Obituaries
Shirley L. Harkless
Jul 31, 2026
Shirley L. Harkless, 76, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, Friday July 31, 2026 just twenty six minutes shy of her fifty sixth wedding anniversary with her loving husband, Larry. She was born on November 8th, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Gordon and Mary Sinclair.
She enjoyed playing golf, euchre and penny antie poker. Shirley was...
Rebecca L. Chapman
Jul 29, 2026
Rebecca L. Chapman, 76, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday July 29, 2026.
She was born April 19, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to the late Russell and Lillian (nee Wolf) Cunningham. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School class of 1969. Rebecca was a beautician, cosmetologist and nail tech where she owned her own salon for many years.
She...
Robert L. Jackson
Jul 25, 2026
Robert L. Jackson, 88, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, Saturday July 25, 2026. He was born July 2, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Floyd and Katherine (nee Eschel) Jackson.
Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy. He loved going to church, working hard and enjoying life. He loved walking around Lake Anna and...
Dennis C. Hileman
Jul 22, 2026
Dennis (Denny) Clark Hileman, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2026.
The youngest of five, Dennis, was born January 8, 1957. He was a welder for years, retiring from Burghardt Metal Fabricators. An avid fisherman, he won multiple awards from the Portage Lakes Bass Club.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Irvin and Joyce Hileman, and brother-in-law,...
Joseph Sanchez
Jul 20, 2026
Joseph Sanchez of Akron, Ohio passed away surrounded by family, on July 20th 2026 at 89 years old. Born May 15th 1937 in Oak Hill, West Virginia. After marrying his wife Annie in 1961, He moved to Akron, Ohio where he was a truck driver for Waste Management for over 40s years, until he retired. Before moving to Akron, Joe...
Leon D. Lowden Jr.
Jul 14, 2026
Leon Delford Lowden Jr., 75, formerly of Kenmore, a neighborhood of Akron, Ohio, and later of North Canton, passed away peacefully at his home in Canton, Ohio, on July 14, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1950, in Akron, Ohio to the late Leon Delford Lowden Sr. and Betty Lowden.
He graduated from Kenmore High School and went on to...
Melanie M. Coffy
Jul 11, 2026
Melanie M. Coffy, 46, Akron, Ohio passed away on July 11, 2026 at Summa Health System Akron surrounded by her loving family. Melanie was born on September 27, 1979 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Terry Gehring and Gwendolyn (Gehring) Brannan. She graduated from Washington High School in Massillon, Ohio.
Melanie worked as a daycare teacher for six years where she...
Cody C. Hershey
Jul 3, 2026
Cody Carl Hershey, 32, of Lakemore, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 12:18 a.m. at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital after an eight-year battle with cancer.
Cody was born on July 28, 1993, in Akron, Ohio, to Albert and Darla Hershey. Born at just 26 weeks' gestation and weighing only 2.7 pounds, he was not expected to...
Marie M. Wilkins
Jul 3, 2026
To the world, she was Marie Margarete Wilkins. But to nearly everyone who knew and loved her, she was simply "Mama." It wasn't just a nickname—it was who she was to everyone who knew and loved her. She was a source of love, quiet strength, gentle guidance, unwavering faith, and a comforting presence to generations of family and friends.
Marie was...
Matthew D Oplinger
Jun 30, 2026
Matthew D. Oplinger, 54, of Norton passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. He was born November 7, 1971 in Barberton, Ohio to the late David Oplinger and Diana (nee Pfost) Chamberlain.
He loved to draw, ride his bicycle, fix things and enjoyed spending time with his family. Matthew’s legacy is lovingly carried on by his son, Kadin, who was his...
Charles J. Brown
Jun 22, 2026
Charles J. Brown, 90, passed away Monday, June 22, 2026, in Akron, Ohio.
Born on July 5, 1935, in Akron, Ohio, to Barbara Anne Brown, (nee. Reich) and John W. Brown, Charles spent the majority of his life in Akron, Ohio. Charles graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in advertising and worked for a major advertising firm in...
William D Vandever
Jun 21, 2026
William D. Vandever, 84, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born May 2, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Dallas and Gladys (nee Dalton) Vandever.
He was a graduate of Coventry High School, a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from Goodyear as a Lab Tech after...
Ronald W. Melton
Jun 19, 2026
Ronald Wayne Melton passed away on June 19, 2026. He was born July 14, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Maxine (nee Howard) Melton. He was a veteran of the United States serving in the 2nd Armored Division of the Armed Forces Fort Hood Texas,1959.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Will Melton; mother, Maxine...
Melody M Hurd-Gross
Jun 18, 2026
Melody M. Hurd-Gross, 59, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 18, 2026. She was born September 24, 1966 in Evanston, Illinois to Robert and Margaret (nee Walker) Hurd.
Melody was sweet, loyal and a true friend until the end. She went out of her way to help people and gave them the benefit of the doubt....
Benjamin M Hutchison
Jun 18, 2026
Some people measure a life by the number of years lived. Those who knew Benjamin Hutchison know a better measure is the number of lives touched. Benjamin passed away on June 18, 2026, at just 20 years old. Though his time with us was short, he filled those years with adventure, laughter, loyalty, and a love for people that cannot...
Renee R Clark (nee White)
Jun 17, 2026
Renee R. (nee White) Clark, 69, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 26, 1956 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ron and Rebecca (nee Linville) White.
Growing up in the Akron area she worked at Things Remembered inside Rolling Acres mall until she...
Nancy L Winstead
Jun 1, 2026
Nancy L. Winstead, 72, of Tallmadge passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. She was born on November 10, 1953, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Albert and Betty (nee Clark) Moses.
Nancy was known for her simple pleasures and deep affections. She found joy in shopping and treasured her quiet moments spent watching the Lifetime Movie Network. Most profoundly, her...
Ian Nicholas Vince
May 30, 2026
Ian Nicholas Vince, 27, of Barberton, OH, passed away unexpectedly on May 30, 2026. Ian was born February 16, 1999, to Jamie Johns and Todd Vince in Akron, OH.
Ian was preceded in death by Connie Johns, Jr. (grandfather).He is survived by Jamie Johns (mother), John Birkbeck (father), Ronita Johns (grandmother), Hannah Vince, Olivia Vince, Madison Birkbeck (sisters), Lucas, Landon, Finnley...
Sharon K Hornbeck
May 27, 2026
Sharon Kay Hornbeck (nee Hartmann) was born October 15, 1940, to her father, Melvin and beloved mother, Dorothy Irene (nee Dixon) in Oelwine, Iowa.
Growing up in middle Iowa, her favorite past time was fishing with her younger brother, Denny on the Wapsipinicon River and spending time with her sisters.
Sharon moved to Colorado in the early 1970s with her (then) husband,...
James E Barclay
May 17, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of James E. Barclay, 84 of New Franklin on May 17, 2026. He was born May 9,1942 in McCaysville, GA to the late Newman and Lucille (nee Chancey) Barclay.
James will be lovingly remembered by his wife of fifty-four years, Dottie; daughters, Jamie Barclay, Kelli McKeown and Judi Potter; son, David Simmons; six grandchildren;...
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