Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Terry L Gauthier

Terry L Gauthier

Feb 28, 2023

Terry Lawrence Gauthier transitioned from this earthly life to his heavenly home on Tuesday February 28, 2023. He was born in Akron, Ohio June 6, 1957, to the late Sara McNeal and Frank Joseph Gauthier.

Terry accepted the Lord October 16, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Terry attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from South High School. He attended...

Michael J. Clark

Michael J. Clark

Feb 27, 2023

Michael Jerome Clark, born in Waycross GA, June 20, 1949, passed away on February 26, 2023. He was 73, a lifetime resident of Akron, and served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his mother, the late Julia Ann Clark, Father, the late George W. Clark, Sr. (Aka Oyushee Tsolawe ) and his oldest brother, the...

Vicki June Powell

Vicki June Powell

Feb 26, 2023

After a difficult battle with cancer, Vicki Powell passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Vicki was born in Akron, Ohio 1949 to Russell & June Schuckert.  As an adult, Vicki was described as a strong, independent hard worker putting many years of employment in at Harbor Freight, Coventry.   Vicki was passionate about the Indians...

Jeremiah LeRoy Lund

Jeremiah LeRoy Lund

Feb 25, 2023

Jeremiah "Jeremy" LeRoy Lund, 47, of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away suddenly on February 25, 2023.

He is proceeded in death by his father Victor LeRoy Lund and is survived by his son Landon Lund of Maryville, TN, mother Barbara Boutin of Tallmadge, OH, sisters April Lund, Jennifer Jacox of Maryville, TN, brother Bradford Jacox of Maryville, TN, sisters Jessica...

Kendall Solt

Kendall Solt

Feb 25, 2023

Kendall "Kenny" Solt, 69, of Canton passed away at home on February 25th with his loving girlfriend, Pam Strahlem by his side. Survivors include Pam's family; mother Joyce Solt; twin brother Randy (Nancy) Solt; brother Kim (Jane) Solt; sister Jill (Jim) Hummel, and their families, as well as many extended family members and friends. Per Kenny's request, there will be...

Thomas E. Brown

Thomas E. Brown

Feb 24, 2023

Thomas E. (Gene) Brown, 80, of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2023, at home following a long battle with cancer.

 

Gene was born November 29, 1942, in Homestead, Pa. to Thomas and Eleanor Brown (Lawson). He graduated from Coventry High School and achieved a degree in engineering from the University of...

Shirley Hoover Kmet

Shirley Hoover Kmet

Feb 23, 2023

Shirley Hoover Kmet passed away at age 91 on February 23, 2023.

Shirley was born on April 24, 1931, in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents Sheldon and Florence Hoover, brother Richard Hoover, and her husband of 62 years Robert P. Kmet. Shirley is survived by her cherished children Robert II (Debbie) and Kimberly Kmet Wellman...

Mary Patience Roberts

Mary Patience Roberts

Feb 23, 2023

Mary Patience “Pat” (Chisholm) Roberts, 80, of Akron, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 23, 2023, at the Village of St. Edward at Fairlawn. Born on November 5, 1942, to Mary Patience Battels and Daniel James Chisholm, she was known as Mary to some and Pat to others. But they were all her friends. She was a kind...

William F Bozzelli

William F Bozzelli

Feb 23, 2023

William (Billy) Bozzelli

On February 23, 2023, William (Billy) Bozzelli (67) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by the love of his life; Reatha Lou, children; Toni (Henry), Nikki, Troy (Amber), Samantha, Joey (Rebecca), Bill (Meghan), 12 grandchildren and siblings; Barbara (Ken) White, Mike, Tony (Laura), John (Jan). Proceeded in death by his parents Joseph and...

Barbara Ann Troyer

Barbara Ann Troyer

Feb 22, 2023

If you ever met Barbara, you wouldn't forget her. She never met a stranger. Everyone was a friend. She had a quick wit and back in her day she was always the life of the party. Barbara took secretarial at Hammel college in Akron. She could type 105 words per minute. That same speed was applied to her crocheting. She...

