Genesis Everleigh Lila Scoggins Horton
Sep 24, 2026
Baby Genesis Scoggins Horton, born August 9, 2026 passed away September 24, 2026.
Preceded in death by her great-grandmother Lila, she is survived by her mother, Grace Horton; father, Jashaun Scoggins; grandparents, Lashonda (Khalil) Miller and Charise (James Jr.) Jordan-Scoggins; great-grandparents, Cynthia Horton and Alex Horton Jr.; Aunt Isabelle (Juan) Perez; uncles, Jaquan, B.J. and Von; and many other loving relatives.
The...
Joan Palazzo
Sep 13, 2026
Joan Palazzo, 80, passed away September 13, 2026. She was born in Akron to the late Marion and Jeannette (Draper) Palazzo and was a North High School graduate.
Joan retired from Rockynol as a nursing assistant and was a member of The Lighthouse Church in Cuyahoga Falls.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11 a.m. at...
Valerie Dorsey
Aug 26, 2026
Valerie Cudgel Dorsey peacefully went home to be with the Lord August 26, 2026. She was born in Akron on June 26, 1954 to the late Charles Vernon and Velma Lee Cudgel (Walker). She proudly graduated from South High School in 1972 and shortly after moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she resided for more than 11 years.
While living in Atlanta,...
Betty J. Russell
Aug 24, 2026
Betty J. Russell, 97, passed away August 24, 2026. She was born in Albany, OH to the late Edwin and Clista (Staneart) Zimmerman and was an Albany High School graduate.
Betty retired from Akron Social Services and was a member of Millheim United Church of Christ. She also enjoyed traveling and doing crosswords. She was smart, independent and thoughtful and will...
James Robert Heavner
Aug 23, 2026
James Robert Heavner passed away August 23, 2026 on his 79th birthday. He was born in Philippi, WV to the late George and Nora (Reynolds) Heavner and had previously worked in a bakery. He graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School in Buckhannon, WV and was baptized at Arlington Church in Upshur County, WV.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; sisters, Betty...
Audrey Keller
Aug 19, 2026
Audrey Keller, 94, passed away August 19, 2026. She was born in Lafayette, IN on April 8, 1932 to the late Claude and Evelyn Campbell and moved to Akron as an infant.
Audrey was a long-time member of Clearview United Methodist Church, where she served as organist and choir director for many years. She became a member of Uniontown United Methodist...
Geraldine "Gerry" Hanna
Jul 21, 2026
Geraldine “Gerry” Hanna, 99, passed away July 21, 2026. She was born in Akron to the late James and May (Haught) Samples and was a proud, active lifelong member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. She was the administrative assistant for 32 years, taught the United Class, and was a member of United Methodist Women.
Gerry also worked for the Akron Board...
Thomas Wakeling Jr.
Jul 17, 2026
Thomas Wakeling Jr., 66, passed away July 17, 2026. He was born in Toronto, Canada to the late Thomas Sr. and Geraldine (McCann) Wakeling and moved to Richfield, OH in 1967.
Thomas was a 1978 Revere High School graduate, studied and played football at Adrian College, and proudly became a US citizen August 4, 2017.
In addition to his parents, he was...
Edward C. McDevitt
Jul 16, 2026
Edward C. McDevitt, 74, passed away peacefully at home July 16, 2026. He was born in Hudson, OH to the late John and Ruth (Ozmun) McDevitt, was a 1970 Nordonia High School graduate and a proud veteran of the US Navy. In his younger years, Edward owned a hair salon and later retired from the US Post Office with over...
Ella E. Miller
Jul 13, 2026
Ella E. Miller, 75, passed away July 13, 2026. She was born in Millersburg, OH to the late Eli and Amanda (Keim) Miller and retired from Tallmadge Finishing with 30 years of service. She was also an Avon representative for many years.
Ella loved playing BINGO and collecting beanie babies, and she will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by...
Edward L. Phillips
Jun 27, 2026
Edward L. Phillips, 58, passed away June 27, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and loved fishing, flea markets, auctions, and playing cards.
Edward was preceded in death by his mother, Donna; grandson, Antenio “Teno”; sister, Tracy; and brother, William “Bugsy”. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Stephanie; children, Latrese, Latoya (Sonni), Sierra, Malachi, Eddie Jr., and...
Patricia Ann Bennett
Jun 26, 2026
Patricia Ann Bennett, 78, passed away June 26, 2026. She was born in Akron, OH and was a 1965 Garfield High School graduate.
Patty Ann was always selfless, putting everyone else before herself. She was devoted to her family and loved her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren more than she loved life itself. She was a light that shined brightly in our...
Patty J. Kapper
Jun 21, 2026
Patty J. Kapper, 91, passed away peacefully June 21, 2026. She was born in Akron to the late Cecil “Eric” and Geraldine (Sutton) Dando and was a 1952 Coventry High School graduate. She retired from Nationwide Insurance with over 20 years of service and attended St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Brenda Lowe
Jun 18, 2026
Brenda Lowe, 77, passed away peacefully June 18, 2026. She was born in Akron to the late Isiah “Don” and Dorothy (Gruver) Barrett and was and Ellet High School graduate.
Brenda was the original owner of Scorchers in the Valley and was co-founder and franchisor of U.F.O, along with her high school sweetheart and husband, Denny, who passed away in 2024.
In...
Lee E. Neal Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
Lee E. Neal Jr., 80, passed away June 18, 2026. He was born in Philadelphia, PA and was a proud Vietnam veteran in the US Navy.
Lee retired from United Transport Industries with 39 years of service and was a member of Albrecht Church of God. He was also extremely active in the community. He was past president of the McKinley...
Dian R. Flanders
Jun 16, 2026
Dian R. Flanders, 91, passed away peacefully June 16, 2026. She was born in Akron to the late Ralph and Ruth (Kirkman) Ross and was a 1953 East High School graduate. Dian worked at Goodyear Aircraft and Akron City Hospital, was a former member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church, and was currently attending Springfield Assembly of God.
In addition to her...
Robert L. Titus
Jun 9, 2026
Robert L. Titus, 88, passed away June 9, 2026. He was born in Pine Grove, WV to the late Alonso and Leona (Scyoc) Titus, worked 41 years for Kent Machine and 5 years for RJS Machine.
Bob attended Barberton Bible Holiness Church and more than anything, was devoted to God and his family. He will be deeply missed.
In addition to his...
Judy L. Promey
Jun 7, 2026
Judy Promey, 77, passed away June 7, 2026. She was born in Akron to the late Harold and Jean (Stanley) Hardy and was a Woodridge High School graduate.
Judy was a small but mighty Child of God. She was outspoken, independent, and did things her way. Her enthusiasm for teaching and the Lord were boundless.
Born into a working-class family, she was...
Patricia Hanrahan
Jun 4, 2026
Patricia Kay Hanrahan, 70, passed away June 4, 2026. She was born in Akron to the late William “Mike” and Janet (Reinheimer) Hanrahan, was a St. Vincent St. Mary High School graduate and retired from Costigan’s with over 30 years of service. Patty was a tremendous cook and was a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed.
In addition...
Raleigh V. Gray
Jun 4, 2026
Raleigh V. Gray, 77, passed away June 4, 2026. He was born in Akron to the late Alvan and Lorayne (Rardin) Gray and was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked for many years at ENSR as well as Terminal Warehouse.
Raleigh loved his music, was a dedicated Browns fan, and always looked forward to family vacations to...
