Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Hazel Estelle Ketterman

Hazel Estelle Ketterman

Sep 1, 2025

Hazel E Ketterman a long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio has passed away at the age of 97 on September 1st 2025. Hazel enjoyed taking care of her yard and tending to her garden. She also enjoyed spending with her family and watching her wrestling. She proceeded in death by her three daughters Brenda Wayne, Madge Rawson, Deborah Shaver...

Michael Dean Kennell (Schramm)

Michael Dean Kennell (Schramm)

Aug 30, 2025

Michael Dean Kennell (Schramm) . Born March 4th 1978 passed away on August 30th at the age of 47.

He leaves behind his wife Deanna Upchurch and daughters Lillian Upchurch and Kaitlyn Kidd (Ray) siblings Shane Selman (Heather) Tonya Keener, Michelle Sandman,Kelly Selman, Shannon Kennell, Stephanie Miller, Jesse Williams, Jackie Williams brother in law Dave Alcorn (Jenn) and Dave Selman who...

Charles P. Whitcraft

Charles P. Whitcraft

Aug 28, 2025

Charles P. Whitcraft 83, went home to be with his LORD AND SAVIOR on August 28,2025 with the Love of His Life Beverly (wife of 40years) by his side.

Charles loved traveling and spending time with his wife Beverly and friends.

He was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Per his wishes burial has taken place.

Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral...

Louise Grace Russo

Louise Grace Russo

Aug 24, 2025

Louise Grace Russo, 92, of Brecksville, Ohio (and previously Aurora, Ohio) died on August 24, 2025 peacefully in her home. She was born in 1933 in Washington DC she moved to Cleveland, Ohio at age 9 where she attended Mount Pleasant Elementary. She later graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and went on to attend cosmetology school mostly because her...

Mary Louise Ellsworth

Mary Louise Ellsworth

Aug 23, 2025

Mary Louise Ellsworth, 87, passed away on August 23, 2025 at Story Point in Avon Lake, Ohio.

Mary was born in 1938 in St. Louis, MO. The family moved to Lakewood, OH in 1942. She was the fifth of 12 children, and had an active role in caring for the five younger siblings throughout her high school years, to the point...

Leonard S. Lipovsky Lane

Leonard S. Lipovsky Lane

Aug 19, 2025

Leonard S. (Lipovsky) Lane, 89 years, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2025.

Leonard was a lifelong resident of Ohio, residing fifty years in Munroe Falls. A 1953 graduate of Kenmore High School, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol, then served four years in the USMC with time in Okinawa, Japan. Upon return he graduated from OSU and held a...

Janet G. Lawley

Janet G. Lawley

Aug 18, 2025

In the middle of the Great Depression, Dr. Weiss was summoned to the Wheatley home in downtown Akron on an early Spring March 20th Tuesday of 1934. Janet Gloria Wheatley was born at 5:45AM to Donald R. Wheatley and Gwendolyn Durbin Wheatley (originally from PA). Living near the barge traffic of the Ohio Canal in central Akron, Ohio at the...

William Edward Christian Sr.

William Edward Christian Sr.

Aug 16, 2025

William E. Christian Sr., age 72 of Wooster, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 16th, 2025.

He was born on October 28th, 1952, in Wooster Ohio, to parents James E. Christian and Sarah (Hammond) Christian. Bill was active in FFA and Vo-Ag programs up until 1970 when he graduated from Loudonville High School. He married his high school sweetheart and love...

Eugene Paul Mignogna

Eugene Paul Mignogna

Aug 16, 2025

Eugene “Geno” Paul Mignogna lived 97 fabulous years before deciding to take his final bow. He passed away after a short battle with his health—though let’s be honest, he was winning the health game his whole life. Geno was the guy who loved a good workout, a hard day’s work, and a hole-in-one or two (he’d want you to know...

Denise Lynn Gerard

Denise Lynn Gerard

Aug 15, 2025

Denise L. Gerard, age 58, of Coventry Township, passed away Aug 15, 2025, following a tremendous amount of heart-breaking health issues, enduring much pain and many surgeries.

