David Rice

Jul 31, 2024

David Oscar Rice, 63, passed away on Wednesday July 31, 2024 surrounded by family, following a ten month battle with cancer. David was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 18, 1960 to Oscar and Joann (Wagner) Rice. He graduated from Maple Wood Career Center in Streetsboro, Ohio in 1979. David spent his free time repairing cars, watching Cleveland sports, and...

Michael Finn

Jul 19, 2024

Michael J. Finn, 74, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on July 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike, affectionately known to family and close friends as Mickey, was raised in a loving home on the westside of Youngstown. He spent his childhood enjoying Mill Creek Park with family and his many friends. He graduated from Ursuline High School...

Patricia Carbone

Jul 13, 2024

Patricia Ruth Carbone, 77, resident of Akron died peacefully on July 13, 2024.

Pat leaves behind her loving sisters Kathy Lavery, Diana Baron, and Karen Abay (Amman); her nieces and nephews, Michael Lavery (Lynn), Patrice Hawk (Richard), Amy Beck (John, deceased), Nicholas Lavery, Lauren Tobias (Asher), Leah Abay; and a long list of beloved great nieces, nephews, cousins,...

David Vasil

Jul 11, 2024

David Lee Vasil was led by Jesus and went "Home" on July 11, 2024. His wishes are for his ashes to be taken to MN for his daughter, Sarah, to spread among the Birch trees. Remember him, and hopefully laugh! David, I am certain, will be doing guardian angel duty now. Thank you, all of you who have prayed, supported,...

Dorothy Haessly

Jul 11, 2024

Dorothy (Dottie) Haessly passed away peacefully at the age 76 on July 11th. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Marie Moeller and her sisters Alice and Deloris. She is survived by her children, Janine Roosa (Jeremie), Shelley Ghrist (Rick), and Laurel Haessly. She also leaves behind her loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Dottie loved to read, watch the...

Kristen Mansfield

Jul 6, 2024

Kristen Marie Mansfield (King), 52, a loving wife and mother, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2024 in Akron, Ohio. Kristen was born on July, 20th, 1971 in Akron to Rosemarie and Keith King. She is a 1989 graduate of Akron North High School and studied nursing at Akron School Of Practical Nursing.

Kristen is preceded in death by...

Robert Church

Jun 30, 2024

Robert Bruce Church was born to William Church III and the late Constance Church. He was a 1971 graduate of Warren G. Harding and a member of the High School Athletic Association.

He is survived by his wife Vickie Church, children; Jennifer (Jarod) Hambrick, Timothy Church and Doug Michel, grandchildren; Thomas, Sam, Melanie, Evelyn Hambrick, Alyssa (Jose), Chris (Katie),...

Glenn Messer

Jun 29, 2024

Glenn Newell Messer Sr (Chubby) 62 of Massillon, formally from Cuyahoga Falls, peacefully passed away June 29th,2024 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Glenn retired after 22 years of service at Howmet aerospace, formally Alcoa, He was dedicated to his wife and family. He loved drag car racing and Nascar races. He was...

Edward Stetz

Jun 28, 2024

Edward Stetz passed away peacefully at his home at age 72. Ed leaves behind his daughter Rachel, sisters Laura (John) and Phyllis (Sam), as well as his large chosen family, including Tom and Deb (Luis). He was preceded in death by his parents, Marge and Edward.

Ed worked for the City of Akron before joining the Stark County Building Department...

Jeffrey Swain

Jun 27, 2024

Jeffrey Paul Swain, 64, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in an Akron, Ohio hospital.



Jeff had been a resident of Norton, Ohio for the last 37 years, and worked as an Ironworker for the Local 17 in Cleveland before retiring. You would most likely find him cheering on his grandchildren in a plethora of sports or working...

Betty Howell

Jun 21, 2024

It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Betty Jean Howell.

She was the daughter of the late Rev. Luben and Katherine Kutuchief. Betty graduated from Central High School and the University of Akron. She was a teacher at Weaver School for 10 years after which she was the co-owner of...

William E. Weitzel Jr.

Jun 19, 2024

William E. Weitzel, Jr., passed away at the age of 76 on June 19, 2024. Preceded in death by his parents Hattie and William Weitzel Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Ingrid Weitzel; children, who loved him dearly, Dean Weitzel, Diana (Bill) Mruk and Denise (Dave) Vargo; cherished grandfather to, Morgan Mruk, Macy Mruk, Kelly...

Tracy Williamson

Jun 12, 2024

Tracy Williamson, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 12, 2024, at the age of 47. She was born on April 5, 1977.

Tracy was married to Kenneth Williamson Jr. in 1998, and together they raised two children, Kirian Williamson and Kendra Williamson. She also leaves behind three cherished grandchildren named Ian Williamson, Oliver Williamson, and Aiden Williamson.

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Janice Sine

Jun 6, 2024

Loving mother, wife, and grandmother. Proceeded in death by her parents; Jeanette and Christopher Bloser, husband; Lawrence Sine. She leaves behind her daughters Cheryl (Terry), Tracy (Bob), and Michelle and son James (Margaret). She had 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was a dedicated nurse for 40+ years and a long distance truck driver for 20+ years. She will...

George Burton

Jun 5, 2024

George Duane Burton, 68 of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends.

George was a life long resident of Akron and graduated from South High School in 1974, where he ran Track and Field. George loved traveling, animals and a true fan of the Cleveland Browns.

George was a kind, energetic and infectious personality...

Linda Wands

Jun 4, 2024

Linda M. Wands, of Norton Class of 63', passed over on June 4, 2024 to the reward of a blessed home coming on the other side. Throughout a challenging 40 year bout with MS, Linda maintained her endearing sense of humor, and empathy while helping friends and family in times of need and enriching the lives of her many Tarot...

Charles Tancredi

May 26, 2024

Chuck peacefully passed away at home on May 26, 2024 after being ill for a short time.

Chuck was a Retired Volunteer Firefighter, avid fisherman and a hunter. He enjoyed going camping and trying out new areas. Chuck loved to put a smile on your face and had a joke for everyone.

He will be sadly missed...

Thomas Foster

May 26, 2024

Thomas E. Foster Jr., 61 of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2024 surrounded by his wife and family.

Thomas was a life long resident of Akron graduating from Kenmore High School in 1981. Thomas was an enthusiast of old cars, loved watching WWE wrestling, and a true fan of the Cleveland Browns and the Guardians.

Thomas...

Mark Lasater

May 19, 2024

Mark Edward Lasater passed away May 19, 2024 at Akron City Hospital. Mark was born in Akron on September 12, 1963. He loved his family dearly and had a special and close bond with his brother, John, and nephew Cody who were ever present for his daily care over the past 29 years. Mark loved to read books, a lot...

Beverly Joan (Huffman) Barr

May 9, 2024

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away in Medina, Ohio on Thursday, May 9, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on February 3, 1949, to Albert and Joan Huffman in Elyria, Ohio, the first of two children. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1967 where she met the love of her life, Thomas Barr, while in a...