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April Lee Richards
Jun 13, 2025
April Lee Richards, age 71, passed away on June 13th, 2025 at her residence. April was a lifelong resident of Akron, OH. She worked as a home health aide in Akron until she retired. She loved karaoke, animals, and the beach. April was blessed with a large and loving family.
She is survived by her children, Aimee Donohue and Sean Donohue;...
Elmer J. DeWitt
Jun 13, 2025
Elmer J. DeWitt, age 100, of Munroe Falls, passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2025.
He was born in Grand Junction, MI on August 6, 1924. Elmer proudly served in the United States Navy in WWII from 1942-1945 and the Korean Conflict from 1950-1952. He had a PhD degree in Organic chemistry from Emery University in Atlanta. Elmer loved his career...
Donald Robert Botto
Jun 12, 2025
Donald Robert Botto, 93, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 5, 1932, in Hicksville, New York, Don later moved to Brookville. He was a proud alumnus of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and graduated from Princeton University in 1954 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He later earned a...
Steffany Lynn Stearns
Jun 8, 2025
Steffany Lynn “Missy” Stearns, age 63, of Akron, Ohio, passed after a brief illness on June 8, 2025.
She was born in Akron, Ohio in 1961 to Robert Dean Stearns and Laura Jane (McNeese) Stearns. She was a graduate of Firestone High School and attended the University of Akron.
Steffany began a long and successful career in the world of professional ballet...
Norinne Fenner Noble
Jun 8, 2025
Norinne Fenner Noble, 94, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025.
Norrine was born on February 5, 1931 in Iowa City, Iowa to Alfrieda and Clarence L. Fenner. She grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she was raised by her father and loving step-mother, Velma Fenner. A loyal Hawkeye fan, Norinne graduated from the University of Iowa before settling back...
Jane Pheneger Michaels
Jun 7, 2025
Jane, age 76, of Wadsworth, OH passed away suddenly Saturday June 7, 2025. She was born August 23,1948 in Akron to parents, Herbert and Pauline Pheneger. She grew up and was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, where she graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1966. She furthered her education and then became a legal secretary. She went on to marry...
Judith E. Enix
Jun 7, 2025
Judith E. Enix, age 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2025.
She was born July 10, 1934, to Franklin and Veronica Stephens. Judith loved to garden and was an avid reader. She will be greatly missed.
Judith was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Gary Enix. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Audrey Enix and Deborah...
Donna K. Barracato
Jun 6, 2025
Donna Barracato, age 87, walked into the light on June 6, 2025.
Donna was born at home on January 2, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael and Margaret (Kowchak) Pinchot. At the age of 20, Donna married her high school sweetheart, Al Barracato. They moved to Akron and raised three children together. She and Al were also partners in...
Duane Richard Hellier
Jun 2, 2025
Duane Richard Hellier, age 50, died on June 2nd, 2025. He was born July 27th, 1974 in Sharon, PA to parents Edward “Kevin” Hellier and Marsha Axe (nee Gregorini).
He was preceded in death by his daughter, a baby girl (1992); his grandparents; and by his father, Kevin Hellier (2017). He is survived by his spouse, LeeAnn; former wife, Becky (David);...
Randall J McDonald
May 29, 2025
Randall (Randy) Joseph McDonald, age 71, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. Father to Michael Patrick McDonald and Timothy Joseph McDonald; Son of M.F. McDonald (deceased) and Pauline McDonald (deceased) and AnnaBelle (Kelley) McDonald (deceased); Brother to Pam (McDonald) Lester, Patrick McDonald, Colleen (Kelley) King, Kathie (Kelley) Bishop, and Tom Kelley; and uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend...
Gundega Lojek
May 27, 2025
Gundega Lojek passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on October 5, 1933, in Latvia. During WWII, her family was forced to flee their home to Germany where they lived for several years until they were sponsored by a family in the US. They lived and worked on a farm for a number...
Mary Ellen Roberts
May 23, 2025
MaryEllen Roberts (nee Eisenhart), age 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully Friday, May 23, 2025, at Ohio Living Rockynol Long Term Care Center, after complications of lung disease.
She was born October 10, 1944, in Akron, OH; daughter of the late Newton E. and Ethel L (nee Graham) Eisenhart.
MaryEllen attended Akron public schools, graduating from her beloved Buchtel High School in...
Norman Ignatius Zalewski
May 21, 2025
Norman Ignatius Zalewski (1941-2025)
Norman Ignatius Zalewski, 84, of Richfield, Ohio, died on May 21, 2025 in Cleveland Ohio.
He was born in Cleveland to Ignatius and Stella Zalewski. Norman served in the US Navy and later graduated from Kent State University majoring in Anthropology. He was an electrician and retired from Crown, Cork, & Seal in Massillon, Ohio.
