Obituaries
Lois Jean Thorn
Jul 16, 2025
Lois Jean Thorn, 93, of Akron, passed away on July 16, 2025. She was born in Williamstown, West Virginia on March 11, 1932 to the late James and Minnie Dye.
At the age of eleven, Lois, her sister, and her mother moved to Zanesville, Ohio to live with aunts while her father established himself in Akron. Eventually the family joined him...
David Lee Shackelford
Jul 15, 2025
David Lee Shackelford, affectionately known as "Shack," passed away on July 15, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Born on December 31, 1964, in Akron, he was a dedicated construction worker with a love for concrete. David graduated from Springfield High School in 1984 and embraced his passion for construction throughout his career.
He was a man who never failed...
Ruth S. Katzenmeyer
Jul 14, 2025
Ruth Ann Katzenmeyer, a beloved matriarch and devoted registered nurse, passed away on July 14, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, caring, and commitment. Born on April 1, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ruth’s warmth and kindhearted spirit touched the lives of many throughout her remarkable journey.
As a graduate of Shadyside School of Nursing in Pittsburgh,...
Lauren I. Allen
Jul 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of Lauren Ilene Allen. She passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025 at the age 25, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Lauren was always smiling and she was truly a bright positive light in this world. She was absolutely in love with her husband, Hunter, and her Great Pyrenees, Nova....
Carl E. "Tunie" Fortson
Jul 14, 2025
Carl E. "Tunie" Fortson, 78, passed away peacefully July 14, 2025 with family by his side. Born in Tignall, Georgia to Lewis and Emma Lou (Rucker) Fortson, he resided in Ravenna area all of his adult life. Tunie enjoyed working on cars, watching westerns and spending time with his family as well as his church family.
In additon to his parents,...
Daniel Lloyd Stanley
Jul 13, 2025
Daniel Lloyd Stanley, of Akron, passed away on July 13, 2025.
He was only 67 but there existed multiple life times crammed into those years. His name, Dan, Dan Stanley took on multiple meanings. That is how he signed the cards, the voice mails, and love notes. Even to his mother, his wife and the plethora of children he called his...
Debra L. Gajdos
Jul 12, 2025
Debra Lee Gajdos {Hembree}, age 63, truly passed away quietly with her husband George at her side on 7/12/25. Heaven will be lucky to have her.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Deb spent part of her life in Alabama and ended up in Akron, Ohio where she met and married George Gajdos, her husband of 27 years. She earned a Master's Degree...
William Boyd
Jul 11, 2025
William “Bill” Boyd
March 13, 1958 – July 11, 2025
William “Bill” Boyd, a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday night July 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 67 years old. He was born on March 13, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana. However, Bill remained deeply rooted in the city he loved, Akron, Ohio. He was a...
Judith A. Rush
Jul 11, 2025
Judith A. Rush (Nee Tolley), age 90, passed away on Friday morning July 11, 2025. Judy was born in Weston, West Virginia and has been a Munroe Falls resident since 1960. A graduate of Bowling Green Business University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, she enjoyed her secretarial career with the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC, for five years until she...
John N. "JR" Horak
Jul 10, 2025
John N. "JR" Horak , 87 passed away July 10, 2025. He was the first born son of John and Ann Horak. John was the second of six children and he was a U.S . Navy Veteran. John made a career as an owner/operator trucker, whether it was local dumptrucks or over the road, behind the wheel is where he...
Thomas M. Germain
Jul 10, 2025
Thomas M. Germain, 75, passed away on July 10th 2025 surrounded by his wife and family.
Tom, a resident of Boston Township, was born in Saint Louis. He graduated from Hudson High School and was a proud Kent State University Alumni.
Tom retired from the Stow Municipal Court. He was also a library assistant at Western Reserve Academy. Tom spent time with...
David James Beougher
Jul 10, 2025
David James Beougher, a cherished pillar of his community and beloved family man, peacefully departed this world on July 10, 2025, in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. Born on January 5, 1948, David led a life that was a testament to kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith.
David dedicated a significant part of his career to B.F. Goodrich, where he worked for...
Robert "Rob" W. Hashman
Jul 10, 2025
Robert “Rob” Hashman, 59, of Ellet, passed away peacefully at home on July 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but courageous battle with liver cancer.
He was born on October 23, 1965, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Don and Shirley Hashman. He worked as a devoted baker at Schwebel’s Bakery for 32 years.
Rob had an eclectic...
Pru Martha DeBenedictis
Jul 9, 2025
Pru Martha DeBenedictis (Pruglenda), 88, of Tallmadge, passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1936 in Wilmington, NY to the late Glen and Cornelia "Helen" (Romang) Bacon.For the first three years of Pru’s life, her mother battled tuberculosis while living in a sanitarium, and the two were only able to wave at each other through...
Jacqueline Ann Hoy
Jul 9, 2025
Jacqueline Ann Hoy, 81, passed away peacefully July 9, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to John Yilling and Mary Carrier, she was a lifelong area resident. Jacqueline was a faithful believer in Jesus who enjoyed shopping, listening to music, watching crime shows and spending time with her family.
In addition to her parents, Jacqueline was preceded...
Marlene Gina Dickey
Jul 9, 2025
Marlene Gina Dickey, 45, passed away on July 9, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1980 the daughter of Ricky Dickey and Deborah Mullin. Marlene was a woman of faith and a devote Catholic. She enjoyed computer games and surfing the internet. She was known fondly as the "Computer Wiz". Marlene will always be remembered for the kindness and...
Shawn E. Stewart Adkins
Jul 8, 2025
Shawn Elaine Stewart Adkins, 56, of Twinsburg, passed away at home on July 8, 2025. Shawn was born July 29, 1968 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in Ft Walton Beach, Florida in 1986. She graduated from The University of Akron with an Associate's Degree in Community Services in 1998 and then graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University...
Debora Lynn Brubaker
Jul 7, 2025
Debora Lynn Brubaker, 61 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on July 7, 2025 at Western Reserve Hospital after bravely fighting cancer.
She was born on March 18, 1964 to Robert Jr. and Gertha (Rigdon) Brubaker in Akron OH.
Beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister and Friend to many, Debbie is survived by her loving parents, Bob and Gertha; son, Eric Gajovski; sister, Dede (Randy)...
Mary Lou Wiles
Jul 7, 2025
MaryLou was born in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan but moved to Cuyahoga Falls at a young age. She was a 1966 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls HS, where she met her life long best friend. In 1968 she met the love of her life, her husband of 55 years.
She received her Bachelor's degree from Bowling Green University in 1970, and...
Julie Anna Tenney
Jul 7, 2025
Julie Anna Tenney, 68, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 7, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Julie was born March 18,1957 in Akron,Ohio, the daughter of the late Duane R Thomas and the late Norma Jean Beswetherick (Fate).
Julie attended Stow-Munroe Falls City Schools, then went on to build a 34 year career in banking. She recently retired from...
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