Obituaries
Shaun RC Phelps
Aug 12, 2025
Shaun Phelps, age 40, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2025. Shaun was born June 29th, 1985, in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Al and Diann Phelps.
Shaun joined the United States Army in 2008 and served as an Infantryman until his honorable discharge in 2012. During that time, Shaun spent 9 months serving in Iraq during Operation Iraqi...
Barbara A. Turner
Aug 12, 2025
Barbara Ann Turner, 63, of Akron, passed away on August 12, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1961 the daughter of the late Felton Shropshire Jr. and Aretha Jackson of Milledgeville, Georgia. She was a woman of faith and was a member of Shelton Temple Prayer, COGIC where she served as an usher. Barbara enjoyed listening to gospel music...
Gary A. Willison
Aug 12, 2025
Gary A. Willison, 77, of Springfield Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Gary was born on April 5, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to Arthur and Dorothy Willison. Gary grew up in the Village of Lakemore, OH. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1966 and from Kent State University in 1971 with a degree in Mathematics.
Gary taught at...
Brandon Carlton Smith
Aug 11, 2025
Brandon Carlton Smith, 33, known to his loved ones as "Bubba", passed away on August 11, 2025 with his mom and dad by his side. Brandon was born in Akron, Ohio on July 4, 1992 at 9:14 a.m. As a child, Brandon and his family lived in Ohio, New Jersey, and Illinois. He returned to Ohio as a young adult...
Cameron M. Schrader
Aug 11, 2025
Cameron "Cam" M. Schrader, 22, of Akron, passed away on August 11, 2025. He was born on October 16, 2002 the son of Christie Kresge and Craig Schrader of Akron, Ohio. Cam graduated from Mogadore High School with the class of 2021. He was employed with the Akron City Parks Dept for a short time.
From an early age, Cam developed...
Robert Reginald Baskey "Bob"
Aug 11, 2025
Robert Reginald Baskey "Bob", 87, of Rootstown, passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025. Bob was born in Canton, Ohio on June 7, 1938 to the late Ralph and Doris Baskey. After graduating from East High School, Bob spent a few years working for the United States Postal Service, before beginning his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber...
Edmund "Ed" Sobush
Aug 10, 2025
Edmund "Ed" Sobush, age 79, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2025.
He was born on April 30, 1946 to Edward and Francis (Tarallo) Sobush in Sayreville, New Jersey.
Ed worked as a Computer Programmer many years for Goodyear and IBM before his retirement.
He was an avid bowler. Ed also enjoyed sailing, his MGs, cooking and traveling with...
Rene Morey
Aug 10, 2025
Irene “Rene” Morey, 79, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025. Born on June 6, 1946, as one of two daughters to Mary Grace and Henry Gautschi, Rene grew up in Ohio, and lived in Texas, Rhode Island, and New Jersey. She moved through life with a curious and independent spirit, a generous heart, and joyful approach to life.
Rene graduated...
Eva Maria Hayes
Aug 9, 2025
Eva Maria Hayes, age 10, of Randolph, Ohio, ran into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Akron Children’s Hospital. Just two days earlier, she had been diagnosed with AML, a rare form of leukemia. Though her time here was far too short, Eva filled every single day with creativity, light, laughter, love, swimming, skating, handstands, making...
Lois Jean Bunn
Aug 9, 2025
Lois Jean (nee Skinner) Bunn, 97, and long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, died peacefully at her grandson, Jason Leasher’s, house in South Salem on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born April 8, 1928 in Akron, she spent nine years of her youth on a farm in Ragarsville, Ohio.
The third child of six children, she was instrumental in helping to...
Andrew T. Eisenhut
Aug 9, 2025
Andrew Thomas Eisenhut, 67, of Tallmadge, OH, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospice on August 9, 2025 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Andrew was born on December 2, 1957 in Akron, Ohio the son of Carolyn Eisenhut and Donald C. Eisenhut.
Andrew was preceded in death by his mother Carolyn Compton (Mollica) and by his brother Donald...
Yolanda D. Shropshire
Aug 9, 2025
Yolanda Dionne Bell Shropshire, a strong beautiful woman full of life and better known as DeeDee Clark, was the first born to Jesse Jr and Belinda Clark on September 4, 1969.At a young age, she accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
After a short illness, DeeDee took her final plane ride to heaven on August 9, 2025, surrounded by family...
Marsha E. Phillips
Aug 9, 2025
Marsha E. Phillips, 77, went Home to be with the Lord on August 9, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Huntington, West Virginia to Jesse Estep, Jr. and Wilma Estep, she resided in Champion, Ohio most of her life. Marsha enjoyed going to church with her husband, music, her chocolate treats and spending time with her family.
In addition...
Katherene "Kathy" Mollica
Aug 8, 2025
Katherene "Kathy" Mollica, born on April 5, 1956, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2025. Known affectionately as Sis or Sissy to her friends and family, Kathy's life was a testament to compassion and devotion, particularly to the welfare of animals and the care of her loved ones.
Kathy always had an unwavering commitment to animal welfare. Her belief that no...
Melanie Marie Dye
Aug 7, 2025
Melanie Marie Dye, 30, went to be with her Lord on August 7, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 19, 1995 to Michael and Shannon (Mushisky) Dye.
Melanie graduated from Ellet High School in 2013 and later took classes at Stark State Community College. She was an excellent student and loved to learn. For the past seven years,...
Anna Scheks
Aug 7, 2025
Anna Scheks, 79, of Akron, passed away on August 7, 2025. She was born on August 16, 1945 the daughter of the late Karl and Anna Matter of Salzburg, Austria. Anna graduated from St. Mary's with the class of 1963. She was a woman of faith and was a member of St. Matthews Parish where she also volunteered for many...
Rickey E. Lloyd
Aug 7, 2025
Rickey Eugene Lloyd, 68 years old, was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Akron. He is survived by his better half, Rick Rose, Joyce Fulton, Rhonda Lloyd, Rita Stewart, and brother Jeff Rose. He was preceded in death by Harley Lloyd and Jane Drennen (Lloyd). Rickey loved being outside and growing his flowers.
To share a memory of...
Michelle J. Roose
Aug 6, 2025
Our beloved Michelle Roose, AKA - Momma, Nana, and Mic! - passed away on August 6, 2025.
Michelle was loved by many people, most of all her family. Her daughter was her go-to, as those two were a lot alike but also very different. Michelle and Sara were "ride or die" type of mother and daughter. She was also extremely proud...
Patricia Ann Criss
Aug 5, 2025
Patricia Ann “Pat” Criss, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Born on January 3, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, to her late parents Melvin and Mary Ruth Smith, Patricia lived a life overflowing with joy, laughter, and love, leaving behind a legacy that will resonate in the hearts of...
Kenneth D. Harold
Aug 5, 2025
Ken (Kenny) Harold, affectionately known to many as "Ice Cream Ken," passed away peacefully at The Arbors in Stow on August 5th, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio, Ken was a proud graduate of Garfield High School, class of 1973. Ken is survived by his devoted wife, Gwen Harold, and his German Shepherd, Whisper. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews,...
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