OBITUARIES

Aug 11, 2026

Earl W. Wolfe, Jr., 74, of Akron, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026.

Born and raised in Akron, Earl was a proud graduate of Garfield High School. He was known as a hardworking man who dedicated many years of service to Frank Lucco Co., Inc. Earl took great pride in his work and earned the respect of those who knew...

Aug 11, 2026

Opal E. (Riley) Stewart, 95 of Akron passed away on August 11, 2026. She was born in Bergoo, WV and moved to Akron at age 17. She went to beauty school and later worked at Quikey Manufacturing. She was a member of Rock of Ages Community Church. She loved birds, animals, doing word searches and especially loved her family. She...

Jul 24, 2026

Richard “Rich” Riddle lost a courageous 3-year battle with cancer on July 24, 2026. He was 80 years old.

Survived by many extended family members and lots of friends, he is also survived by his fiancé Terri Eck, brothers Donald (Rose) Riddle, Leroy (Bonnie) Riddle, Jack Riddle, Charlie Riddle and Michael (Joan) Riddle, sisters Evelyn (John) Beigh and Carol Mendenhall.

A Celebration...

Jul 23, 2026

Elizabeth Marvin, 71 of Akron passed away on July 23, 2026. She graduated from John Marshall High School. She was married to Dale for 48 years. She loved cats, gardening, flowers, hummingbirds, and sewing.

She is preceded by her husband Dale Marvin, parents Raymond and Ann Jelen, siblings Raymond Jr, Lawrence, and JoAnn. She is survived by her sons Greg (Victoria)...

Jul 9, 2026

Howard "Buster" Wesley Knepp Jr., 77, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

Born on January 25, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, Howard spent the majority of his life in the area and was proud to call Kenmore home. He graduated from Kenmore High School and honorably served his country in the United States Navy, spending much of...

Jul 5, 2026

C. Forest Travis, Jr. left this earth on July 5, 2026, to join the cosmic energy of the universe. A brilliant scientific mind, a truly unique individual, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Akron. He was a skilled glass blower and business owner with partner Raul Umana, quality control inspector with a local nail manufacturing...

Jul 3, 2026

Donna L. McCarty, 92, of Brimfield, passed away on July 3, 2026. Donna retired as a florist from Tallmadge Florist after many years of dedicated service. She was a faithful member of Brimfield Faith United Methodist Church and was also a member of Mogadore Moose Lodge #1082.

Donna loved swimming, waterskiing, gardening, traveling, and above all, spending time with her family....

Jun 16, 2026

Patricia Timblin, 89 of Akron passed away June 16, 2026. She was born in Akron and grew up in Ellet, graduating in 1956. Pat volunteered in many organizations including the Akron Civic Theater Women’s Guild and Friends of Children’s Hospital. She was a member of Akron City Women’s Club, Order of the Eastern Star Legacy Chapter, PMA Rainbow Girls, Past...

Jun 2, 2026

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Alona Jane Beyler, 92, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at Lifecare Hospice of Wooster. She was born December 29th, 1933, in Orrville, the daughter of Clyde and Mabel (George) Miller. After graduating from Orrville High School, she married the love of her life James Beyler on June 1, 1953. Alona was a waitress and worked at K-Mart...

Jun 1, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Painter was many things throughout his life—a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, sports fanatic, musician, movie buff, and devoted fan—but above all else, he was uniquely one of one.

Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Tom was the son of Ralph and Dolores Painter and grew up alongside his sister Darla and brothers Bruce, Jay, and Keith. The...

May 2, 2026

Randy M. Nicholson, 71 passed away on May 2, 2026. He was a quiet man who would do anything for anyone. He loved his truck, driving, Nascar, going to the beach, being in his pool and his doxies. He was a long-time member of Park United Methodist Church.

Randy is preceded by his mother Frances Nicholson and brother-in-law Paul Gregory. He...

Apr 30, 2026

Effie R. Tichon, 92 of Kenmore passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born in Alabama, grew up there, then her family moved to Norton where she graduated from Norton High School. She married John in 1953, and they were married for 69 years before he passed away in 2023. She was a receptionist for Millcraft Paper and a...

Apr 20, 2026

Christian Alexander Marong December 2, 2025-April 20,2026

Christian Alexander Marong was born December 2, 2025, to his loving mother, Kelli Marong, at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio.

At four and a half months old, Christian was perfection, with the squishiest cheeks. He loved a good bottle of “milkies” and treasured being held close. In those early months, he made it clear...

Apr 11, 2026

On April 11, 2026, Junior C. Loughrie, 73, of Kenmore lost a yearlong battle with Hepatocellular Liver Cancer. His wife Cynthia, son Timothy and his Annie by his side.

Born in Grafton, West Virginia to John and Karminettia Loughrie on September 7, 1952. He moved to Akron very early in his childhood, returning often to West Virginia to visit the "homeplace"...

Feb 17, 2026

Margie Koegel, 78, of Akron passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at The Village of St. Edward.

Margie was born on November 10, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of James and Geraldine (Petrasek) Truxell. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1965 and attended Riggs Lemar Beauty College. She worked as a beautician at Andre Duval until she opened...

Feb 9, 2026

Nancy F. Collins, 78, passed away unexpectedly February 9, 2026. Nancy was born on April 12, 1947 in Akron, OH and spent over 30 years in service to students in the Akron Public Schools. She loved reading, traveling, and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She devoted herself wholeheartedly to those around her, consistently seeking to help and...

Jan 18, 2026

Janis Henderson, 73 of Akron, passed away on January 18, 2026. She was the only daughter in a family of five children. She grew up in the Barberton area where her parents owned and operated Terrace Gardens, a long-time staple in Barberton, serving fried chicken.  After Terrace Gardens sold, she became a C & C machine operator and retired...

Jan 1, 2026

Prince Tyrone Lamont Henderson, 2 years old, of Barberton, passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born on July 7, 2023. Prince was smart and full of joy and loving. His smile was contagious. He loved his sister Royalle more than anything.  He loved playing with cars and watching Boss Baby. He loved his dog and best friend...

Dec 19, 2025

Lillian Alberta Bonner was born on 8/2/1935 in Belington, West Virginia to Alma and Floyd Bosley. She was the middle of three daughters Norma Jean and Nancy Ann, both deceased. She attended Belington High School and sat behind Charles Eugene Bonner. They would elope to Oakland, Maryland, on January 15th, 1953, while still in high school, and remained married...

Dec 13, 2025

Ruth Ann Tomcsik, born March 18, 1942 passed away on December 13, 2025 in Akron, Ohio. She was born in Barberton, then was a lifelong resident of the Akron area.

Ruth was a devoted church member. She found joy in the simple pleasures of daily living, especially watching game shows and working on word puzzles.

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