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Michael W. Lanny
Mar 18, 2025
Michael W. Lanny, 81, of Akron, passed away on March 18, 2025 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on May 4, 1943 to the late Patrick and Mildred (Herr) Lanny. Michael was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps and proudly worked as a factory worker for Goodyear for 38 and a half years. He was a member...
Karen M. Morehead
Mar 18, 2025
Karen M. Morehead, was born February 19th, 1944 and passed away March 18th, 2025.
Karen is proceeded in death by her husband of 48 years Frederick Morehead Sr.; son Lawrence Berkenstock; daughter Pamela Buchanan; and grandson Christopher Best.
She will be sadly missed by her sister Sharon Sakos of Baltimore; her sons John(Anita) Berkenstock and Frederick Morehead Jr.; and daughters Tari Riley...
Judith Ann Roy
Mar 17, 2025
Judith Ann Roy, 84, of Ravenna, passed away on March 17, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1940 to Russell and Myrtle (Lance) Hewitt at Billington, WV. She worked for KWA for over 20 years. Judy was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Judy is survived by her loving son, James Roy; sister, Patty Williams; grandchildren,...
Joyce Ann Mitter
Mar 17, 2025
Joyce Ann Mitter, 68, passed away peacefully at home March 17, 2025 surrounded by herloving family. Born in Akron, Ohio to Clifford and Imogene (Hosaflook) Miller, she was a lifelong area resident. Joyce previously worked as a seamstress at Goodwill. She enjoyed crocheting, playing Bingo, going to church, visiting with her neighbors and spending time with her family.
Anyone who knew...
Leslie H. "Les" Thompson
Mar 16, 2025
Leslie H. Thompson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 16th, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on March 10th, 1933, in Copley, OH, to J. Park Thompson and Hazel Thompson.
Les graduated from Garfield High School and, after attending The University of Akron for a short while, decided to enter into the...
Lois V. Yates
Mar 15, 2025
Lois V. Yates, 89, of Akron, went to her Heavenly home on March 15, 2025 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on February 13, 1936 to her birth parents, Dorothy (Springer) and Earl Adkins. She was lovingly raised by parents, Lizzie and Earl Yinger.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years,...
Eleanor R. Bynum
Mar 15, 2025
Eleanor R. Bynum, age 82, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on March 15, 2025 at Western Reserve Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1942 to Arthur and Evelyn (London) Vail in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Eleanor enjoyed painting, she could turn anything into a piece of art. She also loved cats, feeding the neighborhood raccoons and geese, and being outdoors. She...
Zachary Anthony Predojev
Mar 15, 2025
Zachary Anthony Predojev, born on November 22, 1995, in Akron, Ohio, left us far too soon on March 15, 2025. He embraced life with a spirit that was both hardworking and genuinely compassionate, traits that defined him to all who were fortunate enough to know him.
Zachary was a proud 2014 graduate of Ellet High School, a place where he not...
Darlene Louise James "Roary"
Mar 15, 2025
Darlene Louise James "Roary", 58, of Akron, passed away peacefully with her beloved family by her side on March 15, 2025, after battling a brain tumor for the past ten years.
Darlene was born in Akron on June 9, 1966 to Donald Brent and Ethel Louise James.
She graduated from Ellet High School in 1984 before earning her Bachelor Degree in Accounting...
Andrew Leon Patterson
Mar 14, 2025
Andy fell asleep in death March 14, 2025 surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Philadelphia Pa. in 1938 to Andrew and Geraldine Patterson. In 1952, the family moved from South Philadelphia to Germantown Pa. At Germantown High School, Andy excelled in track and football. He loved his cheesesteaks and scrapple and spending time with his family. He...
Sheila Kay Sanor
Mar 14, 2025
Sheila Kay Sanor, 80, passed away peacefully March 14, 2025 with family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Arley and Edith (Bragg) Foster, she resided in Portage County most of her life. Sheila previously worked as a sales clerk at Hallmark. She enjoyed gardening, taking long drives in the country, watching Westerns and Hallmark movies, reading and spending...
Peggy A. Hill
Mar 13, 2025
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Margaret Ann (Barrett) Hill “Peggy”
1932 - 2025
Margaret Ann (Barrett) Hill, “Peggy”, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025, following a massive stroke. Peggy is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Margaret Barrett and her loving husband of 68 years, Gene A. Hill. Peggy is survived by her three children, Debbie Gooden (Ed), Jeff Hill (Lynn), Robyn...
Linda K. Boarman
Mar 13, 2025
Linda K. Boarman, age 74, of Akron passed away on March 13, 2025. She was born on March 20, 1950, to the late Joseph and Mary Boarman. She enjoyed spending time at Springfield Lake, gardening and just being outside.
She is survived by her sons Derek Bell, and David (Patty) Lydic; several grandchildren; her companion of 11 years David Bachus; sisters...
Sandra Lee Popiel
Mar 13, 2025
Sandra Lee Popiel, born on June 11, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, departed this world on March 13, 2025, in Hartville, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant as the life she lived. She was an effervescent spirit, known for her outgoing personality and as the life of the party, drawing friends and family alike into her warm embrace. Sandra's laughter was...
Frederick Morehead Sr.
Mar 11, 2025
Frederick V. Morehead Sr., was born June 28th, 1935 and passed away March 11th, 2025.
Frederick is proceeded in death by his son Lawrence Berkenstock; daughter Pamela Buchanan; and grandson Christopher Best.
He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife of 48 years Karen; and children Fred Morehead Jr., Vickie Gruber, John (Anita) Berkenstock and Tari Riley; As well as, many...
Pamela A. Murphy
Mar 11, 2025
Pamela (Tucker) Murphy, age 76, died on March 11, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in Ohio most of her life. She retired from First Merit Bank and shared a long and happy retirement with her husband of 56 years, Jay Murphy. Pam enjoyed playing a variety of games with her...
James K. Tharp
Mar 11, 2025
James K. (Jim) Tharp passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2025 at the age of 88. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1936 to the late William and Dorothy Tharp and was a lifelong resident of the area. After graduating from Springfield High School, he joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany. After that he went through trade...
Beatrice Woolridge
Mar 11, 2025
Beatrice Woolridge, 82, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Akron, Ohio. A woman of unwavering faith and boundless love, she leaves behind a legacy of devotion, resilience, and joy that will be cherished by all who knew her.
Born on October 9, 1942, Beatrice was the beloved daughter of Marjorie Heidelberg Glinn and Sam L. Glinn. From an early age,...
Violet I Christy
Mar 11, 2025
Violet I. Christy, 103, of Akron, passed away on March 11, 2025. She was born on November 16, 1921 to Joseph and Nellie Karn and resided her entire life in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from East High School and attended Hammel Business College. Violet was a woman of great faith and was a member of New Horizons Christian Church where...
Connie Vernino
Mar 9, 2025
Connie Vernino, 59, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025 with her son by her side. Born in Latrobe, PA to Nujay and Alice (Moore) Vernino, she resided there until 2009 when she relocated to Portage County, OH. Connie enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, collecting horse pictures and spending time with her family.
Connie will be sadly missed by her...
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