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Robert Lee Long
Jul 28, 2025
Robert Lee Long, 75, died July 28, 2025, with his children at his side.
Born on June 27, 1950, Rob was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Firestone High School in 1968, and studied at the University of Akron. Rob was President of Akron Tile & Fireplace, founded in 1906. Above all, he was a loving husband, father,...
Margarethe Zarkovacki
Jul 28, 2025
Margaret Zarkovacki , 83, of Copley, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025.
Margaret was born in Osijek, Yugoslavia in 1942, to Eugen and Louise Seidl. In 1955 at the age of 13, Margaret and her parents and three sisters immigrated to Germany. With great anticipation, in February of 1957, Margaret and her family sailed to America...
Dorris Benson
Jul 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness, but with peace in our hearts, that we announce the passing of Jane Dorris Benson on July 25, 2025, in Naples Florida. She was 87.
Dorris was born on April 8, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama to parents, James and Jewell Higdon.
Dorris was an avid gardener, and served her community through 15 years of devoted service on...
Cornelia Beaumont Gohr Botto
Jul 23, 2025
Cornelia Beaumont “Beau” Gohr Botto, 85, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Akron, Ohio, on February 8, 1940, Beau was the daughter of Cornelia “Connie” Beaumont Hirsch Gohr and William Davis Gohr. She was an alumna of Old Trail School and Bradford Junior College and earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from...
Harland B. Horton, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Harland B. Horton, Jr., 82, passed away July 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. He was born September 19, 1942, in Akron and lived his entire life in the area, the past 58 years in Bath.
Hal was an incredible man. He left an indelible mark on anyone who had the good fortune to know...
Elaine D. Borgschulte
Jul 22, 2025
Elaine D. Borgschulte, beloved wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 22, 2025, surrounded by love. Her warmth, strength, and unwavering dedication to her family defined her life and left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.
Born with a heart full of kindness and a spirit that radiated love, Elaine was the...
Paul Uselton
Jul 21, 2025
Paul Michael Uselton, age 67, of Copley, passed away peacefully Monday, July 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was a proud United States Navy veteran. He was an asset to the healthcare community with his extensive knowledge and hard work as a Cardiac Sonographer and teacher at Cuyahoga Community College.
Preceded in death by his father, Paul Uselton;...
Stephen David Dando
Jul 20, 2025
Stephen David Dando, age 47, of Munroe Falls, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Stephen was a 2001 graduate of Wilmington College where he majored in Criminal Justice and Communications. He spent a semester studying in England where he began a love of traveling. He would visit back and forth with another friend studying in Spain. He traveled to...
Barbara L. Bowers
Jul 19, 2025
Barbara L. Bowers (nee Kenski), age 83, of Copley, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Barb was born on February 3, 1942, to Josephine and Leonard Kenski. She grew up on Hillman Avenue in the 55th and Broadway neighborhood of Cleveland with her 3 siblings, Timothy, Judith (Lambert), and Scott. Following her graduation from Our Lady of Lourdes High...
Janet "Kaye" Ketcham
Jul 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Janet "Kaye" (Hutchison) Ketcham
Janet "Kaye" Ketcham (nee Hutchison), born December 8, 1948, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by family and love. Kaye was the embodiment of kindness, faith, and grace.
She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. To know Kaye was to be heard, supported, and loved. Her gentle nature,...
Jon Lyle McKinnon
Jul 14, 2025
Jon Lyle McKinnon, age 83, of Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, July 14, 2025.
He was born October 20, 1941, in Akron, son of the late Robert and Edith McKinnon. Jon graduated from Hower Vocational High School. He was a retired School Bus Driver for Akron Public Schools. He was a big fan of all things Civil War. Jon will be...
Donald L. Oros
Jul 14, 2025
Donald Oros, 67, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Beloved husband of Susan and proud father of Benjamin; Don is also survived by his dear mother, Phyllis; and brother, Mark (Debbie). He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin.
An engineer by profession, Don spent his personal time applying his ingenuity and craftsmanship to a remarkable...
Catherine Georgene Bayer
Jul 13, 2025
Catherine Georgene Bayer passed away on July 13th, 2025.
Georgene, as she preferred to be called, was born on June 12th, 1926 to parents S.R. Everett and Sue J. Everett (nee Roberts). She was married for over 58 years to her late beloved husband, Edward A. Bayer, who died on December 31st, 2014.
Georgene was employed for many years at Goodyear Aerospace.
She...
Jennifer Kelly Larkin
Jul 12, 2025
Jennifer Kelly Larkin of Stow, OH, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2025 at the age of 41. Born in Roanoke, VA on June 30, 1984 to Kevin & Jackie Larkin, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, John & Eleanor Kelly and Frank & Pauline Larkin. Jen is survived by her adopted daughter, Penelope; parents, Kevin and Jackie;...
