Obituaries
John Fruchey
Mar 1, 2026
John was born in Ohio to parents Robert and Mary Fruchey only a few years after his sister, Roberta. He was a beloved father to Robert and Jamie Fruchey. John was an enlightened individual that loved the outdoors, music, and fishing. He loved to fish, if you knew him long enough you'd probably hear about rainbow trout in Pennsylvania. He...
Lori Lee Aaron
Mar 1, 2026
Lori Lee Aaron, 60, born on May 7, 1965, in Akron, Ohio, departed this life on March 1, 2026, in her beloved hometown. A devoted single mother, sister, aunt, and daughter, Lori was a remarkable individual whose strength and determination left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Lori pursued her education at Ellet High School, where she laid the...
Rosie Lee Davis
Feb 28, 2026
“Mama Rosie”
Rosie Lee Davis (née Townsend) was born on July 13, 1936, in Kilmichael, Mississippi, to the late Hernando, and Hannah Townsend. One of nine children, she shared her upbringing with six sisters, and two brothers in a loving, close-knit family. At the age of 89, surrounded by her loved ones, Rosie peacefully transitioned from her remarkable earthly life.
Rosie graduated...
Doris "Jean" Lowther
Feb 28, 2026
Doris "Jean" Lowther, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on February 28, 2026 after a short illness. She was born in Spencer, WV on December 23, 1934 to the late Ovie and Ersie {Stanley} Henthorn.
In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Glen Lowther, her siblings Crayton Taylor, Alyce Burdette, Dorothy Robertson,...
Gregory Britt
Feb 27, 2026
Gregory Dean Britt, 69, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, February 27, 2026. He was born in Lima, Ohio on July 15, 1956 to the late Robert and Patricia (Sharp) Britt. Retired from BWX Technologies and Norton Co. Besides being a wonderful Dad, he enjoyed woodworking and building things. His passion was flight and later obtained his...
Carolyn "Kay" {Upchurch} Cyc
Feb 26, 2026
Carolyn "Kay" {Upchurch} Cyc, age 84, passed away on February 26, 2026. Kay was born in Akron, Ohio on January 24, 1942 to William Elmer and Martha Pauline Upchurch. One of three daughters, Kay grew up in North Hill and attended North High School graduating in 1960.
Kay most loved being a stay-at-home mom, later working the front desk at both...
Woodrow A. "Woody" Brooks
Feb 26, 2026
Woodrow A. “Woody” Brooks, age 84, passed away February 26, 2026 in Canton.
Son of Violet and Woodrow, he was born on June 14, 1941 at Fort McClellan Army base in Alabama. His family moved back to Akron when he was a young child. Aside from a few years living in Germany as a teenager and the last several months in...
Debora Sue Wines
Feb 26, 2026
Debora Sue Wines, 71, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2026. She was born in Cleveland on November 5, 1954 to the late Gene and Eloise {Fetty} Boso.
In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Tom Wines and her siblings Larry Boso and Kay Downey.
Debbie is survived by her...
Barbara I Gibbons
Feb 26, 2026
Barbara Gibbons, 82, of Mogadore, passed away on February 26, 2026. She was born on March 2, 1943 the daughter of the late Clarence and Irene Lego. She enjoyed working on many different crafts. Barbara had many accomplishments but her greatest was her love for her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Irvy Gibbons Sr.; and siblings...
Elaine Patricia Hatton
Feb 26, 2026
Elaine P. Hatton, beloved Mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026 at the age of 79 years after a long battle with COPD. She was surrounded by friends and loving family at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron, Ohio.
She was born on January 8, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents Gus and...
Helen F. Adkins
Feb 25, 2026
Helen Adkins passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 25th, 2026. Helen was born in Cabell , West Virgina on December 5th, 1927 to Arthur Desmond Osburn and Eunice Adkins.Helen married Otis Ray Adkins and moved to Ohio when she was 23. Helen had a very caring heart. She worked as a caregiver at Edwin Shaw hospital...
Rosemary Francis
Feb 25, 2026
Rosemary (Posie) Francis (Tetzel), 74, of Akron, passed away on February 25, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1951 to the late Mike and Hazel Tetzel.
Rosemary enjoyed a simple life, full of family gatherings. Staying up on current events, fashion and design was also something she loved. Music was near and dear, loving a wide range of genres. She...
Theodore W. "Ted" Iler
Feb 25, 2026
Theodore W. Iler, 86, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on February 25, 2026. Ted was born in Dennison, Ohio, on April 23, 1939, to the late John and Leona Iler.
Ted earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Ohio University. While in Athens, he met a local girl, Elizabeth Robinson, at a church event....
Joseph Testa
Feb 24, 2026
Joseph Thomas Testa
May 20, 1940 – February 24, 2026
Joseph Thomas Testa, born May 20, 1940, in North Hill, Akron, Ohio, finally got his tee time in heaven on February 24, 2026, at the age of 85. He passed away peacefully at home, exactly where he wanted to be. He was surrounded by those he knew loved him dearly and who...
Debra Jean Klein
Feb 24, 2026
Debra Jean Klein (Neugebauer, Scott) passed away on February 24, 2026 into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family following a recent illness.
Deb was born September 7, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to Verne and Evelyn Neugebauer. They relocated to Akron, Ohio in 1955. She graduated from Kenmore High School in the class of 1969....
Michael Lewis Logsdon
Feb 24, 2026
Michael Lewis Logsdon, 79, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to Lewis and Anna (Fitzgerald) Logsdon, he was a lifelong area resident. Mike was a proud U. S. Army Veteran and he retired from Carpenter's Union 285 after 40 years of service. He enjoyed watching sports, maintaining a manicured yard, caring for his cars, and...
Shawn David Faulconer
Feb 23, 2026
Shawn David Faulconer, 58, of Akron, passed away on February 23, 2026. He was born on March 15, 1967 to the late H. John and Diana {Legg} Faulconer.
Shawn is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Candie; children Samantha, Brittany and Joshua Faulconer; grandchildren Grace and Levi; brother Scott (Ann) and sister Angel (Chad) and their families; many dear...
John James States
Feb 22, 2026
John James States was born on October 11, 1961 and passed away suddenly on February 22, 2026.
John was proceeded in death by his parents George and Ruth (Grubbs) States, his brother George Jr. States and his uncle Larry States.
John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jennifer and five children. Dawn (Derick) Partello; Johnathon (Samantha) States; Raven (Erik) Whitt;...
Cheryl "Sherry" A. Doak
Feb 21, 2026
Cheryl “Sherry” Doak, age 68, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 surrounded by family and love. She was born March 11 1957, the fourth child to William and Lois Allen. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was a graduate of Coventry High School’s class of 1975, and worked for a number of local businesses including Chez...
Alexis S. Shultz (Rachael P. Diese)
Feb 21, 2026
Alexis S. Shultz (Rachael P. Diese), 26, of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Alexis was born in Akron on August 5, 1999 to Scott and Amy Diese. She was the youngest of two children.
Alexis grew up and spent most of her life in Akron. She was homeschooled through...
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