Obituaries
Donald E. Woods
May 6, 2026
Donald Eugene Woods, age 71, of Lakemore, Ohio, passed away on May 6, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1954, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to Calvin and Patricia Woods.
Donald worked as a Boiler Operator at Kent State University, where he dedicated many years of hard work. Outside of work, he enjoyed the simple things in life that brought him happiness...
Barbara J. Mills
May 6, 2026
Barbara J. Mills, 71, of Akron, passed away on May 6, 2026. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio on December 8, 1954 to the late Herbert and Frances Mills. Family or friends are welcome to call Newcomer Funeral Home (330) 784-3334 for further details.
Larry S. Kennedy
May 6, 2026
Larry S. Kennedy, 78, passed away peacefully at home on May 6, 2026 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Bob and June (Nagel) Kennedy, he resided in the area most of his life. Larry was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Navy. He enjoyed hunting. fishing, riding horses, his dogs as well as his cat...
Richard Eugene Warner Sr.
May 5, 2026
Richard E. Warner Sr., known to family and friends as Rick, passed away on May 5, 2026, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born in Grove City, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1960 to the late Raymond and Helen Warner.
In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his sister, Rita Warner.
Rick will be dearly...
Melissa M. Wise
May 5, 2026
Melissa Marie Wise (Nicolino), our Honey Bee, gained her angel wings on May 5, 2026, at the age of 46. She was born on October 4, 1979, in Akron, Ohio, to Anthony and Denise (Drummond) Nicolino. Our beautiful and deeply loved wife, mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, aunt, cousin, in-law and friend passed away after courageously fighting a hard three-year battle...
Roberta Steckler "Bede" Janke
May 5, 2026
Roberta S. "Bede" Janke, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 5, 2026. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on April 13, 1937 to the late Armin and Martha {Rabenhorst} Steckler.
In addition to her parents, Bede was preceded in death by her beloved husband Thomas C. Janke in April of this year and her sister Ardene Getzel.
Bede is survived...
Billie C. Chance
May 4, 2026
Billie C. Chance, 92, of Akron, passed away peacefully on May 4,2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 18 1934, in Waverly ,Tenn. He retired from Karder machine after working in Hughes Tool as a foreman for many years as well as Gensco. He was also very proud to have worked in California as a young...
Colon Donald Harris Jr.
May 4, 2026
Colon Donald Harris Jr., a devoted family man, loving father, and skilled tradesman, passed away on May 4, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on June 19, 1948, Colon lived a life marked by his dedication to his craft and the deep love he held for his family. His passing leaves a profound void among those who cherished him.
Throughout...
Larry Thomas Perrot
May 4, 2026
Larry Perrot went home peacefully with the Lord on May 4, 2026. Larry was a devoted father, grandfather, an avid fisherman, and a lifelong lover of the outdoors.
He was the proud father of four girls, who were the center of his world. He raised them with strength, devotion, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys in life. His love,...
David Michael Schember
May 3, 2026
David Michael Schember passed away suddenly on May 3, 2026, at the age of 67. Born July 2, 1958, to Jasper (Jabbo) and Elna Schember, David grew up in Akron’s North Hill and never truly left it behind.
A graduate of North High School, David became the unofficial historian of the neighborhood he loved so dearly. He was the keeper of...
Peter Raymond Musleve
May 3, 2026
Mr. Peter Raymond Musleve, 79, of Akron, Ohio died early Saturday morning of May 3, 2026 at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.
Pete, as he was known to family and friends, (Raymond in his childhood) was born in Akron, Ohio on January 4, 1947. He was a Navy Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was a steel...
John E. Bisesi
May 3, 2026
John E. Bisesi, 91, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, surrounded by family.
He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 7, 1934 to the late Joseph P. and Mary R. Bisesi. He graduated from Garfield High School in Akron, Ohio in 1952. After an excellent baseball career at Garfield, he joined the Greater Akron AA League's Alex Redl Golf...
Robert E. "Bob" Houston
May 3, 2026
Robert "Bob" Houston, 80, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026. Born December 11, 1945, he was a resident of Akron Portage Lakes all his life. Bob was a member of the East Liberty Church of the Nazarene.
Preceded in death by his parents James and Jean Houston, and brothers Jim (Helen), Chuck (Donna) and David. Bob is survived by his...
Narda Kay Goff
May 3, 2026
Narda Kay Goff, age 67 of Tallmadge passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026. She was born in Santa Monica, CA on February 21, 1959 to the late Art and Barbara {LaBelle} Grimm.
In addition to her parents, Narda was preceded in death by her sister Ruthie Grimm.
Narda is survived by her loving son Mike Sullivan; daughter Shenna; 3 grandchildren;...
Sheryl Leigh Szakmeister
May 3, 2026
Sheryl Leigh Szakmeister, 69, of Akron, OH passed away on May 3rd, 2026. She was born May 20th, 1956 in Graham, NC to Amandy Leona Moose and Otis Lee Buchanan, and grew up in the area surrounded by family. Some of her fondest memories were the time she spent with her Grandma Rudd — learning to crochet at her side,...
Virginia Maud Berringer
May 2, 2026
Virginia M. Berringer passed away on Saturday, May 2, in Akron, Ohio.
A lifelong resident of Akron, Virginia grew up and lived her entire life on the south side of the city. She was a retired Professor of Bibliography at the University of Akron library, the same University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Virginia went on to...
Richard "Dick" F. Ispan
May 2, 2026
Richard "Dick" F. Ispan, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 2, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1947 the son of the late Frank and Mildred Ispan. Dick graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School with the class of 1965. He retired from the City of Cuyahoga Falls Electric System after 30 years of dedicated service. He then...
Karen Ann Douglas "Kandy"
May 2, 2026
Karen Ann Douglas, affectionately known as "Kandy," passed away on May 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and community spirit. Born on March 7, 1953, in Youngstown, Ohio, Karen lived a full life marked by warmth and resilience, touching the lives of all who knew her.
A proud graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, Karen’s vibrant personality and...
Amy L. Johnson
May 2, 2026
Amy Lynn Johnson, 41, of Springfield (Akron), passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on October 1, 1984 at Akron City Hospital. She attended the Manchester School System and graduated in 2003.
Amy was a former employee of PRC Medical LLC, where she worked as a registration verification analyst for her last...
Steven W. Hennacy
May 2, 2026
Steven W. Hennacy, 61, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026 after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, where he worked as a drywaller for 35 years. Steve enjoyed his motorcycles, hanging out and working in the garage and spending time with his family.
Steve was preceded in death by his mom, Carol Hennacy; brother, Jerry Hennacy;...
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