Norman was preceded in...
Alexis Colleen Crouse
May 19, 2025
Alexis Colleen Crouse, 28, Devoted Mother and Free Spirit
Alexis Colleen Crouse, known affectionately as “Sessa” or “Lexi” to family and friends, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 28.
Born on January 8, 1997, in Youngstown, Alexis carried a soul that was both tender and strong, drawn deeply to the quiet strength of trees, the stories held in...
Pauline Vasilopoulos
May 16, 2025
Pauline Vasilopoulos, age 101, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2025.
She was a lifelong accountant for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. She was a very active member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the Good Samaritans and the Philoptochos Society.
Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Stella Vasilopoulos; sisters, Margaret Goumas and Coletta Vasilopoulos; brother, James; brother-in-law, Andrew...
Edward L. Dunlap
May 15, 2025
Edward L. Dunlap
1942 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Edward Dunlap, 83, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Mary and a loving father to Dara (Dan), Marti, and Greg (Jamie).
Dad was hardworking and dedicated. He spent 39 years working as a tire engineer where he was project manager...
Zorica Dilber
May 14, 2025
Zorica Dilber (nee Shiposh) 88, of Akron, passed away May 13, 2025. Zorica was born on March 26, 1937 in Serbia.
Zorica loved to cook for her family and was very passionate about watching professional tennis. She also loved to spend time with her grandchildren and never passed up the opportunity to babysit.
She is survived by her husband, Uros Dilber; children,...
Sue Larson
May 12, 2025
Sue Larson (nee Gray), 87, of North Portage Path, Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, May 12, 2025, at the side of her daughter Amy.
Sue was the wife of Robert Larson, who she met during her 30+ year career at the University of Akron. Sue was a wonderful friend of many from Akron and Hudson, Ohio, where she lived for 38...
Edward N. Phillips Sr.
May 11, 2025
Edward Nick Phillips Sr. (April 6, 1936 – May 11, 2025) passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Born in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, Ed was a devoted husband to Mary Ann for 64 years and a loving father and grandfather. He worked at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 42 years, was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church...
Norma J Nitzsche
May 10, 2025
Norma J. Nitzsche, age 96, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025.
She was born April 28, 1929, to Joseph and Lucille Goodall. Norma was an avid golfer. She loved to go shopping and was always delighted to go out to eat with her friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Preceded in...
April Lee Richards
Jun 13, 2025
April Lee Richards, age 71, passed away on June 13th, 2025 at her residence. April was a lifelong resident of Akron, OH. She worked as a home health aide in Akron until she retired. She loved karaoke, animals, and the beach. April was blessed with a large and loving family.
She is survived by her children, Aimee Donohue and Sean Donohue;...
Elmer J. DeWitt
Jun 13, 2025
Elmer J. DeWitt, age 100, of Munroe Falls, passed away peacefully Friday, June 13, 2025.
He was born in Grand Junction, MI on August 6, 1924. Elmer proudly served in the United States Navy in WWII from 1942-1945 and the Korean Conflict from 1950-1952. He had a PhD degree in Organic chemistry from Emery University in Atlanta. Elmer loved his career...
Donald Robert Botto
Jun 12, 2025
Donald Robert Botto, 93, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 5, 1932, in Hicksville, New York, Don later moved to Brookville. He was a proud alumnus of Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, and graduated from Princeton University in 1954 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He later earned a...
Steffany Lynn Stearns
Jun 8, 2025
Steffany Lynn “Missy” Stearns, age 63, of Akron, Ohio, passed after a brief illness on June 8, 2025.
She was born in Akron, Ohio in 1961 to Robert Dean Stearns and Laura Jane (McNeese) Stearns. She was a graduate of Firestone High School and attended the University of Akron.
Steffany began a long and successful career in the world of professional ballet...
Norinne Fenner Noble
Jun 8, 2025
Norinne Fenner Noble, 94, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025.
Norrine was born on February 5, 1931 in Iowa City, Iowa to Alfrieda and Clarence L. Fenner. She grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she was raised by her father and loving step-mother, Velma Fenner. A loyal Hawkeye fan, Norinne graduated from the University of Iowa before settling back...
Jane Pheneger Michaels
Jun 7, 2025
Jane, age 76, of Wadsworth, OH passed away suddenly Saturday June 7, 2025. She was born August 23,1948 in Akron to parents, Herbert and Pauline Pheneger. She grew up and was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, where she graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1966. She furthered her education and then became a legal secretary. She went on to marry...
Judith E. Enix
Jun 7, 2025
Judith E. Enix, age 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 7, 2025.
She was born July 10, 1934, to Franklin and Veronica Stephens. Judith loved to garden and was an avid reader. She will be greatly missed.
Judith was preceded in death by her cherished husband, Gary Enix. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Audrey Enix and Deborah...
