Dr. Douglas W. Sanders died peacefully in his sleep on September 24, 2023. He was 96. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1926, to Dr. R. Douglas and Flora Galloway Sanders, Douglas graduated from Sewanee Military Academy in Sewanee, Tennessee in 1944. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Franklin and Marshall College in just two years and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1951. Douglas served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 in Korea,...

Cheryl Sumner Fisher, 76, of Copley Twp. passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2023. Cheryl was born in Akron, Ohio on January 3, 1947 to the late James Jr. and Maxine Fisher. She attended Colby Jr. College and graduated from Ohio University. She taught art for 30 years at Northeastern High School in Springfield, Ohio before returning to Akron upon retirement. A former member of Trinity United Church of Christ (Wadsworth, Ohio) and Youngstown Church of Christ, she also volunteered...

George Robert Kechkes, age 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 23, 2023. George was born March 11, 1936, and grew up in Barberton, OH. He proudly worked at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 46 and a half years before he retired in 2001. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Parish in Cuyahoga Falls. George enjoyed building model airplanes and loved trains and clocks. He encouraged everyone he knew to buy Ford because he knew they were the best! He enjoyed...

Jill Marie Harvey (Nee Bailey), 65, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away September 21, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1958 in Coshocton, OH to parents, Robert and Nancy Bailey.  She graduated in 1976 from River View High School. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She is survived by husband, Edward; children, Alison Harvey-Gale (Preston) and Edward Harvey III; grandchildren, Tyson, Danielle, Heiress, Brayden, Amora and many loving extended family. Funeral Services will...

Dr. Andre M. Fritz, 84, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, with family by his side. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Andre is survived by his beloved wife, Tilla Theus, as well as his former spouse Elsbeth O’Connor (Stuber) and their four children Jane Poteet (Ken), Simon Fritz, Patrick Fritz (Patricia) and Philip Fritz (Kristy); including eight grandchildren. Andre was born to Arthur Fritz and Marcella Ravasio Cargasaggi on April 7, 1939, in Zurich,...

  Vickie L. Williams Cherished and beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend was born June 2, 1943, to the late Wilfred and Opal Sanders in St Louis, MO. Moving to Akron at the age of two. She graduated East High school in the class of 1961. After graduation, Vickie began working at the historic downtown EdFred’s Music and Records. She later worked at Summit National Insurance Company and Myers Industries. She sparked the first twinkle in Dwight’s eyes while he was...

Michael F. McNulty, 82, of Akron, OH, passed away on September 18, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Cleveland, OH, on June 30, 1941, to the late Joseph and Brigid (Sweeney) McNulty. Michael was preceded in death by three of his eight siblings. Known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor, Michael easily drew people in with his ability to tell a story and Irish charm. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, reading, gardening, and following his...

Gerald "Jerry" Phillip Dunn peacefully left this earth on September 13, 2023 after a year long illness.  Jerry was born March 20, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA and lived in Beaver County, PA until 2017 when he moved to Stow, Ohio to be closer to his daughter and her family.  Jerry leaves behind his daughter, Carrie Dunn-Lucco, a son-in-law, Frank Lucco and a beloved granddaughter, Ainsley Grace.  Jerry also leaves behind two brothers, James T. Dunn and Thomas J. Dunn, two...

Robert John Jursich, 99, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2023.   Bob was born March 18, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois spending a good number of his years during the depression on a farm his Dad bought in Woodstock, Illinois. This ignited a passion for land and conservation he would enjoy later in life, on 120 acres he purchased in Holmes County, Ohio.  After a successful career selling flooring products in multiple states for Bonafide Mills, he became interested...

Carol Ann Holm, 91, passed away September 11, 2023 at Doylestown Healthcare Center after a brief illness. She was born on May 30,1932 in Akron, the daughter of the late John and Susan Bakos. She graduated from Garfield High School then attended Hammel Business School, followed by a brief time at Akron University. Her lifelong career was a Realtor which she managed while raising a family. She also enjoyed her time as a Sunday school teacher. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, and...