Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Andru Channing Pearce

Andru Channing Pearce

Aug 18, 2026

Andru Channing Pearce passed away in early August at the young age of 33. He had a gentle caring soul. He found peace in building his garden, spending time in nature, and especially camping with his grandfather. He was a loved deeply by his family on earth and joins his mother Kira in the afterlife.

"In the end, it's not the...

Merrill Timothy Conwell

Merrill Timothy Conwell

Aug 15, 2026

Merrill Timothy Conwell, 66, passed away August 15, 2026.  Merrill was born May 10, 1960 in Akron, the son of the late Roy L. and Sara J. Conwell.  He graduated in 1979 from Buchtel High School.  Merrill will always be remembered as a man of great character.  He loved to be around his family and friends.  He had a great...

Marian Nancy Ripley

Marian Nancy Ripley

Aug 14, 2026

On August 14, 2026, Jesus reached down and gently took Marian Nancy Ripley into His arms to rest.

Marian was born on March 7, 1946 to Charles LBall, Sr and Margia LBal. She was a resident of Barberton and Akron area most of her life. She was a member of Greater Galilee Church, Bishop Emmitt Lee and New Covenant Church, Pastor...

Joann Clark

Joann Clark

Aug 11, 2026

In Loving Memory of Joann Clark

May 27, 1947 – August 11, 2026

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Joann Clark, who departed this life on August 11, 2026, at the age of 79.

Born on May 27, 1947, Joann was blessed with 79 years of life filled with love, family, strength, and treasured memories.

Joann was...

Deborah J. King

Deborah J. King

Aug 10, 2026

Deborah J. King, 72, passed away August 10, 2026 after a battle with cancer.  She was born June 1, 1954 in Akron, the daughter of the late Robert and Carol Morris.  Deborah will always be remembered as a high spirited person who would speak her mind.  She had a stubborn flair.  More than anything Deborah was a loving mother and...

Toby Baker

Toby Baker

Aug 9, 2026

Toby Baker (Dale Herbert Baker II), aged 62 years, of Kenmore, Akron, Ohio, passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August, 9, 2026. He was a husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, cousin, friend, and neighbor. Most importantly, he was one of a kind.

Toby spent the entirety of his life in his hometown, Kenmore, Ohio. A Kenmore...

William W. Pritchard

William W. Pritchard

Aug 8, 2026

William W. Pritchard, 95, of Green, Ohio, passed away on August 8, 2026.

He was born on March 11, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Bertha and Quaid Pritchard.

On August 27, 1955, he married Minnie C. Griffiths, and together they shared 63 years of marriage. Bill was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1949, and The University of...

Helen Gandee

Helen Gandee

Aug 8, 2026

Helen Snipes, 97, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Canton Christian Home.

Born on May 18, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Mary Dolan.

Helen will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Throughout her life, she enjoyed playing cards and board games with family,...

Virginia Emogene Knight

Virginia Emogene Knight

Aug 7, 2026

Virginia E. Knight, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Justin T. Rogers Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio.

She was born in Newville, West Virginia on December 30, 1934.

Those left to mourn her include her two sons, Randall and Michael Knight; two grandsons, Jeffery Knight and Joseph (Kara) Knight; three great grandchildren, Layla, Dominic,...

Georgia A. Puzakulics

Georgia A. Puzakulics

Aug 5, 2026

Georgia A. Puzakulics, 77, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 5, 2026.

She retired from the United States Postal Service in 2004 after 39 years. She was known as the HR Specialist who would get things done, and she’d always get them done right.

Georgia liked her days simple. Give her the back porch, a James Patterson...

Angel Renee Grose-Bloir

Angel Renee Grose-Bloir

Aug 5, 2026

Angel Grose-Bloir, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2026.

Born on October 11, 2005, Angel was the beloved daughter of Amanda Grose and the devoted mother of her cherished daughter, Amara, who was the center of her world. She was determined to build a good life for her daughter and was motivated by the future she envisioned for them.

In...

Patricia "Patty" Mae Reiter

Patricia "Patty" Mae Reiter

Aug 3, 2026

Patricia "Patty" Mae Reiter, 76, passed away peacefully on August 3rd, 2026. 

Patty was born on July 8th, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Rudolph and Mary Reiter. 

Patty graduated from Strongsville High School and was a singer/musician. She had a passion for music, animals and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. 

She was preceded in death by her brother...

Frank Eugene Wingrove Jr.

Frank Eugene Wingrove Jr.

Aug 3, 2026

Frank Eugene Wingrove Jr., aged 61, passed away on August 3, 2026, in Akron, OH. He was born on December 10, 1964. Frank was a graduate of Coventry High School and spent his career as a partner at Exchange Signs, a business he proudly ran with his father, Frank Wingrove Sr., who preceded him in death along with his mother,...

Ronald M Jones

Ronald M Jones

Aug 1, 2026

Ronald M. Jones, age 92, peacefully made his transition on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

In honoring his wishes, there will be no services at this time.

In lieu of flowers, cards, or food, the family respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to:

Bath Manor Special Care Centre Memory Care Unit 2330 Smith Road Akron, OH 44333 (330) 836-1006

The family sincerely appreciates your...

Nicholas Frank Biasella Jr.

Nicholas Frank Biasella Jr.

Aug 1, 2026

Nicholas F. Biasella Jr., 91, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home in Tallmadge, Ohio.

A son of the late Nicholas Biasella Sr. and Anna Biasella, he was born on December 6, 1934, in Akron, Ohio.

He is survived by two sons, Bob (Cheryl) Biasella and John (Michele) Biasella; and his sister, Marietta (Ed Hart)...

Edward Allen Miller

Edward Allen Miller

Jul 31, 2026

Edward A. Miller, 74, of Canton, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, in his home.

A son of the late Junior and Vera (Funk) Miller, he was born on November 22, 1951, in Ashland, Ohio.

Throughout his life, Ed enjoyed bowling, golfing, camping, fishing, fantasy football and spending time with family. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles...

Clarence Lamar Beasley

Clarence Lamar Beasley

Jul 30, 2026

Clarence Lamar Beasley rode off into Sunset on his ten speed bike on July 30,2026. Clarence Lamar was born the youngest child of Clarence and Luretha Beasley on Jun 30,1959

He attended school at Akron Public Schools graduating from J.R. Buchtel High School in 1979. He was very active in many school sport but favorite was running Cross Country. Many years...

Norma Jean Sulek

Norma Jean Sulek

Jul 28, 2026

Norma Jean Sulek (nee Maley), known as “Aunt Norma” to many, passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on July 28, 2026, in Stow, Ohio. Norma was born April 26, 1943, in Venice Twp, Seneca County, Ohio, to the late Ralph H. and Mabel L. (Lunger) Maley. Norma lived most of her life in or near Galion, Ohio, where...

Michael Anthony Dean Bostaph

Michael Anthony Dean Bostaph

Jul 26, 2026

Michael Anthony Dean Bostaph was born on June 28, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. He passed away on July 26, 2026 after fighting a life long battle with multiple health issues.

Michael was a kind and compassionate man who loved telling stories of his life and all the exciting things he did. He had a brilliant mind and it showed. He loved...

Mary Stewart Carpenter

Mary Stewart Carpenter

Jul 25, 2026

Mary Stewart Carpenter passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Born to the late Howard and Alma Stewart, Mary was the oldest of four children. Her childhood was spent in Solon, living on her family’s farm during her early years. She attended Michigan State University before transferring to Kent State University where she joined Alpha Chi...