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William D. Phelps
Sep 11, 2025
William D. “Bill” Phelps, Jr., age 81, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 11, 2025.
William was born in Pueblo, Colorado March 20, 1944, and was the son of the late William and Wilma (Sanborn) Phelps.
He retired from the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark as a stationary engineer in the powerhouse. William served three tours of duty in The United...
Herbert Mullen
Sep 3, 2025
Herbert Mullen, Jr.,88, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away on September 3, 2025.
Herb was born on October 5,1936, to Herb and Ruth Mullen in Wooster, Ohio.
Herb is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret “Tookie” Mullen; daughters, Jodi (Dr. Gregory) Vrabec and Traci (Christopher) Finn. Five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the...
Rodger Douglas Moses
Sep 3, 2025
Rodger Douglas Moses, 87, of North Royalton and Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2025. He was a loving father to Vannessa, Isabell and Alisha. Alisha precedes our dad in his death. Our dad was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 7, 1938. He was the son of John Joseph and Betty Lou (Kreiler) Moses and...
Nabil A. Manneh, M.D.
Sep 3, 2025
Dr. Nabil A Manneh, age 87 of Tallmadge, OH, a devoted husband, loving father, beloved physician and faithful servant of the Church, entered eternal rest on September 3, 2025.
Dr. Manneh touched countless lives through both his medical practice and his steadfast dedication to the Orthodox Christian community. But above all, his most significant legacy is his family. He was born...
John A. Irvine
Aug 31, 2025
John Irvine of Cuyahoga Falls, OH died on August 31, 2025, of complications from Alzheimer’s and a stroke. A retiree from Summit DD, He was 86 years old. Born in Cleveland on July 26, 1939, he grew up in Cleveland and Parma. The family had a German foreign exchange student, Fred Reichert, so John took his first trip to Europe...
Marilyn Jane Carr
Aug 27, 2025
Marilyn Jane Carr, a gifted educator, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2025, at age 98. Born and raised in Akron to William J. and Pauline B. (nee’ Rowley) Carr, Marilyn was an elementary school teacher in the Akron Public Schools for 32 years. She earned a BA in Psychology from Miami University (Ohio) and a BA in...
Robert M. Holland
Aug 25, 2025
Robert M. Holland, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, died August 25th, 2025. Born in Waltham, MA in 1938, a graduate of Roxbury Latin, Dartmouth College, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Indiana University, he taught at The American School in Switzerland, Drexel University, and The University of Akron as Director of English Composition and Master of the University Honors Program. He...
Viola "Vi" Brown
Aug 24, 2025
"Vi" Viola Brown (Schall) passed away on August 24, 2025 at the age of 98. Daughter of John and Elizabeth Schall, Vi was born in Wadsworth on July 17, 1927 and lived in Akron, Copley, and Northampton, Ohio. Vi graduated from Buchtel High School in 1945 and the University of Akron in 1949 with a degree in elementary education. She...
Carole Lane Jaques
Aug 24, 2025
Carole Lane Jaques, 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late Charles A. Jaques, Jr., entered into eternal rest Sunday, August 24, 2025, due to Glioblastoma (brain tumor).
Carole was born January 2, 1941, in Jacksonville, FL, daughter of the late Herbert D. Lane, Jr. and Muriel Scott Lane. The family relocated to the Avondale neighborhood of Charleston when Carole...
Joseph C. Conley
Aug 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph C. Conley on August 23, 2025, at the age of 63.
Joseph, the cherished son of Benjamin F. Conley and Nancy Pilliod, was born in Akron on March 10, 1962. He was raised in Jackson Township and completed his education with vocational training in electronics.
Known for his exceptionally kind...
Lawrence L. Sebak
Aug 22, 2025
Lawrence L. Sebak, age 79, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025.
He was born February 16, 1946, in Tarentum, PA; son of the late John and Caroline Sebak. Lawrence enjoyed working in his yard, restoring homes and cars, especially Pontiacs. He loved music and art, never failing to bring his creativity to life.
Lawrence was preceded in death...
Robert Earl Leslie
Aug 20, 2025
At the age of 87 and surrounded by his family, Robert “Bob” E. Leslie went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 20, 2025. He was born to Earl and Mathilda Leslie (nee Steidle) on November 23, 1937 in Akron, Ohio.
He lived and worked in Akron all his life. He approached every morning in wonderment of what...
William Howard Wood
Aug 19, 2025
William Howard Wood "Bill", 82, passed away peacefully at his home on August 19, 2025, and is now in the glory of God. He was born in Cleveland, OH on October 11, 1942 to parents William J and Lenore Wood. He was a 1960 graduate of Brush High School and attended Kent State University where he met his wife Sharon,...
Robert Lee Whitfield
Aug 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Whitfield passed away on August 19th, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on March 17th, 1933, to William Ezra and Maggie Mae (McGrew) Whitfield. Bob lived in Connersville until graduation from Connersville High School as a full-fledged Hoosier. He then went on to serve his country with honor in the United States...
