Obituaries
James E. Palazzo
Oct 4, 2023
James E. Palazzo, 60, of Akron, the family is sad to announce the passing away of James on October 4, 2023. He was born on November 3, 1962, the son of the late Edward and Florence Palazzo. James graduated from Ellet High School with the class of 1981. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He loved...
Wayne J. Panczak
Oct 4, 2023
Wayne J. Panczak, 57, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023. He was born on August 17, 1966 in Akron, Ohio. He was a loving husband, father, paw-paw, son and brother. Wayne worked at Gojo for 35 years in their maintenance department. He loved to go fishing and hunting, spending time in his garden, and enjoyed collecting sports...
R. Jeffrey Jarvis
Oct 3, 2023
Jeff died unexpectedly from a heart attack on October 3, 2023 at the age of 66. He was born to Richard and Joann Jarvis in Cleveland, Ohio. He leaves behind his sisters, Mary, Carole, Sheila and Debi.Jeff moved to the Akron area 20 years ago and with 36 years sobriety, he was able to help many people turn their lives...
Hubert L. Rardon
Oct 2, 2023
Hubert "Ted" Rardon, 96, of Lakemore, OH passed way quietly in his sleep on October 02, 2023. He was born on October 12, 1926.Ted was a very stubborn man "just set in his ways" as he would say, and he was always a jokester. His great ways stayed with him until his last breath.Ted is preceded in death by his...
Gloria J. Tepus
Oct 2, 2023
Gloria J Tepus, 75, passed away on October 2, 2023. She was born on August 2, 1948 the daughter of the late Pearl "Pete" and Norma Riffle of Akron, Ohio. Gloria enjoyed being her mother's caregiver. She also enjoyed planting and tending to her flower gardens. Gloria loved going to Amish country, camping and family get togethers. Her family will...
John A. Glass
Oct 2, 2023
John A. Glass, 55, passed away on October 2, 2023. He was born on January 19, 1968 of Akron, Ohio. John graduated from East High School with the class of 1986. He was known to be a dedicated and hard worker in the construction industry.He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Glass; and sister Tracie Neely.John is survived...
William Michael Tucker
Oct 2, 2023
William "Mike" Tucker, 65, born December 17, 1957, died on October 3, 2023. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Mary, and his cherished nephew, Brian Williams. He is survived by devoted sisters Kathy, Patty, and Mary Anne (Bill) Anderson; three nieces, two great-nieces and a great-nephew, along with numerous cousins.A proud graduate of Hoban High School...
Richard Donald Hochevar Sr.
Oct 2, 2023
Richard Donald Hochevar Sr., 93, of Uniontown, passed away on October 2, 2023 at Gables of Green. He was born in Bellaire, Ohio on November 6, 1929 to the late Virginia {Miner} Hochevar and Joseph (Anne) Hochevar. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother Joe and sister Mary. Richard is survived by his loving...
Evelyn T. Kilmire
Oct 1, 2023
Evelyn T. Kilmire, 72, passed away on October 1, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of the late Tony Delia and Paula Weimer. Evelyn attended West Junior High, Buchtel and Garfield High Schools. Evelyn was a woman of faith and a devoted Catholic. She began her career by first caring for her beloved...
Lonnie L. Landers
Sep 30, 2023
Lonnie L. Landers passed away on September 30, 2023, from sarcoma cancer which was misdiagnosed for four months despite repeated surgeries on his right arm.Lonnie was born August 1, 1936, to Luther (from whom he learned hunting skills and trade skills) and to Mary (for whom he cared in her later years until her death at age 100).Many would probably...
Heather Elaine Bolden
Sep 29, 2023
Heather Elaine Bolden, 50, went Home to be with Jesus on September 29, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, Ohio, she resided in the area her entire life. Heather enjoyed crocheting, teaching young children, reading, beating the guys at board games, watching movies, listening to music and singing, cooking and spending time with her beloved family.Heather was preceded...
Robert L. Smiley
Sep 29, 2023
Robert L. Smiley, 82, passed away September 29, 2023 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Erma (Ferency) Smiley, he was a lifelong area resident. Bob retired from Babcock & Wilcox, where he worked for 33 years. His love for painting led him to a second career as a self employed painter. He enjoyed...
John E. Pertee Iii
Sep 29, 2023
John E. Pertee III, 68, of Wadsworth, passed away on September 29, 2023. He was born on May 22, 1955 to the late John E. "Bud" Pertee Jr. and Norma J. {Wooten} Pertee. John is survived by his loving son Jesse (Jennifer) Pertee; grandson Isaac Lucas; sisters, Kathy Watson, Tammy (Patrick) Meade, Terry Pertee and Lois Pertee; brother Jimmy Pertee;...
Carolyn J. Frye
Sep 28, 2023
Carolyn Jane Frye went to be with the Lord peacefully in her home on September 28th, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 7th, 1939 to mother Rusha and Charles McDaniel. Carolyn was the matriarch of her family and was loved by many. Carolyn was a woman of great faith and was...
Beverly Arlene Morehead
Sep 27, 2023
Beverly Arlene (Bowman) Morehead, 71, passed away September 27, 2023. A lifelong Akron resident and follower of Christ, she was born on July 4, 1952 to Leonard C. Bowman and Emma Jean Bowman, deceased. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1970. Survived by her sister, Denise (Bowman) Allen; brother, David (Deborah) Bowman; son, Jamie (Melanie Seal) Morehead; and many...
Mark Acklin Iii
Sep 27, 2023
Mark "June" Acklin III, 76, was called to be with the Lord on September 27, 2023. He was born in Akron on February 4, 1947 to the late Mark Acklin Jr. and Elizabeth {Cosby} Acklin.In addition to his parents, June was preceded in death by his daughters Tameka R. Acklin and Tracy Garret. He is survived by wife Patricia Ackin,...
Jane Louise Ensminger
Sep 26, 2023
Jane Louise Ensminger passed away on September 26, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born to Ralph and Anna Lohr on October 15, 1932 in Akron, Ohio.After she graduated from Ellet High School, she began work at Goodyear as a secretary working for Harvey Ensminger (her future father-in-law) who was editor of the Wingfoot Clan. Harvey told his...
Heather Marie (Knapp) Wolfe
Sep 26, 2023
Heather Marie (Knapp) Wolfe, 45, of Broadview Heights, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023. Her faith remained strong even while she faced the hardships of breast cancer and she is now walking hand in hand with the Lord. Her message of hope for all cancer patients lies in Psalm 18:39 - "For you (God) equipped me with strength for...
James W. Dullen
Sep 25, 2023
James "Jimmy" "Digger" Dullen died on Monday, Sept 25, 2023 at his home in Bedford, Ohio. Born on July 20, 1948, in Morrisdale, PA, he spent most of his life in Akron and Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from Central High School in 1967, where he was a stand-out basketball player under the late Coach Joe Siegferth.In 1968, Jimmy joined Seiberling...
Robert C. Lafontaine, Jr.
Sep 25, 2023
Robert C. "Bob" LaFontaine Jr. passed away on September 25, 2023 at the age of 67. He was born on December 20, 1955 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Sybil LaFontaine. He attended Mogadore High School. After school he went on to work for Chrysler as a tool and die maker at the Twinsburg Stamping Plant in 1981. For the...
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