Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Ryan Johnson

Ryan Johnson

Oct 3, 2023

Ryan Johnson (Rock, Ryo) was born on November 30, 1974, in Atlanta, Georgia to Mary E. Johnson and Charles Walker. He was raised in Atlanta, Georgia and Akron, Ohio. Ryan was a friend and a brother to many and had a smile that could light up a room. His hugs left you knowing that you were loved.

Ryan loved drawing,...

GrandVille Homer Weems

GrandVille Homer Weems

Oct 1, 2023

GrandVille Homer Weems, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, artist, and teacher, passed away on October 1, 2023, in his hometown of Akron, OH. He was born on March 21, 1971 to his late parents Herman and Corrine Weems, and left behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.GrandVille will always be remembered...

Ivis Corene Hefflefinger

Ivis Corene Hefflefinger

Sep 28, 2023

In Remembrance of Ivis Corene Hefflefinger, 84, passed away September 28, 2023.  Born on December 18, 1938 in Dexter, Kansas. She was married to Richard E Hefflefinger, (deceased), March 21, 1959 in Salina, Kansas. She was proceeded in death by  GC Chamblin (father) and Frances C Chamblin (mother). She is survived by her brother Jerome Chamblin, daughters Jacqueline C Russell of...

Mihir Shah

Mihir Shah

Sep 28, 2023

Mihir Bharat Shah, age 29, passed away on September 28, 2023 in Peninsula, Ohio. Mihir was born in Akron on December 22, 1993. He grew up in Hudson, Ohio and graduated from Western Reserve Academy. Early on, Mihir exhibited a love for the arts. In high school he was chosen to attend a summer program at the New York Film...

Danny Lee Smith

Danny Lee Smith

Sep 26, 2023

Danny Lee Smith, 67, passed away September 26, 2023.  He was born March 9, 1956 in Barberton, the son of the late Pearl and Luyiza Smith.  Danny will always be remembered as a guy who enjoyed life. Working on cars, playing pool, partying, drinking, and chasing women were his his favorite pastimes.  He definitely lived life his way.

In addition...

Marybeth Forsyth

Marybeth Forsyth

Sep 25, 2023

In honor of our beautiful, crazy and funny Marybeth Forsyth was born on April 18,1964 in Painesville, Ohio she went home to the Lord September 25, 2023. Affectionately known as Nunna by her grandchildren. (Jordyn Lynn,17- Kelli Nicole,15 - Oscar Bryan,6 - Kinsey Aurora,1) Nunna grew up in northeast Ohio with her 2 parents and 5 siblings. This is where she...

Paul Edgar Kaiser

Paul Edgar Kaiser

Sep 24, 2023

Paul Edgar Kaiser went to meet his heavenly father on the 25th of September 2023.

 Paul was born on April 5th 1949 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

 1st and foremost Paul loved and missed his 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner. It was yellow, with a black stripe on the hood and 383 engine. He raced it around town and local tracks before moving to California...

David Ralph Keeran

David Ralph Keeran

Sep 24, 2023

David Ralph Keeran, 75, of Barberton, OH passed away September 24, 2023 at home.

He was born September 24, 1948 in Barberton, OH, the son of the late Ralph Keeran and Viola Durbin Keeran.

On April 25, 1968, he married Carolyn King Keeran. Together they shared 55 years of marriage.

David was a graduate of Norton High School, an...

Rodney R. DeFago

Rodney R. DeFago

Sep 20, 2023

Rodney Ray DeFago, 51 of Akron, Ohio, passed peacefully at City Hospital on September 20, 2023 after a multi-year battle with COPD.  Rodney was a father, brother, and a friend.  He never failed to share his positive demeanor with his loved ones, and did everything in his power to make you laugh when you were down or make you cry with his...

Sherry Ann Stillings

Sherry Ann Stillings

Sep 16, 2023

Sherry A. Stillings, 62, passed away September 16, 2023.  She was born October 24, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of the late John and Lois O’Brien.  Sherry grew up in the Portage Lakes area and later retired from Giant Eagle.  In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Gary Butler Clark

Gary Butler Clark

Sep 14, 2023

Gary “Gary D” Clark, 61, of East Akron, passed peacefully in his home on September 14, 2023.  He graduated from Central Hower in 1980.  He received the name “Gary D” for his defense playing basketball.  He was a landscaper for Fred Azar Landscaping for over 30 years.  Gary was the light of room.  He loved to joke and loved everyone around him.  He is preceded in...

