Obituaries

Fredrick Earl Andrews

Fredrick Earl Andrews

Sep 4, 2026

Fredrick Earl Andrews, 74, passed away on September 4, 2026.

Born on May 3, 1952, Fredrick was a man who loved deeply and lived in a way that reflected his strong character. He loved his wife, Kathy, for 37 years, and he treasured his family and children. Those who knew him will remember a person marked by dry humor and a...

Nancy L. Dawson

Nancy L. Dawson

Sep 3, 2026

Nancy L. Dawson, 78, passed away peacefully at Tallmadge Health & Rehab on September 3, 2026. She had previously been at Pebble Creek. Nancy graduated from both Stow High School and the University of Akron. She had a lifelong interest in Astrology, the Occult, all kinds of music (Grateful Dead was her favorite) and spending time with her family and...

Andre Walls

Andre Walls

Sep 3, 2026

Andre M. Walls, 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026.Andre was born on February 3rd, 1966.

 She leaves behind her pride and joy, her boys, Nicholas and Michael, and her furry kids, Koda and Baxter. Andre will be missed by every life that she touched in her time on Earth. Her smile and laugh would light up any room...

Michael Dillon Baker

Michael Dillon Baker

Sep 3, 2026

Mikey to those who knew him, 34, passed away September 03, 2026. He was born in Akron, OH on August 12, 1992 to Vanessa McGahan and Timothy (Danielle) Baker.

Mikey enjoyed making memories with those who loved him. He was ready to help everyone when they needed it. He was an enthusiast mechanic and enjoyed working on anything he could get...

Alan J. Watson

Alan J. Watson

Sep 2, 2026

Alan J. Watson, 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2026. Born in New London, CT to George and Alda (Holcomb) Watson, he resided in Northfield, OH most of his adult life. Al was a proud U. S. Air Force Veteran and he retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T after 35 years of service. He was a simple man who...

Dorothy L. "Dot" Lynch

Dorothy L. "Dot" Lynch

Sep 2, 2026

Dorothy L. "Dot" Lynch, 86, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026 at Danbury Assisted Living. Born in Jane Lew, West Virginia to Percy and Mary (Sneberger) Waggoner, she resided in West Virginia most of her life. Dot enjoyed flowers, feeding the hummingbirds, walking and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Dot was preceded in death by...

Debbie L. Falcone

Debbie L. Falcone

Sep 2, 2026

Deborah L. Falcone, 65, of Akron, passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born on December 6, 1960 the daughter of the late Meredith and Louise Straley. Debbie graduated from East High School with the class of 1979. She went on to graduate from Gerber Akron Beauty School in 1981 and received her Cosmetology license.

Debbie's most important love was...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Joan Phifer

Jacqueline "Jackie" Joan Phifer

Sep 1, 2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” Joan Phifer, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on September 1, 2026, in Akron at the age of 93. She was born on December 22, 1932, in Barberton, Ohio.

Jackie graduated from Coventry High School in 1950 and went on to serve her community with faithful dedication as a clerk at the Barberton Clerk of Courts. She began her work...

Sharon E. "Chickie" Rinehart

Sharon E. "Chickie" Rinehart

Sep 1, 2026

Together Again

Sharon E. "Chickie" Rinehart, 83, passed away peacefully at home on September 1, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born in Hamtramck, Michigan to Edward and Eleanor (Stobak) Pieczynski, she resided in Hamtramck before moving to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio at the age of 10. Chickie graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and later married Jack and moved to Tallmadge for...

Sandra Kay Filomena

Sandra Kay Filomena

Aug 31, 2026

Sandra “Sandy” Filomena (Taormina) of Munroe Falls passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.

Sandy’s life was centered around family, friendship, and the simple things that brought her joy. She was the proud mother of Michael Filomena (Carol) and Christopher Filomena (Jen), and beloved “Grandma Sandy” to Alexander, Julianna, and Chase. She taught...

Jennifer Rene Sofranko

Jennifer Rene Sofranko

Aug 31, 2026

Jennifer Rene Sofranko, 68, of Akron, passed away on August 31, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1958 the daughter of the late John and Marjorie Sofranko. Jennifer graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School with the class of 1976. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Akron. Jennifer was a member of St. Vincent Parish. She retired...

John Edward McFadden

John Edward McFadden

Aug 31, 2026

John Edward McFadden, born February 13, 1949, passed away on August 31, 2026.

John will be remembered with love for the life he shared with those closest to him. He was married to Anita for 51 years, a lasting partnership that stood at the center of his life. He enjoyed going to Moody Blues concerts with his wife and family, making...

Norton Harold Auble

Norton Harold Auble

Aug 29, 2026

Norton was a loving father, grandfather, son, grandson, brother, uncle, husband and boyfriend over the years.

He was born in Ashland, Ohio where he enjoyed spending time with his grandparents in his youth.

He had 11 siblings on his father's side and 2 siblings on his mother's side. After high school he moved to Akron to start a family and work in...

Terry Fryberger

Terry Fryberger

Aug 29, 2026

Terry Fryberger, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on August 29, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1947, in Akron, and lived in the area most of his life.

Terry was a jack of all trades who took on many kinds of work throughout his life. He retired as a Network Engineer for Chrysler after 19 years of dedicated service, Terry...

Donavon C. Voegeli

Donavon C. Voegeli

Aug 29, 2026

Donavon C. Voegeli went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2026, at the age of 95.

Don was born in Belleville, Wisconsin to the late Jake and Fern Voegeli. He grew up on a dairy farm. During his school years, he was involved with many activities and graduated from Belleville High School in 1948. After graduating from Belleville,...

Norman Lee Morgan

Norman Lee Morgan

Aug 29, 2026

Norman Morgan was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He served in the United States Army for two years and fought in Viet Nam from October 1968 - October 1969. On August 29, 2026, Norman Morgan left this Earth to join the love of his life: Jean Marie Morgan, who preceded him in life.

Preceded in death by parents Charlotte {Wormald}...

Scott Nervo

Scott Nervo

Aug 28, 2026

Scott Nervo, 61, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Rudy Nervo and Nadine (Shepard) Nervo, he was a lifelong area resident. Scott graduated from Tallmadge High School, later working at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, the Fiesta Room Lounge and his last position was at O'Reilly Auto Parts. He enjoyed...

Marsha J. Sano

Marsha J. Sano

Aug 26, 2026

Marsha J. Sano, 76, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Born in Des Moines, Iowa to Ferrell and Frances (Coleman) Brooks, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area most of her life. Marsha enjoyed playing bingo as well as lottery tickets, watching her sons bowl, karaoke, playing games and spending time with her family, especially...

Marie (Holb, Boettler, Holshuh) Ricks

Marie (Holb, Boettler, Holshuh) Ricks

Aug 26, 2026

Marie (Holb, Boettler, Holshuh) Ricks, age 97 of North Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her home in North Canton, after an extended period of declining health.

She was born September 27, 1928, in Akron, OH, a daughter of the late John and Justine Holb. She was the oldest...

Mary Ann Karamas

Mary Ann Karamas

Aug 26, 2026

Mary Ann Karamas was born to Charles and Inez Boyd on September 30, 1943. On August 26, 2026, she went home to be with her lord and savior surrounded by her family. She was welcomed by both of her son’s, Louis Karamas Jr and Jimmy Karamas; brother Charles Boyd; and brother-in-law’s Andrew and John Karamas.

She leaves behind her loving husband...

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