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...

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,...

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...

Mary Walter

Feb 10, 2025

Mary (Zimmer) Walter

Mary passed peacefully surrounded by three generations of family, leaving this world as peacefully as she lived.

Born to Frank and Margaret Mary (Curran) Zimmer on March 3rd, 1951, Mary attended Sacred Heart School in Wadsworth, and graduated from Wadsworth High School in 1969. She received her bachelor’s degree in Education in 1973 from The University of Akron. It...

Kelli Kulcsar

Feb 2, 2025

Kelli Jean Kulcsar

January 31, 1979 - February 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kelli Jean Kulcsar, who left us on February 2nd, 2025 at the age of 46. Born on January 31st, 1979, in Barberton, Ohio, Kelli was a bright and compassionate soul who touched the lives of many with her intelligence, creativity, and...

James Petit

Feb 2, 2025

James Edward Petit Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, surrounded by his family. James was born on March 4th, 1935, in Doylestown, Ohio, to George and Evelyn. He married Anne McGrath on August 4th, 1962 in Akron, Ohio.

James is preceded in death by his loving wife Anne, of 57 years; his brothers...

Margret Johnston

Jan 31, 2025

Peggy, an Akron, OH resident born in Greentown, passed away unexpectedly in her home. As an animal lover, she was a loving mother to several dogs and cats throughout her life. A devoted Christian, Peggy enjoyed her church communities through her passion for attending Bible Study groups and sharing her beautiful voice in choirs. Her career involved management and administrative...

Becky Beck

Jan 30, 2025

Becky Beck, 62, passed away on January 30, 2025 after a sudden decline in her health.

Becky was a life long resident of Copley. She graduated in 1981 from Copley High School, where she was a proud member of the band and used her mighty 100 pound frame to throw shot and run track. She attended the University of...

Vincent Willett

Jan 28, 2025

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Vincent Willett, on January 28, 2025.

Vince is survived by his mother, Margaret Willett, his brothers, Gregory and Andrew, his sister, Jennifer and her husband Patrick Watson. He loved his nephews Colin, Tristan, Ian and his niece Sharon. He was preceded in death...

Walter Jenson

Jan 24, 2025

Walter C Jenson passed quietly at home in hospice care January 24, 2025. Walter was born September 26, 1951 to Violet and Elwyn Jenson.

He leaves behind brothers Bob & Linda Jenson and Wayne & Kitty Jenson; sisters Judy & Dan Howser , and June & Bill Nowacki. Many nieces, nephews and cousins will all share the loss. Life...

Joseph L. Hassing, Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

Joseph L. Hassing Jr., a devoted family man and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on July 19, 1953, Joseph lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an appreciation for the simple joys of life.A man who cherished his family above all else, Joseph is survived by...

Steven Kreiner

Jan 19, 2025

Steve Kreiner, 77, passed away on January 19, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. 

Preceded in death by parents, Dale and Reta Kreiner; sisters, Janet King and Carolyn Hammitt and brother, Don Kreiner.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years , Debby Kreiner; daughters, Jennifer (Bill) Bunner and Kim Kreiner; son, Steven Kreiner; grandchildren, Hayley and Tara Bunner and...

Ramona Botzum

Jan 17, 2025

Ramona Marie Botzum, our beloved family matriarch for three generations, peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by her children on January 17th, 2025.

Ramona was born June 4th, 1928, in Barberton, Ohio to Alice and Charles Kormanik. She studied education at the University of Akron and was a member of the sorority Delta Gamma. A devoted wife and mother, she instilled...

Paul Mougey

Jan 16, 2025

It is with sadness and love we share the news that Paul Howard Mougey passed away on January 16 2025. He died peacefully at his home in Hudson, Ohio surrounded by his family. Known to all as P. Howie, he was a robust and adventurous man. Smart and funny, tough and tender, he lived a full life and was 95...

Vickie Gilger

Jan 15, 2025

Vickie Lynn Gilger (nee Adair), age 67, passed away on January 15, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1957 in Akron to the late Gerald and Margaret Adair. Vickie was a 1976 graduate of Copley High School. She loved her children and grandchildren and going on long walks.

Preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Adair; she is...

David Wykoff

Jan 12, 2025

David Wykoff

June 18, 1931 - January 12, 2025

With profound sadness, we share the peaceful passing of David Wykoff, our beloved father and grandfather. David left us on January 12, at the age of 93, surrounded by love and his family at his home. He is now in his Heavenly Home, resting in the presence of his...

David Fielder

Jan 11, 2025

David Gould Fielder, 96, passed away on January 11, 2025. Born in Potsdam, NY in 1928 to Rena (Morse) & Walter G. Fielder, Dave grew up in Syracuse, NY, graduating from Nottingham High School. He earned a civil engineering degree from Cornell also qualifying for ROTC. He met Nancy Dombo during college; they married in 1951. Shortly afterwards they moved...

Frances Yahner

Jan 9, 2025

Frances "Fran" Evelyn Yahner (Gillen), 93, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 09, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 10, 1931, to the late Francis and Lillian Gillen. Fran was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alvin Yahner, her children Thomas Yahner, Ann Anderson and her great granddaughter Lillian Sonnhalter.

Fran was a retired...