Obituaries
Ronald Michael Croghan
Jul 25, 2026
Ronald Michael Croghan, 82, of Akron, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family on Saturday, July 25, 2026. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ron was born on November 14, 1943 to the late Marion and Carieta {Hicks} Croghan.
In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Hastings, brother Richard Croghan, mother-in-law Nancy Delbove...
Chad M. Keefer
Jul 25, 2026
Chad M. Keefer, 50, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Green High School in 1994.
Chad loved spending time outdoors, whether he was fishing, hunting or golfing. He loved the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Above all, he loved spending time with his...
Susan Stair
Jul 24, 2026
Susan A. Stair, 84, passed away on July 24, 2026. She was born and raised a farm girl who loved to put the city kids in their place- no matter the consequences.
Susan was a true artist. She did the most amazing embroidery work and took beautiful pictures. She became a woodworker who designed, cutout, painted and finished all sorts of...
Joan M. Wiley
Jul 24, 2026
Joan Marie Wiley, 92, of Brimfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 24, 2026. She was born June 12, 1934 in Postboy, Ohio to Walden and Mary Walters. She was a faithful attendee of Faith Bible Fellowship for many years. Above all, Joan loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Joan was preceded in death...
Charlotte Jean (Nickoloff) McClain
Jul 24, 2026
Charlotte Jean (Nickoloff) McClain, age 96 of Akron passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. She was born in Flushing, OH on July 29, 1929 to the late George and Nora {Duvall} Fuller.
In addition to her parents, Charlotte was preceded in death by 7 sisters and 5 brothers and former husband Carl Nickoloff.
Charlotte is...
John S. Marcum
Jul 22, 2026
John Stephen Marcum
September 2, 1955 – July 22, 2026
John Stephen Marcum, of Akron Ohio, passed away on July 22, 2026, after a brief bout with cancer. John was born September 2, 1955 to Willie H. Marcum and Rita Shiplett Marcum. John grew up, and spent most of his life, in Akron where he attended St. John the Baptist grade school,...
Susan Dye
Jul 21, 2026
Susan Winter Dye, a woman whose life was defined by caring for others, passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on June 11, 1950, to Wayne and Leona Winter.
Caring for people came naturally to Susan, and she turned that gift into a lifelong career in nursing. A graduate of St. Thomas Hospital School...
Sharlene B. Carr
Jul 21, 2026
Sharlene B. Carr, 89, of Akron, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026. Sharlene was born in Elk, West Virginia on November 4, 1936 to the late Theodore and Nellie Day.
Sharlene graduated from Parsons High School and attended church at Bright's Chapel. Early on, she met Franklin "Frank" Carr. They attended Sunday School together and were part of the same...
Willard Charles Tomer Jr.
Jul 21, 2026
Willard Charles Tomer Jr., 87, of Akron, passed away on July 21, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1939 to the late Willard Sr. and Helen {Ritchie} Tomer.
In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joyce Tomer and their sons Doug, Bobby and Eugene.
Willard is survived by his loving children, Kathy Rutter and...
Martha Louise Stephens
Jul 20, 2026
Martha Stephens, 93, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on July 20, 2026. Born January 23, 1933, at Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio, to George and Lizzie Higgins, Martha grew up in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, where she was a majorette in high school and graduated from Mt. Gilead High School in 1951....
Rhonda Danielle Spaulding
Jul 18, 2026
Rhonda Danielle Spaulding was born on August 31, 1967, to John A. & Alma Spaulding in Akron Ohio. She passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at the age of 58 surrounded by family.
Rhonda was a strong and resilient person. She faced life's challenges with courage, grace, and determination. Her strength inspired those around her, and her unwavering...
Virginia M. Conard
Jul 18, 2026
Virginia Marcel Conard (Smith, Enos) 87, Rootstown, OH passed away on July 18, 2026 following a brief illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Ruby Enos; her four of her children; Macel Smith, Shirley Smith, Franklin Smith, and Raymond Smith; brothers, Jimmy and Kenny of Ohio; and sister, Ruth Smith of Whitesburg, TN.
Virginia is survived by her...
Curtis Leon Blevins Sr.
Jul 17, 2026
Curtis Leon Blevins Sr., 81, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 17, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born June 22, 1945, and raised in Akron, Curtis was proud to call it home. He was a hardworking man who enjoyed working with his hands and could fix just about anything. He worked for many years at Ravens Metal-craft. He was also a...
Darlyn Joyce Fleming
Jul 16, 2026
Darlyn Joyce Fleming, born on November 24, 1945, departed this life surrounded by the love of her family on July 16, 2026. A woman whose generosity, devotion, and compassionate spirit touched countless lives, Darlyn leaves behind a legacy steeped in selflessness, faith, and music.
Darlyn was the beloved wife of her late husband for 51 years, a commitment which reflected her...
Cathy A. Shepherd
Jul 15, 2026
Cathy A. Shepherd, 72, of Akron, passed away on July 15, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1953 the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth Shepherd. Cathy retired after many years of dedicated service from Sam's Club Optical. She was a woman of faith and reflected God's love in the way she showed love, kindness and compassion to...
April Edgell-Henline
Jul 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of April Edgell-Henline, who departed this life on July 15, 2026, at the age of 55. Born on May 9, 1971, April touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness, compassion, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
April was a very wonderful, caring registered nurse whose dedication to...
Bud Minor
Jul 14, 2026
Bud Minor, age 83, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home.
Bud was born September 01, 1942, in Springhill Township, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Edward and Mildred Pauline (Herrington) Minor. He was a graduate of Marion High School where he played football. After Bud graduated, he went straight into the US Airforce. After his service...
Rose M. Butcher
Jul 14, 2026
Rose M. Butcher (nee’ Coffman Wiebelt) born March 1, 1933 passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ralph Butcher, her daughter Cindi Comes (nee' Wiebelt) and her grandson Eric Hammonds.
A lover of books, puzzles and quilting, Rose’s greatest joy was in time spent with her...
Darlene Maud Keith
Jul 14, 2026
Darlene Maud Keith, 85, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away on July 14, 2026 in her home surrounded by her beloved family and friends. She was born in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania on August 18, 1940. She resided in the Akron area all of her adult life. She worked at Merryweather Foam and Latex Company and Coastal Tanklines, Inc.
She (and her husband)...
Thomas E. "Tom" Leach
Jul 14, 2026
Thomas E. “Tom” Leach, beloved husband, cherished brother, and devoted uncle, passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2026. He was 75 years old.
Tom was born on September 16, 1950, in Zanesville, Ohio, to the late Cyril and Mary Leach. In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his half-brother Jack Leach, brother-in-law Bill Arnold, nephew...
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