Obituaries
Laura Mae Abbott
May 15, 2026
Laura M. Abbott, 74, of Akron, passed away on May 15, 2026. She was born on October 15, 1951 the daughter of the late Warren and Bessiemae Stone. She worked for many years at Edwin Shaw Hospital. Known for her artistic touch, Laura found pleasure in decorating, transforming ordinary spaces with her creativity and attention to detail. She had many...
Rom A. Caniglia
May 15, 2026
Rom A. Caniglia, 79, of Stow OH, died May 15, 2026, with his family by his side.
He was born November 24, 1946, in Akron, OH. Rom attended St. Anthony of Padua Parochial Grade School where he made many lifetime friends. After attending North High School, he began a long and successful 32-year profession working for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber...
Robert L. Lehmann
May 14, 2026
Robert L. Lehmann, 82, of Akron, passed away on May 14, 2026. He was born on April 22, 1944 in Spooner, Wisconsin. He was a man of great faith and was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship. Robert taught many bible studies and lived a life marked by faith and devotion. He embodied the teachings and spirit of Jesus in...
Daryl Davern Withrow
May 14, 2026
Daryl Davern Withrow, 57, born November 22, 1968, of Akron, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Thursday May 14, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Cell and long-term girlfriend, Tiffany Todd-Meerfield.
Daryl is survived by his parents Pam and Larry Withrow; his brother Donnie Withrow; sister Katrina Stancil; his girlfriend Kim Keen and son Nathan Keen; other sisters,...
Dixie M. Confere
May 14, 2026
Dixie Marie Confere, 73, of Atwater, passed away on May 14, 2026.
She was born on December 15, 1952 to Richard and Elsie Belvin in Akron, OH.
Dixie was a 1971 graduate of Waterloo High School and a life time resident of Randolph. Dixie worked as a Dental Lab Assistant where she retired.
She was a registered tribal member of the Monacan Indian...
Charles Keith "Chuck" Hatfield
May 14, 2026
Charles Keith "Chuck" Hatfield, 62, of Akron, passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 14, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1963 to Wanda {Cook} Hatfield and the late Charles Kenneth Hatfield.
In addition to his father, Chuck was preceded in death by his brother Rocky Hatfield.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Terrilyn; daughter, "sweetheart" Nicole (Richard) Wakehouse;...
Margaret Aruna Sumitra
May 14, 2026
Margaret Aruna Sumitra has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is not gone forever—she is alive in Christ, rejoicing in Heaven and reunited with her beloved husband of 44 years, David S. Sumitra.Margaret was born and raised in Salem, India where she was cherished by her family and loved dearly by her younger brothers....
Janet C. Haidet
May 14, 2026
Janet C. Haidet, 81, of Akron, passed away on May 14, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Kittanning, PA on August 8, 1944 to the late Robert and Harriet Sample. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Janet was survived by her children, Danny (Linda) Haidet and Tammy (Louis) Hilderbrand; grandchildren, Amanda (Derek) Burton,...
Catherine Ann Luchtel "Cat", "Cate", "Lucky Girl"
May 12, 2026
Catherine Ann Luchtel, lovingly known as Cate, Cat, and most notoriously as "Lucky Girl", passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 67.
Born on October 1, 1958, in Iowa, Cate carried her Midwestern roots proudly throughout her life and remained a devoted Cornhusker fan through every season. Her journey took her from Iowa to California, Nebraska, and...
Beverly Davis
May 12, 2026
Beverly (Campbell) Davis, of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2026 at the age of 82 at the Copley Health Center in Copley, Ohio.
Beverly grew up in a home full of siblings, stories, and strength. She was the last surviving child of the Campbell family. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Milton...
Denise M. Gordon
May 12, 2026
Denise Marie Gordon, 64, of Akron, passed away on May 12, 2026 at Summa Akron City Hospital.
She was born on February 12, 1962 to Richard and Sharon (Bush) Gordon in Barberton, OH.
Denise worked as a caretaker for many family and friends.
Denise married William Blose, they were together for over 30 years.
She loved hanging with he daughter, Aimee. She loved to...
Andrew D. Kennedy
May 12, 2026
It is with a heavy heart and a deep sadness to announce that Andrew Kennedy, age 36 of Barberton Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2026.
Andrew graduated from Coventry High School in 2009. He was a member of the sons of the American Legion. He loved his family and friends. He had a big heart, was always volunteering to...
Joan "Ragan" Leff
May 12, 2026
Joan "Ragan" Leff, 73, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home in Akron.
She is survived by her family; Julie and Russ Staiger, Mary Jane Briggs, Michael and Lisa Staiger, and their children, Nicolas and Alex; and Krista and Tom Meekins, and their children, Lyla and Noah. She is also survived by her friend, Kay. As...
Darrell Max Thomas
May 12, 2026
"TOGETHER FOREVER"
Darrell M. Thomas, 92, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 12, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1934 to the late Levi and Cleora (Seese) Thomas, he grew up in Bute, Pennsylvania before returning to Akron with his family.
While a youth in Pennsylvania, Darrell met Barbara Dodson at a church...
James Davd Smith Jr.
May 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of James David "JD" Smith Jr.
James David Smith Jr., known affectionately as "JD" to his many friends (and sometimes Smitty), passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on May 11th following a brief illness.
A Life of Service and Adventure
JD proudly served his country with years of service in the United States Army and the Ohio Army...
Edward L. Walent
May 11, 2026
Edward L. Walent, 84, of Huron, peacefully passed away on May 11, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1942, to Paul and Valeria Walent. Being born into a family of strong faith, he was a member of the Assembly of God Church and continued his faith throughout his life. Edward, a 1960 graduate of Akron East High School, spent...
Alice "Allie" K. Dean
May 10, 2026
Alice "Allie" K. Dean, 79, peacefully went Home to be with the Lord on May 10, 2026 with family by her side. Born in Murphy, NC to Horace and Georgia (Hayes) O'Dell, Allie and her family moved to Akron, OH when she was a young girl. She married her dear husband Paul on March 11, 1967. Allie enjoyed traveling, reading,...
Merle Louise King
May 10, 2026
Merle Louise King, 79, of Tallmadge, passed away on May 10, 2026. She was born in Uler, WV on July 8, 1946 to the late Kenneth and Ethel {Drake} Smith.
In addition to her parents, Merle was preceded in death by her sisters Eloise (Bob) Estep and Wanda (Cecil) Harler.
Merle is survived by her loving husband, Earlie; sons, Gene (Cathy) and...
Laura L. Evans
May 9, 2026
Laura passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, May 9, 2026 after battling cancer. She was a resident of Stow.
She is survived by her fiancée, Clyde Hensley, brothers: Bob & Tim Snavely. Children: Brittany (Josh) Keller, their children Ava & Bo, Cory Evans, Brandon (Heidi) Evans. She is preceded in death by her son: Bo Evans, her...
Jeanne Rae Ellis
May 8, 2026
Jeanne Rae Ellis, 71, of Akron Ohio, was called home by the Lord on May 8th, 2026.
Born to Harry Thomas and Lois Margene (Herzog) Allshouse on September 27th, 1954, Jeanne was a lifelong resident of the area, having graduated from Field High School, and attended the University of Akron.
Jeanne was a multidisciplinary craftswoman, expressing her creativity through a wide array...
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