Obituaries
Susan Jones
Mar 8, 2025
Susan L. Jones (nee Mix) passed away on March 8, 2025, in Stow, Ohio after a battle with cancer.
Susan grew up in Chagrin Falls and graduated from Chagrin Falls High School before pursuing a career in dental hygiene. She completed the dental hygiene program at Lakeland Community College and became a licensed dental hygienist, devoting her life to helping...
Philip Wetz
Mar 7, 2025
Philip "Phil" Robert Wetz, 78 of Ashland, Kentucky, passed away March 7, 2025, at Akron General Hospital following an extended illness.
Phil was born January 5, 1947 in Wooster, Ohio and was the son of Russell and Helen (VanSickle). His wife Linda preceded him in death. Phil was a 1965 graduate of Wooster High School and served in the Ohio...
Jeffrey Crowell
Mar 5, 2025
Jeffrey M. Crowell, born on October 1, 1969, in Amherst, Ohio, passed away on March 5, 2025. He resided in Uniontown, Ohio.
Jeff was predeceased by his loving parents: Susan (Cunningham) Meuser and James (Jim) Crowell. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan.
Survivors include his daughter, Sylvie Crowell, and a wide circle of loving friends and family...
Hester Walters
Mar 4, 2025
Better known as "Janie" to those who knew her. Hester Walter's went home to her final resting place March 04, 2025. Janie held strong to her faith, she loved animals and couldn't pass up spending her time in the sun.
She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth Ann O'Dell, her father Delford O'Dell and her husband of...
Joseph Feil
Feb 24, 2025
Joseph Feil died at Sunrise Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls on 2/24/2025. He was 91 years old. Joe was born in New York City to Gail and Ruth Feil. At a young age the family moved to Cuyahoga Falls where Joe grew up with his two sisters. He attended Purdue University and MIT on the way to become a chemical...
Mary Ahrens
Feb 24, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (McAfee) Grega Ahrens (82) passed away on Monday February 24,2025 at The Woodlands in Ravenna where she had been a resident for the past 4 ½ years. Mary was born on November 23,1942 in Pomeroy, OH. She graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1960, then completed a 6 month Medical Assistant program at the Carnegie College Medical Laboratory...
Samuel Beeler
Feb 24, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Samuel W. Beeler, III (a.k.a. Sonic) He succumbed to his brief battle with pneumonia & transitioned in his sleep. Sunrise January 14,1969 to Sunset February 24, 2025.
He's preceded in death by all maternal & paternal grandparents. Also his dad, Dr. Samuel W. Beeler, Jr. who passed...
Robyn Ferrell
Feb 22, 2025
Robyn Ferrell, 59, of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 9, 1966, in Canton, Ohio to Bob Ferguson and Mary Friend. Robyn was not only a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, but a beacon of light and laughter to those who had the pleasure of being...
Jeffrey Guthrie
Feb 19, 2025
Jeffrey W. Guthrie, 70, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. He was born September 26, 1954, in Akron, Ohio. Jeff was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother.
Jeff was preceded in death by his wife, Georgena "Georgie" Guthrie; his father, Milton Guthrie; and his mother, Margaret Guthrie. He is survived by his sons, Todd Guthrie (Lynnell) and...
Helen Brinker
Feb 16, 2025
After "A Visitation from God" a daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, passed away on Feb. 16, 2025, at 102. Born August 29, 1922 and raised in New York City. Helen graduated from Evander Childs High School in 1941, Bronx, New York City with 3 additional years at Kent State University. She worked in JC Penney's ordering dept and Macy's...
William Petrie
Feb 16, 2025
William A. Petrie loving husband of Mary Jo Petrie, loving daughter Ann ray, Amy Kunkle (deceased), Step daughter Crissy Austin, Step daughter Kelly Walsh, Step son Michael Walsh (deceased), Grandchildren Shaun ray, Aaron ray, Andrew Helmick, Tyler Helmick, Hayley Helmick and lots of friends
A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date.
Keith Knoch
Feb 9, 2025
Keith Allen Knoch, cherished brother of Karen Knoch and Michelle (Bill) Giambra passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025. His sisters were beside him, holding his hands as he exhaled his final breath. Keith would have been 59 years old on March 17.
Keith was preceded in death by his mother and father, Norma Jean (McClure) and John Charles...
Mitchel Bailey
Feb 3, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mitchel J Bailey. Mitch passed on February 3, 2025. Mitch also know as Jody to many, was 54 years of age. He was born in Ravenna, Ohio on December 29, 1970 to Philip and Kattie Bailey.
Mitch was a very smart, hard-working man. Although he had...
Shirley Swafford
Feb 1, 2025
Shirley M Swafford passed away February 1, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Ruth and Regis O'Neil. She is survived by her children William III (Marchell) Akron, Ohio, Elaine Tompkins (Larry) New Franklin, Ohio, and Michael Akron, Ohio; 15 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren; sisters JoAnn Baechel, Chris Werny, and...
Margie Joyner
Jan 29, 2025
Marjorie Ann (Roselle) Joyner, born on January 25th, 1935 in Tyrone, PA to Anthony & Cecilia Roselle, passed away on January 29th. 2025 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Joyner, her son Donnie Joyner, son-in-law Don Wallace.
She is survived by her children, James "Jimmy" Joyner (daughter-in-law Diana), Anthony...
David Reese
Jan 27, 2025
David Francis Reese of Akron, Ohio went home to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on January 27, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with ALS.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Springfield Assembly of God located at 1551 Canton Road, Akron 44312 on Saturday, February 8. Calling hours will be from 10 am...
Steven Kreiner
Jan 19, 2025
Steve Kreiner, 77, passed away on January 19, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
Preceded in death by parents, Dale and Reta Kreiner; sisters, Janet King and Carolyn Hammitt and brother, Don Kreiner.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years , Debby Kreiner; daughters, Jennifer (Bill) Bunner and Kim Kreiner; son, Steven Kreiner; grandchildren, Hayley...
Candis Havlik
Jan 18, 2025
Candis Lou Havlik ( Clouser) passed away on January 18, 2025 surrounded by her children after a long battle with lung cancer.
She enjoyed her morning coffee and word search puzzles as well as playing bingo to win prizes to give to her grandchildren. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
She is preceded in death by...
Scott Garrett
Jan 15, 2025
Scott Alan Garrett, born on August 2, 1961, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Garrett, mother, Frances Garrett, sister Tracy Embry, brother Mark Garrett, and grandson Zachary Garrett.
Scott leaves behind a loving family including his children: Ryan Garrett, Nikki (Matt) Holbrook, Tara (Joel) Seabolt,...
Marcus Easton
Jan 15, 2025
Marcus Marcellus Easton (Fella) was born August 15, 1971 to the late Audrey J. Easton and James Phillips. Marcus went to be with the Lord and his parents on January 15, 2025 after a short battle with cancer at Summa Health of Akron, Ohio.
Marcus attended Akron's Central Howard High School, and he worked in the Hospitality Industry for...