Obituaries
Gloria Weaver
Oct 26, 2022
Gloria A. Weaver, age 76, born on May 10, 1946 received her wings on October 26, 2022. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to many and loved by all. Celebration of Life will take place at Maple Brook Apartment, 5231 Sunnybrook Road, Kent, Ohio 44240 on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 from...
Charles Grimes
Oct 25, 2022
Charles K Grimes, 73, of Akron, OH passed away at home on Tuesday October 25, 2022 surrounded by his family. Chuck was born on May 27, 1949 in Zanesville, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virginia and Wayne, grandparents, and brother Otto. Chuck is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda (Harney), daughter Valerie (Don)...
Sharon Braham
Oct 23, 2022
Sharon "Shari" Braham passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 23, 2022 at the age of 57. She was born in Los Angeles, California on April 18, 1965 to Boyce Carl and Karen Ann Bivens, who precede her in death. She is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, William Braham, brothers Dean (Camille) Bivens, Fred (McKenzie) Heberling,...
Brittany Hayford
Oct 22, 2022
Brittany Marie Hayford, age 32 passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, October 22nd 2022. She was a lifetime resident of Akron and graduated from the Akron Urban League Adult Education program in 2009. She loved shopping, design and fashion. Brittany is beloved and survived by her four children, Machiah (14) Shayla (13) Da'Miya (10) and Bria (3)....
Jacqueline Daniels
Oct 20, 2022
Jacqueline M. Daniels 53, passed away Oct 20, 2022. She was born June 12, 1969 to the late Peggy A Daniels. Jackie was feisty, loved butterflies and was a fan of Michael Jackson. Depending on the day Jackie would dance to any Michael Jackson song before her health failed. Jackie was preceded in death by her mother Peggy Daniels....
Gail DeLong
Oct 15, 2022
Gail Delong was born in Rochester New York, June 3rd 1956 the daughter of Betty DuPlessis and Harold Zonnevylle. She died peacefully October 15th in her apartment in Akron, Ohio and went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was 66 years old. She moved to Akron, Ohio in 1970 and was a 1974 graduate of Springfield High...
David Thompson
Oct 14, 2022
Marine Corp Veteran, David Thompson, AKA Frank, age 71, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2022, with his family at his side. He was born in Akron, OH to Goff and Judy Thompson. Along with his parents, Frank was preceded in death by sister Gayle Callesen and stepfather Robert Taggart. Frank is survived by daughters Allison Distel (James) and...
Suzanne Easterday
Oct 8, 2022
Suzanne Easterday, age 58, passed away on October 8, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio.
She is survived by her daughter, Merissa Easterday, of Akron and her grandchildren: Asia, Amira, Andre and Brandon. Suzanne was greatly loved and will be missed by too many to list. Suzanne was bigger than life itself. She loved music, family...
Tracy Phillips
Oct 2, 2022
Ms. Tracy Lynn Phillips, age 57, passed away on October 2, 2022. She was born in Butler, PA to the late Irving Davis and Donna Phillips. Tracy was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Willie James Howard III; brothers, William Jr., and Ronald Phillips Jr. She is survived by her partner, Willie James Howard Jr.; sons, David Phillips,...
Charlie Primes
Sep 16, 2022
Ms. Charlie Mae Primes, age 82, passed away on September 16, 2022. She was born in Adel, Georgia to the late Charles and Sarah Hall. Along with her parents, Charlie was preceded in death by her sons, Michael and Christopher Primes; and two grandson, Kameron McKenzie and Marcus Primes. She is survived by her sister, Connie Henry; two daughters, Sharlene...
Marie Moore
Sep 15, 2022
Marie P. Moore, age 76 of Akron, OH passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She was born in Dublin Ireland on April 20, 1946 to the late Richard and Margaret Smith. Marie's hobbies included container gardening, musical concerts, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Marie retired from Summa Hospital after two decades of service in their...
James Smith
Sep 12, 2022
James "Jimmy" Robert Smith, age 56, passed away on September 12, 2022. He was born in Spencer, West Virginia to Billy Smith and the late Anna Smith. Jimmy is survived by his father, Billy Smith; sister, Teresa (Jim) Perry; brothers, Steve (Damita) Smith, and Billy (Jenni) Smith; nephew, James (Beth) Perry; niece, Heather (Remy) Perry, and Hannah (Richard) Morris;...
Robert Gross
Aug 27, 2022
Robert C. Gross (Bob), born March 4, 1939 in Akron, Ohio, died August 27, 2022. He attended Buchtel High School, Class of 57, and Bowling Green State University. He was an Army Veteran, 1961 to 1964, serving in Okinawa, Japan. He owned Bob Gross Garden Center and opened one of the first stores at Quaker Square, Four Seasons Gift Shop....
Ryan Paul
Aug 27, 2022
Ryan C. Paul, age 46, exited this life on his own terms, at home in Akron with his mother at his side. He was born in Akron on March 4, 1976, to Raymond (deceased) and Melissa Sheldon Paul. Ryan will be missed by cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Chef, musician, artist, and writer, he was quick with the wry...
Marion Lostetter
Aug 26, 2022
Friday the 26th of August 2022, Marty Lostetter took her last breath surrounded by loved ones. She celebrated her 90th birthday June 5th, 2022. She was a 1st generation American born to Michael and Mary Burkhardt in 1932. She joined her husband, James Lostetter and daughter Michelle Lostetter in eternal rest. She is survived by her sister Theresa Ferguson...
Daniel Dietrich
Aug 25, 2022
Daniel George Dietrich, age 56, of Cleveland, Ohio, has passed away on August 25th. He was married for 37 years to the love of his life, Linda Dietrich (Latran) who he referred to as, The Champ. He was Papa to his 3 redheaded girls, Amanda Dietrich, Jennifer Jindra (Dietrich), and Colleen Dietrich (Bing). He is outlived by his 5...

Anthony Pless
Aug 25, 2022
Anthony Ricardo made his appearance on July 26, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. Born to the late Pinkie Patricia & Sherman Pless, Anthony received his education in the Cleveland Metropolitan Schools until he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1974. In 1978 he married the love of his life, Tisha. To that Union was born two children, Danielle...
Christopher Green
Aug 24, 2022
Christopher Lee Green age 48 of Sarasota, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 24th 2022 after a long courageous battle of heart and diabetes complications. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 27, 1974. Christopher survived by the love of his life of 25 years Laura Renee' Cunningham, his Beautiful Daughters Constance Lee and Lydia Mae' Green,...
Gene Knierien
Aug 23, 2022
Mr. Gene Knierien, age 92, passed away on August 23, 2022. He was born in Barberton, Ohio to William and Cora Knierien. Gene retired from the Navy with 22 years of service. Gene is survived by his wife, Shirley Knierien of Wadsworth. They were happily married for 37 years. Gene is also survived by step-daughters, Debra (Thomas) Mumaw of...