Obituaries
Richard A. Vincent
Oct 26, 2026
Richard A. Vincent, 71, of Akron, passed away on October 26, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1954 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Donald and Louise Vincent.
Ric grew up in Loudonville, graduating from Loudonville High School in 1973 before moving to the Akron area where he attended Hammel Business College.
While working at Case Farms in Akron, Ric was...
Phyllis Mae Lanari
Oct 26, 2026
Phyllis Mae Lanari passed away on October 26, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on February 3, 1928, Phyllis lived a long life marked by enjoyment of simple pleasures, devotion to family, and a warm spirit that found joy in the company of others.
Phyllis loved shopping and took special pleasure in dancing and listening to live bands. She also...
Sharon Schweikert
Oct 24, 2026
Sharon K. Schweikert, age 79, resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2026. After a long battle with Alzheimer’s dementia, she passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Sharon was born in Akron, Ohio, to Ken and Evelyn Goree. She attended Copley Schools and graduated from Copley High School in the...
George B. Calcei
Oct 24, 2026
George B. Calcei, age 89, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2026, in Suffield, Ohio.
Born on June 17, 1937, in Mogadore, Ohio, George retired from General Tire, where he worked in the Research and Development department. Following his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening, fishing, and woodworking. A very creative man, George had a special talent for...
Denise Annette Alexander
Oct 24, 2026
Denise Annette Alexander, 71, passed away on October 24, 2026.
Denise was a woman whose warmth and spirit left a lasting impression on those around her. Family oriented in every sense, she treasured the people she loved and found great joy in being together. She was known as the life of the party, someone who could make people laugh with her...
Drema Kay Jackson
Oct 23, 2026
Drema Kay Jackson, born October 16, 1954, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend whose kindness touched the lives of those around her. She went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
Drema was a bright light and a kind soul whose love showed in the everyday...
David Joseph Frahlich
Oct 23, 2026
David Joseph Frahlich, 76, of Akron, passed away on October 23, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1950 to the late Joseph and Erma {Darby} Frahlich.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, Michael.
David is survived by his loving wife, Sherri Frahlich; sons, David M. Frahlich, Joseph (Chandra) Frahlich; daughters, Laura (Vincent) Magazine and...
Rose M. Massoli
Oct 22, 2026
Rose M. Massoli, 101, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2026. Born in Triggiano, Italy to Vito and Luisa (Addante) Mariani, she came to the Akron, Ohio area at the age of 11. Rose enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, playing bingo, going to the casinos, dancing with her husband, traveling, shopping with her sister and spending time with her...
Cynthia Sue Somerville
Oct 22, 2026
Cynthia Sue Somerville, 63, of Akron, passed away on October 22, 2026. Known to family and friends as Cindy, she was born on February 21, 1963 to Tarvin "Sonny" and Ruth Somerville, the youngest of four children. Cindy graduated from Stow High School in 1981. She attended Tennessee Temple College and Kent State University before earning her business degree from...
Jon "Butch" Waller
Oct 22, 2026
Jon “Butch” Waller passed away at home on October 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was 78.
Born on February 26, 1948, Jon was known to many as Butch. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1966 and went on to build a long and steady career as a machinist, a profession he devoted himself to...
James "Jim" K. Marshall
Oct 22, 2026
Jim K. Marshall, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on September 8, 1931, in Midvale, Ohio, to Kenneth James Marshall and Verna Maude Marshall.
Jim lived a life rooted in learning, family, and a deep love of the natural world. He graduated from Otterbein with a teaching degree and later...
Dennis A. Brown
Oct 22, 2026
Dennis Allen Brown, 67, of Stow, had a change of address on October 22, 2026, joining his father Ned and brother Kevin in Heaven.
Dennis is survived by his loving mother Estella; son Tyler (Courtney) Brown and Chris May; siblings and many nieces and nephews.
Dennis was known for his great sense of humor; he loved cracking jokes, telling stories...anything to make...
Maureen Lyn McClellan
Oct 21, 2026
With a heavy heart we are announcing the passing of Maureen Oyler-Matheny (nee McClellan) 59, of Akron, Ohio. She is a beloved, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Her presence brought an abundant amount of light and joy to people’s lives. Her willingness and determination inspired others around her to to persevere through challenges and approach life with courage and...
Jeremy D. Kellar
Oct 21, 2026
Jeremy D. Kellar, 46, passed away peacefully at home on October 21, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Dearreald and June (Patterson) Kellar, he was a lifelong resident of the Ellet area of Akron. He constantly took others under his wing as his "brothers" or "sisters". God gave him a big heart and he shared that...
Henry "Hank" Bohnert
Oct 21, 2026
Henry “Hank” Bohnert, born April 16, 1962, in Akron, Ohio, passed away on October 21, 2026, in Akron. He will be remembered as a man of warmth, humor, music, and deep affection for both family and animals, someone whose presence brought energy and easy laughter to the lives around him.
Hank devoted 25 years of his working life to Newell Rubbermaid,...
Guy Burchard Hawk
Oct 20, 2026
Guy B. Hawk, 92 passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026 at his residence with his family by his side.
Born in Cynthiana, Kentucky to Inez and Burchard Hawk, on November 14, 1933. He joined the United States Army in 1950 and served during the Korean War, attained the rank of Sergeant and was stationed in Japan. Guy often called those...
Rose Mary Skowronski
Oct 19, 2026
Rose Mary Skowronski (née Ringer), 96, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on October 19, 2026.
Born on April 25, 1930, in Farrell, Pennsylvania, Rose was the daughter of the late Thomas Ringer and Margaret Stafford.
Rose was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished spending time with her family. Known for her sweet and caring nature, along with her strong-willed spirit,...
Dennis Lane "Denny" Septer
Oct 18, 2026
Dennis Lane Septer, 73, of Akron, passed away on October 18, 2026. He was born in Akron on January 18, 1953 to the late Charles W. and Edith {Patterson} Septer.
In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his nephew Frankie Mushisky II, great-nieces Nicole Radcliffe and Melanie Dye, brother-in-law Robert "Bob" Bergey.
Denny is survived by his loving...
Terrance E. Carmedy
Oct 17, 2026
Terrance E. Carmedy, 70, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2026. Known to family and friends as Terry, he was born in Akron on July 16, 1956 to the late Walter and Doris Carmedy.
Terry spent decades coaching basketball in Akron. He began his coaching career with CYO before coaching at North High School and St. Vincent-St....
Carl David Sandridge
Oct 17, 2026
Carl David Sandridge was born in his parents' home on Wednesday, April 5, 1933. David, as his mother lovingly called him, as the biblical meaning for David is beloved, was dedicated and later baptized at the Goodyear Baptist Church. He was an excellent student all through his school years, graduating from Akron East with honors. He served in the Army...
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