Sandra Freeman

Nov 12, 2024

Sandra Anne Freeman, age 58, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on November 12th, 2024.

She will be remembered for her unwavering support for her family, and her selflessness in all things. She has been a pillar of her community, involved in dozens of charitable acts across Northeast Ohio over many years of service, and her dedication has been an...

Gerard Faust

Nov 11, 2024

Gerard Anthony "Gerry" Faust, 89, of Akron, was a legendary high school and college football coach who passed away on November 11, 2024 after an age-related illness.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1935 to Gerard and Alma Faust, Coach Faust graduated from Chaminade High School. He began his college education at Ohio University but later transferred to the University of Dayton,...

Daniel Panella

Nov 11, 2024

Daniel B. Panella went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2024.

Born in Akron, Ohio on February 8, 1936. He graduated from North High School in 1954 and attended the University of Akron before becoming employed at Babcock and Wilcox Co. where he began a long career in computer work as a programmer. Later at General...

Abel Petzker

Nov 9, 2024

Abel Petzker (Big A) was born March 14, 1933 and passed away peacefully November 9, 2024.

He was born in Yugoslavia, and came to the United States with his family when he was 18 years old. He became a U.S. Citizen when he was 54 years old.

He and his beloved wife of 68 years, Dorothy, settled in Akron, OH....

Jack Welton

Nov 6, 2024

Jack Welton went to be with the lord November 6, 2024. A lifelong resident of Copley, OH he served as assistant chief and paramedic for Copley Fire Dept. for over 25 years. Owner of Welton Maintenance since 1960 he served the community that he loved. He was instrumental in saving the Copley Train Depot and moving it to it's current...

Marianne Kissner

Nov 5, 2024

Marianne Kissner (nee Weiss), age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 5, 2024, and was born on September 18, 1947 to the late Anton and Olga Weiss (nee Stiene). She is survived by her beloved husband John; treasured children Carmen (John) Ptacek and Angela (Ray) Kissner; cherished grandchildren Elisabeth, Aiden and Caroline; and many nieces and...

Linda Schneider

Nov 5, 2024

Age 87, Linda passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at Brookdale Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio. Linda was born September 18, 1937 in Fairview Park and preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Vivian Saumer.

Linda retired from Metro General Hospital having worked as an Administrative Secretary for the Vice President for over 25 years. Her retirement years...

Bonnie MenMuir

Oct 30, 2024

We are celebrating the life of Bonnie L. MenMuir of Broadview Hts., born May 30, 1946 and passing on October 30, 2024.

Beloved wife of Paul, proud mother to daughter Cheryl and son Daniel with his wife Kristin.

She is also survived by grandson Carter, sister Carol of Willoughby, and many extended family members living in the Mid-West.

Bonnie grew...

Gary Arman

Oct 25, 2024

Gary Reed Arman was lifted into God's loving arms on October 25, 2024. Gary is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Pam, and their ten cherished children: Tim (Jenn), Kellie (Greg), Katie (Dan), Sean (Jenny), Bridgette (Chris), Meghan (Kenny), Ryan (Maria), Bryant, Colleen (Ryan), Brianna (Joe), 31 beautiful grandchildren, and siblings: Linda (Bauhman) Meshkin, Terry (Lynda) Arman, and Valarie...

Charles Taylor

Oct 20, 2024

Charles (Charlie) Lester Taylor IV, a vibrant soul aged 73, peacefully left this world on October 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. Born on January 19, 1951, in the city of Chicago, Illinois, Charlie was a beloved figure in the Hudson community and a treasured friend on Paradise Island, Bahamas.

In his early...

Thomas Getzinger

Oct 19, 2024

Thomas Getzinger, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 19, 2024. Tom was born on April 10, 1933 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Alice Getzinger, sisters Mary Lou Falter and Anne Wagner, first wife Freda Weingart, and wife of 48 years, Mary Carol Getzinger. Tom was a devoted father to his son,...

Mark Fiocca

Oct 18, 2024

Mark finished his journey in this life on Friday, October 18th, 2024. Mark leaves us with memories of his amazing sense of humor and imagination, his conviction and passion for his beliefs, his never ending thirst for information, his love of history, his lifetime devotion to and over riding love for dogs and his faith in Jesus Christ as the...

Charles Strigle

Oct 14, 2024

Charles E. Strigle, age 96, passed on October 14, 2024. He was born on May 14, 1928 in Barberton to the late Ralph F. Sr. and Florence (Roby). Charlie graduated Buchtel High School and earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron. He served our country in the United States Army as a First...

Kevin McSweeney

Oct 12, 2024

Kevin Collin (KC) McSweeney peacefully passed away October 12, 2024 in hospice care at Wyant Woods with his son Ethan holding his hand. KC, who attended St.

Sebastian Grade School and Walsh Jesuit High School in Akron, Ohio, was a merry prankster and punster from an early age. He loved to tell jokes and he never missed an opportunity to...

Paul MenMuir

Oct 11, 2024

We are celebrating the life of Paul C. MenMuir of Broadview Hts., born December 16, 1946 and passing October 11, 2024.

Beloved husband of Bonnie, proud father to daughter Cheryl of Maumee, OH, and son Daniel and his wife Kristin of Woodbridge, VA..

He is also survived by grandson Carter and extended family members living throughout the Mid-west.

Paul grew...

Scott Fulkman

Oct 9, 2024

Scott Andrew Fulkman, 71, died suddenly on October 9, 2024. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on July 13, 1953, and lived in the Akron area for most of his life. He graduated from Revere High School in 1973 and attended the University of Akron. For decades he sang and played bass guitar in rock bands, both with and without...

Diantha Seibert

Oct 9, 2024

Diantha Norwood [nee Murphy] Seibert left this earth Oct. 9, 2024. She was 79. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2006 and later with Dementia, Diantha fought the good fight as long as her body and mind allowed.

Diantha was born on July 14, 1945 in Alliance, Ohio where her father was a professor of Classics at Mount...

Sheri Quinn

Oct 4, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Sheri Lynn Quinn (Sterling). Who left us on October 4th, 2024. After a beautifully lived life, full of love, laughter, and resilience. She touched the lives of all that knew her. She is survived by (Husband) Mike Quinn Sr.; (Son) Michael Quinn Jr. (Eveland Woods); (Daughter) Tabitha...

Michael Bechter

Oct 2, 2024

Michael Paul Bechter, a loving, generous, gracious and brave son of Ralph (deceased) and Kathleen Bechter. Beloved brother of Cynthia (Terrence) Bechter Smith and Albert Owen Bechter. Passed on to a higher place October 2, 2024 at Summa Akron City Hospital with his family by his side, three days short of his 62nd birthday, following a long illness with complications...

H. Gregory Fairhurst

Oct 1, 2024

Harry Gregory Fairhurst, age 50, of Bath, OH passed away October 1, 2024 after a courageous battle with Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.

Greg was born on March 20, 1974 in Akron, OH. He graduated from Jackson High School and attended Kent State Stark Campus.

In 2001, he met the love of his life, Amy Kathryn. They married in 2002, and together raised three...