Obituaries
Fay Klingaman
Apr 12, 2026
Fay Klingaman, 90, of Canton, passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on August 5, 1935 to Walter and Sara {Skaggs} Arnett.
Fay is survived by her three loving children.
Fay will privately laid to rest at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. To share a memory of Fay or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.
Manuel John Hughes "Manny"
Apr 12, 2026
Manuel John Hughes, aka "Manny", 70, of Akron, passed away on April 12, 2026. He was born on September 2, 1955 to the late John T. Hughes and Minnie L. {Dudley} Hughes Tyler.
In addition to his parents, Manuel was preceded in death by his brother J. Walter "Butch" Dudley and sister Willetta McCray.
Manuel is survived by his loving daughter, India...
Dawn Elizabeth Keenan
Apr 11, 2026
Dawn Elizabeth Keenan, born July 14th, 1982 (age 43) passed away unexpectedly April 11th, 2026 at her home in Coventry Township, Ohio.
She graduated from Fortis College with her LPN in nursing and enjoyed her years working within nursing homes and long term care facilities throughout the Akron area. She was committed to rescuing animals by giving them the best home...
Charles Harris
Apr 11, 2026
Charles Harris, 89, of Akron, passed away on April 11, 2026.
He was born on April 4, 1937 to Joseph and Sarah Harris in Philipsburg, PA.
Charles worked as a Assembly Line Worker for Ford Motors Company in Walton Hills, OH retiring after 33 years.
On August 12, 1959, he married Donna Mae Dickson. To this union three daughters were born; Penny, Sherry,...
Daniel Joseph Korosa
Apr 10, 2026
Daniel Joseph Korosa, 58, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2026 at his home.
He was born on May 26, 1967 in Barberton, Ohio and was raised in Canal Fulton, Ohio where he graduated from Northwest High School in 1985. He also attended R G Drage Career Technical Center in Massillon, where he studied power mechanics.
Dan was employed as...
Robert Lewis "Bob" Bird
Apr 9, 2026
Robert Lewis Bird, born May 25, 1936, in Princeton, West Virginia, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering devotion to family. He was the cherished son of Robert and Cleo Bird, who raised him in the close-knit community he always proudly called home.
Robert married the love of his life, Shirley, on August 16, 1957. Together they...
Judy M. Kindermann
Apr 9, 2026
Judy M. Kindermann, 84, of Kent, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1942 in New Orleans to the late W.A. and Evelyn Montgomery. Judy spent much of her youth in Venezuela. As an adult, she resided in Massachusetts, Texas, New Jersey, Florida, Indiana, and Tennessee before moving to Ohio for the past ten...
William "Bill" W. Britton
Apr 7, 2026
W.W. (Bill) Britton, passed Tuesday April 7th, 2026. He was born May 13th, 1936, in Dayton Ohio. His childhood summers were spent working on his grandfather’s apple orchard, and he always spoke fondly of that time. He was an all-state freestyle swimmer in high school, and also played clarinet in an orchestra that won statewide honors. He graduated from Bartlesville...
Steve Leighton
Apr 7, 2026
Steve Leighton, 68, passed away peacefully on April, 7, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to Ted and Dorothy (Grinder) Leighton, he resided in the area most of his life. Steve enjoyed music, specifically playing the guitar. As a teenager, his favorite song to play on the guitar was “Ride Captain Ride.” He also liked fishing, playing cards, watching westerns—especially the...
Linda Diane Loudermilk
Apr 7, 2026
Linda Diane Loudermilk, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 7, 2026. She was born on March 14, 1947 to the late Howard and Lillian Folk, the second to youngest of six girls.
Linda's artistic talent was evident from a young age. A grade school teacher taught her how to write cursive backwards, and she amazed her family by creating...
Samuel Joseph Smith
Apr 7, 2026
Samuel Joseph “Skip” Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of the Akron community, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on July 21, 1950, Skip lived a life marked by dedication to family, a passion for classic hot rods, and a deep connection to the simple joys of life.
Skip was a man...
Gary L. Cox
Apr 6, 2026
Gary Lee Cox (Cowboy), 78, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Charles C. Cox and Betty E. (Johnson) Cox, Gary resided in Mogadore the majority of his adult life. Gary graduated from East High School in 1965, and he served in the Ohio National Guard for 6 years...
Jeanne Browning
Apr 6, 2026
Jeanne Browning (Clark) was born in Akron, Ohio to Mona Aline Clark (Bitner) of Oakland, Illinois and Harold James Clark of Akron, Ohio on August 6th of 1930. She resided in Coventry Township her entire life. After graduation from Coventry High School she wed Franklin Henry Browning and helped him build their home, which would be expanded twice during her...
Luella May Huston
Apr 6, 2026
Luella Huston, 86, born January 20, 1940, passed away surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving to others.
Luella found her greatest joy in the simple, beautiful moments—playing Randy Travis on her stereo while cooking her famous homemade chicken biscuit’s, filling her home with warmth, laughter, and unforgettable smells. She loved baking sweet treats, sewing with care, and hunting...
Larry Odell Harper
Apr 4, 2026
Larry Odell Harper, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 4th, 2026, at the age of 77.
Larry was born on May 13th, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, to Chester and Evelyn (Stratton) Harper. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War as a mechanic in Nuremberg, Germany. He married Judy Cooper in 1971, and they...
Phyllis M. Harrison
Apr 4, 2026
Phyllis M. Harrison, 89, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on April 4, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1936 the daughter of the late Arnold and Mary Belle Luther of Portsmouth, Ohio. Phyllis had a strong faith and lived a life marked by strength, conviction, and an enduring commitment to her beliefs. Her strong faith...
Deborah L. Pappano
Apr 4, 2026
Deborah L. Pappano, 72, of Akron, passed away at her home on April 4, 2026.
She was born on February 12, 1954 to Rita Bornstine in Akron, OH.
Deborah worked as a Environmental Services for Firestone Country Club retiring after 25+ years.
On December 9, 1988 , she married William F. Pappano. Deborah and William lived in Akron, Ohio.
Deborah was a loving care...
Linda C. Pennock
Apr 3, 2026
Linda C. Pennock, 78, passed away on April 3, 2026. She was born on June 3, 1947 the daughter of the late Ross and Ruth Christiansen of Cleveland, Ohio. Linda graduated with the class of 1965 from Streetsboro High School. Linda retired after many years of dedicated service from Buckingham Doolittle and Burroughs as an office manager. Linda was also...
Kevin J. Friend
Apr 3, 2026
Kevin J. Friend, 62, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to John and Ruth (Armstrong) Friend, he resided in Chicago from 1988 to 2011, when he returned to Akron. Kevin later owned and operated Rubber City Clothing. Known for his ability to bring people together, Kevin enjoyed photography, hiking, anything outdoors, supporting his local community...
Rebecca Jean "Becky" Dean
Apr 3, 2026
Rebecca Jean "Becky" Dean, 76, of Akron, passed away on April 3, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1949 to the late Kenneth and Mary {Valentine} Mobley.
In addition to her parents, Becky is preceded in death by her daughter Tammy Dean, her grandson Jacob P., and her brother Jim (Linda) Mobley.
Becky is survived by her loving son, Rick (Gracie)...
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