Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Beverly Joyce Sayers

Beverly Joyce Sayers

May 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Beverly Joyce Sayers (née Fox)April 2, 1950 – May 2, 2026

Beverly Joyce Sayers, lovingly known as Bev, passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76. Born Beverly Joyce Fox on April 2, 1950, she lived a life defined by resilience, compassion, humor, and a love so constant that the people around her never...

Debbie Hatala (Dietry)

Debbie Hatala (Dietry)

May 2, 2026

Debbie Hatala (Dietry), 66, of New Franklin passed away unexpectedly, May 2, 2026. She was proceeded in death by parents Joseph and Rita Dietry and brothers Joe, Ted and Rick.

Survivors include husband Larry, brother Louie Dietry, sons Gary (Debbie) Williams, Tim (Tammy) Williams, step children Shannon, Kristi, Mark, Brian(Jenny), Brittany (Kyle) and a host of many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,...

Louise Roberta Skinner

Louise Roberta Skinner

May 1, 2026

On Friday, May 1, 2026 Louise Roberta Skinner entered into eternal rest. Louise was a resident of Bath Manor Special Care Centre and had been a long time resident of the James R. Williams Tower community both of Akron, Ohio. She was born July 30, 1952 in Petersburg, Virginia to Sallie Pearl Houston and Aulander Skinner, Sr. and was a...

Lucille E. Jones

Lucille E. Jones

May 1, 2026

Lucille Jones-Sommerville, known as “Momma Sue,” passed away on May 1, 2026, in Akron, Ohio, at the age of 86. She was born on September 24, 1939, to her late parents, Lester Jones and Georgia Bird.

With Momma Sue’s passing, we mourn a loss that leaves a space in our hearts that can never truly be filled. At the same time,...

Aaron Edward Seiz

Aaron Edward Seiz

May 1, 2026

Aaron Edward Seiz, 46, passed away May 1, 2026. He was born January 31, 1980 in South Korea, growing up in Telford, PA. He was a graduate of Lycoming College in Willamsport, PA. He worked at Panther Preimum Logistics of Medina Ohio for 8 years, buying his 1st home in Akron in 2023. He loved animals and nature, with dreams...

Elvira Luzano Bhardwaj M.D.

Elvira Luzano Bhardwaj M.D.

May 1, 2026

Elvira Luzano Bhardwaj, MD

January 25, 1929 - May 1, 2026



Elvira Luzano Bhardwaj, MD, passed from this life on May 1, 2026, in Uniontown, Ohio. She is survived by her children, Vianne (Stephen Calhoun) and Grace (Pranav Patel), and by her adored grandson, Gautham. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Umesh C. Bhardwaj; by her parents, Julio and...

Michael William Huhn

Michael William Huhn

Apr 28, 2026

Michael William Huhn, 75, of Akron, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at his home with his loving wife of 38 years by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Terry Huhn; his children, Becky and Jeff; his stepsons, Jonny, Jack, Jerry, and Justin; and his loving sisters, Martha, Anne-Marie, and Beth. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren and...

Nancy Sue Harbeson

Nancy Sue Harbeson

Apr 28, 2026

Nancy S. Harbeson

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

1939-2026

Beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her passing is the result of a serious fall.

She began her life in a rural area near Branchville, South Carolina. Daughter of Joe & Vickie McAlhany. Mrs. Nancy was the 6th child of seven siblings. She is survived by her husband, S. David Harbeson...

Lillian Yvonne Keim

Lillian Yvonne Keim

Apr 28, 2026

Lillian Yvonne (“Doll”) Keim, age 90, of Springfield Township, OH, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. Lillian was born in Akron, OH, to the late Thomas and Beatrice McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Keim; step-daughter, Sharon Dancik; sisters, Helen Gallion and Wilda Phillips; brothers Billy, Harley and James McKenzie; and sons-in-law, Jan Freshley and...

