Obituaries

Neal J. Leetham

Neal J. Leetham

Mar 19, 2025

Neal J. Leetham, born on September 17, 1994, in Akron, Ohio, passed away on March 19, 2025. Neal graduated from Lake High School in 2012, laying the foundation for his career at Lincoln Heritage. He was a young man of many interests and talents. His passion for martial arts led him to earn a Green Belt in Tae Kwon Do,...

Jack H. Banas

Jack H. Banas

Mar 19, 2025

Jack H. Banas, age 75, of Akron, passed away on March 19, 2025 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Bisbee, AZ on July 15, 1949 to the late John and Irma Banas. He graduated from Central High School in 1967. After high school, he went on to further his education at the University of Akron where he obtained...

Johnnie Ruth Betts

Johnnie Ruth Betts

Mar 19, 2025

Johnnie Ruth Betts, a beloved matriarch and vibrant soul, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, just two days shy of her 85th birthday. Born in Toomsuba, Mississippi, on March 21, 1940, her journey through life was marked by warmth, independence, and a fiercely loving spirit.

A proud member of the Phillip's Chapel CME Church for over 50 years,...

Laurie J. Funk

Laurie J. Funk

Mar 18, 2025

Laurie J. Funk, 49, of Canton, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1975 of Akron, Ohio. She graduated with the class of 1993 from Waterloo High School. She enjoyed the band and playing her saxophone. After graduation she proudly served in the U.S. Army. Laurie was an avid reader and also enjoyed fishing.

Laurie is...

Patricia Ann Rachel

Patricia Ann Rachel

Mar 18, 2025

On March 18, 2025 Patty went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She transitioned into his arms at her home surrounded by her daughters that she loved so deeply and beloved family at her side. Raised in the Kenmore area of Akron, OH and very proud of it, she always loved the underdog and would go...

Thomas C. Weigand

Thomas C. Weigand

Mar 18, 2025

Thomas C. Weigand, 81, of Akron, passed away on March 18, 2025. He was born on February 29, 1944 the son of the late Louis and Berneda Weigand of Proctor, West Virginia. Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Goodyear/ABS after 44 years of dedicated service. Tom was a man of faith and was a...

Michael W. Lanny

Michael W. Lanny

Mar 18, 2025

Michael W. Lanny, 81, of Akron, passed away on March 18, 2025 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 4, 1943 to the late Patrick and Mildred (Herr) Lanny. Michael was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps and proudly worked as a factory worker for Goodyear for 38 and a half years. He was a member...

Karen M. Morehead

Karen M. Morehead

Mar 18, 2025

Karen M. Morehead, was born February 19th, 1944 and passed away March 18th, 2025.

Karen is proceeded in death by her husband of 48 years Frederick Morehead Sr.; son Lawrence Berkenstock; daughter Pamela Buchanan; and grandson Christopher Best.

She will be sadly missed by her sister Sharon Sakos of Baltimore; her sons John(Anita) Berkenstock and Frederick Morehead Jr.; and daughters Tari Riley...

Judith Ann Roy

Judith Ann Roy

Mar 17, 2025

Judith Ann Roy, 84, of Ravenna, passed away on March 17, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1940 to Russell and Myrtle (Lance) Hewitt at Billington, WV. She worked for KWA for over 20 years. Judy was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her loving son, James Roy; sister, Patty Williams; grandchildren,...

Joyce Ann Mitter

Joyce Ann Mitter

Mar 17, 2025

Joyce Ann Mitter, 68, passed away peacefully at home March 17, 2025 surrounded by herloving family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Clifford and Imogene (Hosaflook) Miller, she was a lifelong area resident. Joyce previously worked as a seamstress at Goodwill. She enjoyed crocheting, playing Bingo, going to church, visiting with her neighbors and spending time with her family.

Anyone who knew...

Leslie H. "Les" Thompson

Leslie H. "Les" Thompson

Mar 16, 2025

Leslie H. Thompson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on March 10th, 1933, in Copley, OH, to J. Park Thompson and Hazel Thompson.

Les graduated from Garfield High School and, after attending The University of Akron for a short while, decided to enter into the...

Lois V. Yates

Lois V. Yates

Mar 15, 2025

Lois V. Yates, 89, of Akron, went to her Heavenly home on March 15, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on February 13, 1936 to her birth parents, Dorothy (Springer) and Earl Adkins. She was lovingly raised by parents, Lizzie and Earl Yinger.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years,...

Eleanor R. Bynum

Eleanor R. Bynum

Mar 15, 2025

Eleanor R. Bynum, age 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on March 15, 2025 at Western Reserve Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1942 to Arthur and Evelyn (London) Vail in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Eleanor enjoyed painting, she could turn anything into a piece of art. She also loved cats, feeding the neighborhood raccoons and geese, and being outdoors. She...

Zachary Anthony Predojev

Zachary Anthony Predojev

Mar 15, 2025

Zachary Anthony Predojev, born on November 22, 1995, in Akron, Ohio, left us far too soon on March 15, 2025. He embraced life with a spirit that was both hardworking and genuinely compassionate, traits that defined him to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Zachary was a proud 2014 graduate of Ellet High School, a place where he not...

Darlene Louise James "Roary"

Darlene Louise James "Roary"

Mar 15, 2025

Darlene Louise James "Roary", 58, of Akron, passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side on March 15, 2025, after battling a brain tumor for the past ten years.

Darlene was born in Akron on June 9, 1966 to Donald Brent and Ethel Louise James.

She graduated from Ellet High School in 1984 before earning her Bachelor Degree in Accounting...

Andrew Leon Patterson

Andrew Leon Patterson

Mar 14, 2025

Andy fell asleep in death March 14, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Philadelphia Pa. in 1938 to Andrew and Geraldine Patterson. In 1952, the family moved from South Philadelphia to Germantown Pa. At Germantown High School, Andy excelled in track and football. He loved his cheesesteaks and scrapple and spending time with his family. He...

Sheila Kay Sanor

Sheila Kay Sanor

Mar 14, 2025

Sheila Kay Sanor, 80, passed away peacefully March 14, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Arley and Edith (Bragg) Foster, she resided in Portage County most of her life. Sheila previously worked as a sales clerk at Hallmark. She enjoyed gardening, taking long drives in the country, watching Westerns and Hallmark movies, reading and spending...

Peggy A. Hill

Peggy A. Hill

Mar 13, 2025

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Margaret Ann (Barrett) Hill “Peggy”

1932 - 2025

Margaret Ann (Barrett) Hill, “Peggy”, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, following a massive stroke. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Margaret Barrett and her loving husband of 68 years, Gene A. Hill. Peggy is survived by her three children, Debbie Gooden (Ed), Jeff Hill (Lynn), Robyn...

Linda K. Boarman

Linda K. Boarman

Mar 13, 2025

Linda K. Boarman, age 74, of Akron passed away on March 13, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1950, to the late Joseph and Mary Boarman. She enjoyed spending time at Springfield Lake, gardening and just being outside.

She is survived by her sons Derek Bell, and David (Patty) Lydic; several grandchildren; her companion of 11 years David Bachus; sisters...

Sandra Lee Popiel

Sandra Lee Popiel

Mar 13, 2025

Sandra Lee Popiel, born on June 11, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, departed this world on March 13, 2025, in Hartville, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant as the life she lived. She was an effervescent spirit, known for her outgoing personality and as the life of the party, drawing friends and family alike into her warm embrace. Sandra's laughter was...

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