Donna K. Barracato
Jun 6, 2025
Donna Barracato, age 87, walked into the light on June 6, 2025.
Donna was born at home on January 2, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael and Margaret (Kowchak) Pinchot. At the age of 20, Donna married her high school sweetheart, Al Barracato. They moved to Akron and raised three children together. She and Al were also partners in...
Duane Richard Hellier
Jun 2, 2025
Duane Richard Hellier, age 50, died on June 2nd, 2025. He was born July 27th, 1974 in Sharon, PA to parents Edward “Kevin” Hellier and Marsha Axe (nee Gregorini).
He was preceded in death by his daughter, a baby girl (1992); his grandparents; and by his father, Kevin Hellier (2017). He is survived by his spouse, LeeAnn; former wife, Becky (David);...
Randall J McDonald
May 29, 2025
Randall (Randy) Joseph McDonald, age 71, passed away on May 29, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. Father to Michael Patrick McDonald and Timothy Joseph McDonald; Son of M.F. McDonald (deceased) and Pauline McDonald (deceased) and AnnaBelle (Kelley) McDonald (deceased); Brother to Pam (McDonald) Lester, Patrick McDonald, Colleen (Kelley) King, Kathie (Kelley) Bishop, and Tom Kelley; and uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend...
Gundega Lojek
May 27, 2025
Gundega Lojek passed away on May 27, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on October 5, 1933, in Latvia. During WWII, her family was forced to flee their home to Germany where they lived for several years until they were sponsored by a family in the US. They lived and worked on a farm for a number...
Mary Ellen Roberts
May 23, 2025
MaryEllen Roberts (nee Eisenhart), age 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully Friday, May 23, 2025, at Ohio Living Rockynol Long Term Care Center, after complications of lung disease.
She was born October 10, 1944, in Akron, OH; daughter of the late Newton E. and Ethel L (nee Graham) Eisenhart.
MaryEllen attended Akron public schools, graduating from her beloved Buchtel High School in...
Norman Ignatius Zalewski
May 21, 2025
Norman Ignatius Zalewski (1941-2025)
Norman Ignatius Zalewski, 84, of Richfield, Ohio, died on May 21, 2025 in Cleveland Ohio.
He was born in Cleveland to Ignatius and Stella Zalewski. Norman served in the US Navy and later graduated from Kent State University majoring in Anthropology. He was an electrician and retired from Crown, Cork, & Seal in Massillon, Ohio.
Norman was preceded in...
Alexis Colleen Crouse
May 19, 2025
Alexis Colleen Crouse, 28, Devoted Mother and Free Spirit
Alexis Colleen Crouse, known affectionately as “Sessa” or “Lexi” to family and friends, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 28.
Born on January 8, 1997, in Youngstown, Alexis carried a soul that was both tender and strong, drawn deeply to the quiet strength of trees, the stories held in...
Pauline Vasilopoulos
May 16, 2025
Pauline Vasilopoulos, age 101, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2025.
She was a lifelong accountant for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. She was a very active member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the Good Samaritans and the Philoptochos Society.
Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Stella Vasilopoulos; sisters, Margaret Goumas and Coletta Vasilopoulos; brother, James; brother-in-law, Andrew...
Edward L. Dunlap
May 15, 2025
Edward L. Dunlap
1942 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Edward Dunlap, 83, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Mary and a loving father to Dara (Dan), Marti, and Greg (Jamie).
Dad was hardworking and dedicated. He spent 39 years working as a tire engineer where he was project manager...
Zorica Dilber
May 14, 2025
Zorica Dilber (nee Shiposh) 88, of Akron, passed away May 13, 2025. Zorica was born on March 26, 1937 in Serbia.
Zorica loved to cook for her family and was very passionate about watching professional tennis. She also loved to spend time with her grandchildren and never passed up the opportunity to babysit.
She is survived by her husband, Uros Dilber; children,...
Sue Larson
May 12, 2025
Sue Larson (nee Gray), 87, of North Portage Path, Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, May 12, 2025, at the side of her daughter Amy.
Sue was the wife of Robert Larson, who she met during her 30+ year career at the University of Akron. Sue was a wonderful friend of many from Akron and Hudson, Ohio, where she lived for 38...
Edward N. Phillips Sr.
May 11, 2025
Edward Nick Phillips Sr. (April 6, 1936 – May 11, 2025) passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Born in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, Ed was a devoted husband to Mary Ann for 64 years and a loving father and grandfather. He worked at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 42 years, was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church...
Norma J Nitzsche
May 10, 2025
Norma J. Nitzsche, age 96, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025.
She was born April 28, 1929, to Joseph and Lucille Goodall. Norma was an avid golfer. She loved to go shopping and was always delighted to go out to eat with her friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Preceded in...
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