Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Charles Norman Polak

Charles Norman Polak

Aug 12, 2023

Charles Norman Polak passed away at the age of 76 on August 12th, 2023.

He was born to Lillian Hinsey and Benjamin Frank in Cleveland, Ohio on April 11th, 1947.

Upon graduating from high school in 1965, he served four years in the United States Air Force.

He then entered the workforce and made his living as a salesman and...

Donna L. Huth

Donna L. Huth

Aug 11, 2023

Donna Lee Huth (Goldinger) was born on 9 June 1946 in Akron, Ohio to parents Thomas William Goldinger and Edna Naomi Shane. Her older sister Dolores (Daisy) Jane Goldinger, who also passed away on August 11th, was her best friend and confidant throughout life. 

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas (Gus) and Edna (Mag) Goldinger, and survived...

Dolores J. Goldinger

Dolores J. Goldinger

Aug 11, 2023

Dolores Jane “Daisy” Goldinger left this earth on August 11, 2023.  Daisy was born on November 28, 1941, in Butler, Pennsylvania to Tom and Edna Goldinger, known as Gus and Mag to friends and family.  Daisy moved to Akron, Ohio as young girl and remained there until her death.  Daisy received a master’s degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy from...

Gregory Schwartz

Gregory Schwartz

Aug 10, 2023

Gregory Schwartz, beloved husband, brother, stepfather, and friend, passed away on August 10, 2023. He was born on February 29, 1968, in Alliance, Ohio. Gregory was a dedicated police officer who served his community with honor and courage for over two decades.After graduating from the police academy in 2000, Gregory embarked on a career in law enforcement that would define...

Cheryl Hayden

Cheryl Hayden

Aug 10, 2023

Cheryl Hayden, 72, of Barberton, Ohio pased away peacefully on August 10, 2023, surrounded by her children. She was born April 23, 1951 in Circleville, Ohio, the daughter of John and Rosie Zabitski. On Janurary 10, 1978, she married Ronald Hayden. Together they shared 41 years of marriage.

Proceeded in death by her parents John and Rosie; granddaughter Madison;...

Mary Jane Miner

Mary Jane Miner

Aug 9, 2023

Mary Jane Miner, 73, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2023. Born in Canton in 1950, Mary attended St. John’s Elementary School and graduated from McKinley Senior High School in 1968. Mary was a retired nurse and dedicated caregiver for her grandchildren, a woman of remarkable empathy and positivity.Mary was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age...

Willa Kenney

Willa Kenney

Aug 9, 2023

Willa Kenney was born in Columbus, Mississippi on March 23, 1937, to Arie Mae and Roy Henry. In 1945, the family moved to Akron, Ohio and later married Warren Kenney. They worked at General Motors together in Hudson, Ohio and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she retired. They then moved back to Ohio. Willa loved music, dancing and most importantly, serving...

Joseph William Hoffman

Joseph William Hoffman

Aug 9, 2023

Joseph William Hoffman, 66, passed away August 9, 2023.  He was born November 30, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of David and Elona Hoffman.  Joseph served his country in the United States Marine Corp.  He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and he loved country music.  Joseph is preceded in death by his brothers.  He is survived by his parents David and Elona Hoffman;...

Thomas F. Mattingly

Thomas F. Mattingly

Aug 6, 2023

Thomas F. Mattingly passed away on August 6, 2023. He is preceded in death by wife Evelyn Mattingly and his parents Goldie and Bernard Mattingly. Also preceding him are the children of Patricia, Chele Robertson and Larry Mailcut, Jr. He is survived by wife Patricia A. Mattingly, sister Kathleen (Kirby) Nanna, daughter Jennifer Mattingly, sons Shawn (Jamee) Mattingly, Christopher (Susan)...

Aiden Allen Spaur

Aiden Allen Spaur

Aug 4, 2023

Aiden Allen Spaur entered his eternal rest on August 4, 2023 and was born on July 14, 2005 in Barberton Ohio and raised in Akron/Green Ohio. Aiden was preceded in death by Father Barry R Holland, Uncle Michael Holland, and grandpa’s Howard Allen Spaur and Eddie Morgan.  He is survived by parents Jessica Colter Spaur-Legg and Michael A Legg II, siblings...

