Obituaries
Vernon Bertsch
Dec 14, 2023
Vernon A. Bertsch, Jr. of Akron passed away days before his 88th birthday. He is preceded in death by his parents Velma L. (nee Stacey) and Vernon A. Bertsch, Sr. He is survived by his sister, Roxanne Trapasso; son Mark V. Bertsch (Cindy); nephew Joseph Trapasso; niece LeAnne Johnston (Charles); great nieces and nephews; and companion Catherine Williams.
Among many...
Donnie Harvey
Dec 10, 2023
Donnie Champ Harvey, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 16, 1950, in Streeter, West Virginia, to Champ C. Harvey and Edna Ella Meadows.
Donnie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a man of great faith and served as a Primitive Baptist preacher....
Charles Minadeo
Nov 28, 2023
Charles Edward Minadeo, born October 22, 1938, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, at the University Hospitals Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH after a brave battle with CNS Lymphoma. Chuck, as people who knew him called him, was the loving father to Michael Minadeo, Lisa Minadeo-Fesz (Stephen), Laura Lyons (Russ), and the late Gary Minadeo, all of whom...
Ashley Herold
Nov 27, 2023
Ashley Marie Herold passed away November 27 2023. She leaves two children ,Jazmin 16 and Braxton 8. She also leaves six brothers, David, Jason, Austin, Craig, Joey, and Jeff.
She also leaves her special family, Mom Kathy Beers, sisters Elizabeth (Kyle) Illingworth, Elyse Beers, and brother Kevin Byrd. She leaves her Grandma Shirley and special Aunt Sharon and special...
Barbara A. (Kyer) Victurine
Nov 27, 2023
Barbara A. (Kyer) Victurine, born July 14, 1939, went to be with her Lord, Monday, November 27, 2023.
Family was most important to Barbara, and she gave generously of herself and her time to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great - great grandchildren leaving a legacy of love and memories we will carry in our hearts forever.
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William Boyd Steele
Nov 16, 2023
In Loving Memory of William Boyd Steele
William Boyd Steele, known as Boyd, was born to Francis and Jean (Griffith) Steele in Dehue, West Virginia, in 1939. He peacefully departed this world on November 16, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family after bravely fighting an 18-month battle with myelodysplastic syndrome.
Boyd was preceded in death by...
Margie Uplinger
Nov 14, 2023
Margie "Dodie" Uplinger (nee Novak), 60, of Akron, OH, passed away on November 14, 2023. She was born on March 29, 1963, in Sacramento, CA, to Betty Gardner and Bob Novak.
Margie is survived by her beloved son Robert Uplinger (JNell), daughters Veronica Uplinger (Jeffery) Destiny Comeione (Tony), and Elizabeth Uplinger (Josh). She was a cherished grandmother to Jeremiah,...
Harlan Moreland
Nov 13, 2023
Cuyahoga Falls - Harlan Moreland the son of Thelma and Gail Moreland was born in Wichita, Kansas April 11'th 1938. He passed away peacefully at home on November 12'th 2023.
Harlan was preceded in death by his sister Beverly Lusby and his son Craig Moreland. He is survived by the love of his life and wife Linda Moreland, his...
Virginia Drew
Nov 12, 2023
VIRGINIA ANN DREW (GREEN,DAVIS) AGE 68, OF AKRON OHIO WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON NOVEMEBER 12, 2023 AND WAS BORN JUNE 11, 1955 TO THE LATE JOHN AND RITA GREEN.
VIRGINIA WAS A DEDICATED MOTHER AND AN AMAZING MAMAW, AND A WOMEN OF FAITH. SHE LOVED HER CHILDREN, GRAND AND GREAT GRANDCHILDEN WITH HER WHOLE HEART. VIRGINIA...