Karen L Price
Jul 11, 2025
Karen Lyn Pidcock Price, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6:01 p.m. at Summa Health System – Akron Campus, due to complications from an aggressive infection.
Karen was born on June 26, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to Jeanne (née Starn) and George Pidcock. She grew up in the Dayton and Barberton areas, and began...
Robert M. Quade
Jul 11, 2025
Robert Milton Quade, 95, died of natural causes on July 11, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, after a very brief hospitalization. He was comfortable, content, and with family at his passing. Robert was born May 14, 1930, in Mountain View, California to Lester and Elna Quade. Robert married his wife, Doris Anne Quade, in 1955.
Mr. Quade committed his life to celebrating...
Jean Fisher Gadd
Jul 10, 2025
Jean Fisher Gadd died on July 10, 2025 at Arden Courts of Bath, OH. Born in Akron, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her father, John S. Fisher, 1976 and mother, Etha Kamp Fisher, 1988 Ohio. She attended grade schools of Windemere, one semester at Old Trail School and then Rankin. She graduated in the class of 1950 at Buchtel...
Margaret "Peggy" Anne Vernon
Jul 10, 2025
Margaret Anne "Peggy" Vernon, 87, Passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 10th, 2025. In Akron, Ohio. She was born on April 26,1938, in Akron, Ohio. Daughter of the late Ted and Anne Saxman.
She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Judy Saxman. Peggy's life was marked by warmth, humor and devotion to those...
Jacqueline Margaretta Reilly
Jul 10, 2025
Jacqueline Margaretta Reilly, 74, from Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on July 10, 2025.
She was born on October 31, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Bernard Reilly and mother Dorothy Roll Reilly. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Reilly McDonald (Frank), nieces,...
Judith Barnes
Jul 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Judith McDonald Barnes
April 15, 1941 – July 10, 2025
Judith McDonald Barnes, born in Nashville, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by elegance, intellect, and unwavering compassion. The beloved daughter of Ray Paul McDonald and Aubrey McDonald Brenneman, Judith’s early years were shaped by curiosity and kindness—qualities that guided her...
Robert Lee Long
Jul 28, 2025
Robert Lee Long, 75, died July 28, 2025, with his children at his side.
Born on June 27, 1950, Rob was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Firestone High School in 1968, and studied at the University of Akron. Rob was President of Akron Tile & Fireplace, founded in 1906. Above all, he was a loving husband, father,...
Margarethe Zarkovacki
Jul 28, 2025
Margaret Zarkovacki , 83, of Copley, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025.
Margaret was born in Osijek, Yugoslavia in 1942, to Eugen and Louise Seidl. In 1955 at the age of 13, Margaret and her parents and three sisters immigrated to Germany. With great anticipation, in February of 1957, Margaret and her family sailed to America...
Dorris Benson
Jul 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness, but with peace in our hearts, that we announce the passing of Jane Dorris Benson on July 25, 2025, in Naples Florida. She was 87.
Dorris was born on April 8, 1938 in Cullman, Alabama to parents, James and Jewell Higdon.
Dorris was an avid gardener, and served her community through 15 years of devoted service on...
Cornelia Beaumont Gohr Botto
Jul 23, 2025
Cornelia Beaumont “Beau” Gohr Botto, 85, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Akron, Ohio, on February 8, 1940, Beau was the daughter of Cornelia “Connie” Beaumont Hirsch Gohr and William Davis Gohr. She was an alumna of Old Trail School and Bradford Junior College and earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from...
Harland B. Horton, Jr.
Jul 23, 2025
Harland B. Horton, Jr., 82, passed away July 23, 2025, surrounded by his family at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. He was born September 19, 1942, in Akron and lived his entire life in the area, the past 58 years in Bath.
Hal was an incredible man. He left an indelible mark on anyone who had the good fortune to know...
Elaine D. Borgschulte
Jul 22, 2025
Elaine D. Borgschulte, beloved wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 22, 2025, surrounded by love. Her warmth, strength, and unwavering dedication to her family defined her life and left an indelible mark on everyone who knew her.
Born with a heart full of kindness and a spirit that radiated love, Elaine was the...
Paul Uselton
Jul 21, 2025
Paul Michael Uselton, age 67, of Copley, passed away peacefully Monday, July 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was a proud United States Navy veteran. He was an asset to the healthcare community with his extensive knowledge and hard work as a Cardiac Sonographer and teacher at Cuyahoga Community College.
Preceded in death by his father, Paul Uselton;...
