obituaries

Dec 6, 2025

Robert Darryl Moore, 90, passed away in his home on December 6, 2025. Born in Coventry Township he lived most of his life in Mogadore.

Robert served in the Marine Reserves and worked most of his life as an installer with Jennings Heating and Cooling. He loved music, travelling with his wife, and spending time with his...

Dec 6, 2025

John Criss 64, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025 with family by his side.

He was born September 25, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to the late Henry and Billie Sue Criss.

John was a graduate of Ellet High School.  After high school, he was employed by Henry Criss Landscaping and Buckeye Parks for several...

Dec 5, 2025

With deep love and heavy hearts, we share that Thomas G. Knapp, 69, passed away December 5, 2025 at his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Born and raised on North Hill in Akron, he attended college in Missouri and Tucson, AZ before working in accounting for various hotels and country clubs around the U.S. in West Palm...

Dec 4, 2025

Carole A. Mungo, a generous and kind-hearted soul, passed away at 88 years on December 4, 2025. Born July 15th, 1937 in Akron, she was a student at St. Vincent's High School, graduating in 1955.

After high school, Carole was employed at Commonwealth Loans. She loved to serve her community, and this continued throughout her time there....

Dec 1, 2025

On December 1, 2025, Alan ("Al"} Douglas Bowers left this earth and made his glorious appearance in Heaven. I guarantee he entered with a bang and a shout, first because he would finally meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus, secondly, he is out of pain and finally, because, well because that was Al, he really knew how to make...

Nov 30, 2025

Dolores "Dorie" M. Burkhart, 93, passed away on November 30, 2025. Born in Spangler, PA she lived most of her life in the Akron and Tallmadge areas.

Dorie was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.  She loved to cook and bake and was known for her cookies.  Family was her passion and loved taking...

Nov 27, 2025

Joan Jambor, 78, passed away on November 27, 2025. Born in Warrensville Heights, she lived most of her life in Twinsburg.

Joan was a member of St. Cosmas & Damian Church and worked as a Secretary at Alltel for the majority of her career. She loved to dance, play bingo, and go bowling; she even once bowled...

Nov 26, 2025

Sandra Lee Starkey, 87, passed away November 26, 2025. She was born in Akron and lived all of her life in the area.

Sandra worked many years at the Akron Board of Education. She retired from Roadway with over 20 years of service. She was a member of St. Matthew Church. She loved spending time with her...

Nov 25, 2025

Together Again - Gloria Ann (Eicher) Coleman, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed peacefully and surrounded by love, on November 25, 2025 at Sunrise Senior Living Community.

Born and raised in Somerset, PA, she lived in the Akron area for the past 70 years in Ellet, Manchester/New Franklin, and most recently in Cuyahoga Falls. Early on she...

Nov 25, 2025

George W. Campbell, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 25, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.  He was born and raised in Haddonfield, NJ and Brookandville, Md.  He lived the last 48 years in Tallmadge and most recently Stow.

George was a member of Our Lady of Victory Parish, Tallmadge and also attended Holy Family Church in...

Nov 23, 2025

Charlene S. "Charlie" Lange, 89, passed away November 23, 2025 with her daughter, Brenda by her side. Born in Columbus, she lived part of her life in Florida, especially her paradise, the Florida Keys.

She retired from Eckerds Drugstore as a manager for many years and she moved to Peninsula to be near family She attended Andrew...

Nov 21, 2025

Ervin M. Knisely, 91, passed away November 21, 2025 surrounded by his children. Born in Fairview, WV, he lived the last 50 years in the Cuyahoga Falls area.

Ervin's entire career was in the rubber industry, spending several years working abroad in Africa and Pakistan.  He retired from Midwest Rubber as a Plant Manager after 36 years...

Nov 20, 2025

George R. Merlitti, 93, passed away November 20, 2025. Born in Akron, he lived in the Akron and New Franklin area.

George retired from Akron Extruder as a Machinist. He was a member of St. Francis DeSale Church, Eagles 555 and 2370 and the Italian Center.

He was preceded in death by his first wife,...

Nov 18, 2025

On November 18, 2025, Roger passed peacefully from the arms of his wife into the arms of Jesus and now has a brand new body.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 51 years, Beth.  They met at McMillan's Grocery Store in Tallmadge where he worked and were high school sweethearts.  They shared a love...

Nov 18, 2025

Kay E. McCarver, 77, passed away on November 18, 2025. Born in Ravenna, she lived most of her life in the Akron and Mogadore area.

Kay worked as a manager at Orthoclinic and later Belden Village Orthopedics where she retired in 2002. She enjoyed cooking and traveling, especially with her good friend Marilyn. She visited all 50...

Nov 16, 2025

Bryan Richard Welsch, 47, passed away November 16, 2025.  He was born and lived all of his life in the Akron area.

He had worked at as a cook at Burger King and enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his nieces and nephews.

Bryan is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and...

Nov 13, 2025

Barbara C. "Bobbie" Shushok, 85, passed away on November 13, 2025. Born in Richwood, West Virginia, Barbara spent most of her life in Atwater, Ohio.

Barbara loved her years as an antique dealer and found great joy in bowling and playing cards with friends. She especially cherished her travels with her dear friend Betty and her daughter ...

Nov 13, 2025

Sergio Anthony Carano, 64, passed away November 13, 2025. He was born in the North Hill neighborhood in Akron in 1961 and lived in northeast Ohio his entire life.  Sergio was the son of Italian immigrants, Robert and Vera Carano. He embodied his parent's wish to provide opportunity and a better life for their children.

Sergio attended...

Nov 12, 2025

Shelia E. Cambern passed away on November 12, 2025.  Born in Lodi she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave., Tallmadge.

Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor...

Nov 12, 2025

Many people speak of their faith, but Gerald Sisko, 67, lived his faith every day by being a true servant of the Lord through his everyday actions. A loyal steward of God, Jerry was always so full of joy, and was a quiet, patient soul who embodied the scriptures in the way he loved, worked, and cared for everyone...