Tamara Holik
Nov 9, 2023
Tamara Capri Estes Holik Feb. 17th 2004- Nov 9th 2023 of Rittman, Ohio. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio is Preceded in death by her Grandfather Mark Estes. Leaving behind her husband Thomas Holik and her daughter Nylah Blaire Holik. Parents- Todd (Tammy) Estes. Mother Heather Harless and Grandmother Deborah Pearson French. Siblings Zion Wooten, Aliyah (Travis) Bliffin, Todd Estes, Tyler...
Cynthia Wobig
Oct 31, 2023
Cynthia L Wobig passed from this world on 10/31/23. She is survived by her husband of 62 years - Donald Wobig of Streetsboro; daughter, Lynn Carter of Maryland; granddaughter-Jessie Carter of Maryland; son-in-law - Sean Carter of Maryland.
Cindi was a music teacher for many years, played the piano for her church for 25 years, was Executive Director of the...
Ellin Compton
Oct 28, 2023
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ellin Compton, born December 31st, 1949 in Bethel, NY. She lived as a creative, loving, and hilarious Mother, teacher, sister and friend who brought joy and inspiration to her students and loved ones. She was beloved by her 5th and 6th grade students at Immaculate Conception and Annunciation St. John schools. Ellin's...
Karen Mackey
Oct 27, 2023
Karen (Maiju) M. Mackey (Hill) of Fairport Harbor and Kent, Ohio was born March. 11, 1938, and died October 27, 2023, in hospice care at University Hospitals' Robinson Memorial in Ravenna, Ohio.
When she was born in Painesville, Ohio her mother chose to name her Karen Marie because she wanted her to have a very "American name". Her father agreed...
Janet Slusser
Oct 15, 2023
Janet M. Slusser, age 85, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on October 15, 2023. She was born on November 6, 1937, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Alfred and Hazel Francis.
Janet was a dedicated mother, an amazing Nana, and a woman of deep faith. She was known for her wicked sense of humor and her ornery and...
Frederick Brady
Oct 8, 2023
Fredrick Allen Brady age 74, of Urichsville Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 8, 2023 after being diagnosed with lung and brain cancer. Born to Edward and Margaret Brady on May 30, 1949 in Danville Pennsylvania. Fred was the youngest of four siblings.He is survived by his 3 children, Kelly, Colleen and Edward Brady (Amanda), grandchildren Mikala,...
Kit Callahan
Oct 6, 2023
Kit Wayne Callahan, (68), of Akron, Ohio, passed away on October 6, 2023.
Kit was born to Gerald and Bytha (Louise) Callahan on February 9, 1955, in Akron, Ohio. He was a graduate of Kenmore High School and proud veteran of the United States Navy. Kit served from 1973-1977 on the USS Elmer Montgomery followed by reserve duties from 1977-1979.
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Marlee Crawford
Oct 4, 2023
In Loving memory of Marlee Crawford of Akron, born December 11, 1954 and passed away October 4, 2023.
Preceded in death by her father William (Bill) Crawford, mother Leaona Crawford (DuBois) and brother Robert Crawford.
She is survived by her daughter Brandi Warner, her granddaughter and the light of her life Phoenix Miller, her sister Courtney Morgan, her...
Elliot Franklin Reese
Oct 3, 2023
The son of Kenneth (Mike) Reese and Patricia Deluca, brother of Crystal Reese and father of Jordan and James Reese, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday.
Elliot's life had become a struggle that ended tragically before he ever really live it. He will be missed dearly by all those who knew what a kind, gentle, and loving person he could be.
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Louis McElhaney
Oct 2, 2023
Louis "Louie" Walter McElhaney Jr., age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Monday October 2, 2023 while resting peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
Louie was born in Akron, Ohio to Louis McElhaney Sr. and Betty McElhaney on July 20, 1941.
Louie married Linda Painter on September 1, 1961 and had five children: Louis III, Larry,...
Dennis Huebner
Sep 26, 2023
Dennis Andrew Huebner, 64, of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He will be celebrating his new life with our Lord Jesus Christ. Dennis will be dearly missed and always remembered.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille Allen and Harvey Huebner, and siblings Marsha Cordle and Kenneth...