Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Donna Mae Hutchinson
Aug 26, 2026
Donna Mae Hutchinson {Allen}, 84, passed away peacefully at her home in Stow, Ohio, on August 26, 2026, at 9:30 p.m., surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Born on November 22, 1941, and raised in Pennsylvania, Donna later moved to Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where she graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. It was there that she met the...
Mary E. Velka
Aug 26, 2026
Mary E Velka
A life well lived, surrounded by family Mary Velka, 83, passed away peacefully in her home on August 26, 2026.
Born in Detroit, Michigan on August 3, 1943, to Robert and Ida Biesemeier. Mary graduated from Hudson High School in 1961 and went on to earn her BA in Chemistry from Kent State University.
Mary worked for The Harwick Chemical...
Marvin O. Johnson
Aug 25, 2026
Marvin Odell (Sonny) Johnson, a beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend, peacefully embarked on his eternal journey on August 25, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on January 19, 1938, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, later relocating to Akron Ohio. Marvin was a man whose roots ran deep and whose life was rich with love, labor and laughter.
Marvin was the son...
Noel Malcomb Potts
Aug 25, 2026
Noel "Sonny" Potts, age 82, passed away, Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
He was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Lauvernia Malcomb and Glenville Potts.
Sonny was a beloved son and father. In 1963 Sonny joined the US Navy and proudly served his country. After being honorably discharged he spent many years working in construction and he loved to make things and build...
Barbara Ann Burton
Aug 25, 2026
Barbara Ann Burton, 84, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Akron General Medical Center.
She is survived by her sister and brother, Kimberly and Robert Burton, and a host of family and friends.
To share a memory of Barbara or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.
Jack Regis Barnett
Aug 24, 2026
In the early afternoon of August 24, 2026, our beloved father and grandfather, Jack Barnett, closed his eyes here on earth and awoke in the presence of Jesus Christ, his Savior, with his loving wife waiting at Heaven’s gate to embrace him. Absent from the body, present with the Lord—in just one breath.
Jack was born on June 30, 1937, in...
Frances L. Holcomb
Aug 24, 2026
Frances Louise Holcomb, née Boyce, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on August 24, 2026, at the age of 84.
Born in Grafton, West Virginia, Frances spent the past 50 years in the family home in Cuyahoga Falls. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harlan Roger Holcomb; son, Thomas Holcomb, father, Virgil Boyce, and mother, Goldie Frady.
Frances is...
Susan Louise Phillips
Aug 24, 2026
Susan Louise Phillips, 77, of Akron, passed away on August 24, 2026 at Altercare of Hartville.
She was born on February 20, 1949 to Fred and Ellen Fraley in Akron, OH.
Susan worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 29 years with Akron General Medical Center. She also worked as a volunteer Paramedic for the Suffield Fire Department.
On June 24, 1967 ,...
Zai'vare Elijah Acree
Aug 23, 2026
Zai'vare Elijah Acree, 22, of Kent passed away unexpectedly on August 23, 2026.
Known to his friends and family as "Zai" or "Bam", he added light and love to every place he went. Zai always had a big smile and a twinkle in his eyes. His goofy laugh was contagious and his perpetual happy disposition put everyone around him in a...
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...
Tammy L. Devaney
Aug 22, 2026
Tammy Lyn Devaney (54) passed away surrounded by loved ones during the morning hours of August 22, 2026.
She was born on April 17, 1972 to James and Arlena Gray in Akron, Ohio.
Tammy worked in the business office at Super Learning Center where she enjoyed coordinating special events, school functions, and many other responsibilities.
While at work Tammy, most of all, enjoyed...
Bruce Theodore Martin
Aug 22, 2026
Bruce T. Martin (61) stepped into glory and met his Savior on the morning of August 22, 2026.
He was a dedicated husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a faithful servant of Jesus Christ.
Bruce Martin was born in Akron, Ohio to parents Lowell and Dorothy Martin on May 14, 1965 as the youngest of four brothers. He graduated from Springfield...
JoAnn Merritt
Aug 21, 2026
JoAnn Merritt was born April 19, 1937, in Clemmons, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late John Oliver and Ruby Moyer.
At an early age, JoAnn was baptized and added to the Lord’s Body at the Capernaum Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Carver High School and attended Teachers’ College (now Winston-Salem State University).
In 1965, she relocated...
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