Local Ohio Obituaries
Marie A. Rauscher
Dec 31, 2025
Marie A. Rauscher, 94, passed away December 31, 2025. The family will receive friends 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tuesday January 6,2026 at Adams Mason Funeral Home (791 East Market Street in Akron). Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:30 AM Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Mary Queen of the Apostles Church (6455 Engle Road in Brookpark, Ohio). Interment Holy...
Helen Stamich
Dec 30, 2025
Helen Stamich, 71, of Kenmore, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
A daughter of the late Dushan and Lisa (Winkelmann) Stamich, she was born on March 29, 1954, in Akron, Ohio.
She enjoyed a long and fulfilling career in the banking world and was very proud of her work. Known as a dedicated and hardworking individual, she valued time spent outdoors...
Douglas D. Spence
Dec 29, 2025
Doug Spence, 78, passed away December 29, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born March 4, 1947 in Akron, the son of the late William and Lorna Spence. Doug will always be remembered as a loyal guy. "If he was your friend he was your friend for life." Doug was well known, as he worked as a graphic artist....
Karren Larraine Long
Dec 29, 2025
Karren Larraine Long, passed away December 29, 2025, at Falls Village Nursing facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Karren was born in Montgomery, West Virginia to the late Ralph D. Bowling and Dymple Jeanne Bowling (Woodrum).
She is survived and will be missed greatly by her children Tera Long and Trent Long; grandchildren Samantha Long and Jerry Weaverling; as well as great...
Teressa Lynn Staines
Dec 28, 2025
Teressa Lynn Staines, born on September 24, 1958, passed away on December 28, 2025, surrounded by love.
Teressa was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She cherished time spent with her family and especially loved watching her grandchildren grow. Her life was defined by love, compassion, and a deep commitment to those closest to her.
She was a proud mother to...
Betty A. Lowers
Dec 26, 2025
Betty Ann Lowers (Collins), 77, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Akron City Hospital. She was born on November 19, 1948 in Sutton, West Virginia, grew up in Brush Valley, Pennsylvania, graduated from United High School and moved to Ohio at the age of 18. She retired from Hygienic Corporation...
Janet Magill Bowling Moutz
Dec 25, 2025
Janet Magill Bowling Moutz, 74, of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025.
A loving daughter of the late Dick and Bette (Magill) Bowling, Janet was born on January 24, 1951, in Lisbon, Ohio. She graduated from David Anderson High School in Lisbon and went on to attend Kent State University, where she was a proud member of the Chi...
James Mitchell
Dec 25, 2025
James L. Mitchell, 83 passed away December 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn (Whitney) Mitchell, and parents Albert & Annabelle Mitchell.
Jim graduated from Akron North High School and from Akron University. Retired from Parker Hannifin in Plainwell, Michigan. In Michigan Jim had a small farm that he loved.
Survived by his son Robert, brother Donald Mitchell,...
Eleanor Ruth Kane
Dec 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Eleanor Kane (née Wagner) on December 23, 2025. Eleanor was born December 2, 1942, in Akron, Ohio.
Eleanor was married for 55 years to her husband, Bob. Together, they raised their daughters, Kimberly (Brian) Nichols and Amy (Christopher) Kane-Toole. Nothing brought her greater joy than being “Grandma” to Luke...
Anna Marie Harper
Dec 23, 2025
Anna Marie Harper, 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on December 23, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Albert and Hazel Eidman.
Anna spent part of her early life living in Towner, North Dakota, before returning to Akron, where she completed her education. She was a proud graduate of Buchtel High School, Class...
James E. Rankl
Dec 22, 2025
James E. Rankl, 83, passed away December 22, 2025. Jim was born January 12, 1942 in Canton, the son of the late Edward and Virginia Rankl. He will always be remembered as an honest, quiet and loyal man. If you were a friend of Jim's, you were a friend for life. Jim was an avid drag racer. He worked for...
Larry Joe Green
Dec 16, 2025
Larry Joe Green, 72, passed away December 16, 2025 after a long illness. He was born in Cleveland on April 3, 1953, the son of the late Shella and Arwana Green. Larry will always be remembered as a family man. Caring for people and being a foundation for others was his nature. He worked hard for many years as an...
Crystal B. Marshall
Dec 15, 2025
Crystal B. Marshall (nee Johnson)
Crystal Marshall, 71, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 15, 2025, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Crystal was born on December 8, 1954 to the late Ken and Eileen Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband Dean, and beloved sisters, Jeanne and Karen.
Crystal...
Joan Carol Richer
Dec 15, 2025
Joan C. Richer, 78, of Medina, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025.
A daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Henault, she was born on December 31, 1946, in Warwick, RI.
She was a dog lover and enjoyed fishing on the St. Johns River in FL with her late husband, Norman Richer.
Joan is survived by her two children, Todd (Amy) Mancini,...
Ja Bok Kim
Dec 15, 2025
Ja Bok Kim, 98, was called home by her Lord on December 15, 2025. She was born in Korea on June 28, 1927. Ja Bok Kim will always be remembered as a woman of faith. She was a devoted wife and mother. Ja Bok would pray everyday for her family. She was always grateful and thankful for everything in her...
Charles Ray Keele
Dec 13, 2025
Charles Ray Keele 73 of Akron, Ohio passed on 12/13/25 at home following a long battle with cancer. Born 11/20/52 in Ravenna, Ohio to James and Mary Keele. Married his "Bride" of 52 years Nancy Dawn Ruth 2/23/73
Chuck enjoyed hiking and spending time in Goodyear Metro Park with his friends. Chuck also enjoyed riding his Harley. Most of all he...
Judith Heddlesten
Dec 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow we announce Judith Margaret Heddlesten nee Bell has become another Angel granted wings in the Heavenly Kingdom on December 11, 2025. Judy was born on September 11, 1945, in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James LeRoy Heddlesten Jr., her mother, Hazel Deane Fulton, and father Edwin...
Billie Hudson
Dec 10, 2025
Billie J. Hudson, 66, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
A daughter of the late John and Naomi Hudson, she was born on August 14, 1959 in Akron, Ohio.
Throughout her life, Billie enjoyed spending time with her fur babies, “the boys”, Tucker and Connor. She was an avid coffee drinker and spent a lot of time at...
Anna Marie Lucas
Dec 10, 2025
Anna Marie Lucas 76 passed away December 10, 2025. Born on November 27, 1949 in Fort Lee Virginia to the late James and Ada Brake, Anna was a loving and caring housewife and mother. A devoted Christian that loved life and everyone around her.
Proceeded by her late husband William L. Lucas survived by her sisters Jean Gibson of Oklahoma, Barbara...
Jack Delbert Smith
Dec 8, 2025
Jack Delbert Smith passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 7, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on August 17, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio. He battled multiple health conditions and physical disability and is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Marie and Curtis...
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