Barbara Irene Likens
Sep 15, 2026
Barbara Irene Likens, 72, passed away on September 15, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio, Barbara lived most of her life in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area.
Barbara was one of the strongest women you could ever meet. She always had a cheerful disposition, loved to laugh, and had a beautiful heart. She was a wonderful mother, a loving grandmother, and...
Barbara B. Neiger
Sep 11, 2026
Barbara B. Neiger, 87, passed away September 11, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area before moving to Cuyahoga Falls.
Barbara was a Nurse for many years with Summa City Campus and finally retired as a consult Nurse for Aetna Insurance. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren and great...
Judy Kay Small
Sep 10, 2026
Judy Kay Small, age 84, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 2, 1942 in Johnson City, Tennessee to Robey and Millie Patrick, Judy grew up with a spirit of kindness and love for her family.
Judy was a woman of many passions. She could often be found tending to her...
Dennis Dixon Hayes
Sep 9, 2026
Dennis Dixon Hayes, 77, passed away on his birthday, September 9, 2026. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in the Cleveland/Akron area.
Dennis had worked as a sales rep for various steel manufacturers before starting his own business, Hayes and Associates, Inc. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid reader. Dennis loved his Irish Heritage. He didn’t know...
Constance "Connie" Marie Oakes
Sep 7, 2026
Constance Marie Oakes, 72, passed away September 7, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Akron Area.
Constance worked in medical billing, enjoyed gardening, live music and especially caring for her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, William and Mary Seaman; and sister, Kathleen Brown.
Constance is survived by her daughter Kara Yanoff;...
Julian M Vanscoy
Sep 7, 2026
Julian M. Vanscoy, 92, passed away September 7, 2026. Born in Elkins, West Virginia, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1980, and enjoyed winters in Punta Gorda, Florida for the past 26 years.
Julian served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Supervisor at MacTac after 32 years. He was a talented woodworker and appreciated the beauty of gardening.
He was...
Angelina Rinaldi
Sep 5, 2026
Angelina Rinaldi, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 5, 2026. She was Born in Bonefro, Italy and immigrated to Akron in 1972 where she lived nearly all of her life.
Angelina was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish. Before retiring, she worked for many years in the food service industry. Angelina enjoyed crocheting and gardening; she always...
Michael E Devine
Sep 2, 2026
With much sadness we announce the passing of Michael Devine on September 2, 2026, after a short fight with heart and lung disease and years with effects of Guillain-Barre. He was a loving grandfather and father.
He has gone off to join his mother, Connie and father, Phil and many other relatives and shine in God's light.
Michael leaves behind his son,...
Meghan Michelle Kenney
Aug 28, 2026
Meghan Michelle Kenney, 41. On August 28, 2026 Meghan, after years of struggling with addiction, is finally at peace. She grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow and spent her adult years in the Akron Area.
Meghan enjoyed taking pictures, dyeing her hair, painting her nails and tattoos.
Meghan was preceded in death by her father, Edward A. Kenney; cousin, Allyson, her...
Richard Frederick Norman
Aug 28, 2026
Richard “Superman” Norman, 77, passed away August 28, 2026. Born in Barberton, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.
Richard served in the US Army and would then go on to be a machinist and a mechanic for many different companies over the years of his life. He was a jack-of-all trades and enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers. He...
Patricia L. Mollohan
Aug 26, 2026
Patricia L. Mollohan, 81, passed away August 26, 2026. She was born in Akron, and lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
Patricia retired from J.C. Penney’s and was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, William and Louise Kinzel.
Patricia is survived by her sons,...
Daniel Thomas Sadie
Aug 25, 2026
Daniel Thomas Sadie, 71, passed away August 25, 2026. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Akron Area.
Daniel retired with 31 years of service as a Machinist from Pioneer Tool and Die. He enjoyed golfing and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a man of few words, but his actions and quiet...
Ruth Imogene Swinehart
Aug 23, 2026
Ruth Imogene Swinehart, 91, formerly of Rootstown, Ohio, and most recently of Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026.
Ruth was a longtime resident of Rootstown, where she shared her life with her husband, Ned, son Ed, and daughter Cheryl. Family was paramount to Ruth. For more than 50 years, she and Ned hosted annual family Thanksgiving gatherings and Memorial...
Brenda J Bagnoli
Aug 19, 2026
Brenda J. Bagnoli, 87, passed away August 19, 2026. Brenda was raised in North Industry and was a graduate of Canton South High School. She lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
Brenda was the most soft and caring person you would ever meet. Her love and enthusiasm to see you was always genuine. Her calendars were filled with birthdays, anniversaries,...
Harvey R. Barnett,Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
Harvey R. Barnett, Jr., 90, passed away August 17, 2026. Born in Zanesville, he lived most of his life in the Akron and Kent area.
After graduating from Akron North High School, Harvey served in the U.S. Army and retired from Denman Tire. He was a member of the Hope Community Church, German American Club and AARP. He loved to travel....
William H Hollenbach
Aug 15, 2026
William H. (Bill) Hollenbach, 77, passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2026. Born to Lillian E. and Carl W. Hollenbach in Reading, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Firestone High School in 1967 and attended Akron University where he studied Art. He moved to Albuquerque New Mexico where he retired from ABF before moving to Cuyahoga Falls 3 years ago.
He is survived...
Donald "Don" R. Howell
Aug 15, 2026
Donald “Don” R. Howell
10/31/1937 – 8/15/2026
Don retired from Akron Public Schools after 30 years of service.
Don is survived by his wife of 63 years, Flora; his favorite daughter, Ann (Troy) O’Donnell; his favorite son, John (Meghan) Howell; grandchildren, Bryn and Bree O’Donnell, and Simon and Grace Howell.
Cremation has taken place and per his wishes there will be no services.
Donations in...
Charlene M. Hermann
Aug 14, 2026
Charlene M. Hermann, 81, passed away August 14, 2026. Born August 12, 1945 in Wooster and spent most of her life in the Akron area.
Charlene worked for Home Interiors as an Interior Decorator for over 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting, crafts and playing Euchre.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; parents, Herbert and Olive Keslar; sisters, Ruth Green,...
Max Stefanyuk
Aug 13, 2026
In Loving Memory of Max (“Maxxy Boy”)
Max passed away on August 13, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love and memories that will be treasured forever.
Max’s journey with our family began many years ago when he was dropped off at my grandparents’ home. They welcomed him, cared for him, and quickly fell in love with the sweet cat who always...
Eleanor J. Hunker
Aug 11, 2026
Eleanor J. Hunker, 94, passed away August 11, 2026. Born in Carolina, West Virginia, she has lived in Northfield since 2017.
Eleanor worked at Westinghouse for 40 years as a skilled tradesman making lightbulbs. She belonged to the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Lillie Martin; sister, Clara Mae Given; brothers, Arthur “Buster” Martin, Gerald Martin...
