Obituaries
Dale Edward Moser
Jan 18, 2026
Dale Edward Moser, 70, passed away January 18, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to Warren and Eleanor (Baumgartner) Moser, he was a lifelong resident of Rootstown. Dale was a 1973 graduate of Rootstown High School and subsequently became a mechanical engineer by trade obtaining a BSME degree from Akron University. Dale was a long time member of the Tallmadge Bible...
Sydney E. O'Donnell
Jan 18, 2026
Sydney E. (O'Donnell) Young, of Atwater, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the young age of 33 after a long hard fought battle with a rare lung disease. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 14, 1992 and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 2011. Sydney was a loving devoted wife and mother. She loved nothing more...
Debra L. Slabaugh
Jan 17, 2026
Debbie (Perdew) Slabaugh, 62, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 6, 1963, Debbie lived a life rooted in love, selflessness, and quiet strength. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy came from caring for those she loved. For over 30 years,...
Glenda Marie James
Jan 17, 2026
Glenda Marie James, born April 25, 1949, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026.
She was the daughter of the late Glenn and Aldine (née Bulgrin) Hall. Glenda held the role of matriarch in the family for many years; as a wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her three children, Glenn Edward (Stephanie), Lisa Marie Brown...
Bradley Arland Luke
Jan 17, 2026
Bradley Arland Luke, born on June 30, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by love and character. He was a devoted family man whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Bradley was a fantastic father and husband, committed to nurturing the bonds of family...
Roy Dale Merrill
Jan 16, 2026
Roy Dale Merrill, 59, of Orrville, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on January 16, 2026 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Bedford, Ohio on November 9, 1966 to the late Roy and Bessie {Carpenter} Merrill, and was raised in Northfield.
In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his brother Ken...
JoAnn Werner
Jan 16, 2026
JoAnn Werner, 85, of Akron, passed away on January 16, 2026. She was born on November 11, 1940 the daughter of the late Glenn and Kinsy Austin of Akron, Ohio. She was a woman of great faith and was a member of Maranatha Bible Church for many years. JoAnn was well known for her beautiful flower garden. She took great...
Lorna Elaine Emanuele
Jan 15, 2026
Lorna Elaine Emanuele (Whited) went to be with her sweet Jesus on January 15, 2026.
Lorna was born August 25, 1949 in Richlands, Virginia to Norma Jean (Keen) and Jack Whited. The family moved to Akron, where years later, she met the love of her life, Michael Emanuele. Lorna and Mike had two children, Michael and Lorena (Rena). Above all, Lorna...
Glenn Allen Haught
Jan 15, 2026
Glenn Allen "Bucky" Haught, age 68, passed away on January 15, 2026. Born on February 12, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, Glenn lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family and unwavering determination.
A proud graduate of Garfield High School's class of 1976, Glenn was a dedicated football player, and it was there he met his high school sweetheart and...
Robin A. Rhinehart
Jan 15, 2026
Robin Alyce Rhinehart, 60, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away with her family by her side on January 15, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1965 in Fremont, Ohio to the late Harry and Ruth (Hetrick) Nowak.
Robin loved animals and was known to feed and care for all the neighborhood cats. She also enjoyed sitting on her porch and listening...
Donald Taylor
Jan 15, 2026
Donald Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Mary (Moskos) Taylor, he was a lifelong area resident. Don retired from Acme Click after 35 years of service. He enjoyed his pets, going to the casino, trips abroad as well as Put-In-Bay and spending time with friends and his sister.
In...
Rickey Wayne Cooley
Jan 14, 2026
Today we say goodbye to the strongest, kindest, family first man, our dad, Rickey Cooley. Born in Akron to Floyd and Hilda (Hinkle) Cooley, he was a lifelong area resident. Rickey was a Veteran of the U. S. Army, serving in Vietnam. Rickey enjoyed playing penny slots, drag racing, watching football and spending time with his family.
In addition to his...
Sanford D. Prude Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
Sanford D. Prude Jr., 42, of Akron, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1983 the son of Sanford D. Prude Sr and Roberta Fields. He enjoyed playing basketball with friends. Sanford was known among his family for his famous "Mac and Cheese". He always brightened up a room with his infectious smile and laugh...
Paula Kay Lange
Jan 13, 2026
Paula Kay Lange, 70, of Akron, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 13, 2026. Paula was born in Cuyahoga Falls on November 20, 1955 to the late Vivan Eagle and Glendora Eagle Blankenship.
At the age of seven, she met her older brother's friend, Dale Lange. They grew up together and fell in love along the...
Ginger L. Coffman
Jan 13, 2026
Ginger L. Coffman, 82, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026 after a lengthy illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Dayle and Florence (Mackey) Zehnder, she resided in Mogadore her entire life and graduated from Mogadore High School. Ginger enjoyed bowling, tennis, walking, gardening, annual trips to the beach, going to the family farm in PA, attending country concerts (was...
Dennis Neal Baker
Jan 12, 2026
Dennis Neal Baker, age 73 of Coventry Township, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. He was born in Seville, Ohio on May 5, 1952 to the late Neal and Vera Jane {Schwab} Baker.
In addition to his parents, Denny was preceded in death by his older sister Linda Baker, who passed in infancy.
Denny is survived by his beloved wife of...
David Allen Whitney
Jan 12, 2026
David Allen Whitney, born on October 11, 1954, in Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. He is remembered as a man of great kindness and generosity, particularly towards those he loved. Throughout his life, David made significant contributions to the trucking industry, working diligently at Allied Truck Parts and Kenworth Peterbilt.
David's ingenuity and passion for electronics were...
Thomas Michael Quine
Jan 11, 2026
Thomas M. Quine, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026 while in hospice care at Arbors of Fairlawn.
Tom was born and raised in the Akron area, the son of the late Frank and Helen (Conway) Quine. He graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1957. Tom then spent several years in the U.S. Army and served as a...
James "Butch" W. Pollitt
Jan 10, 2026
James W. "Butch" Pollitt, 77, he was born on January 31, 1948 of Akron and passed away on January 10, 2026. He retired after 37 years of dedicated service from Allside. Jim was known for his exceptional woodworking skills and his ability to create beautiful, pieces. His attention to detail and dedication to quality were evident in every project he...
Donna Jean Lyons
Jan 10, 2026
Donna Jean Lyons, 83, fell asleep in death on January 10th, 2026.
Born on October 28th, 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Donna lived a life devoted to her family and her fur babies.
She was known for her love for her small family and her lifelong love of her animals. Donna found joy and comfort in the companionship of animals and believed...
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