Local Ohio Obituaries
Janet G. Lawley
Aug 18, 2025
In the middle of the Great Depression, Dr. Weiss was summoned to the Wheatley home in downtown Akron on an early Spring March 20th Tuesday of 1934. Janet Gloria Wheatley was born at 5:45AM to Donald R. Wheatley and Gwendolyn Durbin Wheatley (originally from PA). Living near the barge traffic of the Ohio Canal in central Akron, Ohio at the...
William Edward Christian Sr.
Aug 16, 2025
William E. Christian Sr., age 72 of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 16th, 2025.
He was born on October 28th, 1952, in Wooster Ohio, to parents James E. Christian and Sarah (Hammond) Christian. Bill was active in FFA and Vo-Ag programs up until 1970 when he graduated from Loudonville High School. He married his high school sweetheart and love...
Eugene Paul Mignogna
Aug 16, 2025
Eugene “Geno” Paul Mignogna lived 97 fabulous years before deciding to take his final bow. He passed away after a short battle with his health—though let’s be honest, he was winning the health game his whole life. Geno was the guy who loved a good workout, a hard day’s work, and a hole-in-one or two (he’d want you to know...
Denise Lynn Gerard
Aug 15, 2025
Denise L. Gerard, age 58, of Coventry Township, passed away Aug 15, 2025, following a tremendous amount of heart-breaking health issues, enduring much pain and many surgeries.
She was a true fighter, fighting as far as her body would let her. She was born July 16, 1967 in Akron, daughter to the late Rosalie and William “Dick” Smith. She worked as...
James (Mike) Lilly
Aug 13, 2025
James (Mike) Lilly, 72 of Barberton left for heaven on August 13,2025.
Proceeded in death by parents James F. and Opal A. Lilly, father and mother in law Frank H. and Myrtle E. Whitney and cherished son James M. Lilly Jr.
Survived by wife of 53 years, Debbie, son Mark, brother Rick and sisters Karen and Sharon.
Also survived by beloved grandchildren James...
Basilike Morris
Aug 12, 2025
Basilike "Bess" Morris (née Kilivry), age 97, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Mogadore, Ohio. Born on February 4, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, Bess lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.
A devout member of the Greek Orthodox faith, Bess was an active parishioner at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron for many...
Robert Louis Taylor
Aug 12, 2025
Robert Louis Taylor, 71, passed away August 12, 2025. He was born April 25, 1954 in Barberton, the son of the late Louis and Ann Taylor. He graduated from Barberton High School and later retired from Avis Rental Car after many years service. Bob will always be remembered as a fun loving guy. He loved to go on trips with...
Russ Morgan
Aug 11, 2025
Russ Morgan, age 67, of Peninsula, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2025. Russ was born on April 27, 1958 to George and Carole Morgan. Russ worked at Terry Lumber and Supply for nearly 50 years. He is survived by his wife Liz, his children Abbey, Nathan and Jerry, and the love of his life, his granddaughter Noel. Russ was...
Linda Jane Laurenti
Aug 10, 2025
Linda J. Laurenti, 72, of Akron, passed away on August 10, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1952, the daughter of the late Paul and Takako Laurenti. She was a loving daughter and sister. She had a heart of gold and loved the Lord with all her heart, soul, and mind.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her...
Paul Abraham
Aug 10, 2025
Paul Abraham, age 70, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2025
Paul spent his final months at Tranquility of Copley, working to regain his health, but ultimately passed away after a long journey marked with medical challenges. Paul devoted his career to the Akron Public Schools. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and being outdoors. What friends and...
Beverly Kay Bolser
Aug 9, 2025
Beverly Kay (Willison) Bolser, 69, of Akron, Ohio passed away on August 9, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.
Bev was life partners of 41 years to Don Blankenship, and the proud mother of Bernadette (Bolser) Brandenburg (partner, Chris), grandchildren Hali and Miranda), Prudence (Bolser) Morris (spouse Alex Morris, grandchildren Nate, Natalie, and Noelle), Tim Bolser (partner, Melissa), grandchild, Nolan,...
George Morris Lee
Aug 9, 2025
George Morris Lee, aged 92, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on August 9, 2025. George was born on September 2, 1932 in Gallipolis, OH to Floyd and Frances Lee. George graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1950, and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1951. George served a total of 23 years, serving in the Korean Conflict...
Karen Vadie Dalton
Aug 8, 2025
Karen Vadie Dalton (née Stefanik, formerly Gayler) was born on October 16, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, and passed away on August 8, 2025, due to medical complications following an injury from a fall.
Karen graduated from Kenmore High School in 1967 and went on to attend Stark Tech. She later married Ray Stefanik (deceased), with whom she had two children, before...
Danny Larue Harris
Aug 8, 2025
Danny Harris, 53, passed away in Fairlawn, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, adventure, and love. Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, Danny’s life took him to many places across the country, but no matter where he was, he had a way of making it feel like home. While his life’s journey took him to many corners of the...
Gerald Paul Thompson
Aug 8, 2025
Gerald Paul Thompson, 85, passed away peacefully August 8, 2025. He was born February 21, 1940 in Akron, the son of the late Gerald R. Thompson and Mary E. Sloop. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Gerald retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in the Chemical Division, and then went on to work at the Summit...
Nelson Eddy Turner
Aug 7, 2025
Nelson Eddy Turner, 87, went home to be with the Lord August 7, 2025. Eddy was born October 1, 1937 in Akron. He will always be remembered as a Godly man who was generous and loyal. He was stubborn and head strong, but in a way that you could always respect him. His love for his family was always pure....
James Richard Pido
Aug 6, 2025
James “Jim” Richard Pido, Jr. was born May 16, 1962 and raised in the Garfield Hts. suburb of Cleveland, OH. Jim passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025 with his family surrounding him and holding his hands as he transitioned on. Jim passed during a difficult health struggle with diabetes, heart failure, and respiratory failure after being admitted to Akron...
James E. Wells
Aug 6, 2025
James “Jim” Earl Wells, Sr.May 2, 1936 – August 6, 2025
James “Jim” Earl Wells, Sr., 89, passed away on August 6, 2025. Born on May 2, 1936, Jim lived a full and remarkable life, wearing many hats over the years — and wearing each one with pride, humor, and heart.
Jim served in the U.S. Navy in the 1950s aboard the...
Johanna Andrews
Aug 6, 2025
Johanna Andrews, 90, passed away August 6, 2025 in Tallmadge, Ohio. She was born July 3, 1935 in Nordlingen, Germany, the daughter of the late Aldolph and Maria Birle. Johanna came to the United States in 1958, where she worked as a seamstress. She will always be remembered as a very giving and loving person. In her free time, she...
Mary F. King
Aug 5, 2025
Mary F. King, 75, passed away August 5, 2025 at the Phoenix of Fairlawn. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls on February 7, 1950, the daughter of the late Edna Mayes. Mary will always be remembered as a loving person who had a true heart of gold. She loved all animals and would not hurt a fly! In her younger...
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