Local Ohio Obituaries
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...
Patricia Ann Brown
Aug 4, 2025
Patricia Ann Brown, 82, of Massillon, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1942 in Canton to the late Donald and Anna Marie (Houser) Sheaters.
Pat shared 47 loving years with her husband Larry Keith Brown whom she married on August 26, 1977.
Together, they made unforgettable memories traveling the world to places like Australia, England,...
Bette Jane Meffert
Aug 3, 2025
Bette Jane Meffert passed away Sunday, August 3 after an extended illness. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on March 10, 1933 to Alvie and Gladys MacDonald. Preceeded in death by her parents and husband Dale Meffert. Survived by her children Cynthia Roberts, Craig (Debra) Meffert, Cheryl Morrison, Kevin (Rhonda) Meffert; 11 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. Bette spent her adult life...
Johnny Grayson Brost
Aug 3, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Johnny Grayson Brost, a man of extraordinary resilience and courage, who passed away due to complications of Agent Orange. A poignant story unfolds for many Vietnam veterans, one being my father, Johnny G Brost, echoing the experience of "Agent Orange" victim, a hero let down by the very...
Jeanne Anne Weiss
Aug 3, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanne Anne Weiss. Jeanne passed away at the age of 95. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Ralph and Martha Kibler.
Mom lived a fruitful life and touched many people. Mom joins her deceased husband Sylvester and son Michael. As well as many relatives and friends in heaven. She leaves...
Jeffrey P. Barbas
Aug 2, 2025
JEFFREY PAUL BARBAS
May 29, 1969 – August 2, 2025
Jeff, age 56, fell asleep in death on Saturday, August 2nd 2025. He was born on May 29, 1969 in Barberton, Ohio and was a faithful member of the Greensburg Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He graduated from Manchester High School in 1987 and was employed by the City of Wadsworth for the...
Woodrow Smith
Aug 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Woodrow “Woody” Smith
January 30, 1944 – August 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Woodrow “Woody” Smith, a beloved grandfather, great-grandfather, and proud Vietnam veteran (1967-1971 Private First Class, United States Army), who departed this life on August 1, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born on January 30, 1944, Woody lived...
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