Obituaries
Johnnie Brown, Jr.
May 27, 2026
Johnnie Brown Jr, 76 of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 27,2026. Born on November 21,1949, in Yantley, Alabama, Johnnie was the son of the late Johnnie Brown Sr. and Carrie Mae Brown.
Johnnie attended Goodyear Jr High School where he was active in wrestling and became City Series Champion in 1965. He graduated from Hower Vocational School in 1968...
Carolyn Faye Watson I
May 27, 2026
Carolyn Faye Watson I was born to the late parents of Eralee Benford and Shoat Brown. God called Faye home on May 27, 2026. Faye was born in Athens, AL and became a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio at the age of 12.
Faye has worked various jobs throughout her life. She had a great passion of spending time with her...
Dennis Jon Trautman
May 26, 2026
Dennis Jon Trautman, 86, passed away at Akron Summa Hospital, May 26, 2026. He was born May 18, 1940 in Akron, Ohio.
Dennis was employed at Davey Tree Company and Goodyear Tire & Rubber where he retired after 31 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, classic car shows, and especially his GTO.
He was preceded in death by his parents Russell Trautman and Jean...
Joseph J. Pfeiffer
May 25, 2026
Joseph J. Pfeiffer, 87, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026. He was born on August 4, 1938, the son of John and Elizabeth Pfeiffer. Joseph lived a life grounded in dedication to family, hard work, loyalty, strength and humor. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Joseph retired after more than 35 years with Ohio Edison and also...
Jessie C. Winsett Jr.
May 24, 2026
Jessie C. Winsett Jr, 60, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 24, 2026. Born in Texas, he resided in Akron, Ohio most of his life. Jessie loved cars (1972 Chevelles), motorcycles (Harley Davidson) and spending time with his family, especially his brother, nieces and nephews.
Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie Sr and Edna (Hardman) Winsett, siblings,...
Francis M. Swesey Jr.
May 24, 2026
Francis M. Swesey Jr., 77, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. Known as "Junior" and also "Mario", he was born in Parkersburg, WV and spent all of his life in Akron, OH. Junior served in the U. S. Army and worked as a licensed barber, certified welder and worked several years for Bates Brothers Amusement Co. He had a...
Barbara A. Burns
May 23, 2026
Barbara A. Burns (Dye), age 70, of Wadsworth, OH, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 surrounded by family. She was ready for her eternal beach vacation.
Barb was born on June 3, 1955 to Virginia and Jack Dye. She graduated from Wadsworth High School where she was a lifelong resident. She worked for the Post Office more than 34 years...
Kathey Darlene Bakeman
May 22, 2026
Kathey Darlene Bakeman, 72, of Akron, passed away on May 22, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1954 to the late Hershel and Pauline {Compton} Whited.
In addition to her parents, Kathey was preceded in death by her brother Douglas Whited.
Kathey is survived by her loving husband, Robert; daughter, Angela (Aron) Collins; step-daughters Christina (Randall) Prater and Katie Bakeman; 3...
Mary Lue Bennett
May 22, 2026
Mary Lue Bennett, 90, of Suffield, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026. She was born in Chloe, WV on November 4, 1935 to the late Francis and Della {Jarvis} King.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband James R. Bennett Sr. in 2015, her sisters Maxine, Thelma and Wanda and great-grandson Wesley Bennett.
Mary...
Ken L. Bussey
May 19, 2026
Kenneth L. Bussey, 67, of Akron, passed away on May 19, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1958 the son of the late Edwin and Genevieve Bussey of Akron, Ohio. He proudly served his country in the Army Reserves. Ken was a honorable Master Mason of the Clinton Lodge #47. He worked many years at Akron Tool & Die...
"Judd" George C. Smith Jr.
May 18, 2026
George "Judd" C Smith, 90, passed away on May 18, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1935 the son of George C. Smith Sr. and Katherine Smith of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He proudly served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corp. as a jet pilot.
Throughout his distinguished career, George "Judd" served with great commitment as vice president...
James "Jim" W. Deitch
May 18, 2026
James "Jim" W. Deitch, 60, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio to Tom and Ann (Ishman) Deitch, he resided in the Akron area his entire life. Jim was employed by Acme Fresh Market, working there for 14 years. He enjoyed going on walks, bike rides, playing frisbee, sitting by the lake, watching football and action...
Linda Sue Lewis
May 18, 2026
Linda Sue Lewis, born on March 20, 1948, and departing this life on May 18, 2026, was a cherished soul whose warmth and generosity left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her life was a testament to unwavering love, boundless kindness, and a joyful spirit that embraced each day with gratitude and enthusiasm.
Married to...
Melody Ann Eleo
May 17, 2026
Melody Ann Eleo, beloved wife of Angelo Eleo, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, May 17, 2026. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was born to the late Bernie and Helen {Taylor} Hunter.
Melody is survived by her husband Angelo; children Tony (Sharon), Joey and Heather Eleo and Courtney (Josh) Huelsman; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother Ken Hunter; many...
Clara Ethel Schaefer
May 17, 2026
Clara Ethel Schaefer was born in Reedsville, Preston, West Virginia on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 1939 to Clara (Newman) and George Lewis Slaughter. She entered heaven with her Lord and Savior, on Sunday May 17th, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness.
Clara’s family moved to Randolph, Ohio when she was about 12 years...
Robert Edward Hatherill
May 17, 2026
Robert (Bob) Hatherill, age 90, passed away peacefully at the home he built and loved surrounded by his loving family on May 17, 2026.
He was the youngest of four children to Wilbur and Inez (Garzoni) Hatherill born on December 3, 1935, in Akron, Ohio.
He attended Fraunfelter School and was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1954. It was...
William Howard Chester
May 17, 2026
William H. Chester "Bill" "Tony", 82, originally from North Carolina and a longtime resident of Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026.
Bill proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, and had a long career with Daily Monument, Century Products/Graco and Hud. In his free time, he kept moving, working as a handyman.
He shared 34 loving years of marriage...
Richard Lee "Rich" Twoey
May 17, 2026
Richard Lee "Rich" Twoey, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2026 surrounded by the love of his Lord and his wife. Beloved husband of Renee L. {Kerr} Twoey; stepson Robert Cooper (Kelly) and dear "Wich" to grands Brooklyn and Thomas; dearest son of the late Sherwood and Freda {Jones} Twoey; loving brother of the late Gary (Barb)...
Ronald W. Ikey
May 16, 2026
Ronald W. Ikey, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 16, 2026. He was born on August 30, 1944 the son of the late Charles and Catherine Ikey of Wheeling, WV. Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. AirForce. He also was a proud member of the NRA. He retired after 33 years of dedicated service from Goodyear....
Gayle Joanne McElwain
May 16, 2026
Gayle Joanne (Bolyard) McElwain, 82.
Born March 13, 1944, in Suffield to Clarence and Mary (Wise) Bolyard.
She went to heaven on May 16, 2026, to be with her late parents Clarence and Mary, daughter Tracie Sue McElwain Wiley, great-grandbaby Allison, brothers Jerry and Russell Bolyard.
Survived by grand-daughter Nicole McElwain, grandson Robbie Moorehead, great-grandchildren Madie and Brayden (Bubba), brothers Gene (friend Jan)...
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