Obituaries
Cheryl Ann Moore
Aug 18, 2026
Cheryl Ann (Boston) Moore, 68, passed away on August 18, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1958 the daughter of Robert and Jean Boston. Cheryl was the most caring, loving, kind person you would ever want to meet. She loved her family and friends dearly.
She leaves her son, Jason and his girlfriend Jenna, who were their for Cheryl always;...
Linda Faye Johnston
Aug 18, 2026
Linda F. Johnston passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2026 at the age of 60. Linda was a 1984 graduate from Springfield High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Devoting her life to caring for her family. If anyone needed her, she was always there caring for them. Linda enjoyed many hobbies including bowling,...
Mark Elliot Gilbert
Aug 18, 2026
Mark Elliot Gilbert, 74, of Akron, passed away on August 18, 2026 at Highland Square Rehab & Nursing.
He was born on May 21, 1952 to Jacob and Sylvia Gilbert in Akron, OH.
Mark worked as a Glazer for the City of Akron Schools.
On September 16, 1978 , he married Deborah Ann Walkley. Mark and Deborah lived in Akron, Ohio.
Mark loved to...
Debra Sue Brant
Aug 18, 2026
Debra Sue Brant, 67, of Akron, passed away suddenly at home on August 18, 2026. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on November 30, 1958 to the late Earl and Alice Howard.
As a young teen, Deb relocated to Ohio and attended Rittman High School. After graduating in 1977, Deb started her family. Her son, Rickey knew her as a caring,...
Myra Jo White
Aug 17, 2026
Myra Jo White, 67, of Akron, passed away on August 17, 2026. She was peaceful, prepared, and happy for this transition.
She was known to family and friends as both "Myra" and "Jo", but her favorite name was "Grandma". She was born in Akron on June 10, 1959 and spent most of her life in the area. After graduating from the...
John Kent Sederwall
Aug 16, 2026
As you read this please know that I am with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and am fully at peace, having completed my earthly life because of prostate cancer, on August 16, 2026 at the age of 78, and have gone to be with the Lord for eternity….isn’t this what we all should be looking forward to? “To be...
Arlen Ray Schartiger
Aug 15, 2026
Arlen Ray Schartiger, 95, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born in Richwood, WV on December 21, 1930 (older than the hills), to the late Emery and Bessie {Bailey} Schartiger. Arlen lived a very busy and fulfilled life. Retiring from Teledyne Monarch Rubber and Green Local Schools, he would...
Agnes "Aggie" Moore
Aug 15, 2026
Agnes R. (Farrell) Moore, 81, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on August 15, 2026. Born on March 19, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae “Mary” Farrell. She graduated from St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in 1963.
Aggie married her beloved husband, Gerald “Jerry” Moore, on December 2, 1967, and together they...
Denny S. Hawkins
Aug 15, 2026
Denny Steven Hawkins known to all as Steve, 76, passed away on August 15, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1949, the son of the late Denzile and Larna (Rucker) Hawkins of Clendenin, WV.Much of his life, Steve was known for his deep love of the outdoors which included fishing, hunting, camping, and storytelling, which brought him great pleasure,...
Janet L. Balthis
Aug 15, 2026
Janet L. Balthis, 84, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to Edgar and Ruby (Morgan) Enos, she was a lifelong area resident. Janet was a simple woman who enjoyed crocheting, watching horror movies, playing bingo, elephants, music and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by husbands, Russell...
Margaret "Peggy" A. Thorla
Aug 15, 2026
Margaret (Peggy) Thorla passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026 in Fairlawn. The daughter of William and Edna Bramley, Peggy was born on May 23, 1934 in Noble County, Ohio. She graduated from Zanesville High School and lived most of her adult life in the greater Akron area.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Harvey Thorla and son,...
LeeAndre A. Banks
Aug 14, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of LeeAndre “Moody” Banks on August 14, 2026.
Lee was deeply loved by his family and friends. He will be remembered for his quick wit & humor, generous heart, and the many ways he made others feel included. Lee was a Gemini through and through where upon being born, was...
Warren Lee Russell
Aug 14, 2026
Warren (Russ) Lee Russell
July 10, 1930 - August 14, 2026
Russ Russell, 96, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, and has been reunited with his loving wife and our wonderful Mom, Betty. Russ was also preceded in death by his parents Audie Lee and Lucille Russell, his brother and sister-in-law Hap and Shirley, brother Paul, and daughter-in-law Chris.
Russ is survived...
Lynda S. Zimmermann
Aug 14, 2026
Lynda S. Zimmermann, age 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home.
Lynda was a dreamer. She loved to bake, garden, read, and write short stories and poems. She especially enjoyed helping others and created a family of friends wherever she went.
Lynda was preceded in passing by her husband Rick (2011) and her youngest son Erik...
Robert L. Drummond Sr.
Aug 14, 2026
Robert L. Drummond Sr. "Bob", age 79, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, August 14, 2026. Born in Fairmont, West Virginia to Delbert J. Drummond and Gerldine Drummond (Sapp) on December 10, 1946. He lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio, where he found the love of his life, Marilyn...
Kimberly D. Kantorowski
Aug 14, 2026
Kimberly D. Kantorowski, 60, of Akron, passed away on August 14, 2026. A lifelong Akron resident, she graduated from Ellet High School before earning a degree from the University of Akron. She was employed with Sherwin-Williams for almost 30 years.
Kimberly will always be remembered as a loving caregiver. She showed great concern for her parents, family, and friends and made...
Madeline C. Swinehart
Aug 13, 2026
In loving Memory of a Woman of Faith, Wonder, and Quiet Joy
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Madeline C. Swinehart who went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2026. She left this world gently, surrounded by love, prayer, and the presence of God she trusted so fiercely throughout her life.
Born on October...
Sidney K. Pouncey
Aug 13, 2026
Sidney K. Pouncey, 97, passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2026. Born in Alabama to Frank and Cervera (Smith) Pouncey, he grew up in Lakemore, Ohio and later moved to Barberton, Ohio. Sid was a proud U. S. Navy Veteran and retired from both Goodyear Aerospace and Lockheed-Martin. He was also a 32nd degree Mason. Sid enjoyed dancing,...
Joseph B. Yost
Aug 13, 2026
Joseph Yost, 73, passed away on August 13, 2026 in Akron, Ohio, following a battle with dementia. Born on February 5, 1953, in Akron, Ohio, to William and Jacqualine Yost, Joe dedicated his life to his wife Patty, to being an educator, to being a football coach, and to his loved ones, especially his four brothers.
A proud graduate of The...
Harold Dean Tinsley
Aug 13, 2026
Harold Dean Tinsley, 80, of Akron, passed away at home on August 13, 2026. Known to family and friends as Dean, he was born in Akron on April 24, 1946 to the late Murphy and Mary (nee Thornell) Tinsley.
Dean graduated from East High School before earning a Bachelor Degree in Industrial Management from the University of Akron.
Through common friends, Dean...
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