Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Bonnie Heath

Bonnie Heath

Sep 25, 2025

Our beloved mother Bonnie R. (Young) Heath passed away peacefully in her home on Sept. 25, 2025.

Bonnie was born in Columbia S.C. to Jack and Bonciel Reynolds on Oct 28, 1940. She is survived by her older sister Joan Schroeder and younger brother Charles Reynolds(Jean). She was preceded in death by brothers Melton Reynolds and Jackie Reynolds. Bonnie enjoyed telling...

Susan Burge

Susan Burge

Sep 21, 2025

Susan Burge, born on January 6th, 1956 in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio passed away September 21,2025 in Stow Ohio, She was 69 years old.

Susan's life was marked by resilience and devotion to those who she held dear. She fought to the very end with unwavering strength and determination. Her deep love for her Mother was a defining part of her life....

Hope Ann Boyle

Hope Ann Boyle

Sep 21, 2025

Hope Ann Boyle, 39, passed away suddenly September 21, 2025.  She was born March 1, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Edward States and Rebecca Honaker.  Hope will always be remembered as a loving mother.  She was the life of the party and her infectious laugh made you happy.  She was so proud of her boys and loved them...

Audra Reneé Burgess

Audra Reneé Burgess

Sep 20, 2025

Audra Reneé Burgess 56, passed away September 20, 2025. She was born August 6, 1969 in Long Beach California, the daughter of Fredrick Donald Kutscher and Marliss Y’Vonne Kutscher.

She will always be remembered as an amazing mother, grandmother and great friend. She loved her grandchildren deeply.

She loved building Lego sets and making memories with her Grandkids.

Audra is preceded in death...

Joshua P Stricklett

Joshua P Stricklett

Sep 18, 2025

Joshua Stricklett, born July 15, 1976, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025. He was surrounded by his faithful companion Anna Martin and his sisters on the day he went to be with our Lord. 

Joshua was the beloved son of Peter (deceased) and Beverly Stricklett (Tresch) and brother to Carmen (Crites), Michael, Christopher, Barbara (Courie), Leonard, Jason and Rebecca (Sarno)...

Cathy Rachel Chasar

Cathy Rachel Chasar

Sep 17, 2025

Cathy Chasar, beloved Mother and friend, sadly passed away peacefully on the morning of September 17th, 2025 at the age of 79. She is preceded in death by her loved daughter Cathy Fogarty. Survived by her two other children James and Rachel, her grandchildren Felicia, Michael, Tommy, Emily and Elise, her great grandchildren Braydon, Lexi and Ava. She will be...

Sharon D. Ladavac

Sharon D. Ladavac

Sep 17, 2025

Sharon Dukes Ladavac, born on May 29, 1958, passed away on September 17, 2025. She will be remembered for her loving and sweet nature, as well as the joy she found in giving to others. Sharon shared her love generously, leaving a lasting warmth in the hearts of everyone she touched.

Sharon was a devoted mother to Stacy, Rebecca, and Jamie;...

Ronnie Dale Cottrill

Ronnie Dale Cottrill

Sep 16, 2025

It is with a broken heart that I, Lana C. Cottrill, say goodbye to my husband Ronnie Dale Cottrill.  Who I was together with for 51 years.  He also leaves behind his children Ronnie Jr. (Michelle), Johnny (Mindy), Wayne (Connie), Jamie (Stan), and Tabatha (Cory).  He is preceded in death by his parents Darius and Helen; his brothers Henry, Stanley,...

Allen R. Hargrove

Allen R. Hargrove

Sep 16, 2025

The outspoken, feisty Allen Ray Hargrove, 75, was born on September 13, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. He passed away on September 16, 2025 at Phoenix of Fairlawn in Fairlawn, Ohio. Allen was a poet in his own right. He was well known to all for his “colorful” way of putting together his logic of how he viewed the world and...

Robin Lou Maze

Robin Lou Maze

Sep 16, 2025

Robin L. Maze passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025 at the age of 68. She leaves behind two sons, Ron (Crystal) and Kevin (April) Maze of Akron. Robin will be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Ron (Caroline), Charity (Tyler), Serenity (Ryan), and Abigail. She was also a proud great-grandmother to AJ and Braxton. 

Robin is survived by her loving sister,...

