Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Eva Mae Brown

Eva Mae Brown

Oct 30, 2024

Eva Mae Brown, 93, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side.

Eva was born on May 12, 1931, in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in Akron & Deerfield, Ohio. She graduated from Deerfield High School, in 1950. After high school, Eva attended Peoples Hospital School of Nursing /The University of Akron. Eva was the matriarch...

Laurel Demas

Laurel Demas

Oct 30, 2024

Laurel Lynn Demas (Harrington) passed away October 30, 2024.  She was born June 4, 1941 in New Matamoras, Ohio.  She was a resident of Norton, Ohio for most of her life.  She is preceded in death by her husband James Demas; sons Robert and Ricky Johnson; and grandson Patrick Johnson.  Lynn is survived by her son Jack Johnson; daughter-in-law Lisa...

Tif'ini Michaelle Jennens Miles

Tif'ini Michaelle Jennens Miles

Oct 29, 2024

Tif'ini Michaelle Jennens Miles was born August 27, 1984 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was called to her heavenly home Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She is preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Ki'ara.

Tif'ini grew up in Wickliffe, Ohio and graduated from Wickliffe High School. She then went to Job Corp where she obtained her certificate in Culinary Arts. She then...

William Marcus Humphries

William Marcus Humphries

Oct 27, 2024

William Marcus (Markie) Humphries, age 62, was awarded his peace Sunday October 27, 2024.

He was born May 25, 1962, in Akron, Ohio and was a resident of Akron all his life. He was a very caring and giving person. He was the father of twins who he was very proud of. He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. The night...

Ken Conway

Ken Conway

Oct 27, 2024

Ken Conway of Stow, Ohio, 90, left his earthly home to be with his savior, Jesus Christ on October 27th, 2024.

 He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 30, 1934, the second child of Floyd and Margaret Conway. Ken was married to his loving wife Jeanette (Vapenik) of Garfield Heights for 27 years. He has 5 children, Jeff (Tammy), Steve...

Arthur Glen Torreance

Arthur Glen Torreance

Oct 27, 2024

Arthur Glen Torreance, who went by Glen, passed away Sunday Oct 27, 2024 in Akron, OH at the age of 72.

 Glen was born on Nov 26, 1951 in PA to William and Jane Torreance. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, a sister and grandson.

He will be missed by his wife Terry Torreance, his children Glenda Alloway,...

Kimi Marie Collins

Kimi Marie Collins

Oct 26, 2024

Kimi Marie Collins, 60, passed away suddenly October 26, 2024.  She will always be remembered as a person who loved to have a good time.  She had a great sense of humor and was the life of the crowd.  She loved to dance and give hugs.  Kimi had the ability to always make people feel better.  She is preceded in...

Jeffrey L. Helmick

Jeffrey L. Helmick

Oct 26, 2024

Jeffrey L. Helmick, 67, passed away October 26, 2024 after a long illness.  Jeff was born April 13, 1957 in Akron, the son of the late Kenneth P. Helmick Sr. and Geraldine Helmick.  He loved his country and served in the United States Army.  Jeff enjoyed listening to music and loved his Cleveland Browns.  In addition to his parents, he...

Loretta Jane Ishmael

Loretta Jane Ishmael

Oct 25, 2024

Loretta (Lorie) McCowin Ishmael

 Lorie McCowin Ishmael passed away on October 25, 2024. She was born in Akron, Ohio and lived with her family in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Following High School, life led Lorie to Alabama and then back to Ohio for retirement. She was known for her warmth, kindness and compassion. She touched each person...

Darrell A. Zaroka

Darrell A. Zaroka

Oct 25, 2024

Drag racing enthusiast and retired mechanic, Darrell Allen Zaroka “Z”, passed away on October 25, 2024 at the age of 67, surrounded by loved ones. His love of life did not come to an end with his death. Those who know him will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. 

He retired from Yellow Freight Trucking...

