Obituaries
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...
Gary R. Billips
Jan 9, 2026
Gary R. Billips, 80, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to Bobby and Pauline (Browning) Billips, he was a lifelong area resident. Gary was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Army and he retired from Morgan Adhesives with 32 years of service. He enjoyed golfing, vintage cars, watching the Buckeyes & Browns and spending...
Carl F. "Cork" Bennett, II
Jan 9, 2026
Carl F. "Cork" Bennett, II, age 68, born on October 4, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 9, 2026, in the same city that holds so many cherished memories of his life. Cork, a devoted husband, father, brother and uncle, left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He was a man of robust character, a jokester...
Larry G. Bauman
Jan 8, 2026
Larry G. Bauman, 85, of Marlboro, passed away on January 8, 2026. He was born on September 18, 1940 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Springfield High School in 1959.
Larry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha; sons, Jeff and Tommy of Hartville, and Larry J. of Marlboro; granddaughter, Casey (Clay) Marshall of North Carolina; great-granddaughters, Callie and...
Pamela Sue Bard
Jan 8, 2026
Pamela Sue Bard, 76, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 8, 2026. She was born on August 8, 1949 to the late Halsey and Myrtle {Hashman} Whitney.
Pam is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Timothy Bard; children, Donald (Nicole) Friedlein, James (Heather) Friedlein, Michelle Smith, Ernest (Lisa) Bard II, Terresa (Anthony) Smith, Nathaniel Bard, Cassandra Bard; grandchildren Zelia,...
Lena Lou Adorni
Jan 7, 2026
Lena Lou Adorni, age 81 of Akron passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. She was born in Strange Creek, WV on December 29, 1944 to the late Lester M. and Rosalea {Exline} Cutlip.
In addition to her parents, Lena was preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl J. Adorni Jr. in 2004, siblings Brenda, Buck, Tiny and Larry Cutlip...
Denny Floyd Cooley
Jan 7, 2026
Denny F. Cooley, 82, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1943 the son of the late Floyd and Hilda Cooley.
He retired after many years of dedicated services from General Tire. Denny was an avid bowler, and was known in his community for his exceptional skill on the lanes, proudly achieving numerous 300 scores throughout...
Ella Ruth Noland
Jan 7, 2026
Ella Ruth Noland, a beloved matriarch, was born on May 22, 1930, in Clarksburg, West Virginia. She embraced the world with a strength and warmth that left an indelible mark on everyone she met. Surrounded by love and family, Ella lived a remarkable life, filled with cherished memories until her peaceful passing on January 7, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
Ella's career...
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