Obituaries
Sanford W. "Bill" Miller, Jr.
Jul 27, 2025
Sanford W. "Bill" Miller, Jr., 81, passed away July 27, 2025 with family by his side. Born in Boone, NC to Sanford and Eunice (Palmer) Miller, he resided in the Akron, Ohio area most of his life. Bill graduated from Hower High School and retired from Woodridge Local Schools after 28 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, camping, history, classic...
Teddy R. Greene Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
Teddy R. Greene Jr., 26, passed away on July 26, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1999 the son of Leah Collins and Ted Greene Sr. Teddy radiated warmth and kindness; his innate ability to helping others was one of his most remarkable gifts. He had an innate ability to uplift those around him, often lending a listening ear...
William J. "Bill" Novak
Jul 26, 2025
William J. "Bill" Novak, age 78, of Akron, passed away at his home on July 26, 2025.
He was born on August 14, 1946 to the late Richard and Bernice (Hrouda) Novak in Cleveland, OH.
Bill worked as a Computer Engineer for many years before his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Bill took great pride in his garden and...
Keith Wayne White
Jul 26, 2025
Keith Wayne White, born April 23, 1963, in Bay Village, Ohio, has decided to trade his trusty drywall tools for a heavenly hammer and nail. He passed away on July 26, 2025, likely after getting into a spirited debate with the universe over who really knows how to finish drywall better.
Keith was a construction wizard who specialized in the fine...
Darlene F. Slaysman
Jul 26, 2025
Darlene Faye Slaysman, age 63, of Akron, passed away on July 26, 2025 at Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls.
She was born on May 25, 1962 to Jerome and Wanda (Simmons) Junglas in Akron, Ohio.
Darlene loved crafting and was able to attend church with her daughter and granddaughters at Our Lord's House of Prayer on Manchester Road several times before her passing.
Darlene...
Richard V. Pallotta Sr.
Jul 25, 2025
Richard V. Pallotta, Sr., passed away July 25, 2025, surrounded by family and friends in the comfort of his own home. Rich was born July 2, 1948, and raised in the North Hill neighborhood of Akron, Ohio, and was a graduate of North High School class of 1966. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served as a SeaBee...
Sandra "Sandy" Schnell
Jul 24, 2025
With deep sorrow but faith in God's plan, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Sandy Schnell on July 24, 2025. She was a woman of faith, love and kindness. She always put her family and others before herself.
Sandra Jean Schnell was born on November 7, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio. She lived a fulfilling life dedicated to serving God,...
Dale Phillip Jones
Jul 24, 2025
Dale Phillip Jones, age 83, passed away on July 24, 2025. Born March 12, 1942, in Philippi West Virginia. He was raised in Akron, Ohio by his late parents Maxin and Nina Lee Jones with his siblings Neal Jones and Terry Secrest. This is also where he met the love of his life Joyce Marie Jones at the age of...
Ruth Ann Baynes
Jul 24, 2025
Ruth Ann Baynes, 86, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to the late Leland and Mildred Martin. She graduated from Butchel High School. She worked as a secretary for the University of Akron for 25 years.
Ruth Ann was a devoted longtime member of The...
Phyllis Marie Falkenstein
Jul 23, 2025
Phyllis Marie Falkenstein, born on January 17, 1936, in Ladd Ridge, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. She lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a genuine passion for education and the arts.
Phyllis graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and went on to earn a degree in Education from Kent State University. Her commitment...
Charles A. "Tony" Kern
Jul 23, 2025
Charles A. "Tony" Kern, age 63, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025 after a battle with cancer. He was born on April 1, 1962 to Shirley Kern and Patrick Harris in Weston, West Virginia. Tony was a graduate of Barberton High School.
After graduation, Tony worked various different jobs over the years. Most notably, he worked...
Mary L. Boddie PhD
Jul 23, 2025
Dr. Mary L. Boddie was born on March 5, 1932, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to the late Rev. John H. Sr. and Penny Dunn. A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, she began her college journey at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, later continuing her studies at Lehigh County Community College and Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania,...
Carolyn Gail Richardson
Jul 23, 2025
Carolyn Gail Richardson, a beloved figure in the hearts of many, was born on February 12, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, to Paul and Lelia Mae (Besinger) Smith. She departed this world on July 23, 2025, in Fairlawn, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy woven with love, resilience, and cherished memories.
For twenty-five years, Carolyn dedicated her life to serving others as a...
Leah Mae Weinsheimer
Jul 23, 2025
Leah Mae Weinsheimer, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 60. Born on November 24, 1964, in Akron, Ohio, Leah's spirit shone brightly from the moment she came into this world.
Throughout her life, Leah's greatest joy came from her two sons, Jared and Aiden Weinsheimer. Her...
Chester E. Neal Sr.
Jul 22, 2025
Chester Earl Neal Sr., was born to Morgan and Margie Neal on August 21, 1959 in Columbia, Alabama. He passed away on July 22, 2025. He was the first of seven children. He was a little kid with a lot of hustle. He always found a way to make money.
He attended Montana Elementary School in Dothan, Alabama, from 1st through...
Amanda McKeown-Freeman
Jul 22, 2025
Amanda McKeown-Freeman, 34, of Canton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on July 22, 2025. She was born on January 19, 1991 in Akron, Ohio to the late James and Karen McKeown. She graduated from Ellet High School in 2010.
Mandy was a devoted Christian throughout her life and was most recently a longtime member of Evermore Community...
Josephine M. Morrison
Jul 22, 2025
Josephine M. Morrison, a precious little soul, was born on July 18, 2025. She left us unexpectedly on July 22, 2025. Though her time with us was not long enough, Josephine brought joy to her loving parents, Aysa and Michael Morrison. She was deeply loved by her brother, Pierce, who loved to give her fist bumps. She felt the love...
Bernard G. Montella
Jul 22, 2025
Bernard G. Montella, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Known to many as Bernie, he was a trailer mechanic by trade — a creative and inventive man who often built his own tools to get the job done.
One of Bernie’s proudest hobbies was fishing. He once received an...
Edward M. Hefner
Jul 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Edward M. Hefner (74) announce his sudden and tragic passing on July 22, 2025.
Edward Hefner of Akron, OH was born on June 4, 1951 to James and Betty (Pressdee) Hefner in Ravenna, Ohio. He was father to Richard (Bobbie) Hefner, and Monica (Stephen) Dever. He was preceded in death by Mary,...
Franklin "Frank" D. Wallace
Jul 21, 2025
Franklin "Frank" D. Wallace, 91, of Norton, passed away on July 21, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1933, the son of the late Edward and Maimee Wallace of Murphy, NC. Frank proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 40 years of dedicated service. Frank was a man of remarkable spirit...
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