MaryJane T. Baeli - Seifert

MaryJane T. Baeli - Seifert

Oct 22, 2024

Mary Jane Baeli-Seifert, fondly called “MJ” or “Terri” by those she loved, left this world on October 22, 2024 at age 65. A resident of the Akron area her whole life, she was born in Cuyahoga Falls and lived most recently in Tallmadge with her son, Andrew. She fought courageously against cancer and afforded her family and friends many more...

Lynn Helen Wasson

Lynn Helen Wasson

Oct 21, 2024

Lynn Helen Wasson (Hoffman) passed away Monday 21 of Oct 2024, after a long illness. Lynn graduated from Akron Buchtel High School class of 1964. She went on to become a licensed practical nurse at St. Joseph School of Nursing in Lorian, Ohio. She was proceeded in death by parents Dr. Walter R. and Helen F . (Walsh) Hoffman; aunts...

Deanna L. Burner-Hunt

Deanna L. Burner-Hunt

Oct 19, 2024

Deanna L. Burner-Hunt, age 84, of Akron, OH, died peacefully, Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Justin T. Rogers Hospice House. 

She was born November 24,1939 in Philippi, WV; daughter of the late Floyd and Ethyl (McDaniel) Digman. Preceding her in death on November 17,1983 was her first husband Richard Burner, and on November 20, 2006, her second husband Marvin Hunt. She...

Patricia Ann Gilbert

Patricia Ann Gilbert

Oct 19, 2024

Patricia Ann Gilbert, age 62, of Freedom Township, Ohio passed peacefully on the morning of Saturday October 19th, 2024 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. 

Patti was born on March 18th, 1962 in Cleveland, OH. She was the youngest daughter of the late William Swansiger Sr., & Jane Esther Swansiger (Horner), who Patti cared for until her...

Nancy Jane Hoskins

Nancy Jane Hoskins

Oct 17, 2024

Nancy Ingram Hoskins, age 84, passed away on October 17, 2024.

 A life resident of the Akron area, Nancy graduated from Revere High School in 1958, and attended Heidelberg College where she studied music. She spent her working career at the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in the Benefits Department, retiring after 38 years of service.

 Nancy was known for her kindness,...

Loretta Jean Nichols

Loretta Jean Nichols

Oct 15, 2024

Loretta Jean Nichols passed away of natural causes in her home on October 15, 2024, at the age of 86, in Ravenna, OH. Born on April 22, 1938, in Cleveland, OH, Loretta's life was a testament to her resilience, generosity, and unwavering faith.

 Loretta's journey through life was marked by her dedication to her family and her community. She was preceded...

Elson J. Hershberger

Elson J. Hershberger

Oct 15, 2024

Elson J. Hershberger of Akron, age 61, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Elson was born on January 6, 1963, in Canton to John E. and Anna Mae (Sommers) Hershberger.

Elson was brilliantly gifted by God to design and build single family homes. After years of being a rough framing carpenter, he and his wife, Michelle,...

Debra Roland (Pierce)

Debra Roland (Pierce)

Oct 15, 2024

Debra Roland (Pierce) age 70, passed away October 15, 2024 after a long battle with COPD. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Howard Roland, parents Alberta and Wallace Pierce. She leaves behind her two sons and one daughter and their children, best friend Mary Alice, and a host of families in Ohio, Oklahoma, California, and...

Joan Cartwright Laszcz

Joan Cartwright Laszcz

Oct 14, 2024

Mrs. Joan Cartwright Laszcz, of Euclid, Ohio, age 100, passed away on October 14, 2024. Mrs. Laszcz was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was the youngest child of the late Leota and Emor Cartwright, MD. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Laszcz, and her sister, Carolyn Sue Cartwright, DVM.

She...

Karen Frances Barbato

Karen Frances Barbato

Oct 12, 2024

Karen F (Smith) Barbato passed away peacefully at home on October 12th, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was preceded in death by her parents George (Max) Smith and Frances Smith, her husband and love of her life Christopher Barbato, her beautiful daughter Traci Oplinger, and brother in-law Robert Shays. She is survived by daughter Toni Charles, son Mark...