Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Ronnie Dale Cottrill

Ronnie Dale Cottrill

Sep 16, 2025

It is with a broken heart that I, Lana C. Cottrill, say goodbye to my husband Ronnie Dale Cottrill.  Who I was together with for 51 years.  He also leaves behind his children Ronnie Jr. (Michelle), Johnny (Mindy), Wayne (Connie), Jamie (Stan), and Tabatha (Cory).  He is preceded in death by his parents Darius and Helen; his brothers Henry, Stanley,...

Allen R. Hargrove

Allen R. Hargrove

Sep 16, 2025

The outspoken, feisty Allen Ray Hargrove, 75, was born on September 13, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. He passed away on September 16, 2025 at Phoenix of Fairlawn in Fairlawn, Ohio. Allen was a poet in his own right. He was well known to all for his “colorful” way of putting together his logic of how he viewed the world and...

Robin Lou Maze

Robin Lou Maze

Sep 16, 2025

Robin L. Maze passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025 at the age of 68. She leaves behind two sons, Ron (Crystal) and Kevin (April) Maze of Akron. Robin will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Ron (Caroline), Charity (Tyler), Serenity (Ryan), and Abigail. She was also a proud great-grandmother to AJ and Braxton. 

Robin is survived by her loving sister,...

John Joe Rader Sr.

John Joe Rader Sr.

Sep 14, 2025

John Joe Rader, Sr., (Joe) 72 years old, passed at home with his daughters by his side on September 14, 2025

He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances (Dunn) Rader; mother, Ann Garrison; father, Lewis Rader; grandson, Jeffrey Gardner, sister Margaret Hall, and nephew Merle Wodicka. He is survived by his children: Shirley (Bruce) Snyder; Beckey Gardner; Donita (Fred)...

Paul Norman Bogus

Paul Norman Bogus

Sep 13, 2025

Paul N. Bogus, age 70, of Northfield Center, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025. Paul was born on November 8, 1954 to the late Beatrice (nee Martin.) and Norman Bogus. Paul met his wife Joyce of 51 years, in High School and they were married the year after graduation. They had two sons, Robert and Timothy.

Paul grew up in...

Steven Lee Hazelett

Steven Lee Hazelett

Sep 12, 2025

Steven Lee Hazelett, 65, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.

Born on June 23, 1960, Steven lived a life marked by deep family connections and a love for the outdoors. He was a devoted husband to Sharon Hazelett and a proud father to his daughters Cissy Tacchio (Gary II) and Stephanie Hazelett (Michael). His legacy continues through his...

Shirley Jean Petrey

Shirley Jean Petrey

Sep 10, 2025

Shirley J. Petrey, age 89, of Wadsworth, passed away in 2025 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on July 3, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Merle and Ruth (Harvey) DeMass, Shirley grew up with a love for family, faith, and life’s simple joys. She married her “best buddy,” Robert, and together they shared 58 wonderful years of...

Mark Phillip Boling

Mark Phillip Boling

Sep 9, 2025

Mark P. Boling, 63, passed away September 9, 2025.  He was born September 30, 1961 in Akron, the son of the late Raymond and Patty Boling.  Mark will always be remembered as a caring person.  He was willing to help anybody and he had an ability to fix practically anything.  Some of Mark's favorite things were family get togethers, video...

Melissa Easton-Tobischka

Melissa Easton-Tobischka

Sep 8, 2025

Melissa Easton-Tobischka, born on August 31, 1979, in Wetzlar, Germany, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and deep connection.

Melissa was the cherished daughter of Monika Stone and the late David William Franklin Rawls, and was also loved by her bonus father, Donell Stone. She shared her life with her devoted husband, Joseph (Joe) Easton Jr., and was...

Willie Marie Moore

Willie Marie Moore

Sep 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Willie Marie Moore

December 31, 1930 – September 6, 2025

Willie Marie (Lewis) Moore was born on December 31,1930, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Frank and Willie Lena Lewis. She peacefully transitioned into eternity on September 6, 2025.

She accepted Christ Jesus as her Savior and was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church in Holt, Alabama.

In...

