All Obituaries

Mary Lou Alexander, 88, passed away peacefully at her home January 15, 2022. She was born in Akron to the late Hoy and Ada (Brannon) Baker. Mary Lou graduated from East High School and retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 33 years of service. She was a former member of East Market Street United Church of Christ, was an active volunteer for The Friends of the Cuyahoga Falls Library for over 40 years, enjoyed bowling and golf, and was an avid Cleveland and Ohio State...

David Brenner, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.  David was born in Massillon, Ohio on February 7, 1925 to Raymond and Elsie (Eckard) Brenner.  David spent his early years working with his father and grandfather as a dairy farmer on the family farm in North Lawrence, Ohio. He graduated from Washington High School in Massillon as part of the 1943 class.  In 1949 David met the first love of his life, Josephine Bergner, when she travelled from Pratt, Kansas to...

Nancy J. Prather, 90, passed away peacefully January 10, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Palmyra Twp, OH to the late Wilbur and Mary (Aberegg) Denmire and was an Akron resident most of her life. She retired from the General Tire & Rubber Company (GenCorp) with 36 years of service and was a member of Barberton Bible Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; sisters, Patricia Simmons, Barbara Peters and Shirley...

Dana David Russell, 72, passed away peacefully at his home January 10, 2022. He was born in Guernsey County, OH to the late Clifford and Ollie (James) Russell and was a proud Army veteran. Dana will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Rebecca at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Please share your thoughts and condolences by visiting his Tribute Wall above.

Dewayne R. “Bud” Fearer, 83, went Home to be with the Lord January 6, 2022. He was born in Uniontown, PA to the late Everett and Dora (Hoover) Fearer and moved to Akron as a youth where he was a 1956 Ellet High School graduate. Dewayne retired from the FW Albrecht Company with 40 years of service, and was a member of the Teamsters Local 348 and Grace Baptist Church. He proudly earned 18 Beautification Awards from the City of Akron and enjoyed coaching youth baseball and trips to...

Wayne E. Lavender, 85, passed away January 2, 2022. He was born in Donora, PA to the late Thomas and Dorothy (Brooks) Lavender and was a proud veteran of the Army and Marine Corps for 22 years. Wayne was a fixed-wing aircraft pilot as well as a wide array of helicopters, and was an instructor of both. He enjoyed doing puzzles and puzzle books and watching old movies, and walking the MetroParks with his wife for 37 years. He will be deeply missed by his wife and his family. In addition to...

Rosalee Blair, 90, passed away December 31, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Acy and Artie (Sanderson) Gilbert and was a devoted grandma to her grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; children, William, Carl, Sharon and Mike; grandson, Kristofer; and 5 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Juanita Meeker, Janet (Jeff) Lemon, Dennis Blair and RoseAnn Conrad; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great...

William F. Knotts Jr., 79, passed away peacefully December 27, 2021. He was born in East Liverpool, OH to the late William Sr. and Ruby (Yeager) Knotts and worked at Atlantic Foundry for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Knotts. He is survived by his son, William III (Cheryl); grandson, Zachary; and granddaughter, Bethany. A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 12 noon at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025...

Marina N. “Mimi” Massarelli, 22, passed away December 27, 2021. She was born in Akron and raised in Ellet, where she attended Ellet High School and excelled in many sports as a youth. She was a cheerleader and played softball, volleyball, soccer and basketball. She will be deeply missed.   Preceded in death by her grandfather, Gary Massarelli, she is survived by her mother, Kara Zarle; father, Chad Massarelli; grandparents, Sharon Stohr, Gregory Stohr and Becky Massarelli;...

Robert L. Carte, 24, lost his long battle with addiction on December 22, 2021. He was born in Barberton and loved hunting and fishing. He deeply loved his family, especially his two sisters and brother, as well as his nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Vickie Henderson and Robert Johnson, he is survived by his parents, Helen and Kenneth Carte; siblings, Kayla (Bobby) Croft, Brittany (Josh) Bowers and Daniel Carte (Tori); grandmother, Kay Carte; and many loving...