Mar 6, 2025

Lenora L. Rinella, age 51, passed away March 6th following complications from a courageous battle with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. A devoted Christian, Lenora’s strong faith guided her throughout her life and illness.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on February 15, 1974, Lenora grew up in the Fulton, Dekalb, and Gwinnett County areas. She graduated from Duluth High School in 1992. She earned...

2025

On Thursday March 6, 2025, Kimberly Evans, of Brimfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends.

She leaves behind her sister, Candene; brother, Renot; and her three children, William, Barbara and Steve; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Meranda, Josh, Tanner, and Trevor; three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Theo, and Jacob. She also leaves behind other family members, Keith, Betty, Kenny, Dawn,...

Mar 5, 2025

Steven Allen McVicker, 80 passed away on March 5, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio on July 24, 1944, to the late Donald and Dorothy McVicker. Growing up in Goodyear Heights, Steve was a 1962 graduate of East High School. He went on to serve six years in the U.S. Army Reserves and 25 years working for Ohio Bell,...

Mar 5, 2025

Kelly Lynette Wright, 63, born July 22, 1961, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2025 after a short illness.

Kelly was preceded in death by her parents, George Wright and Jacqualine Harvey Wright; boyfriend, David Jerin; and best friend, Sheri Edsall.  

She is survived by her brother, Kevin (Jan); special uncle, David Harvey; ex-husband, Hal Shavor;...

Mar 4, 2025

Stacey Lynn (Berry) Childers, 47, passed away on March 4th, 2025, in Ravenna, Ohio. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 1st, 1978 to her loving mother Marsha Ann (Cain) Fletcher.

Stacey was a devoted mother, sister, and friend. She was an active member of the Mogadore community, where she dedicated much of her time to the Mogadore Youth Baseball and Softball...

Mar 3, 2025

Mar 2, 2025

Robert M. Rider, 72, born in Montgomery, West Virginia, passed away March 2, 2025 of heart failure. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys (Jones) and Bobbie Rider, his sister, Linda Johnson, and brother, Richard Rose. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Rider, and his children, Tammy Gray, Tiffany Gray, Robert (Toby) Rider, Tara Rider and Tia Rider. He is also survived...

Mar 2, 2025

Edith L. Butler passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on September 20, 1929, in Grantsville, WV to the late Howard and Virginia Waldo Buckner. After Edith finished grade school, the family moved to Akron Ohio in the 1940’s, where she attended and graduated from East High School. She married the love...

Mar 2, 2025

Sheryl L. Kisner, age 77, of Akron, Ohio born April 4, 1947 went home with the Lord on Sunday March 2, 2025. She was born and raised in Kenmore area and resided in Springfield Township with her loving husband of 50 years Stephen A. Kisner. She was a loving mother to Donnie, David, Stephany (Justin), Stephen (Katrina), Shawn (Tera), Shane...

Mar 2, 2025

Linda C. Barnes, age 77, of Mogadore, passed away on March 2, 2025 in the comfort of her home.

She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 19, 1947 to the late John and Bessie (Karpisek) Kovacs and graduated from Garfield High School. She owned her own medical transcription company for over 30 years.

Linda is survived by sons Daniel P. (Christy)...

Mar 1, 2025

Kenneth L. Goodrich, age 63, passed away, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Summa Akron City Hospital after a brief and sudden illness. Kenny was born on January 4, 1962 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Ronald L and Shirley Ann (nee. Gausman) Goodrich. Kenny is predeceased by father, Ronal L. Goodrich; mother Shirley Ann and her second husband William Scherer;...

Mar 1, 2025

JW Williams (Sonny Man) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2025, at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. Born in Fort Valley, GA, on January 21, 1941, he moved to Akron, OH, at the age of 17, where he graduated from East High School. JW was employed with Babcock and Wilcox, retiring after 34 years of...

Mar 1, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michelle L. Czerpak, who departed this life on March 1, 2025, at the age of 44 after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 23, 1980, in Akron, Ohio, Michelle was the beloved daughter of Anthony and Deborah (née Varner) Czerpak. She was a dedicated employee of GOJO Industries for 16 years, leaving behind...

Mar 1, 2025

Robert E Geistweite, 85, passed away March 1, 2025 after an extended illness. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Lester and Lillian (McConnell) Geistweite, he grew up in Stow, graduated from Stow High School and later resided in both Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. Bob owned Liberty Glass & Mirror for 31 years and during that time he was given the nickname...

Mar 1, 2025

Marlena "Kay" Houglan, age 71, of Springfield Township, OH passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born Marlena Kay Martin on November 8, 1953 in Richwood, WV to Lonnie E. and Betty C. (Knight) Martin. 

A 1972 graduate of the Cosmetology Program at Lawrence County Vocational-Technical High School, she was a licensed Hairdresser in...

Mar 1, 2025

Marilyn Blythe was born in Coldwater, Michigan on March 4, 1956 to parents Pastor Joseph Serbin and wife Bernice. Less than a year later, her family moved to serve at a church in Cleveland, Ohio, and she was an Ohio Buckeye until her passing into the arms of Jesus on March 1, 2025, 4 days short of her 69th birthday. 

When...

Feb 28, 2025

Linda A. Lehman, 81, is at peace walking with our Dad, friends and family has succumbed to her battle of many health issues on February 28, 2025. She was born on January 17, 1944 the daughter of the late Howard and Marcella Rowls. Linda loved her pups, fairies, roses, and the sun on her face. She will be missed and...

Feb 28, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Darrell W. Gray, a beloved husband, father, Papa, brother and friend. He was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 28, 2025. Darrell was cherished by his family. He is survived by his wife, Connie, of 37 years whom he loved to hear sing and binge watch Netflix shows....

Feb 28, 2025

Lisa A. Smith, 57, passed away peacefully at home February 28, 2025 with her husband by her side. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, she resided in Akron, Ohio the past 10 years. Lisa enjoyed her flowers, gardening, watching HGTV as well as crime shows and spending time with her family and dogs.

Lisa was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Mills...

Feb 28, 2025

Rosemary Williams, 82, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Rosie was born to the late Paul and Pauline (Frame) Williams of Richwood, West Virginia. Born in Akron, Ohio at Akron City Hospital where she later spent many years as a devoted employee. She grew up in Portage Lakes and graduated from Coventry High...