C. Evelyn "Evey" Archey
Aug 16, 2025
Carrie Evelyn Archey, “Evey,” age 100, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
She was born May 30, 1925, in Akron, OH; daughter of the late Joe and Inda McCreary.
Evey was deeply committed to community service and volunteerism. She was an active member of the American Cancer Society and dedicated her time to supporting its mission. A proud member of...
Anthony Brustoski
Aug 15, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Brustoski Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, with his loving wife, Sharon, by his side.
Tony grew up on a small farm in Stow, Ohio, built by his Polish immigrant parents. Tony was fortunate to possess boundless curiosity and a love of learning. He was an expert in all things structural and mechanical....
William "Stu" Stuver Parry
Aug 15, 2025
William Stuver Parry, a man known for his wise counsel and steady hand in business and in life, passed away August 15, 2025 at the age of 92. He lived according to his deeply held values of faith, family and community, which served as a foundation for all he did. Many sought Stuver’s wise guidance, and he always delivered his...
Laurice Mourad
Aug 15, 2025
Mrs. Laurice Jesser Mourad of Stow, Ohio was born on February 1st, 1925 and passed away peacefully on Friday August 15th, 2025 at 8:05 pm, at the age of 100, at hospice of Akron City Hospital with her family present. She was the beloved wife of the late George Mourad.
Mrs. Mourad is survived by her son Tony, her two daughters...
Andrew P. Bettick
Aug 11, 2025
Andrew Philip Bettick, age 98, of Bath, passed away on August 11, 2025.
Andy was born May 1, 1927, the youngest of eleven children in Woodford, Virginia, a farming community, now incorporated into the military base of Fort A.P. Hill, Virigina. He attended Spotsylvania High School, dropping out his senior year to join the U.S. Navy during World War II. After...
Connie Anne Drennon
Aug 11, 2025
Connie Anne (Newlin) Drennon, 83, of Fairlawn, passed away on August 11, 2025, at Akron Summa Health Hospital after a short illness.
Mrs. Drennon, a Fairlawn resident for 50 years, was born to Mary (Noble) Newlin and Col. Charles Albert “Burt” Newlin on May 11, 1942, in Manhattan, Kansas. As a true “Army Brat,” Connie lived on many Army bases and...
William D. Phelps
Sep 11, 2025
William D. “Bill” Phelps, Jr., age 81, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 11, 2025.
William was born in Pueblo, Colorado March 20, 1944, and was the son of the late William and Wilma (Sanborn) Phelps.
He retired from the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark as a stationary engineer in the powerhouse. William served three tours of duty in The United...
Herbert Mullen
Sep 3, 2025
Herbert Mullen, Jr.,88, of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away on September 3, 2025.
Herb was born on October 5,1936, to Herb and Ruth Mullen in Wooster, Ohio.
Herb is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret “Tookie” Mullen; daughters, Jodi (Dr. Gregory) Vrabec and Traci (Christopher) Finn. Five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A private service will be held at the convenience of the...
Rodger Douglas Moses
Sep 3, 2025
Rodger Douglas Moses, 87, of North Royalton and Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2025. He was a loving father to Vannessa, Isabell and Alisha. Alisha precedes our dad in his death. Our dad was born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 7, 1938. He was the son of John Joseph and Betty Lou (Kreiler) Moses and...
Nabil A. Manneh, M.D.
Sep 3, 2025
Dr. Nabil A Manneh, age 87 of Tallmadge, OH, a devoted husband, loving father, beloved physician and faithful servant of the Church, entered eternal rest on September 3, 2025.
Dr. Manneh touched countless lives through both his medical practice and his steadfast dedication to the Orthodox Christian community. But above all, his most significant legacy is his family. He was born...
John A. Irvine
Aug 31, 2025
John Irvine of Cuyahoga Falls, OH died on August 31, 2025, of complications from Alzheimer’s and a stroke. A retiree from Summit DD, He was 86 years old. Born in Cleveland on July 26, 1939, he grew up in Cleveland and Parma. The family had a German foreign exchange student, Fred Reichert, so John took his first trip to Europe...
Marilyn Jane Carr
Aug 27, 2025
Marilyn Jane Carr, a gifted educator, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2025, at age 98. Born and raised in Akron to William J. and Pauline B. (nee’ Rowley) Carr, Marilyn was an elementary school teacher in the Akron Public Schools for 32 years. She earned a BA in Psychology from Miami University (Ohio) and a BA in...
Robert M. Holland
Aug 25, 2025
Robert M. Holland, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, died August 25th, 2025. Born in Waltham, MA in 1938, a graduate of Roxbury Latin, Dartmouth College, Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Indiana University, he taught at The American School in Switzerland, Drexel University, and The University of Akron as Director of English Composition and Master of the University Honors Program. He...
