Donna Hoskins

Apr 12, 2023

Donna Jean Hoskins (Zavodney), lovingly known as Mama Hoskins, passed away on April 12th, 2023, at the age of 72. She was born on October 11th, 1950, to her parents Andy and Edna Zavodney, who loved her deeply.

Donna was a woman who lived life to the fullest. She was a dedicated stay-at-home mother who spent most of...

Mark Mitchell

Apr 12, 2023

Mark A. Mitchell, 66, of Copley, passed away surrounded by love on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. A cherished husband, father of four, and grandfather of five, Mark was well-loved by his family and his community.

Mark was born in Aurora, Illinois on June 4, 1956. He graduated from Copley High School in 1974...

Julius Peter

Apr 10, 2023

Julius Alexander Peter, beloved brother, father, and friend, died peacefully on April 10, 2023. He was born in Budapest, Hungary to Alexander and Barbara (Haviar) Peter on August 25, 1941. The family fled Hungary during the bombings of World War II, emigrated to the United State and eventually settled in Cleveland, Ohio.

Julius graduated from Benedictine High School in 1960,...

Michael Johnson

Apr 10, 2023

Michael Dieter Johnson, age 54, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Russell and Gudrun Johnson, and grew up in Copley.

Mike is survived by his loving wife, Janelle; their children, Zachary and Luke and many more relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gudrun and Russell; brother,...

John Knecht

Apr 8, 2023

John E. Knecht, age 74, passed away April 8, 2023 at Western Reserve Hospital after a brief illness.

Mourning his passing are his, sister Susan, who looked over him in life and now death, her family, nieces, nephews and of course his cousins who loved him unconditionally. Preceded in death by his parents and his brother Edward.

Cremation has taken...

Pamela Cartwright

Apr 8, 2023

Pamela Y. Cartwright, age 73, passed away on April 8, 2023.

Pam was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Eugene and Annabel Wiandt. Pam married Tom Cartwright on August 17, 1974 at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Akron. She was a graduate of the University of Akron. Pam worked for 18 years at West Point Market where...

Walden Crabtree

Apr 6, 2023

Walden B. Crabtree, 91, of Medina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He finally succumbed to a condition affecting his breathing that he had been battling courageously for many years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Marilyn; brothers Albert and Roscoe; and sisters Elizabeth and Mary Jane. He...

Karen Vereecken

Apr 4, 2023

Karen Ruth Porter Vereecken passed away peacefully at the age of 79. Karen was born in Batavia, NY at St Jerome's Hospital on December 18, 1943. After graduating from high school from Elba Central School, in Elba NY, she worked as a bookkeeper until she married her high school sweetheart, Bruce on May 29, 1965. They had 3 children Kathy,...

Sumiko Powers

Apr 4, 2023

Sumiko Noyama Powers, 89 years, passed away on April 4, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1934 in Tokyo Japan to the late Matsunoske and Bun Noyama. She met and married her husband, Richard, in Tokyo while was working for Goodyear. They then moved to Fairlawn in 1975 to raise their family. Sumiko enjoyed cooking and gardening.

Preceded...

Michael Singfield

Apr 2, 2023

Michael "Mike" Singfield, 60, of Akron, passed away on April 2, 2023, at Barberton Summa Hospital, in Barberton, Ohio. During his illness, he fought a rare and aggressive form of cancer with dignity, courage, and his strong faith in God.

Mike was born on August 15, 1962, at Akron City Hospital, the son of Charles Singfield, Jr., and Rosetta...

William "Paul" Banfield

Mar 30, 2023

Paul Banfield, age 71, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Denise by his side. He was born April 25, 1951 in Chesterland, Ohio, where he grew up, to William and the late Ada Banfield. Paul is survived by his loving wife Denise, sons Jason (Ashley) Kistler, Jeremy (Colleen Hurley), step-children Tyler and Hannah Gibson, grandson Luke Kistler, granddaughter...

Alice Bocko

Mar 28, 2023

Alice Ardine (Beals) Falb Bocko of Copley, Ohio passed away on March 28, 2023.



Born in 1925 and raised on her family's dairy farm in Mt. Eaton, Ohio, Alice was always very proud to tell people that she was a "farm girl" who grew up learning the importance of and an appreciation for a strong work ethic. After...

Anna Lee Cleary

Mar 28, 2023

Grace and kindness were the unwavering qualities of Anna Lee Cleary (nee Fiely), age 97, of Akron and Copley. The precious wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister and friend died peacefully on March 28, 2023.

Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Dr. Francis A. Cleary; dear and loving mother to Francis (Tracy), Michael (Robin), Thomas (Patricia), Cathleen...

Frank Kaiser

Mar 27, 2023

FRANK P. KAISER, age 87, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. Frank was born on April 22, 1935 in Akron, Ohio. Frank is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda, and their children Frank (Ruth), Pete (Tanya), Sonia (Bruce), Chris (David), Jennifer (Reid) and Mark (Kelly). Frank is survived by his "baby" sister Barb Aman, 11 grandchildren, 8...

Leah Padilla

Mar 27, 2023

Leah S. Padilla, age 50, passed away on March 27, 2023. She was born in Udorn, Thailand to Allen Hilliard and Samruai Mudra.

Leah is survived by her husband, Reuben Padilla; daughter, Kristina Padilla; mother, Samruai Mudra and step-father, Joe Mudra; siblings, Edward Hilliard, Sharon (Ryan) Curry, Joey (Ashley) Mudra; nieces and nephews, Samantha (Ryan) Cummins, Justin Curry,...

John Dettling

Mar 22, 2023

Dr. John J. Dettling, age 94, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, on March 22, 2023, with his family by his side.

John was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was an Obstetrician and Gynecologist. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and received his Medical Degree from Georgetown University...

Barbara Lee Thackeray

Mar 19, 2023

Barbara Lee Kesler Thackeray passed away peacefully at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milford and Lulu Kesler. She was also preceded by her husband John in 1974. Barbara and John were married on June 25, 1960 and had 2 daughters, Laurie (Dan) Hayes of Collierville, Tennessee (daughter Courtney and sons Daniel and Jacob)...

Maurice W. Radcliffe Jr.

Mar 17, 2023

Maurice W. Radcliffe Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully and flew to Jesus on March 17, 2023. He was born in Warren, Ohio to Rev. Maurice and Margaret Radcliffe. Maury married Wilma "Willie" (Mills) Radcliffe on July 24, 1965 at Grace Gospel Church, Ravenna, OH and she survives. Maury is also survived by daughters, Melinda "Mindy" Houglan (Brad)of Doylestown OH,...

Thomas M. Aidala Jr.

Mar 15, 2023

Thomas M. Aidala, Jr., 45, died peacefully on March 15, 2023, at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls.

Born in Akron on March 24, 1977, to Thomas Sr. and Therese Aidala, Tom was a lifelong resident of Summit County. He was a 1995 graduate of North High School and briefly attended the University of Akron before joining the City of...

John Garey

Mar 13, 2023

John R. Garey, age 78, passed away on March 13, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the Allan and Pat Garey. John married Linda (Turner) Garey and she survives.

He is also survived by his children, John (Theresa) Garey, Ronald (Winnie) Garey, Stefanie (Michael) Kurta; grandchildren, Joshua and Jenna Garey, Chemberleigh (Jason) Orr, Caitlin (Alex) Morton, Veronica (Kurt)...