Theodore Szor

Apr 7, 2025

Theodore (Tivadar) Jeno Ször, born in Budapest Hungary, passed away in Copley, Ohio on April 7, 2025 surrounded by family.

He was married in 1953 and drafted in the Hungarian army in 1954. He and his wife, Susan, fled to Serbia where they stayed for 10 months, eventually making it to Akron with the help of CARE Organization and class="widget-2d918b u_1803987991 dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1803987991" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" lock-element-for-editing="true" icon="false" surround="false" in...

James Gray

Apr 7, 2025

James G. Gray, age 80, passed away peacefully Monday, April 7, 2025. Jim was born on December 1, 1944 in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his baby daughter, Carrie Anne; daughter, Lorie Bodalski and parents, Bill and Jean Gray. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son Jim (Sandy); son-in-law, Tom Bodalski; sisters, Sandy Hennemann (John...

Stephan C. Kremer

Apr 3, 2025

Stephan C. Kremer of Cuyahoga Falls passed away unexpectedly in Park City, UT while doing one of the things he loved best, skiing with family and friends. Stephan was born in Buffalo, NY to Gerald and Marianne Kremer, and moved as a young child to Amherst, OH where he attended Amherst City Schools. He graduated with a B.S. in business...

Cheda Heaton

Apr 3, 2025

Cheda I. Heaton, age 50, passed away on April 3, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1974 in Cuyahoga Falls to Betty Dennison. Cheda grew up in Akron and was involved in Indian Maidens in Firestone Park. She was a 1992 graduate of Central Hower High School. Cheda graduated from the University of Akron, earning two degrees in transportation...

Nancy Gaylord Powers

Mar 29, 2025

Nancy 'Gay' Elwell Powers, 83, passed away peacefully in her home with her children by her side on March 29, 2025. A devoted mother, naturalist, conservationist, and artist, Gay valued quality over excess and found beauty in the practical unadorned aspects of life. She lived a life of caregiving - for people, birds, and plants - always with a smile...

Thomas Johnson

Mar 29, 2025

Thomas P. Johnson, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2025. He is predeceased by his mother, Joan Hummel Johnson and survived by his wife of 39 years, Missy, daughters: His silly little Goose, Meghan (TJ-husband, Pop-Pop's grandchildren, Cora and Nolan) and strong willed Tootse, Katie. Also, his father James T., his brothers & sisters: Mike (Julie), Susan, Barb...

Jason Todd Penix

Mar 28, 2025

Jason Todd Penix, 50, of Mogadore, passed away on March 28th, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend who touched many lives with his kindness, dedication, and infectious sense of humor.

Jason is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Linda; his sons, Logan and Garrett; his mother, Connie, and...

Linda Desman

Mar 24, 2025

Linda May Desman passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of strength, creativity, and compassion. She was the cherished daughter of Dr. Reynold P. and Tessie Thomas Desman and a beloved sister to Robert Jay Desman (wife Barbara), Richard Desman (wife Mary Jane), and the late Reynold Desman (wife Kathleen).

Linda was a devoted aunt to...

Howard Scurry

Mar 20, 2025

On a crisp winter day in Weirton, West Virginia, January 26, 1964, the world welcomed Howard Gerald Scurry-a man whose heart, as wide as the Ohio sky, touched many and left no soul the same. On March 20, 2025, surrounded by love and memories, Howard took his final bow at the age of 61 in Akron, Ohio, leaving behind a...

James Welton

Mar 20, 2025

James Dague Welton, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 20, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Beloved husband of Margaret (Tarbet) of 57 years. Father of Christine Webb (Paul, deceased), Julie Rankin (Gary) and Kimberly Grace (deceased). Brother of Jack Welton (deceased) and Barb, Nancy (Bob) McKnight. Brother in law of Bob...

David Hughes

Mar 20, 2025

It is with both sadness and reflection that we announce the passing of David E. Hughes who fought a long and hard battle with cancer. He passed away on March 20, 2025 at the age of 70 surrounded by his family.

Born on May 16, 1954 in Cleveland, he lived a life marked by a fierce independence and an...

Lori Mirman

Mar 18, 2025

Lori Ann Mirman, age 60, passed away on March 18, 2025. She was born to Angie and Jerry Mirman on September 2, 1964 in Akron. She spent most of her life in Copley, graduating from Copley High School, then Cincinnati University as a Veterinary Technician. Lori then worked as a Vet Tech for 25 years, first at Barberton Veterinary Hospital...

Patricia Greenzalis

Mar 15, 2025

Patricia Benadum Greenzalis passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, at the age of 89. Patty was born on March 9, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio and attended St. Augustine's Grade School where she was the May Queen and Holy Rosary High School. After high school, Patty trained as an X-Ray Technician and worked at St. Francis Hospital and Mount Carmel...

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....