Obituaries
Christopher M. Konzelman
Apr 8, 2025
Chris passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on April 8, 2025. He will forever be in our hearts and deeply missed. Chris loved his family deeply. He was an amazing son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Chris had a deep love for music, playing the drums & his guitar, and going to concerts. His greatest passion...
Leonard R. Selman
Apr 7, 2025
It’s sad to say the greatest father a person could ever be blessed with, passed away April 7th 2025 at the age of 97.
Leonard was a World War II Vet who proudly served our country. He was always willing to help anyone in any way he could. When you would just drop by he would stop whatever he was doing...
Peggy A. Smaldino
Apr 7, 2025
Peggy A. Smaldino, 81, of Akron, passed away on April 7, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1943 the daughter of the late Paul and Pearl Coup. Peggy retired after many years of dedicated service from Metro RTA. She was a woman of faith and was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Peggy was known for her strong...
Tina Marsheal Yerian
Apr 6, 2025
Tina Marsheal Yerian, age 56, of Akron was called home to be with the Lord on April 6, 2025. She was born on January 6, 1969, to Russell Ray and Sheila Elaine (Parrish) Hayes. Tina married Mark Yerian on April 21, 2009 in Akron Ohio. Together they made a house their Home. Her love of the Lord was evident as...
Martin D. Ballauer
Apr 6, 2025
Martin D. "Marty" Ballauer, 62, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on April 6, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1962 the son of Daniel Ballauer and Shirley Skora. He worked many years as a dedicated electrician. He was a proud member of the NRA.
Marty was a man of the outdoors, often finding happiness during his romantic...
Beverly A. Thompson
Apr 5, 2025
Beverly Ann Thompson, 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on April 5th, 2025. She was born on February 4th, 1933, to Glynn "Dutch" Pearson and Annice Fluhart. Beverly lived a full and meaningful life, devoted to her family. She was dearly loved and will be remembered as a cherished daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Beverly spent most of her adult...
David Joseph Kolosky
Apr 5, 2025
David Joseph Kolosky, 78, of Hartville, passed away April 5, 2025. David was born in Massillon, Ohio on June 8, 1946 to the late Sigmund and Doris Kolosky. He was a very loving and devoted husband for 51 years to his wife, Julie (Gulrich) Kolosky. David was a wonderful father to his son Tim, daughter Anne; brother to Paul; and...
Adam Brown
Apr 5, 2025
Adam Brown, age 87 of Wadsworth, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia to McKinley and Gertrude (Young) Brown. He married Helen Kathryn on August 18, 1956. They moved to Ohio in 1959, where he later owned and operated Brown's Union 76 for many years. Adam enjoyed hosting...
Wendell Fred Standridge
Apr 4, 2025
Wendell "Fred" Standridge, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2025. He was born in Akron on December 25, 1940, to the late Wendell Sr. and Madeline Standridge. Fred was a graduate of Kenmore High School. He went on to serve in the Navy and given an honorable discharge. Fred was a Master Welder for...
Craig Martin Dietrich
Apr 4, 2025
Craig M. Dietrich, age 62, of Wadsworth, passed away on April 4, 2025 at Doylestown Health Care Center. He was born on September 28, 1962 to George and Nancy Dietrich in Cleveland, Ohio.
Craig worked as a ramp agent for Continental/United Airlines for over 34 faithful years from 1987-2021.
He was a member of Ambassador Baptist Church but was raised at Hinckley...
Diane Faith Jordan
Apr 3, 2025
Diane Faith Jordan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on April 3, 2025, in Tallmadge, Ohio, at the age of 84. Born on February 7, 1941, in Buffalo, New York, Diane lived a life rich in love, creativity, and dedication to her family and community.
Diane was a proud member of the...
Gerald Henry "Jay" Downey
Apr 3, 2025
Gerald Henry "Jay" Downey passed into the arms of his Savior in Akron, Ohio on April 3rd, 2025.
He was the son of Gale Downey Sr. & Mabel (Scherbarth) Downey born on November 9th, 1936, in Akron Ohio.
He is survived by his wife Joyce (nee Wahn-Buso) Downey of 13 years and preceded in death by his wife Jan (nee Eicher) Downey...
Hal Edward Carlisle
Apr 3, 2025
Hal Edward Carlisle, age 66, of Atwater, Ohio, passed away on April 3, 2025.
Hal was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who lived his life with kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. He is survived by his children: Thomas Carlisle, Lucas Carlisle, Jessica (Nick) Rogers, Rebekah (Zach) Slocum, Kayla (Cory) Serdinak, and Melinda Carlisle. He was a proud grandfather to...
Paul D. Crites Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Paul D. Crites Jr., a gentle soul with a heart as vast as his love for animals, who graced our lives with his unwavering warmth, kindness and gentle spirit passed away on April 2, 2025 in the comfort of his home. He was born on December 30, 1987 in Akron. As a hard worker, he embodied dedication, his tireless nature...
Linda Sue (Bixler) (Busch) Smith
Apr 2, 2025
Linda Sue (Bixler) (Busch) Smith, age 81, of Akron, passed away on April 2, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1943 to Lloyd and Hazel (Gates) Bixler at Akron, OH. Linda was retired from BMX Technology as a computerized welder. She had owned and operated her own janitorial business for over 30 years. She was an avid seamstress and...
Richard L. Brickley
Apr 1, 2025
Richard "Dick" L. Brickley, 78, of Springfield Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a short battle with esophageal cancer. He is once again able to eat, drink, dance and sing. It's not goodbye, it's see ya later.
He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 17, 1947 to Richard H. and Helen B. (Wiley)...
Arthur F. MacBride
Apr 1, 2025
Arthur (Mac) MacBride passed away on April 1, 2025 after a short battle with cancer.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla (Phyllis) MacBride; father, Arthur Norm MacBride; mother, Kathryn Marie (Bischoff) MacBride; sister, Mary Kathryn Hillenbrand (John); and sister, Barbara (Daniel) Rowland.
He is survived by Virginia Bennett (Jenny) and sons, Paul A. MacBride (Kim), Mark F. MacBride (Diane),...
Joyce D. Keys
Apr 1, 2025
Joyce D. Keys, a cherished member of her family and a beloved friend to many, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Akron, Ohio in the comfort of her home. Born on February 29, 1948, in Beverly, West Virginia, Joyce brought joy and love to everyone she encountered during her remarkable life.
Joyce was a dedicated wife to William Keys Jr.,...
Timothy J. Van Nostran
Mar 31, 2025
Timothy J. Van Nostran
Timothy J. Van Nostran , 82, of Akron, passed away March 31, 2025. Timothy was born in Akron, Ohio on December 15, 1942 to the late Harry and Nellie Van Nostran. Timothy retired from Goodyear after 30 years of dedicated service. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan. In his early years he was former Semi-Pro basketball...
Linda Mae Shuey
Mar 31, 2025
Linda Mae Shuey, age 81, of Akron passed away on March 31, 2025. She was born in Akron on September 28, 1943, to the late Walter Edward and Lois Mae (Richards) Shuey. She was also preceded in death by her brother Warren Lee Shuey, 3 aunts and 3 uncles. Linda was a graduate of Ellet High School and was employed...
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