Obituaries

Jun 4, 2024

In loving memory of our father, Gary Allen Rado who passed peacefully on June 4, 2024 at Medina Hospice Center surrounded by family and loved ones.

Gary worked for the University of Akron for over thirty years at the Ballet Center. He made many friends and would take family members to performances and introduce them to the...

May 28, 2024

Elizabeth Ostronisky, 95, of CANAL FULTON went home to be with the Lord, May 28, 2024. She was born on March 1, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Steve and Katalin (nee Demeter) Dudas.

Elizabeth retired after sixteen and a half years’ service at Akron Porcelain. She attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Queen of Heaven....

May 17, 2024

Judith A. Schneider, 75, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, May 17, 2024. She was born on October 23, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert and Frances (nee Church) Schneider.

Judith retired from First Merit Bank after many years of service.

She is survived by her sister, Carole Schneider (David...

May 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce Brian David Scarbrough, 75, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 after complications with lung cancer.

David was born on April 21, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Gerald and Dorothy (nee Hunt) Scarbrough. After graduating from Garfield High School in 1967, he heroically served our country in...

Apr 29, 2024

Our beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, Shawn C. Farmer, born Dec 5th, 1988 to Dale and Carrie Farmer, returned home on Monday, April 29, 2024. Shawn enjoyed hunting and fishing at the family cabin, working on his truck, tinkering in blacksmithing, and spending time with his nieces, nephews, and stepson.

Shawn is survived by grandparents;...

Apr 15, 2024

Kathleen “Kitty” Johnson (Kelly) passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 15th in Akron, Ohio, at the age of 83.

Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Wendell (“Del”), parents Clare M. and Altha E. Kelly of Cleveland, Ohio, and brother Edward of Cleveland, Ohio, Kitty is survived by children Eric, Kurt...

Apr 6, 2024

Kenneth E. Johnson, 55, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, April 6, 2024. He was born June 11, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Franklin and Michelle (nee Luckett) Johnson Sr.

He is survived by his daughters, Myeisha “PieBaby” Wiliams and Kenyatta “Choc-A-Doll” Johnson; the kids he raised, Stephany Wray Jovon, Cheatham, Da’quan Isaac and...

Apr 5, 2024

Karen L. Coulter, 65 of NEW FRANKLIN went home to be with the Lord, April 5, 2024.

She was born in Akron, Ohio December 16, 1958 to the late Walter and Dolores (nee Rafferty) Albright.

She loved her children and enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren with shopping trips. She loved to do crafts, crocheting, music and...

Mar 30, 2024

Timothy Aaron Hyatt, 27 of Akron passed away on March 30, 2024.

Timothy was so full of love for anyone he came into contact with. He could make anyone laugh no matter how you were feeling.

He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Hyatt. Timothy is survived by his daughters, Amelia and Serenity;...

Mar 7, 2024

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our amazing mother, Nancy Kay (Fogle) (Nomi) Miller.  She sadly left this world peacefully on March 7, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her.  She is one of the strongest women we knew.  She...

Feb 27, 2024

Jane E. Rebovich, 95, of WADSWORTH went home to be with the Lord, February 27, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 9, 1928 to the late Clayton and Sarah (nee Stewart) Grafton.

Jane was an LPN and spent fourteen years at St. Thomas Hospital.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine...

Feb 25, 2024

Tina M. Johnson, 63, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, February 25, 2024. He was born October 27, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harold and Betty (nee McDonald) Johnson.

Tina was a graduate of Kenmore High School, a wonderful artist and received a full scholarship to Bowling Green for her...

Feb 24, 2024

Mary Ann Robinson, 86, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She left this world to begin her eternal heavenly life surrounded by her family.

A native of Akron, Ohio, Mary Ann graduated from Kenmore High School and began her career in administrative management, working her...

Feb 17, 2024

On February 17, 2024 James Leonard Williamson, 82, passed away, peacefully with family and his puppies (Ruby and Maggie) by his side.

Some of us knew him as "The Big Balogna"....Some of us knew him simply and more profoundly as "dad" and or "grandpa"...Meager in appearance… Kind in heart... Humble in presentation... but ferocious and brave in...

Feb 4, 2024

Donald J. Scott passed away suddenly at home on February 4, 2024.  He was born October 15,1954 to Mildred (Keefer) Scott and Donald Scott at Akron City Hospital.

Don knew who he was. He was a man of few words unless he had something to add to the conversation. He graduated from North High School where he...

Feb 2, 2024

Venessa Kay Klein, 41, of Akron went home to be with the Lod, unexpectedly on February 2, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Kenneth Coon and Vonda Clegg on March 3, 1982.

Venessa was a very kind, caring, compassionate person. She loved to cook, go fishing, camping, feed the ducks or just go on a...

Jan 31, 2024

Linda Gravelle a child of God went home to be with the Lord, on January 31, 2024. She was born and raised in WADSWORTH to the late Mary M. White and Buford V. Hardin.

She was a loving mother to her three daughters, Tressa Carlstrom (Paul), Jessica Racette and Andrea Racette (Jay). Also survived by her brother,...

Jan 30, 2024

David Best, 88, of Howland, Ohio went home to be with the Lord, January 30, 2024. He was the son of Otis and Mary (Devanney) Best.

Preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of sixty-five years, Barbara (Pucak); two brothers; and granddaughter, Patricia Best. He is survived by sons, Timothy (Bonnie), Mark (Brenda),...

Jan 23, 2024

Mitzie Hodgkinson went home to be with the Lord, January 23, 2024.

Mitzi’s family was the most important thing in her life and she was always encouraging to them. Her advice to her sons when they became parents was to not worry that your children may seem to not always listen to you; but worry that they...

Jan 15, 2024

Jack Arthur Toomey, 79, of BARBERTON passed away suddenly on January 15, 2024.

He was born at Barberton Citizens Hospital on March 21, 1944 to the late William and Josephine (nee Skinner) Toomey. He was a 1962 graduate of Kenmore High School and retire from Goodyear Rubber & Tire after thirty five years’ service.

Jacks...