Obituaries
Maxine Avent
Dec 13, 2025
With reverence for God's divine will and trust in His unfailing promises, we reflect on a life faithfully lived. In his gentle mercy, Almighty God called His daughter home. On Saturday, December 13, 2025, He peacefully closed the eyes of our beloved Maxine, granting her eternal rest in His presence.
Maxine Lee Avent was born March 14, 1954 in Philadelphia, PA...
James S. Breznak
Dec 13, 2025
James S. Breznak, 87, of Akron, passed away on December 13, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1938 to the late Sylvester and Mary Breznak.
Jim worked for General Tire for 24 years until the company closure. He then worked for Alcon Tool, retiring in 2005. In his free time, Jim enjoyed rooting for the Cleveland Browns,...
Thomas Wayne Thompson, Sr.
Dec 13, 2025
Thomas Wayne Thompson, Sr., fondly known as Wild T and Pops, has left us at the age of 61 on December 13, 2025, in his hometown of Ravenna, Ohio. Born on May 10, 1964, Thomas was a career painter and made a name for himself with a brush in hand and a big smile on his face. He was the...
Seldon L. Farnsworth
Dec 13, 2025
Seldon L. Farnsworth, a cherished husband, father, “Saba”, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2025. Born on March 19, 1956, Seldon was known for his immense compassion and love for his family and friends. His sudden illness took him too soon, but he fought valiantly to remain with those he held dear: his beloved wife of 42 years,...
Carolyn Sue Smith
Dec 12, 2025
Carolyn Sue Smith, born on October 6, 1941, in Shinnston, West Virginia, peacefully passed away on December 12, 2025, in the comfort of her home in Barberton, Ohio. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, Carolyn was a force of love and strength in the lives of all who were fortunate to know her.
Her family was the heart of...
Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Wright, Jr.
Dec 12, 2025
Ronald Gene Wright Jr.
June 1,1988- December 12,2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Gene Wright Jr.,37 passed away surrounded by the love of his family.
Born June 1,1988, he was the cherished son of Ronald Gene Wright Sr. of Hartville, OH, and Ana B. Carr (Robert) of Akron, ОН.
Ronnie was the glue that held his family together. He is deeply loved by his siblings William Wright,...
Lorene Adele Butcher
Dec 11, 2025
Lorene Adele Butcher, 82, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio to Alfred and Ruth (Walters) Hart, she was a lifelong area resident. Lorene retired from working at JoAnn Fabrics after 25 years of service. She was a member of LifeSpring Christian Church for many years. She enjoyed crafting, sewing, nature, gardening, singing in the choir...
Judith Faye "Judy" Wood
Dec 11, 2025
Judith Faye "Judy" Wood, born in Barberton on September 14, 1942, went home to join her family in Heaven on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born to the late Woodrow and Burdena {Wharton} Groff, Judy was a 1960 graduate of Barberton High School.
Judy met the love of her life, William H. "Bill" Wood, and they married on her 21st birthday, September...
Gerald R. Barnes
Dec 10, 2025
Gerald R Barnes, 80, of Akron, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on November 12, 1945 the son of the late Gilbert and Eleanor Barnes. Gerald proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War. He retired after many years of dedicated service from Ohio Gasket & Shim. He enjoyed woodworking and was known...
Joey P. Reed
Dec 10, 2025
Joseph Peter Reed (Joey)
Joseph Peter Reed, affectionately known as Joey, age 45, of Brimfield, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, at Summa Akron City Hospital. After a courageous three-year and one-month battle with cancer, Joey was reunited in Heaven with his beloved parents, Bernard and Renee Reed, of Brimfield, Ohio.
Joey was born on December 28, 1979, and raised...
David E. Lozier
Dec 9, 2025
David E. Lozier, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on September 4, 1958, Dave was the son of the late Kathleen Bennett Lozier and Robert Lozier.
Dave shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Kimberly Lozier, who was his best friend and constant companion. Together, they built...
Leigh Regan Collier
Dec 9, 2025
Leigh Regan Collier, 51, surrounded by her loving family passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1974 the daughter of Craig and Gayle Savage.
Leigh graduated with the class of 1992 from East High School. She then attended Hiram Weekend College. Leigh was employed for many years with Babcock & Wilcox. She was an avid Denver...
Kathleen M. Butcher
Dec 9, 2025
Kathleen M. Butcher. 84, touched the hearts of those around her with her warmth and caring nature passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1941 the daughter of the late Frederick and Virginia Parks.
A passion that brought her joy was putting together jigsaw puzzles. Kathleen was always ready for a game of poker with family...
William Ladd Frehse
Dec 8, 2025
William Ladd Frehse, 61, of Akron, Ohio, passed away from cardiac arrest on December 8, 2025. Born on April 12, 1964, in Traverse City, Michigan, he embraced a life rich in experiences, having spent his formative years living in the vibrant landscapes of Venezuela, Trinidad, Jamaica, Honduras and Mexico. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lock Haven...
Dennis L. Gray
Dec 8, 2025
Dennis Lynn Gray (69), of New Franklin, OH passed away on December 8, 2025. Born on April 27, 1956 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, he was the son of the late Ruth Gray (born Becket, then married Reeves) and Stan Reeves and stepson of Marlin Gray (also deceased). Dennis graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1974. He started his career...
Bryan Thomas Fern
Dec 8, 2025
Bryan Thomas Fern of Copley, age 75, died December 8, 2025 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center following a brief battle with cancer.
He was born July 5, 1950, in Barberton, Ohio to the late Herbert D. Fern and Betty Lee {Marshall} Fern.
On July 26, 1975, he married Antoinette "Toni" Henico at Annunciation Catholic Church. Together they shared 50 years.
Tom...
Dorothy E. Cain
Dec 7, 2025
Dorothy was born in Akron on October 1, 1936 to parents Clifford and Edna Powell, and went home to be with the Lord December 7, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry W. Cain, son Michael Hopkins, and siblings Thomas Buchanan, Jack Powell, Thelma Grof, Richard Powell and William Powell.
Dorothy is survived by son Tom Hopkins, daugher...
Dale Warren Jay
Dec 7, 2025
Dale Warren Jay, age 90 of Akron went home to be with the Lord at his home on Sunday, December 7, 2025. Born in Bedford Co., PA to the late Robert P. and Edna L. {Smith} Jay, Dale was the 7th of 8 children.
In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by his youngest son, George Jay; sisters,...
Betty J. Weygandt
Dec 7, 2025
Betty J. Weygandt, 88, passed away on December 7, 2025. She was born on January 13, 1937 the daughter of the late James and Hazel Black of Louden, TN. Betty enjoyed working in her garden and planting beautiful flowers. She had many accomplishments but her greatest was her love of her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and...
Robert T. "Rob" Clark, Jr.
Dec 6, 2025
Robert T. "Rob" Clark, Jr., a loving husband, devoted son, and cherished friend, passed away on December 6, 2025, in Suffield, Ohio, at the age of 57. Born on February 6, 1968, in Akron, Ohio, Rob was a prominent figure in the trucking community, spending many years as a long-time truck driver.
Rob was a graduate of Alliance High School. He...
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