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Robert M. Williams
Feb 17, 2025
Robert M. Williams, age 87, of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully February 17, 2025, with his family beside him. A wonderful father, leader, and friend to many.
Bob was born February 11, 1938 and lived his life as a simple, happy, person who had so much love for his family. He enjoyed family gatherings, especially vacations in Canada and spending time...
Drew Michael Gentner
Feb 15, 2025
Drew Michael Gentner, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Drew is survived by his parents, Dwayne and Cathy (Collins) Gentner; sister and brother-in-law, Kailey and Jerry Craig; and girlfriend, Aishwarya Gopinath; Grandparents, Jerry and Jean Gentner (Luther), Marcus and Karen Collins (Yoder). He had a large family who loved him including his uncles and aunts Dennis and...
Robert J. "Bob" Bonkoski
Feb 15, 2025
Robert J. “Bob” Bonkoski
The world lost the greatest man you’ll never know. In the early morning hours of February 15, 2025, Robert J. “Bob” Bonkoski lost his brave battle, surrounded by the presence and love of his family.
Bob was born on March 23, 1951 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Conshohocken, PA and spent his childhood riding bikes and...
JoAnn Elias
Feb 12, 2025
JoAnn Elias
May 18, 1944-February 12, 2025
JoAnn Elias, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s house, surrounded by family, on February 12, 2025, at the age of 80. She spent most of her life in Akron, Ohio, but she also made cherished memories living in Las Vegas, Nevada, Portland, Maine, and Henniker, New Hampshire.
JoAnn was...
William Patrick Callahan
Feb 12, 2025
William Patrick Callahan, age 63, of Wadsworth, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with his wife by his side. William was known by many names, Billy, Crashy, BoBo, Pat., Patrick, Bill and William. Born to William and Dorothy (Keller) Callahan. Patrick was employed for over 25 years at United Sales.
Besides his parents, Patrick was preceded in death by...
Sue A. Tolley
Feb 10, 2025
SUE A. TOLLEY, 94, passed away February 10, 2025. Sue was born on December 28, 1930, in Moundsville, West Virginia. Her mother was Jean C. Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years, Howard A. Tolley. Surviving Sue are her son, Jim (Bernadette), daughter, Jill Dugovics; granddaughters, Allison (Nick) Diemert, Emily (Christopher) Smith, and Devon...
Marilyn Bednar-Kasarda
Feb 9, 2025
Marilyn M. Bednar-Kasarda (nee Hadfield), age 96, of Akron, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Marilyn graduated from West High School and Kent State University with a degree in education. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed her ladies’ lunches and any opportunity to have a classy party to bring out the fine China. Marilyn loved an adventure and enjoyed...
Bernice Sayre
Feb 8, 2025
Bernice “Bernie” Sayre, age 94, of Akron, OH passed away on February 8th, 2025. Bernice was born on November 19, 1930 in Akron, one of four sisters of the late Martin and Mabel Williams. She married Gerald Sayre on February 18, 1950 and celebrated 64 years together before his passing in 2014. They had many happy years together enjoying golf,...
Parvin Assef
Feb 8, 2025
Parvin Assef, 89, passed away on February 8, 2025. Parvin was a loving mother and she is remembered by her family and friends for her graciousness and kind loving heart. She would always find something positive about every person she knew. Parvin also enjoyed cooking and shopping.
Parvin was born on July 16, 1935 in Tehran, Iran to parents, Gholam Hossein...
Kenneth G. George
Feb 4, 2025
Kenneth G. George, affectionately known by many as "Mike," passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born on December 14, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ella of Pittsburgh, PA; sister, Eunice Miller of Pittsburgh, PA; brothers, Curtis George of Doylestown, OH and Everett George of York, PA.
Kenneth...
James M Dahl
Feb 3, 2025
James M. “Jim” Dahl, age 96, of Akron, OH passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, after a brief illness.
James was born April 7,1928 on a farm in Hettinger, ND. His family moved to other small Dakota towns as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Attending high school in Spearfish, SD, his friends called him “Professor.” In order to...
Sharon Tustin
Feb 2, 2025
“When you come to my room to get me, and I’m not there-I’m in Heaven!”
Sharon Wingfield Tustin, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, has entered the kingdom of eternal life surrounded by family on February 2, 2025, at the age of 83.
Sharon was born on May 5th, 1941, in Elkins, West Virginia. She lived a most wonderful life here on earth,...
Gerald Carl Kesler
Feb 1, 2025
Gerald (“Jerry”) Carl Kesler
July 1, 1941 – February 1, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Carl Kesler passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Born on July 1, 1941, in East Chicago, Indiana, Jerry lived a life full of love, dedication, and joy.
Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Weldon and Carlyn Kesler, and his siblings Gloria and Bill. He is...
Judith Kay Bartley
Jan 31, 2025
Judith K. Bartley, 90 years old passed away on January 31st, 2025.
