Obituaries

Dec 8, 2024

Dorene Schurman, 81, went home to be with the Lord peacefully Sunday, December 8, 2024 at The Briarwood Assisted Living in Stow, Ohio.

Born and raised in Logansport, IN, she graduated from Logansport High School in 1961 and Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University) in 1965 with a B.S. in Elementary Education. After having taught school in...

Dec 6, 2024

Carol S. Snyder, 82, passed away December 6, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late George Sr. and Eva (Dakovich) Mihaly and earned a bachelors degree in Education from the University of Akron.

Carol retired from Akron Public Schools, having taught at Firestone Park Elementary for over 20 years and serving as a substitute for...

Dec 1, 2024

Barbara Harris-Baughard, 90, passed away December 1, 2024. She was born in Frostburg, MD to the late Frank and Veronica (Pugh) Reitz and retired from Goodyear. She also worked for Union Process Lab and was a volunteer and secretary for the ARC.

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

Nov 21, 2024

Betty J. Postiach, 69, passed away November 21, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Wilson and Marie (Wilson) Fry, was a 1974 Ellet High School graduate, and had worked for Ferriot Industries.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine; granddaughter, Courtney; brother, Glenn; and mother-in-law, Barb. She...

Nov 20, 2024

Gizella “Gig” (Taylor) Bikacsan, 99, of DeGraff, OH walked into the arms of Jesus at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Green Hills Care Center in West Liberty, Ohio. She was born in Cleveland, OH on January 3, 1925, a daughter of the late Louis A. Taylor (Szabo) and Mary (Domjan) Taylor and, after Mary’s passing, her...

Nov 17, 2024

Brent N. “Sleeze” Gerstenslager, 63, passed away November 17, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Nelson and Margaret “Stevie” (Black) Gerstenslager and was a Coventry High School graduate.

Brent loved everything motorcycles, from riding to working on them, and he loved to walk. He was also extremely mechanically and technologically inclined, able to fix...

Nov 12, 2024

Shirley V. Fielders, 89, passed away November 12, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Havlock and Eliza (Sheffield) Hollar and retired from Adjusta-Post with over 20 years of service.

Shirley was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 8975 as well as the Airport Post, and was a social member of the Akron Club...

Nov 10, 2024

Barbara J. Gomory, 75, passed away November 10, 2024. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Charles and Martha (Mishler) Hurd and was a Garfield High School graduate.

Barbara was a former member of the Cadet-ettes baton and drum corps as well as Ellet Grace Brethren Church. She loved listening to Conway Twitty and playing...

Nov 5, 2024

"Until We Meet Again"

Mollie H. Merryman, 92, passed away November 5, 2024. She was born in Eccles, WV to the late Levi and Ella (Robbins) Harris and was a member of Grace Cathedral. Mollie had worked as a nurse’s aid and in the restaurant industry for many years, and she will be deeply missed.

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Nov 4, 2024

Marilyn N. McCutcheon, 69, passed away November 4, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Robert and Elaine (Wells) McCutcheon and was a Springfield High School graduate. She retired from Berry Plastics and was a member of New Life Church in Stow.

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

Nov 4, 2024

George M. Stenger passed away at age 98 on November 4, 2024. He was born on July 20, 1926 to Mildred and Harry Stenger in Mount Holly Springs, Pa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wilbur, Harry and Herman; sisters, Ada and Flora; his wife Jane and his 2nd wife, Cathy. He is survived...

Oct 25, 2024

Nancy L. Grof, 92, passed away October 25, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Frank and Anna (Hippley) Grof and was a Buchtel High School graduate.

Nancy retired from Goodyear with over 40 years of service, had been a member of First Assembly of God Church and was a charter member of the Akron...

Oct 22, 2024

Daniel F. Marr, 51, passed away suddenly October 22, 2024 from a heart attack. He was born in Akron and was a 1991 graduate of St. Vincent St. Mary High school, where he excelled in basketball and golf.

Dan was currently a salesman for Shoemaker Rigging and Transport and previously worked for Durbin Industrial Valve. He was...

Oct 18, 2024

Beverly ‘Bev’ M. (Hutchison) Weiss, 82, passed away peacefully with family around her October 18, 2024, after a long bout with cancer.  She was born in Kittanning, Pennsylvania to the late Ellis and Berdella (Gould) Hutchison and was a Ford City High School graduate.  After graduation she moved to Washington D.C. where she worked for the Department of Health,...

Oct 16, 2024

Jack Kenneth Scheck II, 71, passed away October 16, 2024. He was born in Akron to the late Jack and Jean (Sherman) Scheck and was a 1972 Ellet High School graduate. He was a proud veteran of the US Navy and retired from Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital with over 40 years of service.

Jack was active in...

Oct 16, 2024

Toni R. Cole, 64, passed away peacefully at her home October 16, 2024. She was born in Akron to the late Arden and Geraldine (Donnelly) Gardner and was a Tallmadge High School graduate.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William; daughter, Molly; and brother, James. She is survived by her...

Oct 3, 2024

Glenn W. Dick, 83, of Akron, Ohio, passed away October 3, 2024. He was born January 11,1941 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Paul J. Dick and Bessie (Farmer) Dick.

Glenn retired from the Akron City Water Department. He enjoyed telling the tells of the good old days. He also enjoyed doing construction jobs, hauling...

Sep 22, 2024

Jeanne Tall, 73, passed away with her husband and dogs by her side September 22, 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer..

She was born in Akron to the late John and Helen (Bahil) Takacs and was a Kenmore High School graduate. She worked for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company for several years and later retired...

Sep 18, 2024

Howard “Howie” Shankel, 81, passed away September 18, 2024. He was born in Alliance, OH to the late Lloyd and Dorothy (Gruver) Shankel and was an Ellet High School graduate.

Howie enjoyed a long and successful career in the car business, working at both Spitzer and Klaben Dodge. After retirement he worked at Western Reserve Wire Company....

Sep 17, 2024

Robert E. Lovelace, 81, passed away September 17, 2024. He was born in York, PA to parents Lawrence and Florence and was a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam War, earning the Vietnam Service Medal.

Robert retired from the US Postal Service with 37 years of service and loved spending time at Northfield Park.

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