Brian K. "Peewee" Morrison
Mar 25, 2026
Brian K. “Peewee” Morrison, 61, passed away March 25, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Akron to the late Jack and Elizabeth (Millhoff) Morrison and was a 1982 Springfield High School graduate. Brian was passionate about music and was very giving towards others, always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be...
Ronald E. Siegenthaler
Mar 10, 2026
Ronald E. Siegenthaler, 81, passed away March 10, 2026. He was born in Akron to the late William and Eleanor (Blocker) Siegenthaler, was a graduate of Green High School, and worked as a painter for Burns Brothers and Wayne Hose Painting. He enjoyed tinkering in his garage and spending time riding his big yellow cub cadet.
In addition to his parents,...
Dennis J. Blair
Mar 8, 2026
Dennis J. Blair, 69, passed away March 8, 2026. He was born in Akron to the late Wilbur and Rosalee (Gilbert) Blair, was a 1975 graduate of Central Hower High School and retired from Northeast Furniture.
Dennis was an avid Elvis fan and collector of many things, and was always up for having fun. He was also an incredibly kind and...
John W. Sloan
Feb 28, 2026
John W. Sloan, 79, passed away February 28, 2026. He was born in Akron to the late Granville Osco and Verla (Black) Sloan and was a Garfield High School graduate. John was a proud veteran of the United States Army and worked for many years at O’Neil’s.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary,...
Rebecca S. (Oliver) Cooper
Feb 22, 2026
Rebecca S. Cooper (Becky Oliver), 74, of Akron, passed away under the watchful eye of her constant companion and true love, her little dog, Oreo, while surrounded by family. Becky has struggled with multiple health issues for the past 7 years, with a recent diagnosis of Myelofibrosis.
Becky was born October 6, 1951, to James and Carol Oliver where she was...
Jeffrey Ellis Cooper
Feb 18, 2026
Jeffrey Ellis Cooper, 59, passed away February 18, 2026. He was born in Akron to the late John and Margaret (Good) Cooper and was a Mogadore High School graduate. Jeffrey was a proud veteran of the US Army and was a member of the Local 219 Pipefitters-Plumbers Association. He also loved music and fishing in the Mogadore Reservoir.
In addition to...
Theresa Pearl Thomas
Feb 15, 2026
Theresa Pearl Thomas passed at the age of 65, in Akron, Ohio February 15, 2026. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 12th, 1960 to her mother, Alma Jacqueline Crabtree and her father, Andrew Lee Middlebrooks.
Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Theresa in her life would say she was absolutely a ray of light and strong character. She...
Thomas Henry Plickert
Feb 12, 2026
Thomas Henry Plickert, 79, passed away February 12, 2026. He was born in Euclid, OH to the late Henry and Stella (Andrulis) Plickert and was a 1964 graduate of Euclid High School. He went on to earn a BA in Business Management-Accounting from Bowling Green State University and was a proud veteran of the Army National Guard.
On August 26,1967, Tom...
Margaret Lee Edsell
Feb 10, 2026
Margaret Lee Edsell, born January 7, 1954 in Syracuse, NY, passed away February 10, 2026. She is at peace in Heaven with her Savior.
She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Leonard J. Edsell Jr.; daughters Kimberly (Thomas) Manley and Melissa Edsell; granddaughters, Breanna and Loryn Manley; and great-granddaughters, Malayah, Norianna, and Oaklynn Tomlinson.
Per her wishes, cremation has...
Nancy R. Marsh
Feb 7, 2026
Nancy R. Marsh, 80, passed away peacefully February 7, 2026 in Caldwell, OH. She was born in Suffield to the late Walter Ray Cain and Wilma Viola Cain.
Nancy was a congregant of Oak Hill United Presbyterian Church in Ellet, and she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend to many. Nancy served her community through her many...
Joan E. Weiss
Jan 26, 2026
Joan E Weiss, 96, passed away January 26, 2026. She was a Central High School graduate and a long-time member of Concordia Lutheran Church.
Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband Richard, and daughters, Susan Ann and Wendy. She is survived by her children, Gary (Susan) Weiss, John (Lori) Weiss and Linda (Jim) Triola; step-sister Pam (Ed) Mains; 6...
Terrence "Terry" Johnston
Jan 17, 2026
Terrence “Terry” Johnston, 66, of Stow, OH, passed away January 17, 2026. He was born in Akron and was a 1978 Stow High School graduate.
Terry was a member of the Stow Historical Society and worked with Fruth Sanitation, at Around The Clock restaurant and in the maintenance department at Summit Mall. He was a loving uncle and good friend to...
Sophie L. Elefritz
Jan 12, 2026
Sophie L. Elefritz, 88, passed away peacefully at home January 12, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born in Erbacon, WV to the late Averal and Juanita Casto and was an Akron resident most of her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd and brothers, Larry and Bob. She is survived by...
Ronald James "Jimmy" Carper
Dec 25, 2025
Ronald James “Jimmy” Carper, 65, passed away December 25, 2025. He was born in Akron to the late Ronald and Lois Carper.
Jimmy lived a wild and adventurous life. More than anything, he was caring and full of love. He’s at peace now and will be missed.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jeff Carper...
Adalyn "Addy" Atkins
Dec 23, 2025
Adalyn Atkins, just 2 years old, lovingly known as Addy, was born May 12, 2023, and passed peacefully on December 23, 2025 due to brain Cancer, ETMR tumor. In her short time on this earth, Addy changed lives and touched everyone’s heart around her.
Addy was pure light with curious eyes, a soft smile, and a presence that wrapped everyone around...
Beverly Merideth
Dec 22, 2025
Beverly (Buck) Merideth, 79, passed away December 22, 2025. Born in Akron on June 9, 1946, she was a graduate of Buchtel High School, class of 1964, and she lived in the Akron area her entire life. She had a quick wit and a joke for any occasion. When suffering from kidney failure, she was asked by the doctor what...
Elaine Marie Nitzsche
Dec 20, 2025
Elaine Marie Nitzsche, 65, passed away December 20, 2025. She was born in Akron to the late Edward Sr. and Joanne Weber and was married to her high school sweetheart Ralph for 42 years.
She is survived by her brother, Edward (Elena) Weber, Jr.; sisters, Michelle (David) Stanovic and Elise (Kenny) Lytz; and nieces and nephews, Kenny Lytz, Alan Lytz, Gina...
Royce David Smart
Dec 19, 2025
Royce David Smart, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 19, 2025, leaving his family, friends and co-workers in deep shock and sorrow.
Born September 9, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to loving parents Ralph Smart Sr and Geraldine Smart, Royce brought smiles and warmth to every room he entered.
Royce was known for his dedication to his work, his...
Ralph Frederick Nitzsche
Nov 18, 2025
Ralph Frederick Nitzsche, 64, passed away November 18, 2025. He was born in Akron to the late Frederick and Janet (Lauby) Nitzsche and was married to his high school sweetheart Elaine for 42 years.
In addition to his parents, Elaine joined him in heaven on December 20, 2025. He is survived by his sister, Michelle (Ricky) Chaperlo and nephew, James Chaperlo.
“There...
Joyce Hope Hazell
Nov 15, 2025
Joyce Hope (Hohenadel) Hazel, 95, went home to be with the Lord November 15, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Lester and Nellie (London) Hohenadel.
She had worked for the family business, Honadle’s Candy, for 30 years and as a nurse’s aid for 22 years.
Joyce loved her family and especially to have family get togethers. She loved...