Judith Ann Carter

Judith Ann Carter

Sep 14, 2023

Judith (Judy) Ann (Muskopf) Carter, 82, passed away on September 14,2023.Judy was preceded in death by her father Alfred W Muskopf and stepmother Hazel C Muskopf, both of Illinois; mother Violet Jones of Illinois; father-in law Homer Carter and mother-in-law Dody Carter of Oregon; sister Vicky (Seiber)Price of Illinois; long time partner Larry Ray; granddaughter Jessica Castillo; as well as...

Alice Lucilio

Alice Lucilio

Sep 13, 2023

 

On September 13, 2023, Heaven gained a beautiful, faithful soul as Alice Lucilio, née Corsale, age 87, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.  While she will be sorely missed, we are comforted knowing she is at peace with God.

 

Alice was born on July 27, 1936 to Pasquale & Mariangella (née Migliozzi) Corsale...

Mark S Hoppe

Mark S Hoppe

Sep 13, 2023

Mark S. Hoppe, 66, passed away September 13, 2023. Born December 21, 1956 in Akron, OH, where he was a lifetime area resident & Green High School graduate. Mark was employed at OMNOVA for 45 years before a recent retirement. Mark is proceeded in death by his parents Melvin and Geraldine Hoppe. He is survived by many close friends whom...

Charles E Smith Sr

Charles E Smith Sr

Sep 12, 2023

 

Charles E. Smith, Sr. age 82 of Akron, Ohio passed away September 12, 2023.  He was born in Akron on December 23, 1940, to William E. Smith and Doris McDaniel, both deceased.Charles (Chuck) attended Garfield High School and lived in the Akron area all his life. He was an active member of his church Home Missionary Baptist Church.  Chuck...

Naomi Ruth White

Naomi Ruth White

Sep 11, 2023

Naomi Ruth (Griffith) White passed away and entered into eternity peacefully on Sept. 11, 2023, at the age of 91.  She was welcomed into heaven by her Lord and Savior, whom she served faithfully from the age of 14.   Born Feb. 14, 1932, Naomi was a lifetime resident of Akron.  Naomi was the youngest daughter of Melville and Ethel...

Jill Marie Ridenour

Jill Marie Ridenour

Sep 10, 2023

 

Jill Marie Ridenour, 54 years old, of Canal Fulton, OH, passed away after a long battle of breast cancer that turned metastatic.

Jill is survived by her parents John and Marlene Poda, her brothers Jon and Jeff Poda, her husband Ron, and her three children Katie, Courtney, and Nick.

Jill had the biggest heart and loved everyone deeply. She...

Jessica Ann Marie Castillo

Jessica Ann Marie Castillo

Sep 10, 2023

Jessica Ann Marie Castillo, 46, passed away September 10, 2023 after a long battle with colon cancer.  She was born April 5, 1977 in Corona, California, the daughter of Daniel and Cathy Williams. Jessica will always be remembered as a compassionate, caring, loving, wonderful, strong woman that was full of sparks. She was a heartfelt and caring person who was always...

Nikolas C. White

Nikolas C. White

Sep 9, 2023

Nikolas “Nik, 10k, Keith Smith” White was born on February 26th 1999 in Akron, OH. He graduated from North High School and developed a passion for working from himself so he started his own business Mid-West Films. He made clothes, did music, shot videos, weddings, graduations and took beautiful pictures. There was nothing in the world Nik couldn’t do. He...

Frances M. Carpenter

Frances M. Carpenter

Sep 9, 2023

Frances M. Carpenter, 88, passed away September 9, 2023 after a lengthy illness.  She was born March 26, 1935 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late James and Jessie Thorne.  Frances will always be remembered as a feisty gal who was never inhibited to tell you what was on her mind.  In her free time she enjoyed sewing and practically any...