Obituaries
Duane Janowski
Jan 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Duane Watson Janowski 11/2/1933 - 1/5/2024
Duane Watson Janowski was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend. At age 90, on Friday, January 5th, 2024 as he was exercising at his residence in Akron, OH and made his last ride on his exercise bike here on earth to ride those streets of gold with...
Douglas Estep
Jan 5, 2024
Douglas William Estep, age 72 of Akron, Ohio, passed away following a brief illness.
Doug was born July 16th, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, and was the son of William Murray Estep and Margaret O. (Williams) Estep. Doug graduated from Stow High School, Stow, Ohio, in 1969. He worked as Parts Manager for Don Joseph, Chevrolet-Toyota in Kent Ohio for many...
Lisa Eddleman
Jan 5, 2024
Lisa Anne Eddleman passed away January 5, 2024. Her funeral will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday the 17th at the Salvation Army Temple on Maple St. in Akron, Ohio.
Sherrie Cox
Dec 18, 2023
Sherrie left this world unexpectedly while she was on the road to better health just after her successful retirement. She is survived by son Jacob Cox, her sister Nancy Yingling, brother Chad Sandy, and nieces and cousins.
Predeceased by her loving daughter Holly Cox, her sister Debbie Taylor, her brother Jeff Taylor, and her parents David and Dorothy.
Sherrie had...
Debra Gross
Dec 16, 2023
On December 16th 2023, Debra K Gross lost her short battle with cancer.
She is preceded in death by her husband David Gross and her parents Elizabeth and Stanley Fifer. She is survived by her daughters Tiffany Gross and Ashley Gross as well as nieces and nephews and cousins.
She was kind and generous. After 30+ years working...
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,...