Obituaries
Dennis Zbinden
Aug 12, 2025
Dennis "Denny" Frank Zbinden, 81, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Massillon, he spent most of his life in the area. Denny attended Jackson High School and dedicated much of his career to working as a car mechanic. He was also a self-made entrepreneur, taking on many other trades throughout his...
Sharon Arnett
Aug 6, 2025
Sharon "Shari" Arnett (Rowand), 56, of Cadiz, Ohio, peacefully passed away on August 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on September 20, 1968, in Fairmont, WV, Shari was the cherished daughter of Cleo "Walter" and Sarah (Disbro) Rowand. She graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1986, carrying with her a kind heart and a bright spirit that...
Darrell Lister
Aug 5, 2025
A Celebration of Life
Darrell Leon Lister, 52 years of age, of Massillon, Ohio passed on August 5th, 2025, after an illness had taken its course.
Darrell was born in Henderson, Texas to Diane Beall-Lacy on February 4th, 1973. Darrell loved being a country boy from Texas; he was very proud of his family and hometown and was a huge...
John V. McDowell, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
John V. McDowell Jr., 98, passed away on August 5, 2025 in Akron OH. Johnny was born on November 1, 1926 in Barberton to Vance and Jeanette McDowell. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1944, then joined the U.S. Navy where he served as a hospital apprentice 1st Class through the end of World War II. From 1948 to...
Gary Boggs
Aug 1, 2025
Gary Boggs, 60 years old of Malvern, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 1,2025. Gary was born to William Russ Boggs Sr., and Ada Jean Boggs on October 23, 1964 in Akron, Ohio. Gary grew up in Akron and Norton and graduated from Norton High School.He spent much of his life in Akron and Barberton as maintenance manager and...
Lyn Cooper-Reagan
Aug 1, 2025
Lyn Cooper-Reagan, 78, of Newton Falls, Ohio passed away August 1, 2025. Born March 7, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to Lesel and Gertrude (Vannoy) Cole. Preceded in death by her husband of 16 years Ronald Reagan, sons Michael Scot and Frankie.
Loving mother to Kari McKee, Stepson Jason (Christy) Kays, mother-in law to Anisa Cooper. Playful and adoring grandmother to...
Patricia Arnold
Jul 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patrica Ann Arnold.
Nov 12, 1941 - July 31, 2025.
Patricia "Pat" passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, with her family by her side in Uniontown, Ohio.
Pat was born on Nov 12, 1941, in Missoula Montana and moved to Akron as a child. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Pat had...
Denise Renner
Jul 27, 2025
Denise Kayle Renner, of Akron, Ohio, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on July 27, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on March 6, 1955, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, Denise lived a life full of quiet grace, gentle kindness, and a deep love for nature and those she held close.
She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Renner;...
David Ruman
Jul 21, 2025
David Lee Ruman, 76, of Akron, died unexpectedly Monday, July 21, 2025.
David was born July 7,1949 in Massillon, OH, to Steve and Nellie (Chovan) Ruman and spent his life in the Akron area, graduating from Ellet High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1972 and was stationed in Thailand. After returning home, he partnered with his father...
Tammy Coffee
Jul 18, 2025
Tammy Jo Coffee (néeWright), born on November 18, 1964, in Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 18, 2025, in her hometown of Akron. She was 60 years old
She is lovingly remembered by her husband, Robert Coffee Jr., who stood by her side through life's many seasons. Tammy was a devoted mother to Katie Wright and Timothy Wright, and a cherished...
Patrick Byrne
Jul 7, 2025
Patrick Lockert Byrne Passed away peacefully on 7/7/2025 at the age of 70. Father to Terianne Violet Siegfried (Byrne) and Sean Lockert Byrne. Preceded in death by his Father Terrence Lockert Byrne, mother Violet Marie Byrne (Plunkett), and brother Timothy Paul Byrne.
Patrick Byrne was born in Toledo Ohio
5/12/1955. He came from a large military family of 6 kids....
Carrol Starcher
Jun 27, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Carrol Ann Starcher on June 27, 2025. A daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, neighbor, and friend - Carrol wore many titles, but each one was wrapped in love and laughter.
Born on July, 9 1946, at 79 years of age,...
Rose Howes
Jun 26, 2025
The Howes family lost a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. On June 26, 2025, Rose went home to be with the Lord.
Rose was born July 27, 1941, in Akron, OH.
She was married to Bill, mother to Tammy (Garth) Kennedy, Michael (Caren) Howes, grandmother to Drew Bowers, Maddie (Dan) Kipfer, and great-grandmother to Whitt and Sophia.
Services will be...
Steven Spinks
Jun 23, 2025
Steven G. Spinks, 72, passed on June 23, 2025 after a long illness. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he lived in the Akron area most of his life. Working as a heavy equipment mechanic and welder for Fallsway Equpment and later MH Equipment for over 34 years. He loved fabricating custom cars, trucks and motorcycles, also hunting and fishing with friends...
Frank Bober
Jun 21, 2025
Frank Ernest Bober, 84, of Ravenna passed away peacefully Saturday, June 21, 2025. Frank was born October 3, 1940, to the late Frank and Cecylia (Rokita) Bober. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Cheryle (Tregan), daughters Lori (Donnie) Conrad and Kristen (Michael) Lovejoy, brothers John (Vickie) Bober and Jim (Lynda) Bober, sisters Lucille (Richard) Spicer and Sandy (Walt)...
Roberta Ellison
Jun 19, 2025
Roberta S. Ellison was born on April 26, 1934, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Evelyn and William Robert Shanahan. She met her future husband, Richard Ellison, during a square dance at the University of Missouri. They married in 1956 and recently celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary-a partnership defined by love, mutual respect, and shared purpose. She was, and always...
Roy Wilmoth
Jun 17, 2025
Roy Alan Wilmoth II, 55, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 17, 2025, just days before his 56th birthday. Born on June 29, 1969, in Toledo, Ohio, Roy brought light and warmth into the lives of all who knew him. The son of the late Dietra and Roy Wilmoth, he is lovingly remembered by his children, Amber Miller, Ashlee...
John Bailey
Jun 13, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of John William Bailey, 64 on June 13th 2025. He was born on November 1, 1960 in Akron Ohio to the late Jack William Bailey and Patricia Jean (Price) Bailey.
He lived a life defined by dedication to Family, love, and God. He played his Harmonica for many years at...
Emma Wilson
Jun 8, 2025
Emma Jean Wilson, (Nee Gibson), passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children June 8th, 2025 at Windsor Manor. She was born in Wheelwright Kentucky on July 30th 1931 to Nellie (Garrett) and Earnest Gibson. She was survived by her husband of 75 years, Walter Wilson. Children, Daniel Wilson (Karla), Patty Tucker (Dave), Bonnie Ritchie, Roger Wilson Sr; 14...
Bradley Sigler
Jun 5, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Bradley a Sigler 71 on June 5th at Life Care Hospice of Wooster. He was born on September 19, 1953 in Wooster to the late Ellsworth Randell Sigler and Gloria Jean (Bowersock) Sigler. He was a graduate of Wayne County Career Center.
He lived a life defined by dedication,...


