Obituaries
Marie Belnap
Jun 23, 2023
Ms. Marie Belnap, age 78, passed away on June 23, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, OH to Glendon and Dorothy Davis.
Marie is survived by her partner, James J. Krbec; children, Chris Belnap, Michelle (Jerry) Tonkin, Stephanie (William) Rosa, and Brian (Nicole) Krbec; grandchildren, Jessica, Deidre, Gale, Dustin, Michael, Mathew, Sarah, Logan, and Nathan; great-grandchildren Nevaeh, Nevan, Peighton,...
Mary Hodgen
Jun 17, 2023
Mary R. Hodgen (née Nemeth), 93, born May 22, 1930, to Vera Vegh Nemeth and John K. Nemeth in Akron, Ohio where she has been a lifelong resident. She ended her earthly journey peacefully, Saturday morning, June 17, 2023, at the Arbors of Fairlawn where she had been a long-term care resident for several years. Mary was preceded in death...
Norma Elkins
May 31, 2023
Norma Lyn Elkins was a caring daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world unexpectedly on May 31, 2023, at the age of 63. While her family and friends are shocked by her death, they will cherish the memories she left behind.
Norma was born to Lonnie Mashburn and Carol Greenfelder (Justice) on March 19, 1960....
Mark McElhaney
May 21, 2023
Mark David McElhaney, age 55, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 21, 2023.
He was born in Wadsworth to Louis Walter McElhaney Jr. & Linda Painter McElhaney on June 24th, 1967.
Mark is preceded in death by a brother, Larry McElhaney and father-in-law Harold Marquess.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Pam McElhaney, three sons;...
Pam McMasters
May 20, 2023
Pam (O'Brien) McMasters
Pam McMasters passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones.
Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ruth O'Brien and brother-in-law, Tony Petit. She is survived by her daughter Tara (Dennis) Persinger, four grandchildren, Ryan, Garrett, Jacob and Josh, and three sisters, Sharon (Tom) Quinn, Coletta (Mike) Ruegg, Alice Petit....
Janet Price
May 19, 2023
Janet Marie (Gregory) Price, age 71, of Massillon Ohio. It's with a heavy heart that we announce that Janet has passed away peacefully at Legacy Skilled Nursing in Barberton on May 19, 2023.
Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Ivy Gregory and sister Joanna Price, Janet is survived by her life long partner, Richard Cecil of Massillon,...
Margaret Quirk
May 13, 2023
Margaret Anne (Woods) Quirk, 88 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died peacefully after a short illness on May 13, 2023.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, October 21st at 11:00 am, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 West Exchange Street, Akron, OH, 44313. A luncheon will be held immediately following the service.
Margaret was born on October...
Robert Padgett
May 9, 2023
Robert (Rob) Padgett, Jr., age 43, of Springfield Township died unexpectedly on May 9, 2023.
Survived by his mother Jeanne Kaess and was the stepson of James Kaess and his father Robert Padgett Sr. (deceased) Siblings, Sister Kari Thomason, Sister Heather Cook, Brother Raymond Padgett, Stepbrother Jesse Kaess.
His children; daughter Hannah Padgett and son Kyle Padgett, fiancee Cristin Nelson...
William Ricky Roper
May 9, 2023
William R. Roper, 63, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.
William (Ricky) was born on January 22, 1960, in Willard, Ohio to Senter (Bob) and June Roper.
He graduated from Northwestern High School.
He married Beverly Gail Dotson, the love of his life, on February 14, 1978,...
Star Pendergrass
May 7, 2023
Star D. Pendergrass, age 78, passed away peacefully with her children by her side after a short battle with cancer. Star is preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Harry Knifer. Born in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. She was a lifetime resident of Lake County Ohio. Living in Mentor for 46 years.
Star loved spending time with her family. Her...
Ronald Stiltner
Apr 26, 2023
Ronald K. Stiltner born to John and Ethel Stiltner in 1949 passed away April, 26, 2023. Preceded in death were his parents, brother Dale, sister-in-law Rasma, sister-in-law Patricia, and his life long best friend and partner Allen. Surviving are brother Jim, sister Carolyn (Frank), many nieces and nephews. He spent many enjoyable years at Babcock & Wilcox retiring in 2000....
Jeffrey Natcher
Apr 14, 2023
Jeffrey Natcher of Brady Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday April 14th. He was 66 years young and was surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his wife Diana Jewett-Natcher, his daughter Jennifer "Jenny" Natcher, and two grandsons Nicholas "Nick" Natcher and Alexander "Zander" Natcher, and many nieces and nephews. He was the middle child of...
Justin Rauch
Apr 11, 2023
Justin Paul Rauch passed away peacefully to be with his Savior on April 11, 2023. He was born in New Orleans, LA on July 5, 1990 to Ronnie and Kitty Rauch. Justin was a longtime resident of Kenner, LA and resided in Ohio for the last 13 years.
Justin leaves behind his beloved parents, Ronnie and Kitty Pescay Rauch; beloved...
Brandon Watson
Apr 10, 2023
Brandon Watson, age 42, of Wadsworth, formerly from Hudson died unexpectedly with loved ones at his side on Monday, April 10.
Brandon was the son of Clay (deceased) and MarySue (Gates) Watson, and was the stepson of Roy Hruska. He leaves a sister, Meredith Watson Ramirez as well as her husband, Emilio, and their daughter, Vera. He also leaves behind...
William Heinbuch
Apr 6, 2023
William Henry Heinbuch 81, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2023. He was born August 25, 1941 in Columbus, OH to the late Fred and Violet Heinbuch. He attended Akron South High School through his junior year, then graduated from Norton High School in 1959. After high school he worked for the Akron Beacon Journal as a paper handler but...
Leroy "Jack" Augustus
Mar 31, 2023
Leroy "Jack" Augustus, age 85, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior March 31, 2023. His lifetime friend and loving wife of 32 years, Marilyn, was by his bedside. Jack was born March 29, 1938 in Peninsula, Ohio. He served our country in the Ohio National Guard. Jack worked 26 years for IUEC Local 45 as an elevator...
Judith Waddell
Mar 24, 2023
Judith A. Waddell passed away peacefully March 24, 2023.
Judith is preceded in death by her husband, Larry Waddell; her parents, Essie and Harvey Williamson.
She is survived by her children, Lisa, Misty and Jay; grandchildren, Danny, Russell, Jacob, Alyssa, Madison, Jordan, Makayla and Elijah; great-grandchild, Nova; siblings, Betty and David, as well as many nieces, nephews and...
Joyce Ann Brittain
Mar 14, 2023
Joyce Ann Brittain, 59, after a battle with infection, passed in hospice, on March 14, 2023. Daughter of Thomas Mead Brittain and Rosetta Nancy Brittain (Dech), deceased. She is survived by a sister and many cousins who have loved her dearly for her kindness, her sweet nature, her wit, compassion, generosity of spirit and so very many artistic talents and...
Clarence Richard Shaffer
Mar 14, 2023
Clarence R. Shaffer, 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife; Jerry, Mom; Helen & Dad; David, sister; Dorothy, brothers; David, Dennis and Donald, grandsons; Dillon and Devon, nephews; Dustin and David. Clarence is survive by his sister; Delores, daughters, Crystal (Ron), Paula (Richard) and Tammy (Sonny), sons; Ricahrd, and Rick, 10 grandkids and...

Timothy Welsh
Mar 8, 2023
Timothy A. Welsh, age 65, passed away on March 9, 2023. Cremation has take place and there will not be any services.