Obituaries
Debra Ann Meador
Jan 16, 2025
Debra Ann Meador, 66, passed away peacefully January 16, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 29, 1958, she was a lifelong area resident. Debbie enjoyed cooking, music, animals, watching her TV shows, playing solitaire and spending time with her family.
Debbie was preceded in death by grandson, Trent Meador; niece, Elizabeth Schafer. She will be sadly missed by her children,...
Lucille J. Bradshaw
Jan 15, 2025
Lucille J. Bradshaw, age 98, of Akron, passed away on January 15, 2025. She was born in Lindside, WV on August 19, 1926 to Sherman and Mollie (Johnson) Jackson. She moved to Ohio in the late 1940's after marrying her husband Wilford in West Virginia. She was a longtime member of the Arlington Church of the Nazarene and participated in...
Valerie A. Brock
Jan 14, 2025
Valerie A. Brock, 66, passed away on January 14, 2025. She was born on October 15, 1958 the daughter of the late Albert J and Suzanne Leiby Sr. of Akron, Ohio. She never failed to brighten up a room with her laughter and smiles. She always enjoyed being amongst friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and...
David Douglas Beard
Jan 14, 2025
David Douglas Beard, of Akron, Ohio passed away on January 14, 2025. David was born on January 20, 1972 in Akron, Ohio to Douglas and Jennifer (Buck) Beard. David was a 1991 graduate of Ellet High School.
David will be remembered for his quick wit and enduring love for his family. He was always there to support his son and family...
Sandra G. Wilson
Jan 13, 2025
Sandra Wilson, age 80, passed away at her home on January 13, 2025. She was born July 13, 1944 in Bangor, ME, the daughter of Fredrick and Virginia (Bowden) Leach.
Sandra loved her family and spending time with them. She also enjoyed a good card game with friends and family. Sandra had a love for music and she could sing any...
Theresa A. Tickhill
Jan 13, 2025
Theresa A. Tickhill, 72, passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio, she resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Theresa enjoyed her dogs, jewelry, watching the Hallmark Channel, collecting dolls, traveling to Las Vegas as well as Atlantic City and spending time with her family.
Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Roland...
Nancy Marie Myers
Jan 13, 2025
Nancy Marie Myers, age 80, passed away on January 13, 2025. She was born in Akron on October 8, 1944, to the late Charles and Marie Lutz. Nancy was a 1962 graduate of Stow High School. She married Joe Myers in June of 1968. She was employed by Summit County MRDD in Tallmadge and Stow Glenn Retirement Village. Nancy's greatest...
Jack (John) Sholtis
Jan 12, 2025
Jack (John) Sholtis, age 91, of Stark County passed away peacefully on January 12th 2025. Born on February 28th 1933 in Canton, Ohio, Jack graduated from Timken in 1951 and was an Army Veteran. He retired from welding at Shanafelt Manufacturing in 1998. Jack was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, baseball coach, and a cherished member of the community and...
Barry Lee Cannon Jr.
Jan 11, 2025
Barry Lee Cannon Jr., age 28, born on April 23, 1996, in Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rooted in love and care for others. He was known for his genuine spirit and his unwavering ability to put everyone else first. Barry’s presence brought joy to his family and friends, and his memory...
Nancy (Clapper) High
Jan 11, 2025
Nancy (Clapper) High, aged 83, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 11, 2025. Born on September 17, 1941, Nancy grew up in Uniontown, Ohio, and was a proud member of the Class of 1959 at Lake High School. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Florence Clapper, son-in-law Rick Bailey, and grandson...
Dennis A. Nelson
Jan 11, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Nelson, 75, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2025.
Denny was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard & Betty Nelson. He graduated from Copley High School in 1968 and served in the U.S. Army. In June of 1978 he proudly joined The City of Akron as a firefighter. During his career he held positions of paramedic and...
Santa Condita Harbert
Jan 11, 2025
Santa Harbert passed away peacefully January 11,2025 with her children at her side. Santa was born June 1,1930 in Akron, Ohio to parents Gregory and Teresa Gully who immigrated to the U.S. from Italy through Ellis Island. Santa went to St. Bernard’s Catholic School through grade 8, graduating June 3, 1945. Santa was CYO Table Tennis Champion in 1945, defeating...
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...
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