Randy Smith

Jan 1, 2022

Randy Lee Smith, age 23, passed away on January 1, 2022. He was born on October 12, 1998 to Gregory Smith Jr. and Delores Burkett, and they survive. Randy is also survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Burkett and Angel Smith; his grandparents; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Randy grew up in Copley. He was a hard worker and had...

Allen Stewart

Dec 30, 2021

Allen G. Stewart, born to Alfred and Freda Stewart in 1947, passed away December 30, 2021, with his lifelong partner Ron at his side. Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother Ron. Surviving are his sister Janice (Steve), and many nieces and nephews. Allen proudly served his country from 1966 to 1968. He trained at Fort...

Patricia Koch

Dec 30, 2021

Patricia E. Koch, 76, of Copley, died Thursday, December 30, 2021 from the effects of stage IV colon cancer. Pat was born October 20, 1945 in Wadsworth, Ohio to John Herman and Helen Mary (Whitman) Shankland. She was the youngest of 7 children who grew up on the Whitman family farm in Doylestown. Her great-great-great grandfather, George Whitman, was...

Thomas Mozik

Dec 25, 2021

Thomas Michael Mozik, age 72, passed away on December 25, 2021. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 17, 1949 to the late Edward and Eleanor Mozik. Thomas married Mary Mendoza of Copley, Ohio on October 27, 2001 in Tallmadge, and she survives Thomas is also survived by his daughter, Heather (Chad) Shamrowicz; grandson, Jackson Gamsby; granddaughter, Rowyn...

Jerome Applin

Dec 24, 2021

Jerome "Butch" Applin born February 13, 1950, went home to be with the Lord on December 24th due to covid complications. Butch was a four-year journeyman and a member of the Celebration Church. He was also a volunteer in the community helping others in need. Survived by his wife of thirty years Theresa (Idley), her children Nefertieti (Raughsu) Claxton,...

Charles Kulcsar

Dec 24, 2021

On December 24, 2021, Charles P. Kulcsar II went to be with the Lord, at age of 97. He was a loving father, devoted Catholic at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and an all-around wonderful, loving man.

Charles was born to Julia Kulcsar (Horvath) and Charles Kulcsar on October 17, 1924. He grew up in Barberton, Ohio with...

James Gross

Dec 23, 2021

James Warren Gross died on December 23, 2021 in Akron, Ohio. He was born on July 2, 1963 in Akron, Ohio to the late James and Phyllis Gross. James is survived by his wife, Mary; daughter, Laura Rogers, two grandchildren; several step-children and grandchildren; siblings, John, Joseph, Jerald, Jess and Joni; two Aunts, three cousins, and a host of...

Bobbie White

Dec 23, 2021

Bobbie Ann White, 39, of Akron passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021. She was born on March 13, 1982 in Barberton, Ohio, she was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. Bobbie found her passion in the Home Healthcare field, where she worked for many years providing care for the elderly and support for their families. Most of all...

Gregory Nestlerode

Dec 23, 2021

Best friend to his wife, and superhero to his daughters, Greg Nestlerode, 64, passed away Dec 23, 2021 after unforeseen complications from a heart valve infection. Greg was born Feb 27, 1957 to Howard (Bud) and Rose Marie Nestlerode. He graduated from Copley High School in 1976. He then began what would become a 42 year career at BFGoodrich...

Jack Porter

Dec 22, 2021

Jack William Porter, AKA Sgt. Jack and Car 11, passed away December 22, 2021, He was born September 23, 1945 to the late John and Martha Porter. He graduated from Norton High School and began working for Norfolk & Western RR. He then became a police officer for the Norton Police Department. Shortly after he began a 30 year...

Lois Pool

Dec 21, 2021

Lois K. Pool, age 101, passed away on December 21, 2021. She was born in Pierre, South Dakota, on July 26, 1920. Lois was preceded in death by her siblings Gerald, Sylvester, Lucille, and Wayne. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. While in South Dakota, Lois attended General Beadle State Teachers College for two years and then...

Gary Smith

Dec 19, 2021

Gary D. Smith, 63, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19. He was a 1978 graduate from Medina High School. Gary was a talented artist. He enjoyed Western movies and shows. He loved music, especially the oldies, and worked as a DJ in the past, and again recently with his friend John Kelly. Gary also...

Carol Hanna

Dec 19, 2021

Carol "Sue" Hanna Sue Hanna, 79, loving educator, friend, aunt, cousin, "Grandma" and dog mom, found peace on December 19, 2021 after a courageous battle with dementia. Sue was born on October 16, 1942 in Burbank, Ohio and resided in the Akron area most of her life. She was a 1960 graduate of Norwayne High School, went on to...

Joseph Davis

Dec 17, 2021

Joseph John Davis was born November 1st, 1959 in Akron, Ohio and passed away, unexpectedly, December 17th, 2021. Joe has been a law enforcement officer for over three decades, serving as lieutenant in charge of patrol operations and training at the Richfield Police Department. He retired from Richfield in 2018 to work for the Akron Federal Court and the...

William Cesarow

Dec 17, 2021

William A. Cesarow (Bill) of Copley, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 17, 2021. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 28, 1937 to Frederick and Mary Cesarow. Bill always was full of good advice, wit and charm. After graduating high school Bill joined the Air Force and was stationed in Cheyenne Wyoming, Nevada and Japan....

Craig Moreland

Dec 16, 2021

Craig Moreland, age 59, passed away on December 16, 2021. Craig is survived by his parents Harlan and Linda, brothers Terry and Mark (Jennifer) Moreland, niece Hannah and nephew Michael. There will be no service at this time, donations can be made to a charity of choice.

Timothy Thomas

Dec 15, 2021

Timothy Bruce Thomas, passed away suddenly on December 15th, 2021. He was born to Gilbert H Thomas and Ruby Virginia Thomas on January 21st, 1955. Tim retired a heavy equipment operator, after 30+ years. He was as hard working as he was loving. "Big Tim" was a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, spouse, and friend to everyone he met. He...

Tina Jeffries

Dec 15, 2021

Tina Jeffries, age 56, passed away on December 15, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date.

Davyn Gerrets

Dec 15, 2021

Davyn Maddox Gerrets April 9, 2014- December 15, 2021 Davyn Maddox Gerrets, age 7, of Copley, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of December 15th, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic. Davyn will be best remembered for his easy-going, good-natured personality, infectious laughter, and being a "shenaniganizer." Snuggles were his favorite thing in life. He was kind...

Beverly Moore

Dec 13, 2021

Beverly Ann Moore June 24, 1934 - December 13, 2021 The earthly world just lost a very special hero today. Her style was quiet and easily overlooked but amazingly unique. She was physically small but a powerhouse of emotional strength, intelligence, and determination that seemed to be able to do anything! She overcame both physical and emotional adversities to become...