Lois Zendlo

Feb 14, 2024

Lois May (Susie) Glotfelty Zendlo, born May 5, 1933, passed away peacefully February 14, 2024 at the age of 90. Lois was born and raised in Akron, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by her husband Albert, her father Clarence, and her mother Grace and brothers Richard, Harold and Edgar; she is survived by her son David (Debbie) Zendlo,...

Mary Gorman

Feb 14, 2024

Mary Frances Ball Gorman, of Akron, died peacefully February 14, 2024 at the age of 99.

Mary was born and raised in Lakewood, Ohio. She served nearly 70 yrs. in the 109-year-old family Jewelry Business, Henry B. Ball Co, founded in 1915. At age 24, she joined the business upon her marriage to her first husband, W. Henry Skip Ball,...

JoAnn Schultz

Feb 7, 2024

JoAnn M. Schultz, age 67, passed away February 7, 2024. She was born on November 25, 1956 in Barberton to the late Marion and Catherine Schultz. JoAnn was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School and Akron General School of Nursing. She retired from Akron General Hospital, where she served as an esteemed member of the nursing...

Laura Peters

Feb 3, 2024

Laura Peters, age 78, passed away on February 3, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born August 19, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio, the first of two children for Cornelius and Faith Peters, who have preceded her in death. Laura was a gentle and kind woman who lived her life in service of her family and relished the time she...

Ophelia High

Feb 2, 2024

Ophelia S. High, born on December 6th, 1924, in Akron, Ohio, to Edward and Lillian Scrutchings, left this world on February 2, 2024. She grew up in East Akron, where her parents, originally from Milledgeville, Georgia, opened their doors to many migrating North, helping them until they found jobs and could reunite with their families. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs....

Diana Lucia

Jan 30, 2024

Diana C. Lucia died peacefully January 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Surrey, England and came to the United States in 1968. She lived all over the world until she met her husband Angelo Lucia in Morocco where they married. She then moved to the USA and settled in Akron, Ohio. Diana was very involved in...

Carol Karakis

Jan 28, 2024

Carol Ann Karakis (Gerstel), 81, of Creston, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2024,surrounded by her children.

Born in Pittsburgh on September 28, 1942, Carol is preceded in death by her husband, George, and her siblings, Bob Gerstel and Marlene Long. George and Carol were married on October 19, 1963. Carol loved George and her family more than anything....

Frank Gardner

Jan 25, 2024

Frank Gregory Gardner, of Avon Lake, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2024, at the age of 21. He was a student at the University of Akron studying finance. He graduated from Lutheran West High School in 2021 where he was a varsity wrestler and member of the National Honor Society. He placed in many wrestling...

Scott Doty

Jan 23, 2024

Scott Doty, age 58 of Massillon, departed this world on January 23, 2024 following a year-long battle with cancer. However, if you ask his loved ones, they will tell you untreated mental illness and alcoholism stole his spirit many years prior.

Scott, like all of us, made his fair share of mistakes. He was far from a perfect man. And...

Anthony Caruso

Jan 22, 2024

Anthony J. Caruso, PhD, 69 years old, passed away from complications due to Parkinson's disease. He fought this disease for 28 years with tenacity, grace, and humor. He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony, Sr, his mother, Josephine, his brother, Michael, and his beloved dog, Chester.

For those who knew Tony, they enjoyed his wit, sense of humor,...

Kathleen Givens

Jan 21, 2024

Kathleen H. Givens, 76, passed away on January 21, 2024. She was born on July 2, 1947 in Akron to the late Reginald and Lena Best. She was a 1965 graduate of Buchtel High School.

Preceded in death by 3 sisters; she is survived by husband, Sanford "Sandy"; son, Jon (Stephanie) Givens; brother, Reginald Best.

Calling hours will be...

Tyrone Millhouse

Jan 20, 2024

It's with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Ty Millhouse, who was considered a friend and spiritual brother. Many share in the sadness felt by his brother Knights of Columbus, many of whom dutifully visited and prayed with him in the hospital since he was admitted in mid-December.

Like many converts to our Catholic faith, Ty...

Helen Sarvis

Jan 19, 2024

Born in Akron, OH 1/5/34 the youngest child of Charles & Anna Jahant peacefully & triumphantly returned to the Lord on January 19th exactly 2 weeks following her 90th birthday celebration with family and friends.

Helen, preceded in death by husband Chris, leaves behind her son Tom, daughter Anne Silliman (Jay) and son Dan (Barb). Her son John (Mayette) preceded...

Margaret "Peggy" Ruhmanseder

Jan 16, 2024

Margaret "Peggy" Ruhmanseder, of Akron, Ohio, died, January 16, 2024, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Peggy was born, January 23, 1930, in Akron, to Joseph and Mary Ruhmanseder. She and her sisters, Nora, Mary Josephine, and Rita, were raised in Firestone Park, in a home filled with laughter, love, and family. Peggy attended St. Paul Elementary School,...

Mildred Cochrun

Jan 15, 2024

Mildred T. Cochrun (Millie), 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away January 15, 2024, at her home. Millie was born on February 23, 1931, to Mike and Theresia Voglein. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William A. Cochrun, her sister, Helen Thirjung, brothers Nick and Frank Voglein. She is survived by her beloved children, William, Colleen...

Robert Yeoman

Jan 8, 2024

Robert C. Yeoman, age 85, went Home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1938 in Slocomb, Alabama to the late Pastor Coy and Doris Yeoman. Bob was retired from Ametek-Lamb Electric as a vacuum cleaner supervisor after nearly 25 years of service. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening and loved the...

Robert Paul

Jan 4, 2024

Robert D. Paul, 48 passed away due to cardiac arrest unexpectedly on January 4th, 2024. He passed away while running in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was born April 24, 1975 in Barberton, Ohio. The son of Edward R. Paul and Linda L. (nee Scheetz) Paul. He was known for being an over achiever, joyful, comedic, and loving character.

Robert...

Julian Badalich

Jan 2, 2024

Julian M. Badalich passed away peacefully at his home January 2, 2024 after a long illness. He was a lifetime Copley residence who loved watching Barrett-Jackson car auction, Nascar, and spending time with his family. Julian worked for Don Frankenfield and Akron Concrete as a cement finisher for over 30 years.

Preceded in death by his wife; JoAnne, son; Michael,...

Yvonne Hamlin

Dec 30, 2023

Her eleven grandchildren and five great grands lovingly called her Grandmama. To her four children, she was Mother, not Mom. And although her late husband, Richard M. (Dick) Hamlin, Sr. called her Yvonne, he would just as frequently refer to her as his "Dolly" and beautiful bride.

Yvonne Diana Franz Hamlin passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, at her...

Donna Embreus

Dec 29, 2023

Donna Lauretta Embreus, 97, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2023 after a brief illness.

Donna was born February 14,1926 in Logan, OH. She grew up in Ashland, OH where she met her husband. Music was a large part of her life. She could sight read music and play the piano and...