George Lewis

Dec 14, 2024

George H. Lewis III, 87, passed away peacefully with family present on Saturday, December 14th, 2024. George was born and raised in the Akron area. To avoid having two Georges in the household, he was nicknamed "Mike" after his Dad's best friend.

Mike graduated from Lehigh University with a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering. He introduced plastic production to The...

Irene Vorndran

Dec 13, 2024

Irene Margaret Karl Vorndran passed away December 13, 2024. Irene was born July 28, 1949, the fourth of six children of Grace and Vernon Karl (deceased). Irene is survived by her son Karl Thomas Vorndran and grandson, Milo Thomas Vorndran, as well as stepchildren Tom, Kim and Missy Vorndran and step grandchildren, Levi Dutch Vorndran, Parker, Madison, Laci and Lexi,...

Frederick Lombardi

Dec 13, 2024

Frederick M. Lombardi

April 1, 1937 - December 13, 2024

Frederick M. Lombardi passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2024 at the age of 87.

Fred was born in Akron, Ohio on April 1, 1937 to Judge L.A. "Tony" and Dorothy Lombardi. He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret "Peggy" his high school sweetheart, whom he married...

Sophia Mackey

Dec 12, 2024

Sophia A. Mackey, age 100, died peacefully December 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Sophia was born in Carnegie, PA, but lived most of her adult life in Akron, Ohio. She married James P. Mackey in East Liverpool Ohio before moving to Akron where they raised two daughters.

Although she worked intermittently outside the home, she was primarily a homemaker....

Zachary Lanza

Dec 11, 2024

Zachary Ryan Lanza was born on December 27, 1999 and went into the arms of God on December 11, 2024. Raised in Copley, Ohio, Zach, known as "Zach Attack" on the baseball field, was everyone's little brother. You could find him in the back of every neighborhood "family" photo. He was always ready for a party or combined Sunday dinner...

Charlene Gallagher

Dec 9, 2024

Charlene L. Gallagher (Rose), age 88, passed away on December 9, 2024. She was born in Guernsey County, Oh and graduated from Old Washington High School in 1954. After high school, she moved to Akron and met the love of her life, Francis (Frank) Gallagher. They were married Feb. 15, 1958. They were blessed with three children and two grandchildren....

Thomas Lenke

Dec 8, 2024

Thomas J. Lenke "Elmo", 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 8, 2024 after a brief battle with leukemia. Tom retired after 36 years at Yellow Freight as a diesel mechanic. He was a lifelong Copley resident and valued his many friends who were like family. Elmo was a true motor-head and an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast. He loved...

Carol Borelle

Nov 27, 2024

Carol was born on June 24, 1951 in Marion, Ohio to Bill and Lela Hawkins (nee Johnson). She graduated from Marion High School in 1969. Soon after, she married Bob Borelle, the love of her life.

She is preceded in death by her sister (Cheri Honaker), her parents, her husband (Bob Borelle), and in-laws (Vince and Josie Borelle). She will...

Eric Christiansen

Nov 23, 2024

Eric Knight Christiansen, 71, passed away on November 23, 2024. Eric was born on July 14, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio, and a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, Class of 1971. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Ohio University and later graduated from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University with an MBA in Healthcare...

David Michael Whitten

Nov 23, 2024

David Michael Whitten - Born Saturday June 27, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to the late James Patrick and Elizabeth (Fath) Whitten, David passed away peacefully Saturday November 23, 2024 at Wayside Farms Nursing & Rehab Center in Peninsula, Ohio.

David attended St. Mary Parish school in Akron and subsequently graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School. He held many jobs throughout his...

Dolores "Dee" Harrington

Nov 22, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Dolores J. Harrington announces her peaceful passing on November 22, 2024 at the age of 89. She was surrounded by her loving family. Dee was born on January 16, 1935 and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Dee...

Linda Peiffer

Nov 21, 2024

Linda Peiffer, age 75, of Copley, Ohio, formerly of Atwater, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 25, 1949, Linda graduated from Atwater High School and later pursued Real Estate Management at the University of Colorado, Denver. Her adventurous spirit took her to Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, and back...

Arthur Bailey

Nov 20, 2024

Arthur E Bailey, 90, of Copley, peacefully departed his earthly body surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 20th.

Art was a humble man but had so many accomplishments. He was good with his hands and could build and fix just about anything. He was a great athlete and excelled in football, track, and softball, culminating in inductions into the...

Delores Hetzler

Nov 18, 2024

Delores B. Hetzler passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, November 18th 2024, at the age of 76. She was born in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Coventry High School when she began a long and successful career in the service industry.

She is survived by her husband Charles; sisters Eileen Tatonetti and LaDonna (Jim) Grace; children Mark Hartsock...

Paul Hehn

Nov 15, 2024

Paul Hehn passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on February 2, 1931, in Našička Breznica, Yugoslavia, to the late Michael and Teresa (Krajcek) Hehn, Paul was the oldest of four children.

Paul was the proud husband of Maria (Misbrener) Hehn, whom he loved deeply. They married on November...

James Beard

Nov 14, 2024

James "Jim" Beard passed away peacefully at the age of 64 surrounded by his family, after a courageously fought battle with cancer on November 14, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1960 in Akron, OH to James D. And Lillian Beard. Jim was a proud resident of Copley and 1978 graduate of Copley High School.

After receiving his Bachelor of...

Sandra Freeman

Nov 12, 2024

Sandra Anne Freeman, age 58, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on November 12th, 2024.

She will be remembered for her unwavering support for her family, and her selflessness in all things. She has been a pillar of her community, involved in dozens of charitable acts across Northeast Ohio over many years of service, and her dedication has been an...

Gerard Faust

Nov 11, 2024

Gerard Anthony "Gerry" Faust, 89, of Akron, was a legendary high school and college football coach who passed away on November 11, 2024 after an age-related illness.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1935 to Gerard and Alma Faust, Coach Faust graduated from Chaminade High School. He began his college education at Ohio University but later transferred to the University of Dayton,...

Daniel Panella

Nov 11, 2024

Daniel B. Panella went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2024.

Born in Akron, Ohio on February 8, 1936. He graduated from North High School in 1954 and attended the University of Akron before becoming employed at Babcock and Wilcox Co. where he began a long career in computer work as a programmer. Later at General...

Virginia Mallo

Nov 10, 2024

Dr. Virginia Fitch-Mallo, age 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. George J. Mallo as well as her parents Josephine Ellison and Foy Nelson Fitch and her beloved dog Rusty. Virginia was a professor of Social Work and later, the Director of the School of Social...