Elvira McGuinness

Mar 9, 2025

Elvira B. (Elvy) McGuinness née Kovach

Elvy McGuinness, 90, of Wadsworth, Ohio, reunited with her high school sweetheart, and the love of her life, Leo, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Elvy was born December 26, 1934, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Stephen and Barbara Kovach. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death, by her husband,...

Victoria Hardy

Mar 7, 2025

Victoria Lynn Hardy passed away March 7 at the age of 70 with her loving family by her side. She faced her long battle with dementia with grace and dignity and was always sweet and kind to those around her. She grew up in Ames, Iowa, and though she moved to Ohio as a teenager, she was always an Iowa...

Thomas Wanner

Mar 7, 2025

Thomas J. Wanner, 73, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born on December 18, 1951, and was raised in Columbus, Ohio. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Catherine (Katie) and John Arnold (Jack) Wanner and his brother, John. Tom leaves behind his wife of...

James Misanko

Mar 5, 2025

Jim Misanko left this earthly world to be reunited with his parents, Jim and

Lois, and two 'little' brothers, Bill and David. He leaves his wife and

best friend Sharon; his amazing sons Eric (Angela) and Matthew (Erin);

his perfect grandchildren Jocelyn, Adele, Maxwell, and Mikah; his

In-Laws Jim and Wendy Davis and Mark and Sandra Bulgrin; and many

dear nieces, nephews, and cousins. Jim...

Mina McClure

Mar 4, 2025

Mina E. McClure age 95, from Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mina had a beautiful smile and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She loved spending time with family, friends, and grandchildren.

Mina is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Akins and Linda (John) Heising, four...

Sandra Goble

Mar 4, 2025

Sandra Jean Goble passed away on March 4 after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland in 1945 to Basil and Ruth Sosenko, she graduated from Copley High School in 1963. Years later, she would retire from Copley Middle School as the receptionist after many years of service. She often met with her former colleagues for luncheons at the Wolf Creek...

Ivan Mahovlic

Mar 4, 2025

Ivan Mahovlic, age 63, of Copley, Ohio, died unexpectedly on March 4, 2025. Born on June 12, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Ivan was a dedicated accountant, known for his sharp mind and attention to detail. He built a respected career in his field, but it was his sense of humor and love for life that truly made him stand out....

David Lance

Mar 4, 2025

David Hugh Lance, 73, passed away on March 4, 2025 in Copley. Born on November 14, 1951, in Ohio, he lived a life filled with passion for family, career, and personal interests.

David dedicated his professional years to Summit Racing Equipment before retiring. His love for cars was evident, particularly in his admiration for BMWs. Outside of work, he...

Walter Markowski

Mar 1, 2025

Walter F. Markowski passed away peacefully March 1, 2025.

After he was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps, Walter joined the Akron Police Department in 1963 and rose through the ranks to Lieutenant. During this time, he held various jobs such as commanding the Street Drug Enforcement Unit, Shift Commander of the Detective Bureau, and Assistant Commander of the...

Dorothy McNeill

Feb 24, 2025

Dorothy Marie McNeill, (nee Boxler), daughter of the late William and Mary Boxler, died on February 24, 2025 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Edwin, William, Leona, Paul, Rose, Mildred, Howard, Robert, and Meryl,; her husband, Thomas J. McNeill; and her grandson, Danny Neuwirth.

She graduated from Akron East High School and...

James Beringer

Feb 21, 2025

James Beringer Jr. "Jim," a devoted father and grandfather passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 69. Jim deeply cared about his family, ensuring that his children had all they needed and hosting "Camp Grandpa" fun at his house anytime his grandsons came to visit. He was getting excited to be able to take flying trips...

Molly Woods

Feb 20, 2025

Molly Eleanor Woods (2/9/90) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 20, 2025. Molly will be missed by her mom and dad, Patti and Mike Woods, brothers Sam (Laura), Mac ( Hansel) and sister Margaret ( Sean Robbins), nieces Marin , Eve , Molly and Lulu and nephews Forest, Elio, and Rafael and many aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Kathryn Boles

Feb 20, 2025

Kathryn Ann Boles (nee Scalise), age 90, beloved wife of the late James B. Boles, devoted mother of (deceased) Lori Ann Harper (nee Boles), Lisa K. Balough (Jeffrey) and Jennifer M. Durkin (Patrick), adoring Nana to James Balough (Autumn) and Alexandra Rose Balough-Graham (Alexzandra), Jack Durkin, Catherine Durkin and Meghan Durkin, daughter of the late Anthony and Anne Scalise, sister...

Jeffrey Guthrie

Feb 19, 2025

Jeffrey W. Guthrie, 70, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. He was born September 26, 1954, in Akron, Ohio. Jeff was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother.

Jeff was preceded in death by his wife, Georgena "Georgie" Guthrie; his father, Milton Guthrie; and his mother, Margaret Guthrie. He is survived by his sons, Todd Guthrie (Lynnell) and...

Thomas Hadley

Feb 19, 2025

Thomas Jay Hadley, age 71, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, February 19th, after a valiant battle with bone marrow cancer. He was born February 19th, 1954, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Irvin and Josephine Hadley.

Thomas, or depending on your relationship with him, Tom, Tommy, or Big Tom, was a gregarious soul. Always quick...

Leslie Johnson

Feb 15, 2025

Leslie Ann Johnson (nee Monroe), age 62 of Copley, Ohio, died unexpectedly on February 15, 2025.

Leslie was born on February 19, 1962, and was raised in Brecksville, Ohio, where she graduated from Brecksville High School in 1980.

She met her husband, Tom, in 1979 at the Brecksville McDonald's after which they were happily married for 41 years. They lived in Copley...

Albert Chaoui

Feb 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Albert Chaoui, a loving father, husband, and grandfather, on February 13, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Egypt, Albert's remarkable journey took him from Lebanon to the United States in 1985, where he continued to spread love, service, and compassion to all those around him.

Albert was...

Dennis McCluskey

Feb 13, 2025

Dennis Connor McCluskey passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 after a recent illness. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents Malcolm "Don" and Jane McCluskey and his sister Bridget. He is survived by his children and grandchildren Erin Oley (Billy, Will, Grayson, Piper), Malcolm, Casey, Connor (Janeace, Reece, Dean, Bryn, Gwenyth, Corinne), Michael, and Molly Long (Scott, Howard,...

Benjamin Paul Christman

Feb 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Ben Paul Christman. Ben passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 11, 2025, from natural causes.

Born on February 12, 2003, Ben's life was one of boundless energy, passion, and a deep love of sport and its core principles. A standout player on the field, he was known...

Richard Kistler

Feb 10, 2025

Richard "Dick" Dean Kistler, aged 84, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Dick spent most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He attended Buchtel High School and the University of Akron. He worked for several family businesses and in the restaurant industry.

He is survived by his loving family: daughters Carli Kistler-Miller (Kevin) and Laine...