Obituaries

Tracy Ludrosky

Tracy Ludrosky

Sep 23, 2023

In Loving memory of:

Tracy Lynn Ludrosky (Wallace), 56, of Barberton. Born on April 10, 1968 and passed away on September 23, 2023.

She is survived by daughters, Kira (Ron) Phelps of Canton, Amber Wallace of Cleveland, Mindy (Calvin) Alexander of Barberton, and Jamie (Nicholas) Korach of Barberton; 7 granddaughters and 8 grandsons; and one great granddaughter. She...

Lynn Butcher (Montabone)

Lynn Butcher (Montabone)

Sep 15, 2023

Lynn Butcher, 70 of Akron, Ohio, passed away on September 15, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1953, in Akron Ohio, to the late Leo Montabone Sr. and Pauline Clarke-Montabone. Lynn was preceded in death by her daughter, Shannon Gibson and her grandson Michael Gibson Sr.

Lynn was devoted to the love of her life, Ty Furcsik for the...

Michael Werny

Michael Werny

Sep 15, 2023

Michael A. Werny, age 74, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on September 15, 2023, after a courageous 17 year battle with Alzheimer's. He leaves his wife of 27 years, Chris, his sister Charlotte Lockhart, brother Larry Werny (Vicky); sisters-in-law JoAnn Baechel and Shirley Swafford; three daughters, Tonya Maag, Cortney Palumbo (Anthony), and Alexandra Werny; two step-children,...

Jimmie Cochran

Jimmie Cochran

Sep 12, 2023

In loving memory of Jimmie H. Cochran (Yankee), age 65, born June 3, 1957 and passed away on September 12, 2023. He is survived by one son, Jimmie H. Hodges (Cleveland, Ohio); three daugthers, Qiana L. Hodges (Cleveland, Ohio), Ari A. Cochran (Cleveland), Ohio) and Ashley Cochran-Thomas (Cleveland, Ohio); six grandsons, two great grandchildren, six sisters, one brother and a...

Evelyn Roberts

Evelyn Roberts

Sep 10, 2023

April 1, 1932 - September 10, 2023

Evelyn Roberts, daughter of Pearl and Ira Galford, born in Knawles Creek, Braxton County, WV.

Loving wife of the late Owen Stormer Roberts and loving mother of Owen Steven Roberts, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord, on September 10th, 2023. Her husband Owen passed in 2005....

Russell Dye III

Russell Dye III

Sep 9, 2023

Russell H. Dye lll, 43, Passed on 9/9/2023

Loving son of Carlene Fowler, Russell H. Dye ll (Colleen Dye). Dearest Brother of Matthew Dye, Kimberly Duff (Terry Duff). Loving Uncle of Christopher Dye, Cecilia Thornton (Tyler Thornton). Loving Nephew, Cousin, and Friend of Many.

James Porterfield

James Porterfield

Sep 7, 2023

Jim Porterfield, 73 passed away suddenly on September 7, 2023. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia to David and Mary Porterfield. Jim was married 50 years to Bonnie (nee Andersen). He was a loving and caring father to Alison (Matthew) Allen and Jeffrey and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Benjamin and Olivia. He was the brother of William...

Richard "Sonny" McCollam

Richard "Sonny" McCollam

Sep 1, 2023

Richard E. McCollam Jr. "Sonny" of Barberton, Ohio passed away on Friday September 1, 2023. Sonny was born March 31, 1959 in Charleston,WV to the late Richard Sr. and Louise Layne McCollam Pettit. Sonny enjoyed the outdoors: fishing, hunting, and trapping.

He is preceded in death by his parents, step-father Shannon Pettit, brothers Steve McCollam, Doug McCollam, and Scott...

David Hill

David Hill

Aug 30, 2023

David A. Hill, 90, of Shreve passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Divine Rehab & Nursing Center at Canal Pointe in Akron.



He was born October 19, 1932 in Battle Creek Michigan to the late Arthur J. and Eva M. (Thomas) Hill. On September 1, 1962 David married Lorraine M. Stich. They were married 56 years when...

Debra Memmer

Debra Memmer

Aug 18, 2023

Debra Lynn Memmer, a beloved member of the Akron community, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2023, at the age of 71. She was born on June 30, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, and resided in the same city throughout her life.

