Obituaries

Carl E. "Tunie" Fortson

Carl E. "Tunie" Fortson

Jul 14, 2025

Carl E. "Tunie" Fortson, 78, passed away peacefully July 14, 2025 with family by his side. Born in Tignall, Georgia to Lewis and Emma Lou (Rucker) Fortson, he resided in Ravenna area all of his adult life. Tunie enjoyed working on cars, watching westerns and spending time with his family as well as his church family.

In additon to his parents,...

Debra L. Gajdos

Debra L. Gajdos

Jul 12, 2025

Debra Lee Gajdos {Hembree}, age 63, truly passed away quietly with her husband George at her side on 7/12/25. Heaven will be lucky to have her.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Deb spent part of her life in Alabama and ended up in Akron, Ohio where she met and married George Gajdos, her husband of 27 years. She earned a Master's Degree...

William Boyd

William Boyd

Jul 11, 2025

William “Bill” Boyd 

March 13, 1958 – July 11, 2025

William “Bill” Boyd, a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday night July 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 67 years old. He was born on March 13, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana. However, Bill remained deeply rooted in the city he loved, Akron, Ohio. He was a...

Judith A. Rush

Judith A. Rush

Jul 11, 2025

Judith A. Rush (Nee Tolley), age 90, passed away on Friday morning July 11, 2025. Judy was born in Weston, West Virginia and has been a Munroe Falls resident since 1960. A graduate of Bowling Green Business University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, she enjoyed her secretarial career with the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC, for five years until she...

John N. "JR" Horak

John N. "JR" Horak

Jul 10, 2025

John N. "JR" Horak , 87 passed away July 10, 2025. He was the first born son of John and Ann Horak. John was the second of six children and he was a U.S . Navy Veteran. John made a career as an owner/operator trucker, whether it was local dumptrucks or over the road, behind the wheel is where he...

Thomas M. Germain

Thomas M. Germain

Jul 10, 2025

Thomas M. Germain, 75, passed away on July 10th 2025 surrounded by his wife and family.

Tom, a resident of Boston Township, was born in Saint Louis. He graduated from Hudson High School and was a proud Kent State University Alumni.

Tom retired from the Stow Municipal Court. He was also a library assistant at Western Reserve Academy. Tom spent time with...

David James Beougher

David James Beougher

Jul 10, 2025

David James Beougher, a cherished pillar of his community and beloved family man, peacefully departed this world on July 10, 2025, in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Born on January 5, 1948, David led a life that was a testament to kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith.

David dedicated a significant part of his career to B.F. Goodrich, where he worked for...

Robert "Rob" W. Hashman

Robert "Rob" W. Hashman

Jul 10, 2025

Robert “Rob” Hashman, 59, of Ellet, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but courageous battle with liver cancer.

He was born on October 23, 1965, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Don and Shirley Hashman. He worked as a devoted baker at Schwebel’s Bakery for 32 years.

Rob had an eclectic...

Pru Martha DeBenedictis

Pru Martha DeBenedictis

Jul 9, 2025

Pru Martha DeBenedictis (Pruglenda), 88, of Tallmadge, passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1936 in Wilmington, NY to the late Glen and Cornelia "Helen" (Romang) Bacon.For the first three years of Pru’s life, her mother battled tuberculosis while living in a sanitarium, and the two were only able to wave at each other through...

Jacqueline Ann Hoy

Jacqueline Ann Hoy

Jul 9, 2025

Jacqueline Ann Hoy, 81, passed away peacefully July 9, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to John Yilling and Mary Carrier, she was a lifelong area resident. Jacqueline was a faithful believer in Jesus who enjoyed shopping, listening to music, watching crime shows and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Jacqueline was preceded...

Marlene Gina Dickey

Marlene Gina Dickey

Jul 9, 2025

Marlene Gina Dickey, 45, passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1980 the daughter of Ricky Dickey and Deborah Mullin. Marlene was a woman of faith and a devote Catholic. She enjoyed computer games and surfing the internet. She was known fondly as the "Computer Wiz". Marlene will always be remembered for the kindness and...

Shawn E. Stewart Adkins

Shawn E. Stewart Adkins

Jul 8, 2025

Shawn Elaine Stewart Adkins, 56, of Twinsburg, passed away at home on July 8, 2025. Shawn was born July 29, 1968 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in Ft Walton Beach, Florida in 1986. She graduated from The University of Akron with an Associate's Degree in Community Services in 1998 and then graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University...

Debora Lynn Brubaker

Debora Lynn Brubaker

Jul 7, 2025

Debora Lynn Brubaker, 61 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on July 7, 2025 at Western Reserve Hospital after bravely fighting cancer.

She was born on March 18, 1964 to Robert Jr. and Gertha (Rigdon) Brubaker in Akron OH.

Beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend to many, Debbie is survived by her loving parents, Bob and Gertha; son, Eric Gajovski; sister, Dede (Randy)...

Mary Lou Wiles

Mary Lou Wiles

Jul 7, 2025

MaryLou was born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan but moved to Cuyahoga Falls at a young age. She was a 1966 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls HS, where she met her life long best friend. In 1968 she met the love of her life, her husband of 55 years.

She received her Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green University in 1970, and...

Julie Anna Tenney

Julie Anna Tenney

Jul 7, 2025

Julie Anna Tenney, 68, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Julie was born March 18,1957 in Akron,Ohio, the daughter of the late Duane R Thomas and the late Norma Jean Beswetherick (Fate).

Julie attended Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools, then went on to build a 34 year career in banking. She recently retired from...

Nick Angerstien

Nick Angerstien

Jul 7, 2025

Nick Angerstien, 45, passed away peacefully July 7, 2025 with family by his side. Born in Santa Ana, CA, he resided in Akron, OH all of his adult life. He enjoyed watching the Bengals, playing video games as well as golf, being a dad and spending time with his family and friends.

Nick will be sadly missed by his daughter, Heaven...

Shelby J. Lowther

Shelby J. Lowther

Jul 7, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shelby Jean Lowther at the age 84. Shelby was born on May 5th, 1941, in Four States, West Virginia to Tony and Hazel Suppa. Shelby left this world to be reunited with her husband, Sam, in Heaven. Sam and Shelby were married for 54 years. She passed away in...

Margaret Jane Marcum

Margaret Jane Marcum

Jul 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Margaret (Peg) Jane Marcum, age 85, a long-time resident of Akron, Ohio. Margaret left this world peacefully at her home on July 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Margaret was the beloved daughter of James and Elizabeth Gershom. She was married to...

Bert Walter Holz

Bert Walter Holz

Jul 6, 2025

Bert Walter Holz, age 81, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 6, 2025.

Born on June 7, 1944, in Akron, Bert was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a devoted husband, father, and member of the community. For 44 years, he was married to the love of his life, Joyce Holz (née Murphy), with...

Charles Ray Boring

Charles Ray Boring

Jul 6, 2025

Charles Ray Boring, a beloved man, born on May 7, 1948, in Amherst, Ohio, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, leaving behind a lasting legacy of love and generosity. He was a devoted spouse and father, cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing him. Charles's heart was as expansive as his spirit, and he...

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