.
Colton loved to learn new things, soaking up every bit of knowledge that he possibly could. He enjoyed Minecraft, Pokemon, animals, Marvel superheroes, Wild Kratts and spending time with his...
Kenny W. Morris
Aug 19, 2026
Kenny W. Morris, 76, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 19, 2026. He was born on July 23, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to James and Mallie (Adams) Morris. He grew up in Randolph, Ohio, later moving to Shalersville, Ohio and most recently to Uniontown, Ohio.
Kenny graduated from Waterloo High School in 1968. He went on...
Judith H Snyder
Aug 19, 2026
"She loved her Children and Grandchildren, and her Husband of 29 years was her rock."
Judith Snyder passed away peacefully surround by her loved ones on Wednesday August 19, 2026. A spitfire of 74 years, she inspired everyone she met with her quick wit, quick quips, and a smile that would light up every room.
Judi loved the ocean, the moon, sun,...
Walter Wayne Ellis
Aug 19, 2026
Walter Wayne Ellis, age 82, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Elizabeth Ellis, and his brother, Carl Edwin Ellis.
He is survived by his fiancee, Dixie Williams; son, Wayne Edwin Ellis; daughter, Kimberly Maczko; grandchildren, Sean Maczko, Nicholas Ellis, and Victoria Ellis Breden; great-grandchildren, Kadance Ellis and...
Darlene Mathews
Aug 18, 2026
Darlene Mathews, 77, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to Dale and Wilma (Graham) Thome, she was a lifelong Akron area resident. She retired from the Akron Police Department, where she worked for 42 years in the training division. She also worked for the Professional Bowler's Association for many years, keeping scores during tournaments. Darlene...
Cheryl Ann Moore
Aug 18, 2026
Cheryl Ann (Boston) Moore, 68, passed away on August 18, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1958 the daughter of Robert and Jean Boston. Cheryl was the most caring, loving, kind person you would ever want to meet. She loved her family and friends dearly.
She leaves her son, Jason and his girlfriend Jenna, who were their for Cheryl always;...
Linda Faye Johnston
Aug 18, 2026
Linda F. Johnston passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2026 at the age of 60. Linda was a 1984 graduate from Springfield High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Devoting her life to caring for her family. If anyone needed her, she was always there caring for them. Linda enjoyed many hobbies including bowling,...
Mark Elliot Gilbert
Aug 18, 2026
Mark Elliot Gilbert, 74, of Akron, passed away on August 18, 2026 at Highland Square Rehab & Nursing.
He was born on May 21, 1952 to Jacob and Sylvia Gilbert in Akron, OH.
Mark worked as a Glazer for the City of Akron Schools.
On September 16, 1978 , he married Deborah Ann Walkley. Mark and Deborah lived in Akron, Ohio.
Mark loved to...
Debra Sue Brant
Aug 18, 2026
Debra Sue Brant, 67, of Akron, passed away suddenly at home on August 18, 2026. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on November 30, 1958 to the late Earl and Alice Howard.
As a young teen, Deb relocated to Ohio and attended Rittman High School. After graduating in 1977, Deb started her family. Her son, Rickey knew her as a caring,...
Myra Jo White
Aug 17, 2026
Myra Jo White, 67, of Akron, passed away on August 17, 2026. She was peaceful, prepared, and happy for this transition.
She was known to family and friends as both "Myra" and "Jo", but her favorite name was "Grandma". She was born in Akron on June 10, 1959 and spent most of her life in the area. After graduating from the...
John Kent Sederwall
Aug 16, 2026
As you read this please know that I am with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and am fully at peace, having completed my earthly life because of prostate cancer, on August 16, 2026 at the age of 78, and have gone to be with the Lord for eternity….isn’t this what we all should be looking forward to? “To be...
Arlen Ray Schartiger
Aug 15, 2026
Arlen Ray Schartiger, 95, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Richwood, WV on December 21, 1930 (older than the hills), to the late Emery and Bessie {Bailey} Schartiger. Arlen lived a very busy and fulfilled life. Retiring from Teledyne Monarch Rubber and Green Local Schools, he would...
Agnes "Aggie" Moore
Aug 15, 2026
Agnes R. (Farrell) Moore, 81, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 15, 2026. Born on March 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae “Mary” Farrell. She graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in 1963.
Aggie married her beloved husband, Gerald “Jerry” Moore, on December 2, 1967, and together they...
Denny S. Hawkins
Aug 15, 2026
Denny Steven Hawkins known to all as Steve, 76, passed away on August 15, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1949, the son of the late Denzile and Larna (Rucker) Hawkins of Clendenin, WV.Much of his life, Steve was known for his deep love of the outdoors which included fishing, hunting, camping, and storytelling, which brought him great pleasure,...
Janet L. Balthis
Aug 15, 2026
Janet L. Balthis, 84, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to Edgar and Ruby (Morgan) Enos, she was a lifelong area resident. Janet was a simple woman who enjoyed crocheting, watching horror movies, playing bingo, elephants, music and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by husbands, Russell...
Margaret "Peggy" A. Thorla
Aug 15, 2026
Margaret (Peggy) Thorla passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026 in Fairlawn. The daughter of William and Edna Bramley, Peggy was born on May 23, 1934 in Noble County, Ohio. She graduated from Zanesville High School and lived most of her adult life in the greater Akron area.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harvey Thorla and son,...
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