Obituaries
Earl Dwane Damron
Dec 25, 2025
Earl Dwane Damron, affectionately known as “Hot Rod” by his mother, a name that fit him perfectly and reflected the way he lived, was born November 11, 1954, and passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2025.
Earl was born in Pike County, Kentucky, and lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. A lifelong lover of all things cars, Earl spent...
Vernon William Kallio
Dec 24, 2025
Vernon William Kallio went home for Christmas on December 24, 2025 at the age of 75. Vernon was born on March 3, 1950, in Akron, Ohio, where he lived nearly his entire life. He graduated from Copley High School in 1968, and attended both the University of Akron and Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Vernon worked in a laboratory...
Neville Ray Ralston
Dec 24, 2025
Neville Ray Ralston, 89, of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. He was born on January 22nd, 1936 the son of the late Frank and Jane Ralston of Harrisville, WV. He was retired from operating engineers Local 18. He enjoyed Sunday dinners with family, he loved spending time with his family. Ray also enjoyed riding his motorcycles, boating,...
Ruth Bair
Dec 24, 2025
Ruth Bair, age 92, of Akron, was reunited with her loving husband and family on Wednesday December 24, 2025. This is how Ruth wrote her obituary:
On March 31, 1933 I came into this world and on December 24, 2025 left to enter another phase. I will meet up with my parents, Herman and Rhoda Gabel, my husband Alfred (Bud) Bair...
Roger Alan Frye
Dec 24, 2025
Roger A. Frye, age 78, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born in Barberton, Ohio to Clyde and Martha Frye. He was a graduate of Field HS and attended Kent State University where he excelled both in High School and College as an outstanding track and field athlete. Roger joined the Marine Corps in April 1967 and served...
Donna Lou Freudeman
Dec 24, 2025
Donna Lou Freudeman, 77, of Munroe Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home with her husband Richard by her side.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of 47 years, Richard; brothers-in-law Terry (Ina) Freudeman, Ron (Della) Freudeman; and other family and friends.
She met Richard at Ohio...
Bernard Shaw Herron
Dec 23, 2025
Bernard Shaw Herron, 60, of Akron, passed away on December 23, 2025 at Wyant Woods Care Center.
He was born on March 9, 1965 to Bernard and Betty (Hall) Herron in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Springfield High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army.
Bernard held several sales positions over the years at area gas stations, restaurants, and The Peanut Shoppe....
Eugene "Gene" Gerbec
Dec 23, 2025
"Together Again"
Eugene “Gene” Gerbec, age 93, passed away on December 23, 2025. He was born in Barberton, Ohio, and was a longtime member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Church.
Gene is survived by his children, Laura Swartz, Lisa Benton (Eric), Sue Magee (Jack) and by his cherished granddaughter, Madison Swartz, with whom he shared an unbreakable bond and cared for...
Carolyn S. King
Dec 23, 2025
Carolyn Sue Lynch (also known as Carolyn Biltz or Carolyn King) was born in Sand Fork, West Virginia in 1939, the second daughter of Ralph Hayes Lynch and Vesta Rose (Garrett) Lynch. Upon looking at her, her father exclaimed that she looked like a polka dot, and the nickname continued. She grew up in Portage County, graduating from Ravenna High...
Thomas William Gerber
Dec 23, 2025
Thomas William Gerber, 73, of Barberton, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be planned for a later date.
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Gail Sue Habas
Dec 22, 2025
Gail Sue Habas, 70, went to accept her eternal reward on December 22, 2025. Her death was unexpected, but we all know it was God’s time to welcome her into heaven. She was born June 25, 1955 to John and Millie Kaufman in Akron, Ohio. She is survived by the love of her life, her husband of 45 years, Michael...
Theresa M. Gleason
Dec 22, 2025
Theresa M. Gleason, 92, passed away peacefully December 22, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Rose (Naso) Monastero, she had resided in Akron the past several years. Theresa enjoyed watching all 3 Cleveland sports teams as well as The Golden Girls, Game Show Network and Family Feud with Steve Harvey. She also loved to cook and spend time...
Gail S. Habas
Dec 22, 2025
Gail S. Habas passed away on December 22, 2025. A complete obituary will be shared at a later time.
Melanie C. Sickle
Dec 21, 2025
Melanie Cheri Sickle-McHood
January 15, 1962 - December 21, 2025.
Melanie was born and raised in Akron, OH to Frank Wayne McHood and Jenny Isabel McHood. She passed away on December 21 after a long journey with cancer. Cancer didn’t stop her from enjoying life and traveling with family and friends over the last few years.
She was preceded in death by her...
Mary Elizabeth Hackett
Dec 21, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (McGonigal) Hackett "Babe", 54 years old, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. She was born in Akron on September 8, 1971 to Elizabeth and the late James McGonigal.
She attended the Annunciation Grade School and graduated from East High School.
Mary worked in dentistry for many years.
She was blessed with her son, Dylan Hackett (Te'Erica Grimes) and grandson, Jaxon...
Linda Jewel Pirt
Dec 21, 2025
Linda Jewel Pirt passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 21st, 2025 at the age of 77.
Linda was born on November 3rd, 1948 in Paintsville, KY to Ernest and Estelle Pack.
She married Dennis on March 24th, 1979. Dennis preceded her in death on August 4th, 2022.
Linda is survived by her children, Christi (Scott) Emmert, Melissa (James) Pirt, Dennis Pirt...
Jade Braslins
Dec 21, 2025
Jade Braslins (nee Friend), age 60, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. She was born on March 19, 1965 to Vernon and Sally Friend. Jade was a vibrant spirit who brought joy, laughter, and love into the lives of all who knew her.
She lived in Akron her whole life, graduated from Kenmore High School in 1983 and loved to...
Susan Gail Pluck
Dec 21, 2025
Susan (Regallis) Pluck, age 72, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Sunday December 21, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love, faith, and kindness touched every life she encountered.
Susan is survived by her loving husband, Ray Pluck; her brother, Jeff (Linda) Regallis; her daughters, Jennifer (Jason) Straka, and Melissa Warner; her stepchildren Cindy (John) Marzano,...
Perry James Long
Dec 20, 2025
Perry James Long, 44, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio to Larry and Renee (Thompson) Long, he was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps. Perry enjoyed reading (Steven King was his favorite author), listening to music, watching movies (Star Wars being the favorite), cooking, being outdoors and spending time with his family...
Gilbert Leonard Hubbell
Dec 20, 2025
Gilbert Leonard Hubbell, 89, of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 20, 2025.
Gil is not just in a better place. He is in the very best place, a place made for those who love the Lord. He is now walking, singing, and praising his Lord face-to-face for all of eternity.
He...
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