Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

James D. Casto

James D. Casto

Dec 31, 2024

 Jim entered this world on January 14,1953 in Clarksburg, West Virginia and left this earthly home on December 31, 2024 in Canton, Ohio. He went to Canton South High School and Cleveland Automobile Mechanic School. Jim spent most of his life around engines either repairing or driving them. He and his late wife, Diane, owned a trucking company that made...

James Donaldson Kelley

James Donaldson Kelley

Dec 29, 2024

James Donaldson Kelley, Jr. (known as Donnie to some and Don to others) died on December 29, 2024, in Akron, OH. The son of the late J.D. and Allie Mae Kelley, who died in 2012 and 2018, respectively, Don had been a resident of Akron for the last 51 years. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Dale...

Anita Sue Boyes

Anita Sue Boyes

Dec 29, 2024

Anita Sue Boyes of Akron, Ohio was received into heaven on Sunday December 29th at the age of 82.

She was born on April 11, 1942 in Akron, Ohio.

She was a lifelong member of the Chapel where she sang in the choir for over 20 years. She also loved spending time watching the Cleveland Guardians. Although she will be missed, we...

Margaret Louise Honeywill

Margaret Louise Honeywill

Dec 29, 2024

Margaret L. “Peggy” Honeywill (nee Wilhelm) 106, passed away December 29, 2024. She was born June 17, 1918 in Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Frank and Nelda (Resimius) Wilhelm. Margaret attended Seiberling and Akron East High School. She was a member of Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church and was employed at Sears Roebuck & Co. from 1951 to 1962....

Jennifer Pevear

Jennifer Pevear

Dec 28, 2024

 Jennifer Lynn Pevear, 74, of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her own bed on December 28, 2024. She is loved and missed by her husband Richard Dingledine, her children Dan and Joanna Schimmelpfenig, her daughter-in-law Lydia, and her beloved grandchildren Luke, Ella, and Zack. Jennifer is also mourned by her brother Alan Pevear, her sister-in-law Sandy, and her niece...

Mary Elizabeth Brumfield

Mary Elizabeth Brumfield

Dec 28, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Brumfield, born on January 17, 1960, in Camden, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024. Her life, marked by love and kindness, touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Mary was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Michael, and a nurturing mother to her children, Natasha, Sarah, and Christopher. Her family was...

Nancy Ellen Mackin

Nancy Ellen Mackin

Dec 27, 2024

Nancy Ellen Mackin (Winkler) went to be with the Lord in heaven on December 27th, 2024. She lived in Loyal Oak, Norton, Ohio all her life. She was preceded in death by siblings Elizabeth (Chuck) Miller and Ruth (Fred) Honaker, and survived by her sister Judith (Dick) Sanders. Also, survived by her three children - David Mackin, Daniel (Deanna) Mackin...

Joseph Charles William Lee

Joseph Charles William Lee

Dec 24, 2024

Joseph Charles William Lee, 56, passed away after a long illness on December 24, 2024.  He was born in Akron on May 23, 1968, the son of James Allen Lee Sr. and Sharon Stanley Rigby.  Joe will always be remembered as an excellent father who loved his kids.  Joe was easy going and friendly to others.  He had a great...

Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson

Dec 23, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mark, also known as Popeye. He was a loving father, artist, and friend to many. Surrounded by loved one’s, his courageous battle with cancer came to an end; but in that same moment, his eternal life in Heaven began! 

 He retired after six years of service in the United States...

Laurie Ann Betzhold

Laurie Ann Betzhold

Dec 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Laurie Ann Betzhold, who left us peacefully on 12/23/2024 at the age of 76. A loving and devoted mother, she was a constant source of warmth, positivity, laughter and love in the lives of her three children: Lindsey, Ryan and Tyler (Diane); grandchildren: Ella, Gabriella and...

Robert Lee Woods Jr.

Robert Lee Woods Jr.

