Jacquelyn Lisowski

Aug 24, 2024

Jacquelyn (Jil) Marie Lisowski (née Janis), a beloved mother, Mimi, and cherished member of the North Royalton Christian Church, passed away peacefully after a courageous two and a half-year battle with cancer at the age of 62. Born on June 3, 1962, Jil lived her life in Richfield, Ohio, and Richfield, North Carolina, proudly graduating from Revere High School in...

Mary Grace Headley

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Grace Headley (O'Doherty) passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 at age 91.

Born in London Ontario on October 5th, 1932, she was adopted on St Patrick's day 1933 and moved to her new home in Windsor, Ontario. She grew up with her best friend and cousin, Frances, and went to mass everyday with her Mother and beloved Grandmother....

Karen R. King

Aug 11, 2024

Karen Renee King, aged 58, passed away on August 11, 2024, in Copley, Ohio. Born on February 8, 1966, in Akron, Ohio. She was known for her thoughtful nature, especially toward her friends and family, and her ability to bring warmth and joy to those around her. Karen was a joy to be around and loved dearly by all who...

William Dyer

Aug 11, 2024

William 'Bill' C. Dyer was born to Alvin C. Dyer and Jane Schellentrager Dyer of Geauga, OH. Bill graduated from West Geauga High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Denver. A man of few words, Bill was an avid sports fan with a dry sense of humor who enjoyed watching games, trading stocks, and spending time...

Paul Webb

Aug 8, 2024

Paul Brian Webb, 56, retired Copley Police Officer, passed away suddenly August 8, 2024. Beloved husband of Chris (Welton). Father of Ryan (Ashley) and Sophie Webb. Stepfather of Kyle, Taylor, Issy, and Abby Alt. Cherished son of Kathleen (Seeholzer) and Larry (deceased). Son-in-law of Marge and Jim Welton. Sibling of David (Cathy), Kate (Tim), and Kevin (Shannon). Uncle of Geoffrey,...

Monna Ezzie

Aug 7, 2024

Monna "Sue" Ezzie (nee Lynch), 74, of Copley, Ohio, died August 7, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends at the Cleveland Clinic Hospice Center after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. Sue was born January 12, 1950, and lived her entire life in Copley, Ohio. She was a 1968 graduate of Copley High School and a 911 Dispatcher for...

Janet Baird

Aug 7, 2024

Janet Baird, of Lodi, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7th, at the age of 88. She transitioned into her new life surrounded by her daughter, grandsons, and the love and comfort at Hospice of Medina County. The number 88 symbolizes new beginnings, echoing the sentiment of Psalm 46: "God has a constantly flowing river whose sparkling streams bring...

Dale Edwards

Aug 7, 2024

Dale C. Edwards of Copley, Ohio, passed away on August 7, 2024. He was the son of the late Leslie D. and Doris (Helmick) Edwards.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife Susan "Sue" (Frank) Edwards. He is survived by daughters, Kathy Carr and Carolyn Landis and three grandchildren-Nadine Carr, Megan Landis, and Alexander Landis.

Dale...

Cheryl Watson

Aug 6, 2024

Cheryl Watson, age 72 unexpectedly passed away August 6, 2024. Born on February 28,1952 in Akron, OH to the late Ford & Mabel Parker.

She was a graduate of Copley High School and worked as a nursing assistant until her retirement.

She is survived by her daughter- Tammy (Brian) Ellinwood, son -Michael Watson, grandsons-Shane (Ariel) Ellinwood, Cameron Watson, granddaughter- Mikayla...

Richard Bender

Aug 6, 2024

Richard Addie Bender passed away on August 6, 2024 at the age of 78. Richard graduated from Copley High School and Otterbein University. Upon graduation Richard ran the family farm and market before taking on a second career with FedEx Express. Richard was a dedicated courier and retired as one of the facility managers in Akron. Richard spent a career...

Betty Murray

Aug 3, 2024

Betty Jo Murray passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2024. She was born on June 10th, 1942 in Livingston, Tennessee to Palo and Ruby Dennis.

Betty was a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother.

She is survived by her husband John W. Murray, sons; John W. Murray, Jr. and Bobby Murray (Christina McCreary), grandchildren, Megan Engleman, Baylie McCreary, Caleb...

Robert Larson

Aug 1, 2024

Bob Larson Obituary

Robert Fred Larson, known affectionately as Bob, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 87. Born on June 7, 1937, in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Malva and Fred Larson, he spent his final days at Greenfield Estates Memory Care in Fairlawn, Ohio. He is remembered and revered for his adventuresome Viking spirit, devotion to family,...

Sarah Kelley

Jul 30, 2024

Sarah Jane Kelley passed away on July 30, 2024. A native of Akron, Ohio, she attended St. Sebastian Grade School, Buchtel High School, and was a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Secretarial Science. While at the University, she was President of Phi Mu Sorority and the first women manager of the Student Union Building.

Upon...

Anthony Levenderis

Jul 29, 2024

Tony Levenderis, 95, passed away on July 29, 2024.

Tony was born in Akron, OH on April 28, 1929 to the late William Levenderis and Harriet (Kakis) Levenderis.

Tony graduated from East High School in 1948 and was active in the National Honor Society, Student Council, American College of Modern Weightlifting and the Caravan Staff. At age 14,...

Joseph Mako

Jul 27, 2024

Joseph "Joe" Mako, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on May 31, 1938, to the late Joseph and May (Hopkins) Mako, Joe was a proud graduate of Garfield High School, Class of 1956.

Joe's devotion to his family was...

Virginia Scanlon

Jul 23, 2024

After a short and courageous battle with cancer, Virginia "Ginny" Mary Peter Scanlon, 81 of Akron, Ohio, went to meet our Heavenly Father. Ginny was loved by so many and was known to be a fabulous cook. She thoroughly enjoyed trying new recipes and bringing family and friends, both old and new, together around a table. She worked for many...

Mary Petrich

Jul 21, 2024

Mary Esther Petrich (nee Carr) age 89, passed into eternal life peacefully on July 21, 2024. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband Reinhard Petrich and her two sisters, Betty Moore and Dorothy Schultz. Mary was born in Marlboro, Ohio to the late Elmer and late Mabel Carr. She was loved by her nieces and nephews: Richard Schultz...

Paul Megois

Jul 20, 2024

The son of Lee & Ruth Megois, Paul passed away on Saturday July 20, 2024, at home with family, at the age of 77. He was born in Birmingham AL and graduated from Kenmore HS in 1964. He worked 47 years for CSX Railroad. Paul was an avid sports fan and loved Alabama Roll Tide Football, Browns & Indians. He...

Francis Cleary

Jul 18, 2024

Francis A. Cleary peacefully passed away July 18, 2024 at Chapel Hill Community. Frank was born in Columbus, OH. Shortly after he moved to the Akron-Canton area where he attended St. Sebastian's grade school and was a 1970 graduate of Hoban High School. Frank enjoyed careers in environmental services and as a machinist at Baker McMillen Co. where he worked...

Jack Dearmitt

Jul 17, 2024

JACK NICHOLAS DEARMITT, 89 of Akron, Ohio passed away July 17, 2024. Jack was born in Powhatan Point, Ohio on June 20, 1935 to Edgar and Ann Dearmitt. The family moved to Akron in 1942. Jack graduated from Central High School in 1954 and worked at Goodyear for nine years before joining the Akron Police Department. He worked in patrol,...