William Thomas Hobday

William Thomas Hobday

Apr 27, 2026

William was a devoted husband to Sharon Hobday, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. He was a proud father to William J., Jameson, Damon, and Ryan, and a loving brother to Andi Dye. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Holly, Summer, Hannah, Bailey, Jesse, Gavrella, Hayden, and Logan, and his great-grandchildren, Jase and Ira.

He was preceded...

Montrey Louise Suddeth

Montrey Louise Suddeth

Apr 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Montrey Louise (Canada) Suddeth

Montrey Louise Suddeth, daughter of the late William and Hettie Lane, was born on January 17, 1953, in Akron, Ohio. A graduate of South High School's Class of 1971 and a former student of the University of Akron. Montrey dedicated her professional life to serving others through her work with the American Red...

Danny M. Bennett

Danny M. Bennett

Apr 26, 2026

Danny M. Bennett, 61, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on April 25, 2026. Born on January 26, 1965, in Massillon, Ohio, Danny was the son of the late Philip M. Bennett and Patsy S. Bennett Pildner (née Ball). He was also preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Bennett Sherck.

A 1983 graduate of Perry High School, Danny spent many years...

John Edward Amtsberg

John Edward Amtsberg

Apr 24, 2026

John Edward Amtsberg, 86, passed away April 24, 2026.  He was born August 13, 1939 in Cleveland, the son of the late Walter and Elsie Amtsberg.   John will always be remembered as fun gentleman with a good sense of humor.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was candy maker for May Company and later retired from...

Shirlee J. Sonoff

Shirlee J. Sonoff

Apr 24, 2026

Shirlee J. Sonoff, 88, of Akron, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026.

A daughter of the late Norman and Nellie (Frieman) Lazar, she was born on May 25, 1937, in Akron, Ohio.

Shirlee was loved by everyone that knew her. She will be remembered for her strength and the love she freely gave to everyone around her.

Those left to remember her...

Gary Allen Blythe

Gary Allen Blythe

Apr 23, 2026

Gary A. Blythe passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on February 17, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, to his mother, Martha, and father, Eugene. He was raised in Lakemore and Ellet, and spent much of his childhood with his grandparents, Mavel and Russell Allen.

At a young age, Gary developed a love for animals....

Clifford Louis Johnson Jr.

Clifford Louis Johnson Jr.

Apr 23, 2026

In loving memory of Clifford Louis Johnson Jr., 78, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2026 at Akron City Hospital.

Born on August 24, 1947, in Barberton, Ohio, to the parents of the late Erma Lee Johnson and Clifford Johnson Sr., he was the eldest of the six siblings.

Along with his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his...

Helen Jean Platt

Helen Jean Platt

Apr 22, 2026

Helen Platt, age 73, passed away on April 22, 2026, at Camella Living in Copley, Ohio. She was born April 7, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA to Marvin and Doris Fellows. Helen grew up in Clementon, New Jersey, where she was a 1971 graduate of Overbrook High School. Helen was proud of enrolling in college later in life after getting married...

Christine Ann Powers

Christine Ann Powers

Apr 20, 2026

Christine Ann Powers, 81, passed away April 20, 2026.  She was born February 13, 1945 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Albert and Catherine Nowak.  Christine will always be remembered as a caring person.  She was hardworking and was willing to help anyone.  In her free time she loved cooking, baking, and tending to her flower gardens.  In addition...

Umesh Chandra Bhardwaj PhD

Umesh Chandra Bhardwaj PhD

Apr 20, 2026

"Umesh Chandra Bhardwaj, Ph.D., 84, peacefully passed from this life on April 20, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Elvira; children Vianne (Stephen Calhoun) and Grace (Pranav Patel); and grandson, Gautham. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ram Chandra and Ram Sri Bhardwaj, as well as his brothers Jagdish and Ramesh.



Umesh was born in New Delhi,...

Michael Bernard Flesch

Michael Bernard Flesch

Apr 18, 2026

Michael B. Flesch, 67, passed away on April 18th, 2026, after a 4 year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was surrounded by family, including his beloved dog, Sadie. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Throughout the years he was also a dedicated youth pastor, musician, reader, die-hard Browns fan and an incredibly funny, mischievous, and...