She was born February 25th, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, and was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Donald R. Bartley; Parents, J. Harold and Mary Thomas McKinley and Stepmother, Eleanor Dent McKinley.
She will be missed by her daughters, Mary Weaver (Brent) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ellen VanCamp...
Nathan Earl Williams
Jan 30, 2025
Nathan Earl Williams, 45, died January 30, 2025, in Brunswick, Ohio. Born June 4, 1979, in Akron, he spent his life trying to make the world a better place. We will miss him so much.
A Firestone High School grad, Nathan attended the University of Akron. During college, Nathan's favorite place was behind the scenes at WUAP, the university's radio station....
Harter Charles March
Jan 28, 2025
Harter Charles March, 81, of Bath Twp. passed away on January 28, 2025. Harter was born in Rochester, New York on February 14, 1943 to late Dr. Edgar and Mary March (nee Coy). He was a graduate of McKinley High School and attended Mt. Union University and Cleveland State University.
After his schooling he served in the US Army Special...
Michael Joseph Mallo
Jan 27, 2025
Michael Joseph Mallo went home to be with the Lord January 27, 2025, at the age of 68. Michael was born and raised in Akron, Ohio.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Offie and Rose; brothers, John, Larry, and George; and sister, Teresa. Michael is survived by nephews, John II, Joseph, Thomas and Ryan; nieces, Laurel and Petra; great...
Richard W. Sebastian
Jan 26, 2025
Richard (Dick) Winn Sebastian (84) passed away on January 26, 2025 in Pensacola, Florida. Born in Kansas City, MO on May 17, 1940, Dick was raised in North Platte, NE, where he was active in athletics in high school. He was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball, and track) at Hastings College and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Math. He then...
Barbara Dawn Essig (nee Border)
2025
Barbara Dawn Essig (née Border)
1957 – 2025
So beautiful and kind, Barbara lived a good life, helping her family do the same while loving them unconditionally. She was proud and supportive of her children, teaching them at an early age to appreciate the value of learning, responsibility and hard work. She never tired of making trips to the library for her...
Virginia Luscombe Rogers
Jan 24, 2025
Virginia Luscombe Rogers “Ginger” departed this life on January 24th, 2025, surrounded by her three children, at Summa Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
Ginger was born on May 13th, 1928, in Grand Junction, Colorado to Martha Ruth (nee Logan) and Carl Blackwell Luscombe. The family moved to Ohio when Ginger was young, living first in Sandusky and then in Vermilion, but many...
Robert M. Williams
Feb 17, 2025
Robert M. Williams, age 87, of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully February 17, 2025, with his family beside him. A wonderful father, leader, and friend to many.
Bob was born February 11, 1938 and lived his life as a simple, happy, person who had so much love for his family. He enjoyed family gatherings, especially vacations in Canada and spending time...
Drew Michael Gentner
Feb 15, 2025
Drew Michael Gentner, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Drew is survived by his parents, Dwayne and Cathy (Collins) Gentner; sister and brother-in-law, Kailey and Jerry Craig; and girlfriend, Aishwarya Gopinath; Grandparents, Jerry and Jean Gentner (Luther), Marcus and Karen Collins (Yoder). He had a large family who loved him including his uncles and aunts Dennis and...
Robert J. "Bob" Bonkoski
Feb 15, 2025
Robert J. “Bob” Bonkoski
The world lost the greatest man you’ll never know. In the early morning hours of February 15, 2025, Robert J. “Bob” Bonkoski lost his brave battle, surrounded by the presence and love of his family.
Bob was born on March 23, 1951 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He was raised in Conshohocken, PA and spent his childhood riding bikes and...
JoAnn Elias
Feb 12, 2025
JoAnn Elias
May 18, 1944-February 12, 2025
JoAnn Elias, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s house, surrounded by family, on February 12, 2025, at the age of 80. She spent most of her life in Akron, Ohio, but she also made cherished memories living in Las Vegas, Nevada, Portland, Maine, and Henniker, New Hampshire.
JoAnn was...
William Patrick Callahan
Feb 12, 2025
William Patrick Callahan, age 63, of Wadsworth, OH passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with his wife by his side. William was known by many names, Billy, Crashy, BoBo, Pat., Patrick, Bill and William. Born to William and Dorothy (Keller) Callahan. Patrick was employed for over 25 years at United Sales.
Besides his parents, Patrick was preceded in death by...
Sue A. Tolley
Feb 10, 2025
SUE A. TOLLEY, 94, passed away February 10, 2025. Sue was born on December 28, 1930, in Moundsville, West Virginia. Her mother was Jean C. Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 72 years, Howard A. Tolley. Surviving Sue are her son, Jim (Bernadette), daughter, Jill Dugovics; granddaughters, Allison (Nick) Diemert, Emily (Christopher) Smith, and Devon...
Marilyn Bednar-Kasarda
Feb 9, 2025
Marilyn M. Bednar-Kasarda (nee Hadfield), age 96, of Akron, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Marilyn graduated from West High School and Kent State University with a degree in education. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed her ladies’ lunches and any opportunity to have a classy party to bring out the fine China. Marilyn loved an adventure and enjoyed...
