Obituaries
Janet M. Smith
Dec 29, 2025
Janet M. Smith, 92 of Indian Land, SC; formerly of Springfield Twp, passed away peacefully on Dec 29th at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Born in Akron, Ohio to Brooks and Lucy Allen. She married David Smith on Aug. 20,1954. They lived in Akron, settling in the Springfield Twp area until moving to South Carolina in 2013....
Carol Jean Hanlin
Dec 29, 2025
Carol Jean Hanlin, 72, of Akron, passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1953 to the late Isaac and Beulah Hershberger.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael Hanlin.
Carol is survived by her loving son, Brian Hanlin; sisters Linda, Ruth and Wilma; many nieces.
To share a memory of...
Rev. Callie Clifton Garris Jr.
Dec 29, 2025
The Reverend C. Clifton Garris, a native of Washington, NC, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2025. After graduation from Washington High School, Cliff enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and honorably served with the Flying Tigers as a Radar Technician from 1956 - 1962.
Cliff attended Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida; the University of North...
Thomas E. Roberts
Dec 28, 2025
Thomas E. Roberts, lovingly known as Tom, Tommy, or "Train", passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the age of 71.
Tom grew up in Akron, attended Buchtel High School, and built friendships there that lasted a lifetime. He worked for many years as a drywaller, a trade that reflected his strong work ethic and dedication, before becoming a...
Elaine Behanna
Dec 28, 2025
Elaine Behanna, 68, passed away December 28, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, she resided in the Akron and Uniontown areas all of her life. Elaine enjoyed planning and taking trips, quilting, Monty Python & the Holy Grail and spending time with her family.
Elaine was preceded in death by her mother, Dorma Boarman; brother, Mark Boarman. She...
Dorothy Lea Simmons
Dec 28, 2025
Dorothy Lea Simmons, 92, of Stow, passed away on December 28, 2025. She was born on October 18, 1933 the daughter of the late Ira and Pauline Spencer of Junior, WV. She was a woman of faith and was a member of Mission Baptist Temple of Stow. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School for 50 years. She also was involved with...
John C. Combs
Dec 27, 2025
John C. Combs, 60, of Akron, passed away on December 27, 2025. He was born on August 20, 1965 the son of the late Frank and Mary Combs of Akron, Ohio. He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Ohio State and NASCAR fan. John enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing, camping and hunting with friends and family. He never failed to brighten...
Mary Daisy Johnson
Dec 27, 2025
Mary Daisy Johnson, 90, of Jackson Township, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on December 27, 2025. She was born on November 11, 1935 to the late George R. and Minnie Lee {Story} Claborn.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 years Gerald "Jerry" Johnson, grandson Joseph Loftis, and...
Vicki L. Fronek
Dec 26, 2025
Vicki L. Fronek (nee Jarvis), 71, of Ravenna, Ohio passed away December 26, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. Born April 20, 1954 to the late Geraldine and Raphael St. Elmo Wagner in Akron, Ohio. She never met a stranger and was loved for her outgoing personality. Anyone who knew Vicki knew that she loved going to the casino...
Maxine Chapman
Dec 26, 2025
Mabel Maxine Chapman (née Kiser), age 92, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.
Born on November 17, 1933, in West Virginia, Maxine as she was best known, was the daughter of Hoyt and Mabel Kiser. She graduated from Ripley High School in 1951 and after working a short time in Charleston WV where she met...
George Esakov
Dec 26, 2025
George (Jarko) Esakov, age 97, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and lifelong Northeast Ohio resident, passed away peacefully on Friday December 26, 2025.
George was born to parents who immigrated to the United States from Serbia as teenagers, settling in Akron within a close-knit Serbian community. He grew up above his family’s grocery store on Inman Street, one of eight...
Ralph Thomas Wiles
Dec 26, 2025
He is very much missed and loved by his wife Nancy; he cherished and was very proud of his children Tammy (Charlie) and Tommy. His grandchildren Matt, Josh, Brianna, Austin, Brooke, and Ashton. His great-grandchildren Kendra, Landon, Stella, Ryleigh, Jaydon, and Ava. Siblings Jerry and Carolyn, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Kenny and Zella with whom he shared many great times. Many...
Dennis Alan Wilt
Dec 26, 2025
Dennis Alan Wilt, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday December 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Dennis was born on October 26, 1952 to the late Grace and Elliott Wilt. He graduated from Manchester High School class of 1970. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. Dennis was a hard and dedicated worker...
Melvin Randolph Jr.
Dec 26, 2025
Melvin Randolph Jr., a cherished soul known for his deep faith, was born on March19, 1955, in Akron, Ohio, where he would later return to conclude his earthly journey on December 26, 2025. His life, imbued with the spirit of a man devoted to God, radiated warmth and kindness, leaving an indelible mark on all fortunate enough to know him.
A...
Earl Dwane Damron
Dec 25, 2025
Earl Dwane Damron, affectionately known as “Hot Rod” by his mother, a name that fit him perfectly and reflected the way he lived, was born November 11, 1954, and passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2025.
Earl was born in Pike County, Kentucky, and lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. A lifelong lover of all things cars, Earl spent...
Vernon William Kallio
Dec 24, 2025
Vernon William Kallio went home for Christmas on December 24, 2025 at the age of 75. Vernon was born on March 3, 1950, in Akron, Ohio, where he lived nearly his entire life. He graduated from Copley High School in 1968, and attended both the University of Akron and Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Vernon worked in a laboratory...
Neville Ray Ralston
Dec 24, 2025
Neville Ray Ralston, 89, of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. He was born on January 22nd, 1936 the son of the late Frank and Jane Ralston of Harrisville, WV. He was retired from operating engineers Local 18. He enjoyed Sunday dinners with family, he loved spending time with his family. Ray also enjoyed riding his motorcycles, boating,...
Ruth Bair
Dec 24, 2025
Ruth Bair, age 92, of Akron, was reunited with her loving husband and family on Wednesday December 24, 2025. This is how Ruth wrote her obituary:
On March 31, 1933 I came into this world and on December 24, 2025 left to enter another phase. I will meet up with my parents, Herman and Rhoda Gabel, my husband Alfred (Bud) Bair...
Roger Alan Frye
Dec 24, 2025
Roger A. Frye, age 78, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born in Barberton, Ohio to Clyde and Martha Frye. He was a graduate of Field HS and attended Kent State University where he excelled both in High School and College as an outstanding track and field athlete. Roger joined the Marine Corps in April 1967 and served...
Donna Lou Freudeman
Dec 24, 2025
Donna Lou Freudeman, 77, of Munroe Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home with her husband Richard by her side.
She will be sadly missed by her husband of 47 years, Richard; brothers-in-law Terry (Ina) Freudeman, Ron (Della) Freudeman; and other family and friends.
She met Richard at Ohio...
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