Cassandra Scott

Cassandra Scott

Aug 2, 2023

Cassandra Scott, 51, of Akron, Ohio passed away August 2, 2023. She was born April 21, 1972, in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of Roosevelt and Sadie. Cassandra is survived by her husband Tommy and daughter Katerra. Arrangements handled by Adams Mason Funeral Home.

Betty J. Warren

Betty J. Warren

Jul 31, 2023

Betty Jane Warren,  (nee Grinder), 88,  passed 7/31/2023. Daughter of Faye E. Grinder, and Marian (Dalrymple)  Grinder, she was Born February 22, 1935, and with us for 88 years. Widowed Wife of Jack M. Warren-a Retired Akron Police Officer , (who preceded her in Death in 1983), and Son Gregory E. Warren. Raised in Barberton she married Jack and they...

Eric (Aimee) Ingram

Eric (Aimee) Ingram

Jul 27, 2023

Eric (Aimee) Ingram passed away July 27. With closet family by her side. After  a two week fight for survival resulting from a bike accident. Heaven has gained another Angel. 

A viewing is scheduled for Wednesday August 2, from 1PM-3PM at Adam'sFuneral Home (791 E. Market St.)

A Celebration of life will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August...

Barbara Kingan

Barbara Kingan

Jul 26, 2023

Barbara Kingan (nee Gutrankski), 73, of Akron, Ohio, passed away 7/26/2023 following a period of declining health. She was born 4/21/1950 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Steve and Stella Gutfranski. Barbara grew up in Hinckley, graduating from Highland High School. She became an executive secretary at the Jones Day Legal Firm in Cleveland, excelling in her role....

Scott Robert Feucht

Scott Robert Feucht

Jul 26, 2023

Scott Feucht, age 63, of Aurora, Ohio passed away on Wednesday July 26th. Scott, the oldest of four children, was born in Japan on September 21, 1959, to parents Sandra and Bob Feucht-serving on deployment with the United States Air Force. Scott grew up in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and was a 1977 graduate of Chagrin Falls High School.

Scott dedicated...

Jessica Bracey

Jessica Bracey

Jul 26, 2023

Jessica Bracey, 37, of Akron, Ohio passed away July 26, 2023, at Akron City Hospital following years of multiple sclerosis battle.

She was born April 4, 1986 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Glenna Campbell and Melvin Howard. On August 4. 2014 she married Brandon Bracey. Together they shared 11 years of marriage.

Jessica lived in the Akron...

Ruby Sky Redington

Ruby Sky Redington

Jul 25, 2023

Ruby Sky Redington, 26, of Akron, passed away July 25 2023 following her hard fought battle with addiction. Born on December 26, 1996 she was a gift to all those that knew her and if you knew her then you loved her. She had a fiery spirit wrapped up in a warm heart that she used to love fiercely. Her...

Inez M. Walden

Inez M. Walden

Jul 25, 2023

Inez M. Walden, 98, passed away July 25, 2023.  She was born January 20, 1925 in Mims, Florida, the daughter of the late Oris and Ethel Mathis.  Inez was a member of Temple Baptist Church.  She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after many years of service working at Plant C.  Inez will always be remembered as happy and outgoing person who was...

Francis Vincent Cline

Francis Vincent Cline

Jul 22, 2023

Francis Vincent Cline, born to Alfred and Catherine (Eckman) Cline, on January 4, 1954, in Camden, New Jersey. Sadly lost his 11-year battle with cancer, on July 22, 2023, in Dennison, Ohio. With family by his side, he decided it was finally time to go home. He was a man of many names. You might have known him as Fran,...

Carl D. Rogers

Carl D. Rogers

Jul 21, 2023

Carl Dean Rogers Jr was born to Carl Rogers Sr and Vernice (Holt) Rogers in Akron, Ohio on Aril 10, 1948. He was very close to his beloved brother Tony Rogers and was preceded in death by his younger brother Terri Rogers. Carl graduated from Garfield High School in 1967. He attended Kent State but found his niche in sales,...