Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Marjorie Estam Roland

Marjorie Estam Roland

May 17, 2024

Marjorie Estam Roland, 63, passed away after a lengthy illness on May 17, 2024.  She was born on April 30, 1961 in Davao Del Norte, Philippines, the daughter of the late Mariano and Nieves Estam Sr.  Marjorie worked at the Panda restaurant in Cuyahoga Falls.  She will always be remembered as kind and generous person with a great sense of...

Martha Ann Miller

Martha Ann Miller

May 16, 2024

Martha Ann Miller, age 83, formerly of St. Mary’s and Piqua, was born Martha Hamilton on August 2, 1940 and raised in Norton, OH. After an extremely difficult childhood, at age 18, Martha bravely fled to the YWCA in downtown Akron.

Employed at Ohio Edison, she met aspiring electrical engineer Richard Lee Miller. They married on October 31, 1959 and together...

James Beverly Robinson

James Beverly Robinson

May 14, 2024

James"Jim"Beverley Robinson, 72, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 14, 2024, in Barberton, Ohio. He graduated High School Class of 1970 at Akron East High School, Then enlisted 1972-1975 in the American Army, stationed in Germany. He was an employee for Mark's Cable Vision for 16 years. His parents Marie and Beverley Robinson, and sister Sandy Davis have since...

Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth Anderson

May 13, 2024

Elizabeth (Betty) Anderson

May 1925 - May 2024

Home in Heaven!



The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at The Village of St. Edward Fairlawn, specifically the Memory Care staff, for your exceptional care and compassion.  Thank you also to NEO Hospice for your wonderful attention and care, and special thanks to Jessie for your care and support.



Predeceased by her husband Malcolm...

Destiny Jane Lee Ruth Spore

Destiny Jane Lee Ruth Spore

May 13, 2024

Destiny Jane Lee Ruth Spore, 26, passed away May 13, 2024 after a battle with life long health issues.  She was born February 4, 1998 in Akron, the daughter of Raymond Spore Jr. and Cathy Miner.  Destiny will always be remembered as an ornery person with a spitfire personality.  She lived for her nephews.  She is survived by her parents...

Maryann Newman

Maryann Newman

May 11, 2024

Maryann Newman, a cherished mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on July 23, 1946, Maryann's life was a tapestry of love, care, and vibrant passion. She is survived by her loving sons, Greg (Todd), Gary (Alana), and Mike (Jenny who is expecting baby Anthony Glen in a couple months....

Paul Mark Jones

Paul Mark Jones

May 9, 2024

Paul Mark Jones passed away on Thursday May 9, 2024 at Western Reserve Hospital at the age of 62. Paul is survived by his children, Adam Jones, Jessica Jones, and Carrie Henderson, his stepfather James Wells, and his siblings Kimberly Bishoff, Steven Jones, Jim Wells Jr., Shane Wells, David Wells, and Ralph Jones and wife Diane. He is survived by his...

Harriet Lee Gannon

Harriet Lee Gannon

May 8, 2024

Harriet Lee Gannon (Steckel), age 78, passed away on 05/08/2024 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Terrance Gannon, and sons Jason and Adam. She was one of eight children and was born in Rootstown, OH. She graduated from Rootstown High School in 1963 and retired from Alsiide after over 30 years of service....

Noble Richard Jarvis

Noble Richard Jarvis

May 7, 2024

Noble Richard Jarvis went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born in Newton, West Virginia, on October 12, 1927 to Oliver Dwight and Eska Mae Jarvis. He was 1 of 9 children. Noble was a proud resident of Wadsworth, Ohio for most of his adult life where he started...

Marilyn Jane Curtis

Marilyn Jane Curtis

May 5, 2024

     Marilyn Jane Curtis, our sweet mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on May 5, 2024.   

  Marilyn grew up in Akron, Ohio and attended East High School. She was  a homemaker for many years and worked as a receptionist for a family practice office in Kenmore.                          ...

Joseph David Metzgar

Joseph David Metzgar

May 3, 2024

Joseph David Metzgar passed away peacefully on May 3rd 2024, at home with his beloved wife Daphne at his side. Joe was an adored great-grandfather, grandfather, father, and husband during his 91 years of life. We will remember Joe for his loving nature, playfulness and the pride he had for his family. Joe was born on February 8, 1933 in...

Donald Kieran McIntyre

Donald Kieran McIntyre

May 2, 2024

Donald Kieran McIntyre, 94, passed away on May 2, 2024, after a period of failing health.Don was born on December 30, 1929, to Kieran and Elinor McIntyre (nee Jenkins) in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was a 1948 graduate of Shaker Heights High School and received his degree in business from Kent State University in 1952.  He managed Trumbull Plumbing and Heating...

William H. Koster III

William H. Koster III

May 2, 2024

William H. Koster III, 83, of Barberton passed away on May 2, 2024 at Pleasantview Nursing Home following a short period of declining health. He was born on October 27, 1940 in Akron, OH to the late William H. Koster, Jr. and Lillian Fay Whitaker Koster. Bill was a 1958 graduate of Norton High School. He had a passion for...

Carley Marie Burgett

Carley Marie Burgett

Apr 27, 2024

Carley Marie Burgett, formerly Nichols, passed away on April 27, 2024, surrounded by family. She was 70 years old.Carley was born to Edward and Beverly Stanger on October 11, 1953. She graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education. In addition to teaching, she worked in food service and started her own vending machine company. Carley...

George Mark Brezovsky Jr

George Mark Brezovsky Jr

Apr 25, 2024

George Mark Brezovsky Jr, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, April 25th 2024. George was born February 13th 1950. George was a beloved friend to many (Mark, Bob, Carolyn & many impoverished citizens of Akron), a father. of 5 daughters, Ruth Eimers, Elizbeth Brezovsky, Hannah Brezovsky, Naomi Brezovsky, Abigail Brezovsky and 2 sons Seth and...

George Lesley Phillips

George Lesley Phillips

Apr 24, 2024

George passed away on April 24, 2024 in hospice care of Medina. George retired from B&W with 27 years. He was an avid reader, loved jig saw puzzles and word finds. He liked his sports- golf, baseball, basketball, college football (Alabama & Notre Dame) also the mighty Cleveland Browns.George was born September 26, 1944 in Huntsville, Alabama to William and...

Margaret Anne Cerny

Margaret Anne Cerny

Apr 24, 2024

Margaret (Maggie) A. (Sennello) Cerny entered into heaven on Wednesday April 24th 2024 at the age of 50. She was born on June 25th 1973 in Plattsburgh, NY to John Sennello and Georganne (Spohn) Sennello. She loved to make candles and jewelry to give away. She was always there to lend a hand and help everyone. She made sure to...

Robert William Dove

Robert William Dove

Apr 23, 2024

Robert Dove aged 75 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully at home April 23rd   after a brief illness and was surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by parents Bob and Billie Dove, daughter Christina Dove, brother Dan Dove and niece Julia Beltz.

He is survived by brother Dave Dove of Cuyahoga Falls, daughter Brandy Booth (Dan) of Green, sons Michael...

Michael Edward Russell

Michael Edward Russell

Apr 21, 2024

Michael Edward Russell, 64, passed away peacefully April 21, 2024, following a brief illness.

He was born December 15th, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Lucille Russell.

He attended Erie Island, Simon Perkins and Buchtel High School.

Mike was a skilled auto technician. He loved motorcycles. And as a hobby, he collected and restored vintage bicycles.

Besides his parents, Mike was...