Barbara Bala

Mar 1, 2023

Barbara J. Bala, age 95, passed away on March 1, 2023. She was born on November 14, 1927 in Salem, Ohio to the late Raymond and Elsie Mae Fawcett. Barbara married Merile Bala and he preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by two children, Jerry Bala, and Penny Kungle; brothers, Bob, Ray, and Terry....

Michael J. Reiter

Feb 28, 2023

Michael J. Reiter, age 87, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1935 to Frances Staub and Michael Reiter.

Along with his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Maria (Mincica); sister Catherine; and brother John.

He is survived by his children, Michael (Kimberly) Reiter, Maria (Robert) Sargent,...

Penelope Cummings

Feb 20, 2023

Penelope "Penny" Dirrig Cummings

On February 20, 2023, Penelope "Penny" Dirrig Cummings received the reward of her faith - Eternal Salvation. She passed away unexpectedly at home at the end of a day attending to her wide and varied interests. Penny was endlessly curious, always reading, listening and learning, often seen finishing or starting her latest puzzle, sampling exotic...

John Roysdon Sr.

Feb 19, 2023

Mr. John M. Roysdon Sr., a lifelong resident of Copley, Ohio age 85, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2023 surrounded by his family.

John is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Myrna Roysdon. John is also survived by his son, John (Lynn) Roysdon Jr; grandchildren, Monica (Ryan) Andrick, and Kyle (Jessica) Roysdon; along with 4...

Dale Panovich

Feb 18, 2023

On February 18, 2023, God was asking for someone committed to him and a leader of her community and Dale Panovich answered his call.

Dale Ann Cavnar was born January 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Evergreen Park, Illinois and attended Mother McCauley Catholic Girls High School and went on to attend Chicago Community College. Shortly after...

Marilyn Bargetz

Feb 13, 2023

Marilyn Ann (Lawrence) Bargetz, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023 in Frederick, Maryland. Marilyn was born on December 6, 1930, the only child of Frank and Thelma (Wintersteller) Lawrence. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Sandusky, Ohio. Marilyn then attended and graduated from Providence Hospital School of Nursing. Her first nursing job took her to...

Marjorie "Jimmie" Leib

Feb 8, 2023

Marjorie A. Leib (Jimmie), age 90, passed away February 8, 2023.

Jimmie was born on June 27, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from St. Vincent High School and attended The University of Akron. Jimmie always put the needs of others before her own. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her main priorities were always her family...

Dolores Mitchell

Feb 7, 2023

Dolores Louise Mitchell, age 94, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023. She was born on July 5, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Ira, Ohio as a young child. She had many happy memories of growing up in the Cuyahoga Valley surrounded by her family, grandparents and relatives, She attended Bath School and graduated in 1946. In 1947...

Alois Chermak

Feb 5, 2023

Lou Chermak, 76 years of Copley, passed away on February 5, 2023. He was the second of three children born to Alois and Ethel Chermak of Akron.

Preceding him in death are his parents and his older sister Ethel Lois. He is survived by his sister Linda Marie (Daniel)Daugherty. His wife, Mary Katherine (Kap) Chermak, children: Alois V. Jr.(Lori)and their...

Edward L. "Larry" Reed

Feb 1, 2023

Edward L. "Larry" Reed, age 87, passed away on February 1, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Roland J. and Ruth M. Reed.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Sally Foust Reed; children, J.L. Whitey (Jennifer) Reed, Sandy (Mike) Soful, Sharon (Jeff) Newhouse, Kathy Laughlin, Kim (Steve) Kailey, granddaughter, Elizabeth Kailey, David (Ron Honeywell) Foust,...

Thomas Buschko

Jan 31, 2023

Thomas Buschko, 61, of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully at home on January 31, 2023. Tom is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patty Buschko; his three daughters Michelle Dangerfield (Matt), Marcie James (Aaron), Megan Buschko; his beloved grandchildren Cadence, Cora, Logan and Leah Dangerfield, Audrey and Owen James. His brother Stephen Buschko; sisters Carol Sweitzer and Jane Buschko. Tom...

Col (R) Gene Edward Champe

Jan 25, 2023

Gene E. Champe left us peacefully during the early morning hours of January 25, 2023. The only child of the Hazel and Chalmer Champe, Gene was born in Akron Ohio and attended Glover Elementary, Goodrich Middle School, and graduated from Garfield High School in 1948. Early in his childhood Gene was introduced to music by his dad, sparking a passion...

Amelia Scherr

Jan 23, 2023

Amelia G. Scherr (Amy), age 98 left this world on January 23, 2023. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia to Grova and Edwin Scherr. Along with her parents, Amy was preceded in death by her sister, Phoebe Trost; brother, Edwin Scherr Jr.; niece, Bobby Scherr Tully; and Robbie Brian Kelly. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Michelle (David)...

Anthony "Tony" Arnone

Jan 20, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Arnone passed away peacefully at his home on January 20, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born on September 9, 1929 to Guissepe and Maria Antonia Arnone, he was a lifelong resident of Akron.

Tony was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, his longtime companion, Becky Patton, and his siblings, Ann Arcuri, Angie Kelly, Rita Scalia,...

Alberta Schumacher

Jan 19, 2023

Alberta P. Schumacher entered eternal life on January 19, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Angelo and Rosa (Vitone) Petrarca who preceded her in death as did her sister Elizabeth Petrarca Panella and her brother Vincent J. Petrarca. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harold E. Schumacher in 2007 to whom she was married 42...

Adrienne Arnould

Jan 18, 2023

Adrienne R. Arnould, age 80,passed away on January 18, 2023. She was born September 12, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to the late Charles and Ruth Arnould.

She is survived by her brothers, Gerald (Monica) Arnould, and Charles (Barbara) Arnould; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 1,...

Dr. Ruth E. Friend

Jan 18, 2023

Dr. Ruth E. Friend passed away peacefully at Arden Court Memory Care/Promedica Hospice on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Dr. Friend (née Armstrong) was born in Akron  on June 23, 1939.  She worked her way through college and got her PhD in 1985. Ruth loved being a teacher and her students loved her. She taught at St. Hilary School for 12...

Ellery "Al" Horn

Jan 17, 2023

Ellery "Al" Ernest Horn, age 83, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Harold and Amelia Horn.  Al married Barbara Horn in 1963 and she preceded him in death on October 23, 2005.  He is survived by his children: Kristin, Scott and Eric, as well as his two sisters: Cindy and Christine.

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Ralph Coon

Jan 14, 2023

Life long Copley resident and businessman, Ralph Coon, passed away peacefully in hospice care on January 14. Owner of Semco Auto Parts on Copley Circle for 42 years, his reputation for honesty and integrity, and his dedication to customer service won for him the affection and respect of his employees and the public alike.

Ralph was proud of the fact...

W. Scott Kidder

Jan 14, 2023

Walter "Scott" Kidder, 83, passed away on January 14, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Scott was born in Akron, Ohio, to Anne and Walter Kidder on February 19, 1939. He attended St. Vincent High School and Purdue University where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering. He proudly served our country as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy.

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