Obituaries
Janet Kay Lower
Feb 28, 2026
Dalton - Janet Kay Lower, 82, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, February 28 surrounded by her loved ones.
Janet was born August 27, 1943 to Karl and Esther (Schnell) Bodager. Graduated from Orrville High School Class of 1961 and then devoted many years of faithful service to Mold Masters and Rubbermaid.
Janet cherished every moment spent with...
Kenneth W Coberly Jr.
Feb 27, 2026
Kenneth W. Coberly Jr., 61, passed away unexpectedly Friday February 27, 2026 after a short illness. He was born in Canton, Ohio, graduated from Canton/McKinley High School and worked in various fields. Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR and the Yankees. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 31 years, Karen, his son Jason and his daughters Amanda and...
Joan Penni Mundy
Feb 25, 2026
Penni Mundy, 87, of Green, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 16, 1939, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to the late Clarence and Margaret Scheirer.
In 2008, she and her husband moved to Green to be closer to family-especially her granddaughters, to whom she gave unwavering love, support,...
Jeffrey Glenn Phillips
Feb 25, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Glenn Phillips. Jeffrey was a beloved family member, friend, and community member whose kindness, warmth, and sense of humor touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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Richard Clifton Stegal
Feb 22, 2026
Richard (Dick) Clifton Stegal age 87, of Peninsula Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, February 22, 2026. He was born July 4th, 1938 in Akron Ohio. He is the son of the late Hazel and Nancy Stegal.
Dick was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who proudly served his country honorably in the United States...
John Thomas Cooper
Feb 21, 2026
John T. Cooper was peacefully released from the cruel grip of Alzheimer's on February 21 while in the compassionate care of Crossroads Hospice. He was 83 years of age.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Zion and Dorothy (Dunn) Cooper, brother Harold and sister Jean Shumaker.
John was known for his love of story telling, his sense of...
Michael Louis Weber
Feb 20, 2026
Michael Louis "Mike" Weber passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in his sleep at home on February 20, 2026 at the age of 64. He was born on September 29, 1961, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to Sharyn K. (nee Snyder) Weber and the late Edmond Louis "Pug" Weber III. Mike graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1980.
Mike was a loving and...
Jeffrey A Tanner
Feb 20, 2026
Jeffrey A. Tanner passed away February 20, 2026, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. He leaves by behind his daughters Amanda (James) Macheras and Molly Tanner; son Jesse Tanner; brothers David Tanner and Jason (Devon) Yeager; sisters Carla Laney, Nikki Anderson, Crystal Yeager, and Shannon McCreery; two grandchildren; many close nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, good...
Robert Lee Tolley
Feb 15, 2026
Robert Lee Tolley of Harrisburg, West Virginia, passed away to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, due to a brief, short term battle with cancer on February 15, 2026 at age 59. Born on April 1, 1966 to parents Helen Worley & Wilburn Tolley.
He survived by his wife Mandy Tolley of 31 years, beloved children; Robert Tolley Jr...
Donald James Saltzmann
Feb 10, 2026
Donald "Moose" Saltzmann, 55, began his eternal rest Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
He was born March 30, 1970 as the son of the late Thomas Saltzmann and Kathrine J. McGhee.
He loved the outdoors and fishing with family and friends. He enjoyed cooking for anyone who was hungry. He was an avid pool player and a lifelong member of the APA.
He was...
Alan George Simmons
Feb 9, 2026
Alan George Simmons, age 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was a proud Army veteran and a man who found joy in life's simple pleasures.
Alan had a deep love for motorcycles, working on cars, and spending time with his beloved dogs. Above all, he shared a beautiful and lasting love with his wife,...
David Lee Stults
Feb 9, 2026
David L Stults of Norton, Ohio passed away February 9th 2026 after a short illness. He is survived by his mother Mary Stults of Norton, Aunt Margaret (Bob) Jenkins of Norton, Uncle Jamie Stults of Norton, Aunt Janell Stults of Norton, Aunt Debbie Stutzman of Norton and Uncle Paul E Gray (Annette) of Springfield, Ohio. Best friend John (Kyla) Edmunds...
Terry Tyl Kukla
Feb 5, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Tyl Kukla, age 71. He fell asleep in death peacefully on February 5, 2026 surrounded by family and friends who loved him deeply. Terry was born on October 17, 1954. He is survived by his beloved wife, Valerie Duda Kukla, brothers Michael and Charles, along with other dear...
Randell Mervin Faith
Feb 3, 2026
Randell "Randy"Faith, 78, passed away on February 3, 2026, Akron, Ohio. Born April 2, 1947, in Akron. was a lifelong resident of the city he called home. He graduated from Garfield High School and went to serve his country with honor as a member of the U.S.Navy during the Vietnam War.
Following his military service, Randy built a long and dedicated career...
Arthur Chet Jones
Feb 3, 2026
Arthur Chet Jones, born September 22, 1943, passed peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by friends and family who loved him deeply. Arthur was a devoted and selfless servant of Alcoholics Anonymous for 36 years, living his life fearlessly and unapologetically, guided by honesty, courage, and service to others.
Arthur loved fiercely and unconditionally. He was abundantly kind, unwaveringly loyal,...
Christine Louise Ravetta
Jan 26, 2026
Christine L. Ravetta, beloved daughter of Richard and Louise Ravetta, sister to Julie Hicks (Roger), Elizabeth Brown (Joseph) and Paul Ravetta, passed away on January 26, 2026.Christine was born in Norfolk, VA on August 28, 1964. She is preceded in death by her mother, Louise. Christine is aunt to Peri and Dana Hicks, and Porter (Jacqueline), Drew and Grace Brown;...
Nathaniel David Franks
Jan 24, 2026
Nathaniel David Franks Jr., 61 of Barberton, Ohio, passed away suddenly on January 24, 2026.
Born on January 13, 1965, in Youngstown, Ohio, Nathaniel (Nate) was the beloved son of Danniell Franks and Rev. Nathaniel David Franks Sr. He lived a life full of dedication, laughter, and love. He was known for his kindness, his unwavering ways, unwavering work ethic,...
Debra Ruggeiri
Jan 18, 2026
Debra E. Ruggeiri. 72 of Akron, Ohio passed away at home on January 18th, 2026, from a short aggressive form of cancer. She is survived by her best friend of 40+ years, Lori Glenny (Akron), her stepmother, Charlotte Norman and her brothers Rick (Lisa) Ruggieri, Steven Ruggieri and sister Lisa Wyatt all residing in Tennessee, as well as several aunts,...
Joseph Pesciotta
Jan 16, 2026
Joseph Pesciotta, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026. Joe was born in Jersey City, NJ on August 14, 1936 to Stephen and Esther (née Tregub) Pesciotta. As a first generation American, Joe was proud of his Italian and Jewish (Ukraine) heritage. He had nostalgic memories of his childhood years in North Bergen,...
Susan Darlene Sansom
Jan 15, 2026
Susan D. Sansom , age 68, passed away peacefully at her home on January 15, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Susan dedicated 22 years of service to W.J. Rusco, where she was a valued and hardworking employee. Above all else, she was a...
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