Joseph L. Hassing, Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

Joseph L. Hassing Jr., a devoted family man and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on July 19, 1953, Joseph lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an appreciation for the simple joys of life.A man who cherished his family above all else, Joseph is survived by...

Steven Kreiner

Jan 19, 2025

Steve Kreiner, 77, passed away on January 19, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. 

Preceded in death by parents, Dale and Reta Kreiner; sisters, Janet King and Carolyn Hammitt and brother, Don Kreiner.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years , Debby Kreiner; daughters, Jennifer (Bill) Bunner and Kim Kreiner; son, Steven Kreiner; grandchildren, Hayley and Tara Bunner and...

Ramona Botzum

Jan 17, 2025

Ramona Marie Botzum, our beloved family matriarch for three generations, peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by her children on January 17th, 2025.

Ramona was born June 4th, 1928, in Barberton, Ohio to Alice and Charles Kormanik. She studied education at the University of Akron and was a member of the sorority Delta Gamma. A devoted wife and mother, she instilled...

Paul Mougey

Jan 16, 2025

It is with sadness and love we share the news that Paul Howard Mougey passed away on January 16 2025. He died peacefully at his home in Hudson, Ohio surrounded by his family. Known to all as P. Howie, he was a robust and adventurous man. Smart and funny, tough and tender, he lived a full life and was 95...

Vickie Gilger

Jan 15, 2025

Vickie Lynn Gilger (nee Adair), age 67, passed away on January 15, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1957 in Akron to the late Gerald and Margaret Adair. Vickie was a 1976 graduate of Copley High School. She loved her children and grandchildren and going on long walks.

Preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Adair; she is...

David Wykoff

Jan 12, 2025

David Wykoff

June 18, 1931 - January 12, 2025

With profound sadness, we share the peaceful passing of David Wykoff, our beloved father and grandfather. David left us on January 12, at the age of 93, surrounded by love and his family at his home. He is now in his Heavenly Home, resting in the presence of his...

David Fielder

Jan 11, 2025

David Gould Fielder, 96, passed away on January 11, 2025. Born in Potsdam, NY in 1928 to Rena (Morse) & Walter G. Fielder, Dave grew up in Syracuse, NY, graduating from Nottingham High School. He earned a civil engineering degree from Cornell also qualifying for ROTC. He met Nancy Dombo during college; they married in 1951. Shortly afterwards they moved...

Frances Yahner

Jan 9, 2025

Frances "Fran" Evelyn Yahner (Gillen), 93, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 09, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 10, 1931, to the late Francis and Lillian Gillen. Fran was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alvin Yahner, her children Thomas Yahner, Ann Anderson and her great granddaughter Lillian Sonnhalter.

Fran was a retired...

Sadie Hamad

Jan 7, 2025

Jane (Sadie) Hamad

Akron - Jane Hamad, 101, of Akron passed away on January 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. She served God, her church, her family and taught us by her good example. She was a devout member of Our Lady of the Cedars Maronite Catholic Church and Ladies Guild. She spent many years working bingo at the church,...

William Klodt

Jan 6, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the death of our brother and uncle, William (Bill) J. Klodt, 67, on January 6, 2025. He was a lifetime resident of Suffield, Ohio, born to Jack and Roberta (née Hamilton) Klodt on March 30, 1957. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Fred J. Klodt.

Life without Bill...

Cameron Fraser

Jan 5, 2025

Cameron R. Fraser passed away peacefully into the arms of God on January 5, 2025 at the age of 78. He enjoyed life to the fullest, whether at work or play. He enjoyed traveling from the North Pole to the South Pole and many countries in between. He believed in giving back to his community whether volunteering in disaster areas...

Susan LeHere

Jan 2, 2025

Mrs. Susan Lynn Westcott LeHere, 78, of Wadsworth, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 2 following a brief illness.

Sue was born on August 31, 1946 in Akron to the late Theodore Westcott and Esther Prichard Westcott. She grew up in the Highland Square area and graduated from Buchtel High School in 1964, where she met her future husband Michael D....

Ruth Kauffman

Jan 1, 2025

Ruth Kauffman, age 92, of Stockbridge, Georgia, went to heaven to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025.Ruth was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on February 5, 1933 to the late Maxine and Arthur Sampson. She married John Donston in 1951, who preceded her in death. She later married Clifford Kauffman in 1984, who survives.Ruth was a graduate of...

John F. (Jeff) Stephenson

Jan 1, 2025

John F. (Jeff) Stephenson, 82, passed away January 1, 2025 at Falls Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

John was a loving husband to Christine Puncheon (deceased) and Vicki (Robertson) Stephenson; a loving father to David (Tonya) and Marie (deceased); a devoted grandfather to John (Ali) Daily, Anne (Steve) Sharp, and Prudence Stephenson; and a cherished great-grandfather to Nathan and...

Mary Gardner

Jan 1, 2025

Mary Louise David Gardner died on January 1, 2025. She was the manager of Brandywine Night Club, Women's City Club, Rose Lounge, and the lounge at David's Bowl-A-Rama. She was famous for hosting awesome parties.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; John and Ruth David, Sisters; Roberta Sanders and JoAnn Kamenar Hanna.

She is survived by her loving...

William Oldham

Dec 30, 2024

William M. Oldham of Hudson, Ohio, died peacefully on December 30, 2024, just days shy of his 83rd birthday on January 5th, after a lengthy and hard-fought battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Raised in Silver Lake, Ohio, and having graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1960, Bill was lucky to have shared his life for 54 years with...

Maurice A. Hohman

Dec 28, 2024

Maurice A. (Maury) Hohman went home to the Lord Jesus on December 28, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born on July 28, 1927, the son of Albert and Loretta (Yeager) Hohman. He was married in 1954 to Nancy M. (Lazzaro) Hohman, who preceded him in death in 2018. They began their married life in Akron, raised their family...

Donald Schreiner

Dec 27, 2024

Donald A. Schreiner, Age 93

It is with great sadness that we announce that Donald, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on December 27th at Medina Hospice of Western Reserve.

Don is survived by his wife, Jennifer Williams Schreiner, his soulmate of 41 years, sons Kamm (Jin) and Kevin (Cate); grandchildren Jessica, Kierstin, John and Zack all of Va; brother George...

Carol Bertolini

Dec 26, 2024

Carol Ann Bertolini, 66, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 26, 2024. Carol will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, a selfless friend and an active supporter of the community. Her positive presence and vibrant love for those around her will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing...

Julia Prochaska

Dec 24, 2024

Julia T. Prochaska, age 95, passed away on December 24, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1929 in Cleveland to the late Albert and Alice Ceccardi. She was a homemaker who loved children, she was a mother to everyone who met her. Julia was a professional baker with many culinary skills. Julia worked at the Federal Reserve Bank and...