obituaries

Jan 28, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Franklin Adams Jr. (55), lifelong resident of Randolph, Ohio, passed unexpectedly of an illness on January 28, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.

No words can adequately describe the man "Bobby" was to so many. He had an infectious personality, indescribable way of bringing people together, a warm smile, and a talent of talking to anyone. He...

Jan 27, 2024

Edward Otto Willis, 97, passed away January 27, 2024.  He was born November 21, 1926 in Alto, Tennessee and lived most of his life in Copley, Ohio.

Edward served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 41 years as a Lead Aeronautical Engineer. He enjoyed golfing, yardwork and going to...

Jan 26, 2024

Ronald L. Flight, 80, passed away January 26, 2024. Born on June 1, 1943 in Akron and was a long time resident of Tallmadge. He was reunited with the love of his life, Marsha Flight, after three years of being apart. Ron and Marsha were married for 56 years.

Ronald served in the U.S. Navy and retires...

Jan 24, 2024

Michael S. Clark, 36, passed away January 24th, 2024. Born in Barberton on August 20th, 1987, he lived his life in Akron, Stow-Munroe Falls, and Canal Fulton,

Michael loved playing games with The Boys on PlayStation 5, working on creating the game with the guys on Discord. His friendships meant the world to him. He is Forever...

Jan 22, 2024

Tiger, 17, passed away peacefully Jan 22, 2024.

Tiger had been with us since he was 6 weeks old in 2007 and has filled our home with so much love ever since.

He had a huge heart and never met a person or treat he didn't like.  He was loved by so many and will...

Jan 21, 2024

Nodra "Nicki" D. Heisser, 90, of Sagamore Hills, passed away on January 21, 2024 with her loving daughters by her side.

She was known for lighting up any room she entered with her positive spirit and beauty. She was a strong, caring, compassionate woman who was loved by so many. One of her great accomplishments of her...

Jan 19, 2024

Jon Ralph Denholm, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 19, 2024 after a long illness.

He was born on March 15, 1946 in the Kenmore neighborhood of Akron where he attended Kenmore High School and played football.  His love of football took him to the University of Akron (1964-67) where he would become...

Jan 17, 2024

William "Bill" Nelson, 63, passed away January 17, 2024. He was born in Akron where he would spend most of his life.

Bill loved to ride motorcycles, working on his Firebird, hot rod cars, fishing, golfing, and going to swap meets. What he loved most of all was spending time with his grandkids.

He is...

Jan 10, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Dallesandro, 92, died on January 10th, 2024, of natural causes.

Jerry was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.  He shared his passion for music as a dedicated music teacher for Akron Public Schools, leaving an indelible mark on countless students.

One notable...

Jan 9, 2024

Lynne Ann (Hurley) D'Andrea, 65, of Green was born to James Patrick and Deanna Hurley on June 3, 1958, and went home to be with our eternal loving father on January 9, 2024.  One of 6 siblings, Lynne is preceded in death by her devoted husband, Anthony (Tony) Michael D'Andrea, grandmother's, Mary Hurley and Leora Santy, uncle Robert Santy...

Jan 8, 2024

Geraldine DiBona, 90, passed away January 8, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she lived most of her life in the Mogadore area.

Geraldine loved to travel, bake, and do her crossword puzzles. Her family was the most important thing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Giovanni and Francesca Coppola; and sisters, Josephine,...

Jan 6, 2024

Together Forever - Tessie Louis, 97, passed away January 6, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived most of her life in the Cleveland and Akron areas.

Tessie was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and the Ikarian Club. She loved golfing, bowling and gambling. Her love of life was infectious and she always made...

Jan 4, 2024

Donald L. St.Clair, 94, passed away peacefully January 4, 2024. He was born in Bessemer, PA in 1929, to Clarence and Carrie St.Clair. He was the third of seven children and grew up on a small farm in Chewton, Pennsylvania. As a teen, he drove a steel wheeled Farmall tractor and often shared a terrifying story about it careening...

Jan 4, 2024

Beatrice, 99, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2024. She was the beloved mother of Sandy and the loving wife of Larry Clarke. They were married for 76 years until his death in 2022.

Bea was born in South Carolina on April 18, 1924. Preceding her in death were her parents, Jen and Winifred Crosby and Bea's...

Jan 1, 2024

Dennis Eugene Furman, Jr. 53, passed away January 1, 2024.

Born in Barberton, Dennis had lived most of his life in the Akron area.  He was owner of Furman Custodial. Dennis enjoyed racing stock cars, he loved to bowl, listen to music, and work on cars.  He was a jokester, he loved to make people laugh.

Dec 31, 2023

Evelyn Bryan, 99, years young left us on New Years Eve to join her loved ones in heaven, who have gone before her.

Evie was a loving, kind, generous, and a tremendous mother and grandmother to her family.  She loved to be outdoors, working in her flower gardens, her favorite color was purple, watching and feeding the...

Dec 28, 2023

George J Laktash, 73, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2023. He was greeted at the Pearly Gates by his Mom and Dad, George and Margery Laktash; brother, Mike(Susie) Laktash; wife, Darlene Laktash-Breth; and numerous other family members, friends and pets.

He was born in Lima, Ohio, grew up in East Akron where he graduated from Hower...

Dec 24, 2023

Lowell E. Mulhollen entered the gates of heaven December 24, 2023. He was born January 11, 1932, in Akron, Ohio to the proud parents of Earl and Arlene Mulhollen. He was the eldest of four children.

During his school years he worked as a newspaper carrier at the young age of twelve. He went on to work...

Dec 23, 2023

Kris Kyle Lambert, 36, of Uniontown went to be with the Lord, peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones after a close to three-year battle with stage four lung cancer, on Saturday, December 23, 2023.

He was born in Akron on May 25, 1987 to Donald and Rene (Ilg) Lambert.  A graduate of Tallmadge High School,...

Dec 14, 2023

Joyce Norman, 66, passed away December 14, 2023. Born in Barberton, she lived most of her life in the Portage Lakes area.

Joyce loved casinos, playing bingo, and was a big David Bowie fan. But what she loved most of all was spending time with her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...