obituaries

Jan 7, 2026

On Jan 7, 2026, our family lost a great love, Julie Ann Winebrenner. She was the daughter of Terrance and Patricia Hennessy. She had three sisters, Susan, Amy, and Colleen. She relished her different relationships with each of them. Then there was her brother, Terry. Her love for him was very deep and protective. She had a special bond...

Jan 7, 2026

José Rafael Brenes II, 62, passed away January 7, 2026. Born in Fort Moore, Georgia, he had lived in Akron for the past 30 years.

José retired as a machinist at Sattler Machine Products, Inc. and was a member of Wellspring Ministries officiated by Pastor Shelby Gene Mullins. Jose volunteered for 20 years as a Scout Master...

Jan 6, 2026

Lawrence Kovalcik, 91, passed away January 6, 2026. Born in East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in the Tallmadge and the Akron North Hill area.

Lawrence served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from TRW Inc as a Data Processing Auditor.  He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. Lawrence enjoyed...

Jan 5, 2026

Ruth Jane Stanley, 94, passed away January 5, 2026. Born in Wadsworth, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Ruth was a manager with the west Mogadore Country Club and had also worked at the Grace Cathedral, Lawsons and owned a restaurant in Bucyrus. She was a member of Grace Cathedral where she enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2026

Sally A. Holodnak, 80, passed away January 2, 2025. Born in Canton, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Brimfield.

Sally enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling and visiting the beach.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Dennis; and parents, Paul and Dorothy Smith.

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Jan 1, 2026

Stephen Edmond Taylor, age 71, of Munroe Falls, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2026.

Steve was born in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls. After marrying the love of his life, Shelley, he made Munroe Falls his home, where they built a life filled with family, faith, and lasting memories.  Steve retired in August...

Dec 26, 2025

Sarah Hagenbush, age 91, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio, and lived most of her life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.

Sarah was a devoted member of The Chapel. A proud homemaker, she was well known for her cooking and baking, which she generously shared with family and friends....

Dec 23, 2025

Kay F. Serian, 88, passed away December 23, 2025. Born in Adrian, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Kay was a graduate of East Brady High School and was a member of Visitation of Mary Parish. She had worked as a cashier at Acme and at La Pizza. She enjoyed gardening, flowers,...

Dec 21, 2025

Ronald L. Burkhart, 73, passed away December 21, 2025, at home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born in Canton, he travelled many years for work and recently returning to the Tallmadge area, where he resided with his daughter, Betsy.

Ron retired from The City of Canton in the Maintenance and Millwright department. He enjoyed hunting and...

Dec 19, 2025

John Huffman went to be with the Lord on December 19 at the age of 92.

Born to Keith and Emma Huffman, in Flushing Ohio, January 24, 1933, John grew up with a strong sense of family, faith and hard work that shaped the man he became.

John was a devoted husband to Jane, his...

Dec 15, 2025

Shirey A, Boatman, 80, passed away December 15, 2025. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on December 4, 1945, she had lived in Austintown, Florida and Arizona before moving to Ravenna five years ago.

Shirley was an office manager for Dr. Ventresco for over 30 years. She enjoyed gambling and playing bingo.

She was preceded in...

Dec 11, 2025

C David Cox, 85, passed away December 11, 2025.  Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

David served in the National Guard and had his own State Farm Agency for 50 years. He enjoyed playing tennis, boating, jet skiing, snowmobiling, motorcycles and cars.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 10, 2025

Thomas A. Johnson, 88, passed away December 10, 2025. Born in Akron, He lived most of his life in Akron before moving to New Franklin.

Thomas served in the U.S. Navy Reserves and was self-employed. He was a member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church. Thomas enjoyed hiking especially in the Metro parks.

He was preceded...

Dec 8, 2025

James H. Baccaire, 63, passed away December 8, 2025. Born in Akron he had lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

James worked as a plumber for most of his life, retiring from Bechter Plumbing in 2025. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, boating, kayaking, target shooting, and most recently, wood working and rock polishing. Beard would...

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...