Debra dedicated her professional career to improving the oral health of others as a Dental Hygienist. Gifted with...

Gale Swartzlander

Gale Swartzlander

Aug 14, 2023

Gale Ann Swartzlander passed away on August 14, 2023. She was born to Robert Houts and Anna Viola Swartzlander on January 13, 1953 in Akron Ohio. She is survived by her soulmate and love of her life David Alan Johnson, her only daughter Jennifer Ann Diaz, grandchildren Destiny Green (Wes), Devin Hill, Aaliyah Frye and Mariah Frye. Great-granddaughters Alice, Caroline,...

Carolyn Bacon

Carolyn Bacon

Aug 4, 2023

Carolyn Corrigan Bacon, 62, gained her wings on Friday August 4, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Betty Corrigan and her sister Bonnie Corrigan. She is survived by her husband of 23yrs Scott E Bacon; 4 daughters, Graceann Hooper, Terra Hooper, Shandelle Hooper, and Kristine Wilkinson; 1 son Scotty Bacon; brother, Sean Corrigan; 11 grandchildren...

Patricia Kalail

Patricia Kalail

Jul 29, 2023

Patricia Anne (Boles) Kalail passed away July 29, 2023 from complications due to a long battle with dementia. She was 86 years old.

Patricia was born in Akron, Ohio in 1937 to the late Oris and Mae Boles. She was also preceded in death by her husband Fred Kalail and her brothers William Boles and James (Kathryn) Boles....

George States Jr.

George States Jr.

Jul 28, 2023

George (Bud,Buddy) died at the age of 65 on July 28th, 2023. He was born and lived his entire life in Springfield Township and surrounding Akron area.

He was preeded in death by his parents George Sr and Ruth States.

George is survived by his siblings, brother John (Jennifer) States and sisters, Mary Jarvis and Debbie States. He is also...

Marvin (Chip) Nutter

Marvin (Chip) Nutter

Jul 21, 2023

Marvin (Chip) Nutter passed away July 21, 2023 at Akron General Cleveland Clinic He was surrounded by his wife of 37 years Kim Nutter and his loving family. Chip was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia and was an avid fan of the WVU Mountaineers and the Cleveland Browns. He proudly worked for Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority as a maintenance supervisor....

Linda King

Linda King

Jul 11, 2023

Linda L. King (nee Zettle) of Rittman passed away July 11, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman where she was surrounded by the love of her family. She was born Sept. 21, 1945 in Hollywood, California to Clarence Zettle and Gladys Bowman Trent. Lin graduated from Wadsworth High School with the class of "63". She was employed at...

Suzanne Eldridge

Suzanne Eldridge

Jul 8, 2023

Ms. Suzanne Eldridge, age 63, passed away on July 8, 2023. She was born in Barberton, OH to August Maver Jr. and Nancy Hoffman.

Along with her parents, Suzanne was preceded in death by two sons, Edward and Joshua; and sister, Mary Kathryn McCain.

She is survived by her daughter, Christina Eldridge; grandchildren,Tiana, William, Breana, Darcy and...

Troy Somers

Troy Somers

Jul 7, 2023

Troy "Jeff" Somers, age 55 of Dennison Ohio, moved on from this earthly plane and passed into eternity on the afternoon of July 7th 2023 after having fought courageously against diabetes, kidney failure, congestive heart failure, and cancer. He was surrounded by friends and family as he made his peaceful ascension.

 

Born in Port Angeles, Washington on 12/11/1967. Jeff...

Robert Wentworth

Robert Wentworth

Jun 30, 2023

Robert George Wentworth, Sr. passed away on June 30, 2023. He was born on February 22, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Royal Wentworth and Myrtle Radloff Mason. Bob married Mavis Pearl Ida Wentworth on June 27, 1953. Bob was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and woodworking.

He was preceded in...

Diane Tackett

Diane Tackett

Jun 25, 2023

Diane M. Tackett (nee Koenig) of Valley View, Ohio, earned her heavenly wings surrounded by her children on June 25, 2023 after courageously fighting a long battle with cancer. She was 63 years old. Her strength and willpower to keep fighting when the odds seemed against her is beyond admirable and shows the true strength of such a beautiful soul....

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