Stephen David Dando
Jul 20, 2025
Stephen David Dando, age 47, of Munroe Falls, OH, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Stephen was a 2001 graduate of Wilmington College where he majored in Criminal Justice and Communications. He spent a semester studying in England where he began a love of traveling. He would visit back and forth with another friend studying in Spain. He traveled to...
Barbara L. Bowers
Jul 19, 2025
Barbara L. Bowers (nee Kenski), age 83, of Copley, OH, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2025.
Barb was born on February 3, 1942, to Josephine and Leonard Kenski. She grew up on Hillman Avenue in the 55th and Broadway neighborhood of Cleveland with her 3 siblings, Timothy, Judith (Lambert), and Scott. Following her graduation from Our Lady of Lourdes High...
Janet "Kaye" Ketcham
Jul 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Janet "Kaye" (Hutchison) Ketcham
Janet "Kaye" Ketcham (nee Hutchison), born December 8, 1948, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by family and love. Kaye was the embodiment of kindness, faith, and grace.
She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. To know Kaye was to be heard, supported, and loved. Her gentle nature,...
Jon Lyle McKinnon
Jul 14, 2025
Jon Lyle McKinnon, age 83, of Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, July 14, 2025.
He was born October 20, 1941, in Akron, son of the late Robert and Edith McKinnon. Jon graduated from Hower Vocational High School. He was a retired School Bus Driver for Akron Public Schools. He was a big fan of all things Civil War. Jon will be...
Donald L. Oros
Jul 14, 2025
Donald Oros, 67, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Beloved husband of Susan and proud father of Benjamin; Don is also survived by his dear mother, Phyllis; and brother, Mark (Debbie). He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin.
An engineer by profession, Don spent his personal time applying his ingenuity and craftsmanship to a remarkable...
Catherine Georgene Bayer
Jul 13, 2025
Catherine Georgene Bayer passed away on July 13th, 2025.
Georgene, as she preferred to be called, was born on June 12th, 1926 to parents S.R. Everett and Sue J. Everett (nee Roberts). She was married for over 58 years to her late beloved husband, Edward A. Bayer, who died on December 31st, 2014.
Georgene was employed for many years at Goodyear Aerospace.
She...
Jennifer Kelly Larkin
Jul 12, 2025
Jennifer Kelly Larkin of Stow, OH, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2025 at the age of 41. Born in Roanoke, VA on June 30, 1984 to Kevin & Jackie Larkin, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, John & Eleanor Kelly and Frank & Pauline Larkin. Jen is survived by her adopted daughter, Penelope; parents, Kevin and Jackie;...
Karen L Price
Jul 11, 2025
Karen Lyn Pidcock Price, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6:01 p.m. at Summa Health System – Akron Campus, due to complications from an aggressive infection.
Karen was born on June 26, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to Jeanne (née Starn) and George Pidcock. She grew up in the Dayton and Barberton areas, and began...
Robert M. Quade
Jul 11, 2025
Robert Milton Quade, 95, died of natural causes on July 11, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, after a very brief hospitalization. He was comfortable, content, and with family at his passing. Robert was born May 14, 1930, in Mountain View, California to Lester and Elna Quade. Robert married his wife, Doris Anne Quade, in 1955.
Mr. Quade committed his life to celebrating...
Jean Fisher Gadd
Jul 10, 2025
Jean Fisher Gadd died on July 10, 2025 at Arden Courts of Bath, OH. Born in Akron, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her father, John S. Fisher, 1976 and mother, Etha Kamp Fisher, 1988 Ohio. She attended grade schools of Windemere, one semester at Old Trail School and then Rankin. She graduated in the class of 1950 at Buchtel...
Margaret "Peggy" Anne Vernon
Jul 10, 2025
Margaret Anne "Peggy" Vernon, 87, Passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 10th, 2025. In Akron, Ohio. She was born on April 26,1938, in Akron, Ohio. Daughter of the late Ted and Anne Saxman.
She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Judy Saxman. Peggy's life was marked by warmth, humor and devotion to those...
Jacqueline Margaretta Reilly
Jul 10, 2025
Jacqueline Margaretta Reilly, 74, from Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on July 10, 2025.
She was born on October 31, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Bernard Reilly and mother Dorothy Roll Reilly. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Reilly McDonald (Frank), nieces,...
Judith Barnes
Jul 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Judith McDonald Barnes
April 15, 1941 – July 10, 2025
Judith McDonald Barnes, born in Nashville, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by elegance, intellect, and unwavering compassion. The beloved daughter of Ray Paul McDonald and Aubrey McDonald Brenneman, Judith’s early years were shaped by curiosity and kindness—qualities that guided her...
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