Viola "Vi" Brown
Aug 24, 2025
"Vi" Viola Brown (Schall) passed away on August 24, 2025 at the age of 98. Daughter of John and Elizabeth Schall, Vi was born in Wadsworth on July 17, 1927 and lived in Akron, Copley, and Northampton, Ohio. Vi graduated from Buchtel High School in 1945 and the University of Akron in 1949 with a degree in elementary education. She...
Carole Lane Jaques
Aug 24, 2025
Carole Lane Jaques, 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late Charles A. Jaques, Jr., entered into eternal rest Sunday, August 24, 2025, due to Glioblastoma (brain tumor).
Carole was born January 2, 1941, in Jacksonville, FL, daughter of the late Herbert D. Lane, Jr. and Muriel Scott Lane. The family relocated to the Avondale neighborhood of Charleston when Carole...
Joseph C. Conley
Aug 23, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph C. Conley on August 23, 2025, at the age of 63.
Joseph, the cherished son of Benjamin F. Conley and Nancy Pilliod, was born in Akron on March 10, 1962. He was raised in Jackson Township and completed his education with vocational training in electronics.
Known for his exceptionally kind...
Lawrence L. Sebak
Aug 22, 2025
Lawrence L. Sebak, age 79, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025.
He was born February 16, 1946, in Tarentum, PA; son of the late John and Caroline Sebak. Lawrence enjoyed working in his yard, restoring homes and cars, especially Pontiacs. He loved music and art, never failing to bring his creativity to life.
Lawrence was preceded in death...
Robert Earl Leslie
Aug 20, 2025
At the age of 87 and surrounded by his family, Robert “Bob” E. Leslie went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 20, 2025. He was born to Earl and Mathilda Leslie (nee Steidle) on November 23, 1937 in Akron, Ohio.
He lived and worked in Akron all his life. He approached every morning in wonderment of what...
William Howard Wood
Aug 19, 2025
William Howard Wood "Bill", 82, passed away peacefully at his home on August 19, 2025, and is now in the glory of God. He was born in Cleveland, OH on October 11, 1942 to parents William J and Lenore Wood. He was a 1960 graduate of Brush High School and attended Kent State University where he met his wife Sharon,...
Robert Lee Whitfield
Aug 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Whitfield passed away on August 19th, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born in Connersville, Indiana on March 17th, 1933, to William Ezra and Maggie Mae (McGrew) Whitfield. Bob lived in Connersville until graduation from Connersville High School as a full-fledged Hoosier. He then went on to serve his country with honor in the United States...
C. Evelyn "Evey" Archey
Aug 16, 2025
Carrie Evelyn Archey, “Evey,” age 100, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
She was born May 30, 1925, in Akron, OH; daughter of the late Joe and Inda McCreary.
Evey was deeply committed to community service and volunteerism. She was an active member of the American Cancer Society and dedicated her time to supporting its mission. A proud member of...
Anthony Brustoski
Aug 15, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Brustoski Sr., 88, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, with his loving wife, Sharon, by his side.
Tony grew up on a small farm in Stow, Ohio, built by his Polish immigrant parents. Tony was fortunate to possess boundless curiosity and a love of learning. He was an expert in all things structural and mechanical....
William "Stu" Stuver Parry
Aug 15, 2025
William Stuver Parry, a man known for his wise counsel and steady hand in business and in life, passed away August 15, 2025 at the age of 92. He lived according to his deeply held values of faith, family and community, which served as a foundation for all he did. Many sought Stuver’s wise guidance, and he always delivered his...
Laurice Mourad
Aug 15, 2025
Mrs. Laurice Jesser Mourad of Stow, Ohio was born on February 1st, 1925 and passed away peacefully on Friday August 15th, 2025 at 8:05 pm, at the age of 100, at hospice of Akron City Hospital with her family present. She was the beloved wife of the late George Mourad.
Mrs. Mourad is survived by her son Tony, her two daughters...
Andrew P. Bettick
Aug 11, 2025
Andrew Philip Bettick, age 98, of Bath, passed away on August 11, 2025.
Andy was born May 1, 1927, the youngest of eleven children in Woodford, Virginia, a farming community, now incorporated into the military base of Fort A.P. Hill, Virigina. He attended Spotsylvania High School, dropping out his senior year to join the U.S. Navy during World War II. After...
Connie Anne Drennon
Aug 11, 2025
Connie Anne (Newlin) Drennon, 83, of Fairlawn, passed away on August 11, 2025, at Akron Summa Health Hospital after a short illness.
Mrs. Drennon, a Fairlawn resident for 50 years, was born to Mary (Noble) Newlin and Col. Charles Albert “Burt” Newlin on May 11, 1942, in Manhattan, Kansas. As a true “Army Brat,” Connie lived on many Army bases and...
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