Obituaries

Willard Charles Tomer Jr.

Willard Charles Tomer Jr.

Jul 21, 2026

Willard Charles Tomer Jr., 87, of Akron, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1939 to the late Willard Sr. and Helen {Ritchie} Tomer.

In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce Tomer and their sons Doug, Bobby and Eugene.

Willard is survived by his loving children, Kathy Rutter and...

Angel L. (Landenberger) Rogers

Angel L. (Landenberger) Rogers

Jul 20, 2026

Angel (Landenberger) Rogers, age 43, passed away on July 20, 2026. She was born on June 20, 1983.

Angel was preceded in death by her father, Michael Landenberger Sr. She is survived by her son, Trevor Rogers; her mother, Carol Landenberger; her brother, Michael Landenberger Jr.; along with other family members and friends who will remember her.

Angel graduated from Field High...

Martha Louise Stephens

Martha Louise Stephens

Jul 20, 2026

Martha Stephens, 93, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on July 20, 2026. Born January 23, 1933, at Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio, to George and Lizzie Higgins, Martha grew up in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, where she was a majorette in high school and graduated from Mt. Gilead High School in 1951....

Rhonda Danielle Spaulding

Rhonda Danielle Spaulding

Jul 18, 2026

Rhonda Danielle Spaulding was born on August 31, 1967, to John A. & Alma Spaulding in Akron Ohio. She passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the age of 58 surrounded by family.

Rhonda was a strong and resilient person. She faced life's challenges with courage, grace, and determination. Her strength inspired those around her, and her unwavering...

Virginia M. Conard

Virginia M. Conard

Jul 18, 2026

Virginia Marcel Conard (Smith, Enos) 87, Rootstown, OH passed away on July 18, 2026 following a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Ruby Enos; her four of her children; Macel Smith, Shirley Smith, Franklin Smith, and Raymond Smith; brothers, Jimmy and Kenny of Ohio; and sister, Ruth Smith of Whitesburg, TN.

Virginia is survived by her...

Steven M. Hnatiak

Steven M. Hnatiak

Jul 17, 2026

Steven M. Hnatiak (aka Yak), 81, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026 surrounded by his family, after bravely fighting a long illness. Born in Eglin Field, FL to Paul and Julia (Mokrey) Hnatiak, he grew up in Parma and Marblehead, Ohio, then lived in various communties in NE Ohio his adult life.

He retired as a Police Lieutenant from the...

Curtis Leon Blevins Sr.

Curtis Leon Blevins Sr.

Jul 17, 2026

Curtis Leon Blevins Sr., 81, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 17, 2026, surrounded by family.

Born June 22, 1945, and raised in Akron, Curtis was proud to call it home. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed working with his hands and could fix just about anything. He worked for many years at Ravens Metal-craft. He was also a...

Dennis R. Kelley

Dennis R. Kelley

Jul 16, 2026

Dennis R. Kelley, 65, passed away July 16, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to Roy Cunningham and Margaret Lowrey, he was a lifelong area resident. Denny enjoyed landscaping, bicycle riding, working, and spending time with family and friends .

In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his wife, Pam Kelley; brother, Robert Kelley; sister-in-law, Patty Kelley. He...

Darlyn Joyce Fleming

Darlyn Joyce Fleming

Jul 16, 2026

Darlyn Joyce Fleming, born on November 24, 1945, departed this life surrounded by the love of her family on July 16, 2026. A woman whose generosity, devotion, and compassionate spirit touched countless lives, Darlyn leaves behind a legacy steeped in selflessness, faith, and music.

Darlyn was the beloved wife of her late husband for 51 years, a commitment which reflected her...

Cathy A. Shepherd

Cathy A. Shepherd

Jul 15, 2026

Cathy A. Shepherd, 72, of Akron, passed away on July 15, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1953 the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth Shepherd. Cathy retired after many years of dedicated service from Sam's Club Optical. She was a woman of faith and reflected God's love in the way she showed love, kindness and compassion to...

April Edgell-Henline

April Edgell-Henline

Jul 15, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of April Edgell-Henline, who departed this life on July 15, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on May 9, 1971, April touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.

April was a very wonderful, caring registered nurse whose dedication to...

Bud Minor

Bud Minor

Jul 14, 2026

Bud Minor, age 83, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home.

Bud was born September 01, 1942, in Springhill Township, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Edward and Mildred Pauline (Herrington) Minor. He was a graduate of Marion High School where he played football. After Bud graduated, he went straight into the US Airforce. After his service...

Rose M. Butcher

Rose M. Butcher

Jul 14, 2026

Rose M. Butcher (nee’ Coffman Wiebelt) born March 1, 1933 passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ralph Butcher, her daughter Cindi Comes (nee' Wiebelt) and her grandson Eric Hammonds.

A lover of books, puzzles and quilting, Rose’s greatest joy was in time spent with her...

Darlene Maud Keith

Darlene Maud Keith

Jul 14, 2026

Darlene Maud Keith, 85, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away on July 14, 2026 in her home surrounded by her beloved family and friends. She was born in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania on August 18, 1940. She resided in the Akron area all of her adult life. She worked at Merryweather Foam and Latex Company and Coastal Tanklines, Inc.

She (and her husband)...

Thomas E. "Tom" Leach

Thomas E. "Tom" Leach

Jul 14, 2026

Thomas E. “Tom” Leach, beloved husband, cherished brother, and devoted uncle, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2026. He was 75 years old.

Tom was born on September 16, 1950, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Cyril and Mary Leach. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his half-brother Jack Leach, brother-in-law Bill Arnold, nephew...

Peggy L. Richards

Peggy L. Richards

Jul 13, 2026

Peggy Richards (Myers), mother, sister, aunt, wife, The Ga, friend, died on July 13th, 2026. Born on September 5th, 1945, to Peggy and Robert Myers, she was the oldest daughter of the oldest daughter of the oldest daughter.

She met Don Richards during the 3rd quarter of the football game between their two schools when she urged her then boyfriend to...

Timothy Howard Finch

Timothy Howard Finch

Jul 13, 2026

Daddy's Whispered FarewellTimothy H. Finch moved through this world with the presence of an oak tree —steady, stalwart, impossible to topple.A quiet giant whose roots ran deep.He loved unconditionally, with a sentimental heart he tried to hide behind desperado swagger and a grin that always gave him away.A man of faith.A defender of family.A servant of his country — shaped...

Christopher Thomas Keener, Jr.

Christopher Thomas Keener, Jr.

Jul 13, 2026

Christopher Thomas Keener Jr., beloved infant son of Christopher Thomas Keener Sr. and Jacqueline Franklin, went to Heaven on July 13, 2026. Although the world didn't get a chance to know him, his parents already knew and loved him and will hold him in their hearts forever.

God bless you, baby Christopher - your loving family will always love you.

To leave...

Jennifer A. Croft

Jennifer A. Croft

Jul 13, 2026

Jennifer A. Croft, 51, of Akron, passed away on July 13, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1975, the daughter of the late Donald and Sandra Leasher. She worked for many years at the Essex Nursing Home and Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital. She was a devoted member of Atwater Community Church, where she found great joy in serving...

Melanie Rae Franklin

Melanie Rae Franklin

Jul 12, 2026

Melanie Rae Franklin, 69, of Dayton, Ohio, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic after a long and courageous battle with illness.

Born on October 6, 1956, in Escanaba, Michigan, Melanie was the beloved daughter of Robert and Arvilla Page. Although she was born in Michigan, she and her family ultimately made the Dayton, Ohio area their...

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