David Lance

Mar 4, 2025

David Hugh Lance, 73, passed away on March 4, 2025 in Copley. Born on November 14, 1951, in Ohio, he lived a life filled with passion for family, career, and personal interests.

David dedicated his professional years to Summit Racing Equipment before retiring. His love for cars was evident, particularly in his admiration for BMWs. Outside of work, he...

Walter Markowski

Mar 1, 2025

Walter F. Markowski passed away peacefully March 1, 2025.

After he was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps, Walter joined the Akron Police Department in 1963 and rose through the ranks to Lieutenant. During this time, he held various jobs such as commanding the Street Drug Enforcement Unit, Shift Commander of the Detective Bureau, and Assistant Commander of the...

Dorothy McNeill

Feb 24, 2025

Dorothy Marie McNeill, (nee Boxler), daughter of the late William and Mary Boxler, died on February 24, 2025 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Edwin, William, Leona, Paul, Rose, Mildred, Howard, Robert, and Meryl,; her husband, Thomas J. McNeill; and her grandson, Danny Neuwirth.

She graduated from Akron East High School and...

James Beringer

Feb 21, 2025

James Beringer Jr. "Jim," a devoted father and grandfather passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the age of 69. Jim deeply cared about his family, ensuring that his children had all they needed and hosting "Camp Grandpa" fun at his house anytime his grandsons came to visit. He was getting excited to be able to take flying trips...

Molly Woods

Feb 20, 2025

Molly Eleanor Woods (2/9/90) passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 20, 2025. Molly will be missed by her mom and dad, Patti and Mike Woods, brothers Sam (Laura), Mac ( Hansel) and sister Margaret ( Sean Robbins), nieces Marin , Eve , Molly and Lulu and nephews Forest, Elio, and Rafael and many aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Kathryn Boles

Feb 20, 2025

Kathryn Ann Boles (nee Scalise), age 90, beloved wife of the late James B. Boles, devoted mother of (deceased) Lori Ann Harper (nee Boles), Lisa K. Balough (Jeffrey) and Jennifer M. Durkin (Patrick), adoring Nana to James Balough (Autumn) and Alexandra Rose Balough-Graham (Alexzandra), Jack Durkin, Catherine Durkin and Meghan Durkin, daughter of the late Anthony and Anne Scalise, sister...

Jeffrey Guthrie

Feb 19, 2025

Jeffrey W. Guthrie, 70, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. He was born September 26, 1954, in Akron, Ohio. Jeff was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother.

Jeff was preceded in death by his wife, Georgena "Georgie" Guthrie; his father, Milton Guthrie; and his mother, Margaret Guthrie. He is survived by his sons, Todd Guthrie (Lynnell) and...

Thomas Hadley

Feb 19, 2025

Thomas Jay Hadley, age 71, passed away in his sleep on Wednesday, February 19th, after a valiant battle with bone marrow cancer. He was born February 19th, 1954, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Irvin and Josephine Hadley.

Thomas, or depending on your relationship with him, Tom, Tommy, or Big Tom, was a gregarious soul. Always quick...

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,...

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...

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...