Rosalee Blair
Dec 31, 2021
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...
William F. Knotts Jr.
Dec 27, 2021
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...
Marina Massarelli
Dec 27, 2021
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,...
Robert L. Carte
Dec 22, 2021
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...
Carol Elaine Vargo
Dec 22, 2021
Carol Elaine Vargo, 59, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 with her family by her side.
Carol was born in Youngstown to the late Robert J. and Mary T. (Garchar) Belloto. A graduate of Struthers High School and Youngstown State University, Carol was employed at Legacy Roofing and had many true friends there. She enjoyed...
Michele Lee Carter
Dec 20, 2021
Michele (Lee) Carter, 52, lost a brief battle with Covid on December 20, 2021. She was born in Akron and was a 1988 Central Hower graduate. Michele was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Lee; grandmothers, Catherine Caldwell and Nora Lee; grandfathers, Thomas Caldwell and Henry Lee; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. She is survived by her...
Donald W. Butcher
Dec 14, 2021
Donald W. Butcher, 65, passed away December 14, 2021. Born in Akron, he was proudly known for years as “The Milkman”, working for Reiter Dairy/Dairyman’s. He also lived 10 years in Tennessee to take care of his parents.
Donald was a sports fanatic, playing and coaching softball, and competing successfully in many bowling tournaments. He loved fishing...
Kimberly Ann Haidet
Dec 10, 2021
Kim, 56, passed away December 10, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving daughter born to Ronald and Janet (Carole) Haidet on January 28, 1965, was a proud 1983 graduate of Garfield High School and retired from the Summit County Prosecutors Office with 38 years of service.
She is survived by her parents; brother,...
Thelma Kay Stoops
Dec 2, 2021
Thelma Kay Stoops, 78, passed away December 2, 2021. She was born in Massillon, OH to the late Robert Willis and Sarah Roberta (DeHass) Muir and was a Canton McKinley High School graduate.
Thelma Kay began pastoring for the Salvation Army at the age of 22 and had a long career serving many communities throughout the United...
Clifford Hill
Nov 27, 2021
Clifford Hill, 74, passed away November 27, 2021. He was born in Pikeville, KY to the late Elmer and Maudie (Cantrell) Hill and moved to Akron at the age of 19. He worked in construction for over 50 years and owned and operated CC Construction and Drywall.
Clifford was well known and respected in the construction industry....
Donald Girard Brown
Nov 25, 2021
Donald Girard Brown, 42, passed away November 25, 2021. He was born in Monroe, LA and has lived in Akron for many years.
Preceded in death by his mother, Mary C. Roberts and grandmother, Sophie Roberts, he is survived by his wife, Jessica Dorsey; children, Donald Dashaun Brown, Danasia Brown and Darren Brown; siblings, David, Jeremy, Virgil,...
James M. Gardner
Nov 22, 2021
James M. Gardner, 68, passed away November 22, 2021. He was born in Westernport, Maryland to the late Arden and Geraldine (Donnelly) Gardner and moved to Ohio as a youth, where he was a Tallmadge High School graduate.
James was a tremendous artist and loved model cars. He was a fun-loving jokester who was always fun to...
Delores Bulchik
Nov 22, 2021
Delores Bulchik, 95, passed away November 22, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Clay and Esta (McClain) Boggs and was an East High School graduate.
Delores worked for First National Bank for over 20 years, loved gardening, and enjoyed her walks at the Tallmadge YMCA.
In addition to her parents, she was...
Ryley K. Whaples
Nov 19, 2021
Ryley K. Whaples, age 11, passed away peacefully November 19, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with neuroblastoma cancer. She was born in Akron on July 20, 2010 and was a 6th grade student at Roberts Middle School.
Ryley was one of a kind. She loved making TikTok videos, watching YouTube, and had a parade in...
Jim Oplinger
Nov 12, 2021
Jim Oplinger, 91, retired building manager at the Goodyear Technical Center in Akron and longtime Springfield Township resident, died Friday in suburban Columbus where he had lived since 2013.
The thrill of his life was Dolores “Honey” Stump, his sweetheart from the Springfield High School class of 1948. They married in May 1950 and enjoyed more than...
Rhonald J. "John" Fleet
Nov 11, 2021
Rhonald J. “John” Fleet, 96, passed away November 11, 2021. He was born in Akron and was a proud Navy veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theatre. After the war, he graduated from electrician’s school in 1951 and became a member of the Local 306, for whom he worked for many years.
John was preceded in...
Barbara J. Bertram
Nov 9, 2021
Barbara J. Bertram, 74, passed away November 9, 2021. She was born in Akron and was a Garfield High School graduate. Barbara loved bingo and her family, and she will be deeply missed.
Preceded in death by her mother, Verna Jane (Courter) Horvath and brother, Robert Horvath, she is survived by her father, Harold Horvath; children, Jim,...
Parke Wayne Cooley
Nov 8, 2021
PARKE WAYNE COOLEY Parke Wayne Cooley, 92, transitioned to glory on November 8, 2021.
Numbers 6:24-26 “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift his countenance upon you; and give you peace.”
Born in Akron on January 21, 1929,...
Susan "Scooter" Lang
Nov 4, 2021
Susan "Scooter" Lang, 68, passed away November 4, 2021.
She was born in Akron and was a graduate of St. Vincent St. Mary High School. She worked for the City of Akron as a dispatcher and was also a hairdresser for many years.
Preceded in death by her mother, Olga Raszi, she is survived by...
Karen L. Abernathy
Oct 24, 2021
Karen L. Abernathy, 69, passed away October 24, 2021. She was born in Minden, WV to the late Lester and Marjorie (Jamison) Persinger, moved to Akron as a child and was a Kenmore High School graduate.
Karen married Rev. Mike Abernathy Sr. and was an Akron-area resident for most of her life, attending Harvestime Temple in Hartville. ...