John Joe Rader Sr.

John Joe Rader Sr.

Sep 14, 2025

John Joe Rader, Sr., (Joe) 72 years old, passed at home with his daughters by his side on September 14, 2025

He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances (Dunn) Rader; mother, Ann Garrison; father, Lewis Rader; grandson, Jeffrey Gardner, sister Margaret Hall, and nephew Merle Wodicka. He is survived by his children: Shirley (Bruce) Snyder; Beckey Gardner; Donita (Fred)...

Paul Norman Bogus

Paul Norman Bogus

Sep 13, 2025

Paul N. Bogus, age 70, of Northfield Center, Ohio passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025. Paul was born on November 8, 1954 to the late Beatrice (nee Martin.) and Norman Bogus. Paul met his wife Joyce of 51 years, in High School and they were married the year after graduation. They had two sons, Robert and Timothy.

Paul grew up in...

Steven Lee Hazelett

Steven Lee Hazelett

Sep 12, 2025

Steven Lee Hazelett, 65, passed away on September 12, 2025, in Akron, Ohio.

Born on June 23, 1960, Steven lived a life marked by deep family connections and a love for the outdoors. He was a devoted husband to Sharon Hazelett and a proud father to his daughters Cissy Tacchio (Gary II) and Stephanie Hazelett (Michael). His legacy continues through his...

Shirley Jean Petrey

Shirley Jean Petrey

Sep 10, 2025

Shirley J. Petrey, age 89, of Wadsworth, passed away in 2025 following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born on July 3, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Merle and Ruth (Harvey) DeMass, Shirley grew up with a love for family, faith, and life’s simple joys. She married her “best buddy,” Robert, and together they shared 58 wonderful years of...

Mark Phillip Boling

Mark Phillip Boling

Sep 9, 2025

Mark P. Boling, 63, passed away September 9, 2025.  He was born September 30, 1961 in Akron, the son of the late Raymond and Patty Boling.  Mark will always be remembered as a caring person.  He was willing to help anybody and he had an ability to fix practically anything.  Some of Mark's favorite things were family get togethers, video...

Melissa Easton-Tobischka

Melissa Easton-Tobischka

Sep 8, 2025

Melissa Easton-Tobischka, born on August 31, 1979, in Wetzlar, Germany, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and deep connection.

Melissa was the cherished daughter of Monika Stone and the late David William Franklin Rawls, and was also loved by her bonus father, Donell Stone. She shared her life with her devoted husband, Joseph (Joe) Easton Jr., and was...

Willie Marie Moore

Willie Marie Moore

Sep 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Willie Marie Moore

December 31, 1930 – September 6, 2025

Willie Marie (Lewis) Moore was born on December 31,1930, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Frank and Willie Lena Lewis. She peacefully transitioned into eternity on September 6, 2025.

She accepted Christ Jesus as her Savior and was a member of the Morning Star Baptist Church in Holt, Alabama.

In...

Willie E. Lamb

Willie E. Lamb

Sep 5, 2025

Willie E. Lamb, 92, passed away September 5, 2025.  He was born July 14, 1933 in Kentucky, the son of the late Raymond and Addie Lamb.  Willie will always be remembered as a hard working and strong minded man.  He retired from Akron City Hospital.  In his free time Willie enjoyed going camping and fishing.  He was a member of...

Shelley Marie Samuel

Shelley Marie Samuel

Sep 3, 2025

Shelley Marie Samuel was born January 29, 1971, to Jimmy and Belva Samuel in Akron, Ohio. Shelley is preceded in death by her mother Belva Samuel, Brother, Kevin Samuel, her Sister Gwendolyn Samuel. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents Thomas and Roberta Alice Watson, and her grandmother Magnolia Samuel.

Shelley attended Akron public schools, she graduated from Kenmore...

Zachary Kadon McIntyre

Zachary Kadon McIntyre

Sep 1, 2025

Zachary K. McIntyre, 21, passed away September 1, 2025.  Zach was born June 29, 2004 in Cuyahoga Falls, the son of Tonya Schulmeister McIntyre and Jeff McIntyre.  Zach was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls.  He will always be remembered as an "Old Soul".  Zach had a good sense of humor and was a good listener and very compassionate.  Helping...