Dec 23, 2024

Robert Lee Woods Jr., 67, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2024. He was born June 10, 1957 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Robert Woods Sr. and Bessie Jean Woods. He attended Perry High School were he played football. Robert enjoyed school and the school has a life size picture of him on their wall. Robert later moved to...

Herbert Doyle Smith

Herbert Doyle Smith

Dec 21, 2024

Herbert “Doyle” Smith, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 after several months of declining health. Born on December 6, 1937 in Hendersonville, North Carolina, he is at peace now and will be greatly missed! The son of a Baptist minister, Doyle lived in ten states, worked in 22 states and visited all but one. He was a...

Dorothy Ann Adkins

Dorothy Ann Adkins

Dec 21, 2024

Dorothy (Dottie) Adkins, 73 years of age, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at UH Portage Medical Center. Dottie was born June 2, 1951 in Akron, Ohio to the late Gladys and Ernie Williams. She was the oldest sibling to Ernie Guy Williams Jr. and Mike Williams. Dottie was a beloved hardworking STNA for...

Delores Jean Eddy

Delores Jean Eddy

Dec 20, 2024

Delores Jean Eddy

Mom. Mamaw, Dee, Aunt Chick, left this earth Dec. 20, 2024 at the age of 91. Born in WVa to the late Joseph and Rose Suplita, she and her husband raised their family in Akron, OH where they lived out the rest of their lives. They were active members of the P.L.A.V. Post 32 and she served in...

Patrick Leroy Eckard

Patrick Leroy Eckard

Dec 20, 2024

Patrick L. Eckard, 71, originally of Canton, passed away after a long illness on December 20, 2024.  He was born November 17, 1953 in Canton, the son of the late George and Betty Eckard.  Pat served his country in the U.S. Air Force and later graduated from Stark State College.  He was very resourceful, and could fix just about anything....

Marilyn J. Sturmi

Marilyn J. Sturmi

Dec 19, 2024

Marilyn Jane Sturmi nee Jost, 89, passed into her heavenly home on December 19, 2024. Marilyn was born December 16, 1935 in Akron, the daughter of the late Maurice and Myrtle Jost. She graduated in 1953 from St. Vincent - St. Mary High School, where she met her future husband James E. “Jim” Sturmi Jr. She married Jim on December...

Shelley Irene Woolf-Brunecz

Shelley Irene Woolf-Brunecz

Dec 17, 2024

Shelley Irene Woolf-Brunecz, 71, passed away December 17, 2024.  She was born in Akron on August 17, 1953, the daughter of the late Wesley and Helen Woolf.  She graduated from Akron Public Schools and went on to become a paramedic and attended cosmetology school.  She later married Donald Brunecz and worked for many years at Aerosol and later with Royal...

Diane Marie Priddy

Diane Marie Priddy

Dec 17, 2024

Diane Marie Priddy, 86, passed away December 17, 2024.  She was born in Michigan on December 3, 1938 and was raised in Grand Rapids.  Diane met Ronald Anthony Joseph Priddy, whom she married on June 1, 1957.  She became an LPN and later drove school bus for Cuyahoga Falls and Woodridge school systems.  She will always be remembered as a...

Joshua Dylan Schray

Joshua Dylan Schray

Dec 16, 2024

Josh Schray, age 51, died December 16th after a long struggle with debilitating illnesses.  He was the beloved son of Tom and Marcia and dear brother of Gabe.  Our thanks go to Susan and Ace for their care and companionship.  The battle is over.  May he rest in loving peace.  Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186

LaShayla Fontaine Everson

LaShayla Fontaine Everson

Dec 15, 2024

LaShayla Everson was born June 22nd, 1988, to Tracie Everson and Thaddeus Hollinshed. She was a beautiful bundle of joy to her parents. LaShayla had a love for music and would even dance to a commercial. She loved life and her laugh would brighten up any room. Being a summer baby born in warm weather, she loved to be outside...