Willie E. Lamb

Willie E. Lamb

Sep 5, 2025

Willie E. Lamb, 92, passed away September 5, 2025.  He was born July 14, 1933 in Kentucky, the son of the late Raymond and Addie Lamb.  Willie will always be remembered as a hard working and strong minded man.  He retired from Akron City Hospital.  In his free time Willie enjoyed going camping and fishing.  He was a member of...

Shelley Marie Samuel

Shelley Marie Samuel

Sep 3, 2025

Shelley Marie Samuel was born January 29, 1971, to Jimmy and Belva Samuel in Akron, Ohio. Shelley is preceded in death by her mother Belva Samuel, Brother, Kevin Samuel, her Sister Gwendolyn Samuel. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents Thomas and Roberta Alice Watson, and her grandmother Magnolia Samuel.

Shelley attended Akron public schools, she graduated from Kenmore...

Zachary Kadon McIntyre

Zachary Kadon McIntyre

Sep 1, 2025

Zachary K. McIntyre, 21, passed away September 1, 2025.  Zach was born June 29, 2004 in Cuyahoga Falls, the son of Tonya Schulmeister McIntyre and Jeff McIntyre.  Zach was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls.  He will always be remembered as an "Old Soul".  Zach had a good sense of humor and was a good listener and very compassionate.  Helping...

Hazel Estelle Ketterman

Hazel Estelle Ketterman

Sep 1, 2025

Hazel E Ketterman a long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio has passed away at the age of 97 on September 1st 2025. Hazel enjoyed taking care of her yard and tending to her garden. She also enjoyed spending with her family and watching her wrestling. She proceeded in death by her three daughters Brenda Wayne, Madge Rawson, Deborah Shaver...

Michael Dean Kennell (Schramm)

Michael Dean Kennell (Schramm)

Aug 30, 2025

Michael Dean Kennell (Schramm) . Born March 4th 1978 passed away on August 30th at the age of 47.

He leaves behind his wife Deanna Upchurch and daughters Lillian Upchurch and Kaitlyn Kidd (Ray) siblings Shane Selman (Heather) Tonya Keener, Michelle Sandman,Kelly Selman, Shannon Kennell, Stephanie Miller, Jesse Williams, Jackie Williams brother in law Dave Alcorn (Jenn) and Dave Selman who...

Charles P. Whitcraft

Charles P. Whitcraft

Aug 28, 2025

Charles P. Whitcraft 83, went home to be with his LORD AND SAVIOR on August 28,2025 with the Love of His Life Beverly (wife of 40years) by his side.

Charles loved traveling and spending time with his wife Beverly and friends.

He was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Per his wishes burial has taken place.

Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral...

Gayle Marie Chapline

Gayle Marie Chapline

Aug 26, 2025

Gayle Marie (Huth) Chapline, 69, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away after a long illness on August 26, 2025. She was a hard worker and she loved to cook and eat. She absolutely loved all of her family. She loved family gatherings, cookouts, and holidays with Halloween being her favorite. She was a huge lifelong fan of the Cleveland Browns, even...

Louise Grace Russo

Louise Grace Russo

Aug 24, 2025

Louise Grace Russo, 92, of Brecksville, Ohio (and previously Aurora, Ohio) died on August 24, 2025 peacefully in her home. She was born in 1933 in Washington DC she moved to Cleveland, Ohio at age 9 where she attended Mount Pleasant Elementary. She later graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and went on to attend cosmetology school mostly because her...

Mary Louise Ellsworth

Mary Louise Ellsworth

Aug 23, 2025

Mary Louise Ellsworth, 87, passed away on August 23, 2025 at Story Point in Avon Lake, Ohio.

Mary was born in 1938 in St. Louis, MO. The family moved to Lakewood, OH in 1942. She was the fifth of 12 children, and had an active role in caring for the five younger siblings throughout her high school years, to the point...

Leonard S. Lipovsky Lane

Leonard S. Lipovsky Lane

Aug 19, 2025

Leonard S. (Lipovsky) Lane, 89 years, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2025.

Leonard was a lifelong resident of Ohio, residing fifty years in Munroe Falls. A 1953 graduate of Kenmore High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol, then served four years in the USMC with time in Okinawa, Japan. Upon return he graduated from OSU and held a...