Bernice Sayre
Feb 8, 2025
Bernice “Bernie” Sayre, age 94, of Akron, OH passed away on February 8th, 2025. Bernice was born on November 19, 1930 in Akron, one of four sisters of the late Martin and Mabel Williams. She married Gerald Sayre on February 18, 1950 and celebrated 64 years together before his passing in 2014. They had many happy years together enjoying golf,...
Parvin Assef
Feb 8, 2025
Parvin Assef, 89, passed away on February 8, 2025. Parvin was a loving mother and she is remembered by her family and friends for her graciousness and kind loving heart. She would always find something positive about every person she knew. Parvin also enjoyed cooking and shopping.
Parvin was born on July 16, 1935 in Tehran, Iran to parents, Gholam Hossein...
Kenneth G. George
Feb 4, 2025
Kenneth G. George, affectionately known by many as "Mike," passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born on December 14, 1935, in Pittsburgh, PA, Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ella of Pittsburgh, PA; sister, Eunice Miller of Pittsburgh, PA; brothers, Curtis George of Doylestown, OH and Everett George of York, PA.
Kenneth...
James M Dahl
Feb 3, 2025
James M. “Jim” Dahl, age 96, of Akron, OH passed away peacefully on February 3, 2025, after a brief illness.
James was born April 7,1928 on a farm in Hettinger, ND. His family moved to other small Dakota towns as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Attending high school in Spearfish, SD, his friends called him “Professor.” In order to...
Sharon Tustin
Feb 2, 2025
“When you come to my room to get me, and I’m not there-I’m in Heaven!”
Sharon Wingfield Tustin, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, has entered the kingdom of eternal life surrounded by family on February 2, 2025, at the age of 83.
Sharon was born on May 5th, 1941, in Elkins, West Virginia. She lived a most wonderful life here on earth,...
Gerald Carl Kesler
Feb 1, 2025
Gerald (“Jerry”) Carl Kesler
July 1, 1941 – February 1, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Carl Kesler passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Born on July 1, 1941, in East Chicago, Indiana, Jerry lived a life full of love, dedication, and joy.
Jerry was predeceased by his parents, Weldon and Carlyn Kesler, and his siblings Gloria and Bill. He is...
Judith Kay Bartley
Jan 31, 2025
Judith K. Bartley, 90 years old passed away on January 31st, 2025.
She was born February 25th, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, and was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Donald R. Bartley; Parents, J. Harold and Mary Thomas McKinley and Stepmother, Eleanor Dent McKinley.
She will be missed by her daughters, Mary Weaver (Brent) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ellen VanCamp...
Nathan Earl Williams
Jan 30, 2025
Nathan Earl Williams, 45, died January 30, 2025, in Brunswick, Ohio. Born June 4, 1979, in Akron, he spent his life trying to make the world a better place. We will miss him so much.
A Firestone High School grad, Nathan attended the University of Akron. During college, Nathan's favorite place was behind the scenes at WUAP, the university's radio station....
Harter Charles March
Jan 28, 2025
Harter Charles March, 81, of Bath Twp. passed away on January 28, 2025. Harter was born in Rochester, New York on February 14, 1943 to late Dr. Edgar and Mary March (nee Coy). He was a graduate of McKinley High School and attended Mt. Union University and Cleveland State University.
After his schooling he served in the US Army Special...
Michael Joseph Mallo
Jan 27, 2025
Michael Joseph Mallo went home to be with the Lord January 27, 2025, at the age of 68. Michael was born and raised in Akron, Ohio.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Offie and Rose; brothers, John, Larry, and George; and sister, Teresa. Michael is survived by nephews, John II, Joseph, Thomas and Ryan; nieces, Laurel and Petra; great...
Richard W. Sebastian
Jan 26, 2025
Richard (Dick) Winn Sebastian (84) passed away on January 26, 2025 in Pensacola, Florida. Born in Kansas City, MO on May 17, 1940, Dick was raised in North Platte, NE, where he was active in athletics in high school. He was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball, and track) at Hastings College and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Math. He then...
Barbara Dawn Essig (nee Border)
2025
Barbara Dawn Essig (née Border)
1957 – 2025
So beautiful and kind, Barbara lived a good life, helping her family do the same while loving them unconditionally. She was proud and supportive of her children, teaching them at an early age to appreciate the value of learning, responsibility and hard work. She never tired of making trips to the library for her...
Virginia Luscombe Rogers
Jan 24, 2025
Virginia Luscombe Rogers “Ginger” departed this life on January 24th, 2025, surrounded by her three children, at Summa Hospital in Akron, Ohio.
Ginger was born on May 13th, 1928, in Grand Junction, Colorado to Martha Ruth (nee Logan) and Carl Blackwell Luscombe. The family moved to Ohio when Ginger was young, living first in Sandusky and then in Vermilion, but many...
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