Obituaries
Melody Ann Eleo
May 17, 2026
Melody Ann Eleo, beloved wife of Angelo Eleo, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, May 17, 2026. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was born to the late Bernie and Helen {Taylor} Hunter.
Melody is survived by her husband Angelo; children Tony (Sharon), Joey and Heather Eleo and Courtney (Josh) Huelsman; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother Ken Hunter; many...
Clara Ethel Schaefer
May 17, 2026
Clara Ethel Schaefer was born in Reedsville, Preston, West Virginia on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 1939 to Clara (Newman) and George Lewis Slaughter. She entered heaven with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday May 17th, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness.
Clara’s family moved to Randolph, Ohio when she was about 12 years...
Robert Edward Hatherill
May 17, 2026
Robert (Bob) Hatherill, age 90, passed away peacefully at the home he built and loved surrounded by his loving family on May 17, 2026.
He was the youngest of four children to Wilbur and Inez (Garzoni) Hatherill born on December 3, 1935, in Akron, Ohio.
He attended Fraunfelter School and was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1954. It was...
William Howard Chester
May 17, 2026
William H. Chester "Bill" "Tony", 82, originally from North Carolina and a longtime resident of Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026.
Bill proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, and had a long career with Daily Monument, Century Products/Graco and Hud. In his free time, he kept moving, working as a handyman.
He shared 34 loving years of marriage...
Richard Lee "Rich" Twoey
May 17, 2026
Richard Lee "Rich" Twoey, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 surrounded by the love of his Lord and his wife. Beloved husband of Renee L. {Kerr} Twoey; stepson Robert Cooper (Kelly) and dear "Wich" to grands Brooklyn and Thomas; dearest son of the late Sherwood and Freda {Jones} Twoey; loving brother of the late Gary (Barb)...
Ronald W. Ikey
May 16, 2026
Ronald W. Ikey, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1944 the son of the late Charles and Catherine Ikey of Wheeling, WV. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. AirForce. He also was a proud member of the NRA. He retired after 33 years of dedicated service from Goodyear....
Gayle Joanne McElwain
May 16, 2026
Gayle Joanne (Bolyard) McElwain, 82.
Born March 13, 1944, in Suffield to Clarence and Mary (Wise) Bolyard.
She went to heaven on May 16, 2026, to be with her late parents Clarence and Mary, daughter Tracie Sue McElwain Wiley, great-grandbaby Allison, brothers Jerry and Russell Bolyard.
Survived by grand-daughter Nicole McElwain, grandson Robbie Moorehead, great-grandchildren Madie and Brayden (Bubba), brothers Gene (friend Jan)...
Laura Mae Abbott
May 15, 2026
Laura M. Abbott, 74, of Akron, passed away on May 15, 2026. She was born on October 15, 1951 the daughter of the late Warren and Bessiemae Stone. She worked for many years at Edwin Shaw Hospital. Known for her artistic touch, Laura found pleasure in decorating, transforming ordinary spaces with her creativity and attention to detail. She had many...
Rom A. Caniglia
May 15, 2026
Rom A. Caniglia, 79, of Stow OH, died May 15, 2026, with his family by his side.
He was born November 24, 1946, in Akron, OH. Rom attended St. Anthony of Padua Parochial Grade School where he made many lifetime friends. After attending North High School, he began a long and successful 32-year profession working for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber...
Robert L. Lehmann
May 14, 2026
Robert L. Lehmann, 82, of Akron, passed away on May 14, 2026. He was born on April 22, 1944 in Spooner, Wisconsin. He was a man of great faith and was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship. Robert taught many bible studies and lived a life marked by faith and devotion. He embodied the teachings and spirit of Jesus in...
Daryl Davern Withrow
May 14, 2026
Daryl Davern Withrow, 57, born November 22, 1968, of Akron, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on Thursday May 14, 2026.
He is preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica Cell and long-term girlfriend, Tiffany Todd-Meerfield.
Daryl is survived by his parents Pam and Larry Withrow; his brother Donnie Withrow; sister Katrina Stancil; his girlfriend Kim Keen and son Nathan Keen; other sisters,...
Dixie M. Confere
May 14, 2026
Dixie Marie Confere, 73, of Atwater, passed away on May 14, 2026.
She was born on December 15, 1952 to Richard and Elsie Belvin in Akron, OH.
Dixie was a 1971 graduate of Waterloo High School and a life time resident of Randolph. Dixie worked as a Dental Lab Assistant where she retired.
She was a registered tribal member of the Monacan Indian...
Charles Keith "Chuck" Hatfield
May 14, 2026
Charles Keith "Chuck" Hatfield, 62, of Akron, passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 14, 2026. He was born on July 19, 1963 to Wanda {Cook} Hatfield and the late Charles Kenneth Hatfield.
In addition to his father, Chuck was preceded in death by his brother Rocky Hatfield.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Terrilyn; daughter, "sweetheart" Nicole (Richard) Wakehouse;...
Margaret Aruna Sumitra
May 14, 2026
Margaret Aruna Sumitra has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is not gone forever—she is alive in Christ, rejoicing in Heaven and reunited with her beloved husband of 44 years, David S. Sumitra.Margaret was born and raised in Salem, India where she was cherished by her family and loved dearly by her younger brothers....
Janet C. Haidet
May 14, 2026
Janet C. Haidet, 81, of Akron, passed away on May 14, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Kittanning, PA on August 8, 1944 to the late Robert and Harriet Sample. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Janet was survived by her children, Danny (Linda) Haidet and Tammy (Louis) Hilderbrand; grandchildren, Amanda (Derek) Burton,...
Catherine Ann Luchtel "Cat", "Cate", "Lucky Girl"
May 12, 2026
Catherine Ann Luchtel, lovingly known as Cate, Cat, and most notoriously as "Lucky Girl", passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 67.
Born on October 1, 1958, in Iowa, Cate carried her Midwestern roots proudly throughout her life and remained a devoted Cornhusker fan through every season. Her journey took her from Iowa to California, Nebraska, and...
Beverly Davis
May 12, 2026
Beverly (Campbell) Davis, of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2026 at the age of 82 at the Copley Health Center in Copley, Ohio.
Beverly grew up in a home full of siblings, stories, and strength. She was the last surviving child of the Campbell family. Beverly is preceded in death by her parents, Milton...
Denise M. Gordon
May 12, 2026
Denise Marie Gordon, 64, of Akron, passed away on May 12, 2026 at Summa Akron City Hospital.
She was born on February 12, 1962 to Richard and Sharon (Bush) Gordon in Barberton, OH.
Denise worked as a caretaker for many family and friends.
Denise married William Blose, they were together for over 30 years.
She loved hanging with he daughter, Aimee. She loved to...
Andrew D. Kennedy
May 12, 2026
It is with a heavy heart and a deep sadness to announce that Andrew Kennedy, age 36 of Barberton Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2026.
Andrew graduated from Coventry High School in 2009. He was a member of the sons of the American Legion. He loved his family and friends. He had a big heart, was always volunteering to...
Joan "Ragan" Leff
May 12, 2026
Joan "Ragan" Leff, 73, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at her home in Akron.
She is survived by her family; Julie and Russ Staiger, Mary Jane Briggs, Michael and Lisa Staiger, and their children, Nicolas and Alex; and Krista and Tom Meekins, and their children, Lyla and Noah. She is also survived by her friend, Kay. As...
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