Obituaries

Aug 13, 2024

Dula Dean Rich, 88, passed away August 13, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late William and Aretta (Riffle) Holcomb and worked at McDonald’s for over 20 years, where she loved working the drive thru.

Dula was active with the Majestics Baton and Drum Corps, had been president of the PTA at Fraunfelter Elementary School...

Aug 10, 2024

Polly Jean Turnbow (Jeter), 61, passed away from her courageous battle with cancer on August 10, 2024. Polly was born July 10, 1963 to Edgar and Myra (Johns) Jeter. Polly was a fantastic mother, who is survived by her three children, Mark E. Turnbow, Travis (Ashley) Turnbow, and Gabriella Turnbow. Polly was a grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren: Johnathan,...

Aug 9, 2024

Thomas G. Baugher, 72, passed away August 9, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Charles and Jean (Wells) Baugher and was a Springfield High School graduate. He worked for AMHA for over 30 years and attended St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church.

Tom was passionate about family, his country, and was an active member in...

Aug 7, 2024

James O. Foster, 78, passed away August 7, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Robert and Edna Mae (Gregory) Foster and was a Kenmore High School graduate. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy, retired as a truck driver and was a skilled iron worker.

In addition to his parents, he...

Aug 2, 2024

Robin L. “Rob” Chalman, 64, passed away August 2, 2024. He was born in Akron and was a Springfield High School graduate.

Rob was a police officer for the Springfield Township Police Department and also worked security at Akron City Hospital. He was a member of Grace Church in Norton and was a 32nd degree Mason.

Jul 28, 2024

Paige Nicole Calich, 24, passed away tragically July 28, 2024. She was born in Akron and was working as a manager at Arby’s in Stow. Paige was a strong independent person and a devoted loving mother.  She was a friend to many and always enjoyed celebrating BIG!!  Milestones like birthdays, first day of school, baby showers and holidays were...

Jul 22, 2024

Mary Louise Fairhurst, 93, passed away July 22, 2024. She was born in North Brunswick, New Jersey to the late Frederick Milton and Helen (Stackhouse) Hart and had worked in various capacities in the health care field.

She is survived by her children, Deborah (Craig) Eshleman, Cynthia (Richard) Ploutz, Jennifer Bowdoin, Patricia Fairhurst and William (Wendy) Fairhurst;...

Jun 27, 2024

Gordon Lee Smith, 77, passed away June 27, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Clarence and Genvieve (Hosaflook) Smith and was a Garfield High School graduate.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward. He is survived by his brother, David; children, Beverly Wolverton, Paula Enigma, Anita Potts,...

Jun 22, 2024

Beverly “Sue” (Persinger) Lance, 75, passed away June 22, 2024. She was born in Minden, WV to the late Lester and Marjorie (Jamison) Persinger and moved to Ohio when she was young. She was a 1966 Kenmore High School graduate and had worked for O’Neil’s and Polsky’s years ago.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Jun 14, 2024

Jimmy (James) Richard Brown, 38, unexpectedly passed away June 14, 2024. He was born May 23,1986 in Akron,Ohio to Brenda Younkin & his late father, Thomas Williams, who unfortunately passed away when he was 3 months old. Jimmy was the oldest sibling to his sister, Jennie Brown and brother, Roger Younkin.

Jimmy was faced with health roblems...

Jun 9, 2024

W. Alice Reed, 101, passed away June 9, 2024. She was born in East Sparta, OH on October 17, 1922 to the late William and Ollie Caroline (Brothers) Neiss. She graduated from East Sparta High School in 1940 and worked at a clay plant in Canton, OH during WWII.

Alice was a talented pianist, playing on radio...

Jun 5, 2024

Mary Jane Armbrust, 79, passed away June 5, 2024 in Crossville, TN. She was born in Akron to the late William and Helen (Brown) Pfeifer, was a graduate of Garfield High School and retired from B.F. Goodrich.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Debbie and Laurie; and brother, Bill. She...

Jun 5, 2024

Eleanor Margaret Kopka, 93, passed away June 5, 2024.  She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend.

She was born to George and Margaret Adcock on February 3, 1931.  Born and raised in the Portage Lakes area, she graduated from Coventry High School and lived her entire life in the Akron area.  She married...

Jun 4, 2024

George L. Markley, 64, passed away June 4, 2024. He was born in Erie, PA and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.

George worked for over 30 years at Joshen Paper and Packaging and loved the outdoors, especially fishing and golf. He helped coach his daughter's softball team and was a Cub Scout...

Jun 4, 2024

Paul K. Overholt, 99, passed away June 4, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Franklin and Clara (Nance) Overholt and was a Garfield High School graduate.

Paul worked for Brown-Graves Lumber Company for over 50 years and was a lifelong member of First Church of God in Tallmadge. He was a friend to everyone...

May 19, 2024

Jason F. Weekley, 48, passed away May 19, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Dennis and Shirley (Roberts) Weekley and he worked with his father at Akron Summit Drain for over 20 years. That was definitely his passion and what he loved doing.

Jason always loved going down to Wellsville to ride dirt-bikes with...

May 14, 2024

Daian Meltel, 71, passed away May 14, 2024. She was born in Peleliu, Palau and worked in the tax department in customs for the Palau government at the Palau airport.

She is survived by her children, Malcolm (Ciara), Lora (Muris), Mallory (Angel), Jord (Hilora), Crystal (Sonny), and Sesario (Shelly) Kerradel; grandchildren, Beau, Kiara, Noboru and Haruo, Mesiual...

May 6, 2024

Linda L. Yates, 81, went home to be with her Lord Jesus May 6, 2024. She was born in Kansas City, MO to the late Ivan and Virginia (Powell) Lyon and worked at Akron City Hospital and local nursing homes as a nurse’s aid. She was also a member of Maranatha Bible Church, where she was involved in the...

May 5, 2024

Amelia (Faggos) Badonsky, 97, passed away May 5, 2024 in her home in Oceanside, CA. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Andrew and Katherine (Cesnak) Faggos. Amelia was a graduate of Akron Garfield High School and the University of Akron. She was a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church (Wilbeth Rd.) where she worked as...

May 5, 2024

Louise C. (Disciscio) Henico, 93, passed away May 5, 2024. She was born in Hastings, PA to the late Joseph and Frances (Tullo) Disciscio, was a graduate of Cambria Heights High School in Hastings and was a former member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Akron.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...