Obituaries
Thomas Pope
Jan 21, 2026
Thomas A. Pope, 85, passed away with his loving family at his side on January 21, 2026. He was born on Nov. 20, 1940 the son of the late Benjamin and Thomasine Pope of Akron, Ohio. Thomas proudly served his country in the U.S. AirForce. He was a man of great faith and was a member of St. Peter of...
Christina Louise Austin
Jan 21, 2026
Christina Louise Austin (née Buehman), age 68, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in Barberton, Ohio. Born on October 24, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Christina brought warmth and joy to the lives of all who knew her.
She graduated from Mogadore High School in 1975 and went on to build a life centered around faith, family, love and compassion. Christina...
John Gerald Macken
Jan 20, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the news that our beloved John G. Macken, 79, of Akron has gone home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2026.
John was born to the late Samuel and Lucy {Brown} Macken on June 17, 1946, in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1965. Shortly...
Thomas Joseph Abdoo
Jan 20, 2026
Thomas J. Abdoo, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. Tom was born November 28, 1944 to Joseph Abdoo and Marie {Jesser} Abdoo. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School - Class of 1962. Shortly after graduating he joined the Army Reserves, married and started a family. Tom had a long and rewarding career working with various automotive...
Nancy Jean (Ross) Brackett
Jan 20, 2026
Nancy Jean (Ross) Brackett of Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026 at the age of 90.
She graduated from Tallmadge High School, class of 1953 and worked at Ohio Bell/AT&T, retiring in 1995.
Preceded in death by her parents, Charlie & Elsie Ross and sisters Charlene Kendall and Marilyn Bowen, she is survived by son Richard (Faith) Brackett, daughter...
Donna Louise Long
Jan 19, 2026
Donna Louise Long, age 77, of Mogadore, went to be with her husband of 49 years, James H. Long, on Monday January 19, 2026.
She was born on October 12, 1948 to Abraham and Dorothy (nee Davis) Romesberg at Rockwood, PA.
Donna loved fishing. She enjoyed bonding with her brother Ronnie in the boat at Mogadore Lake with Bella. She enjoyed family...
Edmund Carl Rottmayer
Jan 19, 2026
Edmund Carl Rottmayer, age 82, of Akron went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on January 2, 1944 in Akron to the late Francis and Virginia {Claus} Rottmayer, Ed lived most of his life in the Medina area.
Ed graduated from Highland High School and the University of...
Christopher James Scott
Jan 19, 2026
Christopher James Scott
December 1, 1982-January 19, 2026
At the age of 43, Chris was called home to be with the Lord, and although he is no longer with us, his memory will remain in our hearts forever.
Christopher was a beloved father, son and brother who loved his family deeply.
He is preceded in death by his infant son, Chase Christopher Scott and...
Norma Lee Harshbarger-Shanafelt
Jan 19, 2026
Norma L. Harshbarger-Shanafelt, 96, went to be with her Lord on January 19th, 2026.
She was born to Hollis and Edith (Turner) Howe in Westernport, Maryland on September 8, 1929. A graduate from Bruce High School, she then worked as school secretary. Norma was a beloved wife, loving mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life was a testament to her deep...
Dave Dickson
Jan 19, 2026
Dave Dickson, age 69 of Akron passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. A lifelong resident of Akron, Dave attended Copley High School before joining the United States Marine Corps.
After his honorable discharge, Dave worked as a mechanic, and became a jack of all trades. He was always quick to lend a helping hand, and his favorite hobby was rebuilding...
Sydney E. O'Donnell
Jan 18, 2026
Sydney E. (O'Donnell) Young, of Atwater, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the young age of 33 after a long hard fought battle with a rare lung disease. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 14, 1992 and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2011. Sydney was a loving devoted wife and mother. She loved nothing more...
Debra L. Slabaugh
Jan 17, 2026
Debbie (Perdew) Slabaugh, 62, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 6, 1963, Debbie lived a life rooted in love, selflessness, and quiet strength. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy came from caring for those she loved. For over 30 years,...
Glenda Marie James
Jan 17, 2026
Glenda Marie James, born April 25, 1949, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Aldine (née Bulgrin) Hall. Glenda held the role of matriarch in the family for many years; as a wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her three children, Glenn Edward (Stephanie), Lisa Marie Brown...
Bradley Arland Luke
Jan 17, 2026
Bradley Arland Luke, born on June 30, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by love and character. He was a devoted family man whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Bradley was a fantastic father and husband, committed to nurturing the bonds of family...
Roy Dale Merrill
Jan 16, 2026
Roy Dale Merrill, 59, of Orrville, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on January 16, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Bedford, Ohio on November 9, 1966 to the late Roy and Bessie {Carpenter} Merrill, and was raised in Northfield.
In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his brother Ken...
JoAnn Werner
Jan 16, 2026
JoAnn Werner, 85, of Akron, passed away on January 16, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1940 the daughter of the late Glenn and Kinsy Austin of Akron, Ohio. She was a woman of great faith and was a member of Maranatha Bible Church for many years. JoAnn was well known for her beautiful flower garden. She took great...
Lorna Elaine Emanuele
Jan 15, 2026
Lorna Elaine Emanuele (Whited) went to be with her sweet Jesus on January 15, 2026.
Lorna was born August 25, 1949 in Richlands, Virginia to Norma Jean (Keen) and Jack Whited. The family moved to Akron, where years later, she met the love of her life, Michael Emanuele. Lorna and Mike had two children, Michael and Lorena (Rena). Above all, Lorna...
Glenn Allen Haught
Jan 15, 2026
Glenn Allen "Bucky" Haught, age 68, passed away on January 15, 2026. Born on February 12, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, Glenn lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family and unwavering determination.
A proud graduate of Garfield High School's class of 1976, Glenn was a dedicated football player, and it was there he met his high school sweetheart and...
Robin A. Rhinehart
Jan 15, 2026
Robin Alyce Rhinehart, 60, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away with her family by her side on January 15, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1965 in Fremont, Ohio to the late Harry and Ruth (Hetrick) Nowak.
Robin loved animals and was known to feed and care for all the neighborhood cats. She also enjoyed sitting on her porch and listening...
Donald Taylor
Jan 15, 2026
Donald Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Mary (Moskos) Taylor, he was a lifelong area resident. Don retired from Acme Click after 35 years of service. He enjoyed his pets, going to the casino, trips abroad as well as Put-In-Bay and spending time with friends and his sister.
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