Obituaries

Jerry Lee Garrett

Jerry Lee Garrett

May 1, 2025

Jerry Lee Garrett, 79, passed away peacefully May 1, 2025 with family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Harry Lee and Margaret (Posey) Garrett, he resided in Mogadore most of his adult life. Jerry was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Army and he retired from the City of Akron, where he served as Police Lieutenant. He...

Janet Treat

Janet Treat

Apr 30, 2025

Janet M. Treat, age 93, of Tallmadge passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on April 28, 2025. She was born in Seattle, Washington on February 16, 1932, to the late Kenneth and Florence McPherson. As a Naval veteran's daughter, Janet's early years were spent traveling the U.S. She attended university in Massachusetts where she met...

Evelyn Bell

Evelyn Bell

Apr 29, 2025

Evelyn L. Bell, 92, of Hudson, Ohio, went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on 4/29/2025.

Born in Akron, Ohio on 1/25/1933, Evelyn lived a full and vibrant life marked by love, faith, and service to others.

Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother, friend, and Christian. She was a woman of deep compassion and quiet strength, known by all who met...

Karen Sue (Kinley) Dishman

Karen Sue (Kinley) Dishman

Apr 29, 2025

Heaven gained the sweetest angel, Karen Dishman, on April 29th, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on July 12th, 1952, Karen was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. 

Karen spent 53 wonderful years with her beloved husband, creating a life full of love and memories. She was the heart of her family, known for her kindness, generosity, and...

Allen D. Nitz Jr.

Allen D. Nitz Jr.

Apr 29, 2025

Allen D. Nitz, 60, of Randolph, passed away on April 29, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1964 the son of the late Allen and Frances Nitz.

He will be remembered for his love of the great outdoors and the countless moments he spent immersed in nature. Allen’s passions for fishing, camping, hunting, and boating were not just hobbies; they...

Charles R. Burnette "Charlie"

Charles R. Burnette "Charlie"

Apr 28, 2025

Charles R. Burnette, 95, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025. He was born in Buncombe County, North Carolina on December 17, 1929 to the late William and Sarah Burnette. Charlie spent his entire career as a long distance truck driver. While having dinner at a restaurant during one road trip, he met a pretty waitress...

Dianne F. Conner

Dianne F. Conner

Apr 27, 2025

Dianne “Gee” Conner, age 82, of Springfield Township, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025 at Vista Veranda. Born on December 27, 1942 in Akron, OH, Dianne was the beloved daughter of the late William and Hazel (Alexander) Church. She graduated from Springfield High School.

Dianne worked in the accounting department at Provantage until her retirement.

She had a deep love of...

Hester E. Santrock

Hester E. Santrock

Apr 26, 2025

Hester E. Santrock, 95, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. Born in Hometown, WV to Brady and Emma (Shamblin) Hedrick, she had resided in the Akron, OH area since 1968. Hester enjoyed being outdoors, quilting, trips to Myrtle Beach and spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, Hester was preceded in death by her husband, James Santrock;...

Elsie Kathryn Knight

Elsie Kathryn Knight

Apr 25, 2025

Elsie Kathryn Knight, 85, passed away peacefully at her home on April 25, 2025.

Born February 29, 1940, in Akron, Ohio, she attended Garfield High. In her youth, she volunteered as a candy striper at Akron City hospital. She worked at Max Factor in Los Angeles before returning to the area and becoming a full-time mother, homemaker, and devoted caretaker of...

Vern J. Newman

Vern J. Newman

Apr 25, 2025

Vern J. Newman, 68, of Tallmadge, OH passed away on April 25, 2025, surrounding by loved ones. A true original, Vern lived life wide open, just like the throttle on his Harley.

Born on September 29, 1956, Vern was born to the late James ‘Bud’ and M. Jeanette Newman. Vern was a proud American who found joy in the roar of...

Beverly Faye Pavelko

Beverly Faye Pavelko

Apr 25, 2025

Beverly Faye Pavelko, a cherished soul, born on December 24, 1960, in Akron, Ohio, left this world on April 25, 2025, in her beloved hometown. She lived a life woven with kindness and love, pouring her warm spirit into every endeavor and relationship she fostered.

For 15 years, Beverly served as a devoted school bus aide at Coventry Schools, embodying patience...

Jerry Legg

Jerry Legg

Apr 24, 2025

It is with great sadness Gerald (Jerry) Legg Jr. unexpectedly went to be with the Lord April 24th, 2025. He was born October 25th, 1958 in Akron, Ohio to Carolyn Frye and Gerald Legg Sr. Gerald was a veteran in the United States Army. He was a “jack of all trades” as he would say who enjoyed fishing and spending...

Henry J. Shuba

Henry J. Shuba

Apr 24, 2025

Henry J. Shuba, 77, of Akron, passed away on April 24, 2025. He was born in Warren, Pennsylvania on June 10, 1947 to the late John and Alma Jean Shuba. Henry grew up in Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania and graduated from Cannon-McMillen High School in 1966. It was there that he caught the eye of a fellow student, Barbara Graytok. She was...

Russell L. Brown

Russell L. Brown

Apr 23, 2025

Russell L. Brown Jr., age 57, of Stow, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2025. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on April 21, 1968 to the late Russell Sr. and Catherine Brown. He graduated from Stow Munroe Falls High school in 1986.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving is his beloved wife of 31 years, Kerrie; daughter,...

Douglas Charles Clute

Douglas Charles Clute

Apr 23, 2025

We are saddened to share that Doug Clute began his heavenly journey on April 23, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all of those whose lives he touched. Doug was a chemical dependency counselor(LICDC) in the 1980s at Edwin Shaw Hospital working with adolescents. He then went to Oriana House where he spent a couple...

Rosalia E. Duran

Rosalia E. Duran

Apr 23, 2025

Rosalia E. Duran, 81, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Sonora, Mexico to Abel and Esperanza (Lavandera) Encinas, she resided in the Akron, Ohio area for the past 33 years. Rosalia was also known as Challo, Challito, Chalia and Nana. She was a longtime member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Rosalia enjoyed...

Judy C. McArthur

Judy C. McArthur

Apr 22, 2025

I was born December 2, 1942, at home in Burgoo, West Virginia. There was no electricity due to a snowstorm, so the doctor had to deliver me by candlelight. I was the second child of Raymond and Alice Barker. My father was a coal miner, and my mother stayed home and took care of my brother Bob and me.

We moved...

Linda Lou Watkins

Linda Lou Watkins

Apr 22, 2025

In the radiant glow of life, Linda Lou Watkins danced through the world, leaving behind a trail of laughter, love, and beautiful chaos wherever she went. Born on that crisp December day in 1956 in the charming town of Cambridge, Ohio, Linda burst into this universe with a personality that was as sweet as a summer breeze yet as strong...

Dora "Elaine" Kimbrough

Dora "Elaine" Kimbrough

Apr 21, 2025

Dora "Elaine" Kimbrough, age 76, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on April 21, 2025. Born on March 6, 1949, in Montgomery, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian Skaggs.

Elaine enjoyed crocheting in her free time as well as animals of all kinds. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren,...

Yvonne "Bonnie" Sutherland

Yvonne "Bonnie" Sutherland

Apr 21, 2025

Yvonne "Bonnie" Marie Sutherland, age 77, of Akron passed away on April 21, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1947, to the late Donald and Dorothy Harget. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School. Bonnie retired from Giant Eagle after 27 years and was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ of Akron. Bonnie held a deep...

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