Jun 3, 2022

Michael D. Brown, 62, was taken from us unexpectedly on June 3, 2022. Mike was born in 1960 to parents Rob and Mary. The oldest of four siblings, he was raised in Akron and graduated from East High School in 1978. Mike went on to earn both his Bachelors and Masters in accounting from the University of Akron. After...

Jun 1, 2022

Mrs. Thelma (Coon) Keenan Appel, age 88, passed away on June 1, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Elmer and Helen Coon. Thelma married her first husband Paul S. Keenan in 1972 and remained married until his death in 1991. Although she never expected to remarry, she met her second husband George Appel at a...

May 31, 2022

Lori L. Harshbarger (Zook), 60, passed away Tuesday May 31, 2022. Preceded in death by husband, Stephen D. Harshbarger; father, Howard Zook Sr. and mother, Viola Zook (Hughes). Lori is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Crystal (Billy) Neal; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Jory) Pratt; granddaughters, Sativa'Marie, Nataly and Rozlyn Neal; numerous other relatives and friends. Lori was extremely loved...

May 31, 2022

Roberta Jean "Bobbi" Turley, 80, passed away peacefully on May 31,2022 at her home in Akron, Ohio after a long and full life. She was a dedicated sister, mother, and grandmother, is loved greatly, and will be missed terribly. Bobbi was born in Dunbar, PA to the late Robert and Emma Schwenning. They later moved to Akron, OH spending...

May 29, 2022

Mary Ann Benninger passed away on May 29, 2022. Beloved sister and aunt, she is survived by her siblings Joan (Ed) Markowski, Louise (Vince) Scalera, John (Cathy) Benninger, and Diane (Steve) Richards. Mary Ann also leaves behind her ten beloved nieces and nephews as well and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Evelyn...

May 29, 2022

Mr. Eric C. Bodner, age 67, passed away on May 29, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to the late Stephen and Mary Bodner. Eric married Anita Bodner of Copley, Ohio on November 14, 2014, and she survives. Eric retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation after 35 years. He enjoyed his hobbies of raising chickens...

May 13, 2022

Jennifer "Jen" Durbin (Jansen), 47, passed away into the Lord's loving arms on May 13, 2022. She was born on February 26, 1975, in Akron, OH. Jen was a lifelong resident of the area and will be missed by her family, friends, and those whose life she touched.

Jen was a spiritual warrior during her battle with...

May 11, 2022

Marcia L. Mazak., 89, died peacefully at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron on May 11, 2022.

Mrs. Mazak was born on June 11, 1932 in Akron, OH to Mark and Rebecca Tenney. Upon her graduation from Buchtel High School (Akron, OH), she attended the University of Akron and met her future husband, Ed.

Marcia was...

May 8, 2022

Margaret "Marge" Nina Labbe, 80, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on May 8, 2022. Marge entered this world on March 19, 1942, in Cleveland, OH, born to Mathias and Mildred Klekker. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Robert P. Labbe; sons, Matt (Jennifer) Labbe, and Jonathan (Debrah) Labbe; and grandchildren Jacob, Owen, Dylan, Raena and...

May 8, 2022

Charles Calvin Smith, Jr., lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022 at the age of 65. He was born on February 1, 1957 to the late Charles C. Smith, Sr. and Joanne (Greathouse) Smith. Charles is survived by his beloved son, Aaron Charles Smith (Martina) and grandson, Grayson Smith; step-daughter Angela (Loren) Taylor; sister, Yvonne...

May 5, 2022

Thomas Howard Gosorn January 12, 1939 - May 5, 2022 Thomas Gosorn, 83 of Akron passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 5 surrounded by his family. He battled Alzheimer's dementia for many years. Tom was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, JoAnn, parents Ralph W. and Ida (Lukosavich) Gosorn as well as the loving...

May 4, 2022

Forever in our Hearts

Liza Michelle Kinney, age 48, passed away on May 4, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born to Buddy John and Justine Kinney on September 30, 1973 in Barberton, Ohio. Michelle is survived by her daughter, parents, siblings, nephews, niece, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins that all love her dearly. She had...

May 1, 2022

Jack McWhorter, age 71 of Akron, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2022 after a brief illness. Jack was born on September 27, 1950, in Canton, Ohio to the late James and Dorothy McWhorter. He and his family have lived in Akron for 45 years.

Jack was a Professor of Art at Kent State University at Stark...

May 1, 2022

James R. Warters 92, of Copley passed away May 1, 2022. He was born July 18, 1929 in Middletown, NY to Walter & Ethel.

Jim grew up in New Jersey, New York state and Pennsylvania before joining the Marines in 1946-48. After marrying Joan in 1956, they raised 3 children in Copley. He worked for Goodyear and...

Apr 26, 2022

William “Bill” Joseph Zierke was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He entered eternal rest on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bill was born to his parents, William and Virginia (Schifeling) Zierke on November 4, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois. He was an athlete from Richwood High School and went on to earn a degree from Bradley...

Apr 20, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Schorr (Kraker) met her Heavenly Father on April 20, 2022 at the age of 86.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.

Born to Elizabeth Dettling and Joseph Kraker on July 13, 1935, Betty was a life resident of Akron, Ohio. Betty attended St Sebastian and St Vincent School...

Apr 18, 2022

Michele G. Comunale, 72 passed away April 18, 2022. Born in Akron on June 7, 1949 to Frank and Gertrude Comunale. She graduated from Firestone High School in 1967 and Marquette University with a degree in Theology. Michele will be remembered for her strong, dedicated personality, sharp wit, intelligence, problem solving, and most of all, her boundless love for...

Apr 14, 2022

Irene Cramer (nee Demetroff) 93, passed away on April 14, 2022 at The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn while in hospice care. Irene was born in Henlawson, West Virginia, where she lived for 17 years, then moved to Barberton with her family. She lived in Wadsworth for 43 years, previously residing in Doylestown. Irene was married to her...

Apr 13, 2022

James P Harig, 93, went home to join the Lord on April 13, 2022. He was born in Akron, OH on June 4, 1928. Jim was the son of late August and Mary Harig. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Catherine, and his oldest daughter Mary. Jim is survived by his children: James...

Apr 11, 2022

On Monday, April 11, 2022, Paul Zsigrai, beloved brother of five siblings passed away at the age of 52. Paul was born on May 19, in Cleveland Ohio to William and Eleanor Zsigrai and grew up in Garfield Heights Ohio. Paul had a deep abiding passion for the great outdoors, whether it be canoeing down a river with his...