She was a true fighter, fighting as far as her body would let her. She was born July 16, 1967 in Akron, daughter to the late Rosalie and William “Dick” Smith. She worked as...

James (Mike) Lilly

James (Mike) Lilly

Aug 13, 2025

James (Mike) Lilly, 72 of Barberton left for heaven on August 13,2025.

Proceeded in death by parents James F. and Opal A. Lilly, father and mother in law Frank H. and Myrtle E. Whitney and cherished son James M. Lilly Jr.

Survived by wife of 53 years, Debbie, son Mark, brother Rick and sisters Karen and Sharon.

Also survived by beloved grandchildren James...

Basilike Morris

Basilike Morris

Aug 12, 2025

Basilike "Bess" Morris (née Kilivry), age 97, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Mogadore, Ohio. Born on February 4, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, Bess lived a long and meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and service to others.

A devout member of the Greek Orthodox faith, Bess was an active parishioner at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron for many...

Robert Louis Taylor

Robert Louis Taylor

Aug 12, 2025

Robert Louis Taylor, 71, passed away August 12, 2025.  He was born April 25, 1954 in Barberton, the son of the late Louis and Ann Taylor.  He graduated from Barberton High School and later retired from Avis Rental Car after many years service.  Bob will always be remembered as a fun loving guy.  He loved to go on trips with...

Russ Morgan

Russ Morgan

Aug 11, 2025

Russ Morgan, age 67, of Peninsula, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2025. Russ was born on April 27, 1958 to George and Carole Morgan. Russ worked at Terry Lumber and Supply for nearly 50 years. He is survived by his wife Liz, his children Abbey, Nathan and Jerry, and the love of his life, his granddaughter Noel. Russ was...

Linda Jane Laurenti

Linda Jane Laurenti

Aug 10, 2025

Linda J. Laurenti, 72, of Akron, passed away on August 10, 2025. She was born on August 11, 1952, the daughter of the late Paul and Takako Laurenti. She was a loving daughter and sister. She had a heart of gold and loved the Lord with all her heart, soul, and mind.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Paul Abraham

Paul Abraham

Aug 10, 2025

Paul Abraham, age 70, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2025

Paul spent his final months at Tranquility of Copley, working to regain his health, but ultimately passed away after a long journey marked with medical challenges. Paul devoted his career to the Akron Public Schools. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and being outdoors. What friends and...

Beverly Kay Bolser

Beverly Kay Bolser

Aug 9, 2025

Beverly Kay (Willison) Bolser, 69, of Akron, Ohio passed away on August 9, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.

Bev was life partners of 41 years to Don Blankenship, and the proud mother of Bernadette (Bolser) Brandenburg (partner, Chris), grandchildren Hali and Miranda), Prudence (Bolser) Morris (spouse Alex Morris, grandchildren Nate, Natalie, and Noelle), Tim Bolser (partner, Melissa), grandchild, Nolan,...

George Morris Lee

George Morris Lee

Aug 9, 2025

George Morris Lee, aged 92, peacefully transitioned to his heavenly home on August 9, 2025. George was born on September 2, 1932 in Gallipolis, OH to Floyd and Frances Lee. George graduated from Gallia Academy High School in 1950, and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1951. George served a total of 23 years, serving in the Korean Conflict...

Karen Vadie Dalton

Karen Vadie Dalton

Aug 8, 2025

Karen Vadie Dalton (née Stefanik, formerly Gayler) was born on October 16, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, and passed away on August 8, 2025, due to medical complications following an injury from a fall.

Karen graduated from Kenmore High School in 1967 and went on to attend Stark Tech. She later married Ray Stefanik (deceased), with whom she had two children, before...

Danny Larue Harris

Danny Larue Harris

Aug 8, 2025

Danny Harris, 53, passed away in Fairlawn, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, adventure, and love. Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, Danny’s life took him to many places across the country, but no matter where he was, he had a way of making it feel like home. While his life’s journey took him to many corners of the...