Local Ohio Obituaries
Johnnie Wilson Byrd
Mar 2, 2025
Johnnie W. Byrd departed this life on March 2, 2025. Born in Akron, Ohio on May 4, 1947, he was affectionately known as "JB" or “Teddy” and lived a full meaningful life.
A graduate of South High School's class of 1965, Johnnie continued his education at the University of Akron. His career began in banking in 1969 as a teller. He...
Ellen Kathleen Lenahan
Feb 28, 2025
Ellen Kathleen Lenahan, affectionately known as Kathleen, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025. Born on July 15, 1933, in Aughalough, Leitrim, Ireland, she touched the lives of many throughout her 91 years.
Kathleen was a beloved mother to her children: Eileen Poulopoulos (Gus), Jackie Williams (John), and John Lenahan. She was also a grandmother to Christopher, Ryan, Meaghan, Basil, Ava,...
Priscilla Claudette Bailey
Feb 28, 2025
Priscilla Claudette Bailey
Sunrise: November 26,1950
Sunset: February 28, 2025
Our beautiful mother Priscilla Claudette Bailey, 74, transitioned from this life to be present with the Lord surrounded in her home, by her family on February 28,2025
Priscilla was born November 26,1950 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Claude Bailey and Aileen Moore Bailey.
Priscilla is reunited with her son: Donald Eugene Bailey, Parents:...
Jeanette Sue Lowry
Feb 27, 2025
Jeanette Sue Lowry (Norman), aged 66, passed away on February 27, 2025, in Akron, OH. Born on January 15, 1959, Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Geraldine Norman, her sister Janet Davidson, her brother Ray Norman, and her granddaughter Cheyanne Lowry, along with many nephews who held a special place in her heart.
Jeanette's life was marked...
Randall Howard Gill
Feb 26, 2025
Randall Howard gill age 66 of mentor formally Akron/ Copley. Passed away from illness February 26th 2025 with his daughter by his side. Before he was sick Randy was unstoppable force of nature. He was always fishing, hunting, going on random hikes or road trips, fairs, he loved nature and family his kids and grandkids meant the world to him....
Clarence F. Chadwell
Feb 25, 2025
Clarence F. Chadwell Jr, 60, better known as Fred passed away February 25, 2025 after fighting a long battle with Cancer. Fred was born November 7, 1964 in Akron, Oh. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, a huge Richard Petty fan, loved the color purple and his bird Captain Jack.
Fred is preceded in death by his father...
Henry J. Mehaw
Feb 23, 2025
Henry J. Mehaw, 72, passed away February 23, 2025. He retired as a machine operator in the Stow area. Henry enjoyed nature by going on the mountain bike trails in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. He found solitude in peace and quiet. He is survived by his brother Dennis (Margo) Mehaw and his friends Carl Grewe and everyone at the...
Louise Geraldine DeVaughn
Feb 22, 2025
1933-2025
Louise G. "Gerrie" DeVaughn, born on January 5, 1933, passed away peacefully, February 22, 2025. Gerrie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all that knew her. She enjoyed music, cooking and baking, car rides and day trips, and flower gardening. Most of all, Gerrie loved her family, extended family, and friends. She graduated in 1951 from Stow...
Barbara Ellen Blackwell
Feb 21, 2025
Barbara Ellen (Sparks)Blackwell, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of February 21st, 2025 surrounded by loving family and expert hospice care from chronic heart failure.
Born in Akron Ohio 1938 to Anne K. (O’Laughlin)Sparks and Robert Glen Sparks, she was a lifelong resident of Akron.
A graduate of Garfield High School , she worked in retail cosmetics...
Timothy B. Maisey
Feb 18, 2025
Timothy Bernard Maisey
May 9, 1960- Feb 18, 2025
Timothy was born in Rabat, Malta and immigrated to Toronto, Ontario in April of 1964. Eventually moving to Akron, Ohio, where he passed in 2025.
He is pre-deceased by the love of his life, Terri Lewis. Survived by stepdaughter Rachel Lewis, stepson Peter Lewis and grandkids Jadalynn Lewis, Luca Lewis, Hailey Gaab, Annabelle Lewis,...
Cheryl Lynn Williamson
Feb 18, 2025
Cheryl Lynn Williamson, 72, passed away February 18, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio January 13, 1953, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Donella Smith. Cheryl will always be remembered as an avid animal lover. She loved her family, her dogs and her pet bird. Cheryl is preceded in death by her husband Terry Williamson, sisters Sandy, Bobbie,...
Laura J Valentine
Feb 17, 2025
Laura "Lori" J. Valentine, 62, Born September 6th, 1962 – Entered Eternal Rest on February 17th, 2025. With love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Lori, who peacefully departed this life in the care of her daughter, Kristina Burns (D'Arcy), Son In Law Kelvin Burns & Grandchildren JJ, Kay'a and Kelvin "PK" II. She faced her battle with cancer...
Sandra Lee Ober
Feb 17, 2025
Sandra Lee Ober, 61, passed away February 17, 2025. She was born March 15, 1963 in Akron, the daughter of Frederick G. Brooks Sr. and the late Linda J. Brooks. Sandy will always be remembered as a person who was proud of her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a huge fan of music with favorites...
Ronald Charles Brown
Feb 16, 2025
Ronald “Chuck” Brown, 67, of Stow, passed away after a battle with cancer on February 16, 2025. He was born in Youngstown on February 7, 1958, the son of the late Ronald and Jeannette Brown. Chuck will always be remembered as a gentleman whose personality could light up a room. He never met a stranger and was always welcoming. He...
Charles W. Schultz
Feb 14, 2025
Charles William Schultz was born 10/30/1941 and passed 02/14/2025 at just 83 years young.
Charlie attended St. Vincent's High School. He attended Akron University before joining the USAF where he worked as an air traffic controller during the Vietnam era. After his service in the Air Force, he settled in Doylestown running the Doylestown Beverage Center for 40 years. He retired...
Joanne Martin
Feb 12, 2025
Joanne Martin died February 12, 2025 at the age of 84.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Joanne lived in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School in 1958. She attended the University of Akron taking evening classes and receiving an associate degree in 1968.
Joanne was employed at the former General Tire and Rubber Company from 1958-1961 and at Ohio Edison Company for...
William Addison Smith
Feb 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bill Smith, of Medina, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 74 on February 11, 2025, alongside his wife of 32 years. Born on June 17, 1950, in Medina, Ohio, Bill grew up cherishing the simple joys of life. A lifelong resident of Medina, he was the son of the late Addison and Virginia Smith,...
James Thomas Hay
Feb 11, 2025
James T. Hay, 68, passed away February 11, 2025 after health complications. He was born April 29, 1956 in Akron, the son of the late James and Narcie Hay. James served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He will always be remembered as a favorite uncle. He loved his whole family and loved spending time with them. James enjoyed...
Mary Ann Reiser
Feb 10, 2025
Mary Ann Stribrny Reiser of Brunswick, Ohio died peacefully at her home on February 10th, 2025 at the age of 97.
Mary Ann was born August 20th, 1927 in Cleveland, the seventh child of a large Czech family whose parents immigrated from there. She loved to tease that she thought summer was the only season, because she was born then. This...
Doreen Wynne Frame
Feb 10, 2025
Doreen Elkins Frame went home to be with our Lord on February 10, 2025
She was born on April 28, 1954 to the late Paul and Marion Elkins. Doreen was preceded in death by her husband Bill, her son Gary, brother Danny Elkins, sister Denise Elkins, nephew Rick Elkins and nice Kim Wahl.
Doreen is survived by her partner John Cenker, brother...
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