Obituaries
Larry Roy Carr
Jan 11, 2025
Larry Roy Carr
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Carr, age 80, of Akron, Ohio who passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025.
Larry was born on October 4, 1944 in Akron, Ohio and raised by his grandparents, Dessie and Harry Thurston. He grew up in Akron and graduated from East High School. Larry proudly served...
Barbara "Barb" E. List
Jan 10, 2025
Barbara “Barb” E. List, 73, of Akron, passed peacefully at home with her husband and daughter by her side after a 15 month battle with lung cancer. Barb was born on February 26, 1951 in Akron, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Lorraine Hayes. She graduated from Hower High School in 1969. She worked for 29 years as a bailiff...
Brian Douglas Lange
Jan 9, 2025
Brian D. Lange, age 77, of Akron, Ohio former resident of Wausau passed away 01/09/2025 with family at his side.
Brian was born June 27, 1947 in Wausau, WI and graduated from Wausau High School in 1966. He served his country in the US Army with 21 years of service, serving in Vietnam 67-68, Korea and Germany and state side duty....
Jerome L. Silverman
Jan 8, 2025
Jerome Louis Silverman, Jr.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerome Louis Silverman, Jr., of Brimfield Township, age 54, who died on 1-8-2025 at University Hospitals, (Portage County, OH). Jerome was born on 1-14-1970 in Cincinnati, OH to Jerome Louis Silverman, Sr. and Anne Ruth Burroughs.
Throughout his life, Jerome (“Jay”) was known for his love of...
Arden Kyle Butler
Jan 8, 2025
Arden Kyle Butler September 3, 1939 – January 8, 2025
Arden Kyle Butler, fondly known as Kyle, aged 85, of Brimfield, Ohio, peacefully departed this life on January 8, 2025, to continue his eternal journey.
Born on September 3, 1939, in West Virginia, Kyle was the youngest of eight children born to John Clayton and Ruhama Butler. In 1961, he married the...
Janice A. Roberts
Jan 7, 2025
Janice Roberts, 76, of Mogadore, passed away on January 7, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on March 29, 1948, and was adopted by the late Harry and Jean Fibick. She loved to share with everyone how fortunate she was that they chose her and gave her a wonderful life as the best parents. She retired...
Mary Louise Collins
Jan 6, 2025
Mary Louise Collins, age 81, of Lakemore passed away on January 6, 2025. She was born in Akron on November 18, 1943, to the late William and Mary Fritz. Mary was a 1961 graduate of Springfield High School. She retired from the electronics industry having been most recently employed by Pepperl and Fuchs. She enjoyed spending time outdoors with her...
Rebecca Joanne Compton
Jan 5, 2025
Rebecca Joanne Compton, age 62, passed away on January 5, 2025, after her courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Akron on December 2, 1962, to the late Norvel II and Joanne Lewis. Rebecca worked at SD Myers for 25 years as a sales representative. She loved planting flowers and gardening. She enjoyed traveling, but especially shelling on her...
Gerald L. Knafel
Jan 5, 2025
Gerald Lee Knafel, age 79, of Akron, passed away on January 5, 2025. He was born in Akron on October 11, 1945 to the late Lawrence and Wanda (Ellison) Knafel. He graduated from Ellet High School and was a Navy Veteran. He was a tire builder at Goodyear for 35 years. He was an avid Cleveland Sports Fan and enjoyed...
Rosemarie A. "Rosie" Subotnik
Jan 5, 2025
Rosemarie A. "Rosie" Subotnik, 96, passed away peacefully January 5, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Bertha (Zeilinski) Puchalsky, she resided in Peninsula most of her life. Rosie enjoyed golfing, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Rosie was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph...
David P. Thompson
Jan 4, 2025
David P. Thompson, 65, passed away on January 4, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1959 the son of Ralph and Merna Thompson. David was employed for many years as an arborist for Pro-Tree & Landscape Co. He loved the outdoors and was very proud of his property. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. But his greatest love was...
Robert A. Brown
Jan 4, 2025
Robert A. Brown, age 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2025. He was born on November 10, 1944 to the late Henry and Ann Brown.
Robert worked as a toolmaker for many years before his retirement.
Robert was lucky to find love and married Janet in October 29, 1966. Robert and Janet lived in the Akron, Ohio...
Delores M. Tice
Jan 4, 2025
Delores M. Tice, 94, passed away peacefully January 4, 2025 at Tamarack Ridge. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a lifelong area resident. She was a life member of North Point Apostolic Church. Delores enjoyed worshiping the Lord, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family.
Delores was preceded in death by her husband William Tice; children, Bonnie Tice, Nancy Booth,...
Gary William Freudeman
Jan 4, 2025
Gary William Freudeman, age 76, born on August 4, 1948 in Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday January 4, 2025.
A proud Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, Gary carried with him a spirit forged in the school of hard knocks. His experiences throughout his life not only shaped his outlook but instilled in him a unique...
Mary T. Smith
Jan 2, 2025
In loving memory of an incredible woman whose kind heart and compassion for all living creatures will live on in spirit. Mary’s laugh, warmth, and sparkling blue eyes made all feel welcome in her presence. A lover of all things spooky and a great reality show; she knew how to make people feel at home. Though she lost her long...
Nancy J. Dunn
Jan 1, 2025
Nancy Jane Dunn (Carson) 1963-2025
Nancy Jane Dunn (Carson), 61, passed away January 1, 2025. Nancy was born in Canton, Ohio the daughter of George and Shelby (Gatten) Carson. She resided in Akron her entire life. Nancy enjoyed Baking, Diamond Painting, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Earl Dunn Jr. ; son Curtis...
Charles K. Campbell
Dec 31, 2024
Charles Kenneth Campbell (Kenny)
Sunrise ~ June 5, 1949
Sunset ~ December 31, 2024
Charles Campbell was (75) born in Akron, Ohio. He departed December 31, 2024. Charles attended Springfield High School. He resided in Barberton, Ohio. Charles was a Vietnam Veteran. There was never a dull moment and always had room in his life for everyone. Charles loved his entire family, of...
Lester F. Lowe, Sr.
Dec 31, 2024
Lester F. Lowe, Sr., 76, of Akron, went to his final resting place on December 31, 2024.
He was born on July 25, 1948 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Raymond and Katie Lowe. As a child, his family settled in Akron, Ohio and Lester graduated from Central High School before enlisting in the U.S. Navy. While in the Navy,...
Michael A. Lowther
Dec 30, 2024
Michael A Lowther, 59, of Mogadore, passed away on December 30, 2024. Michael was born on January 21, 1965 in Akron, OH to Sam and Shelby Lowther. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1983. Michael has always worked in the food business, and when he found healthcare foodservice he found his passion. He worked at Canal Pointe for almost...
Marilyn Elaine Matics
Dec 30, 2024
In loving memory of Marilyn E Matics
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Marilyn E Matics, who peacefully left us on December 30, 2024, what would have been her late husband Alfred “Bill” Matic’s 92nd birthday. Marilyn is now reunited with her cherished Bill in heaven. She was born on January 12, 1938 in Akron, Ohio...
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