Josh Lech

Josh Lech

Feb 22, 2023

Josh Lech, of Wooster, gained his wings on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with Heart Disease.

Joshua Randall Steven Lech was born on July 3, 1988, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to Steven Lech and Marguerite (Bruce) Funk. He graduated from Hillsdale High school and the Ashland County West Holmes Career Center in 2006.

Josh enjoyed going on...

Barbara Jean Judy

Barbara Jean Judy

Feb 22, 2023

Barbara Jean Judy (nee Norton) passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in Lewisville, North Carolina. She was born on February 8, 1942, in Parcoal, West Virginia, to Claude Norton and Iona Booth Norton.    Her family moved to Tallmadge, Ohio, where she grew up and graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1960. She worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. She married the love of her...

Cornelius Orlando Collier Jr.

Cornelius Orlando Collier Jr.

Feb 19, 2023

Cornelius Orlando Collier Jr., Was born July 31,1991 in Akron Ohio. He is the son of Misty Haskins,the brother of Daeshanay Haskins and Damyia Haskins Bitting and an awesome uncle to Travontea Haskins, Davina Haskins, Ezekiel Bitting, Queen Eyland Bitting, Eva'Jae Holley, and King Ezra Bitting. He also leaves behind his grandparents Joyce Mack and Marquette Perkins, His aunt's Michelle...

James F Coffield Jr (Jody)

James F Coffield Jr (Jody)

Feb 18, 2023

Jody passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Jody is preceded in death by his father James Coffield, mother Carol Coffield-Degan, sister Katherine Evans and brother Duane Coffield.

He is survived by his loving wife Kristi (nee-Wowra), daughter Kaylynne Branham-Coffield and fiancé Patrick. Son Cody (Nichole Higgins) Coffield. Grandchildren Devon , Rebecca, Koraline, Jax, Karmen, Arthur and Lexii. Brother’s Patrick...

William Sunard Eady

William Sunard Eady

Feb 16, 2023

William “Snoopy” Sunard Eady, 48 passed away unexpectedly On February 16, 2023, in Cleveland, Oh.

William was born on September 2, 1974, to Phyllis Eady and William Richie White in Akron, Oh. He attended North High School in 1988 in Akron, Oh and later went on to work at JR Wheel in Barberton, Oh. He was Briefly married to Mary...

Charlie Mason III

Charlie Mason III

Feb 15, 2023

Charles “Charlie” Mason III found his peace and went home to his Creator on February 15th, 2023. His soul was not meant for this world, and he knew that. 

Charlie is survived by his parents, Chuck and Jennifer; sisters Jessica (Bill), Alex, and Danielle; nieces and nephews- Melody, Noah, Autumn, Collin, Anthony and Alyssa; and countless other relatives and friends....

Joseph B. Parks

Joseph B. Parks

Feb 14, 2023

Joseph Bernard Parks went to sleep peacefully at the age of 88. He was born in St. Louis. MO to General and Mattie Parks. Sr. When 17 he moved to Akron and graduated from Hower High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean War. He Retired from General Tire and Rubber Company after 25...

Dr. John G. Fratz, Jr. D.D.S.

Dr. John G. Fratz, Jr. D.D.S.

Feb 11, 2023

Dr. John G. Fratz, Jr. D. D. S. died on February 11, 2023. He was born in 1936 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Grace and John G. Sr. He earned bachelor's and dental degrees at The Ohio State University, then served in the U.S. Army as an entomologist and dentist at Fort Polk. In 1967, he established a dental practice that...

Stacie Rose Camp

Stacie Rose Camp

Feb 11, 2023

Stacie is survived  by her loving husband Steven E Camp Jr., her two beautiful daughters Haylie Rose Bennett and Kaycie Nicole Jones, her loving parents Neal and Cathie Singleton,her sister Jackie Hill,her brother Lee Allen, and two beautiful granddaughters, Kira and Elyza Bennett, along with multiple Aunts, Uncles, Neices, Nephews and Friends.

She loved Jesus,  going to church, and just being with...

Carole Dee Capozzi

Carole Dee Capozzi

Feb 10, 2023

Carole Dee Capozzi, née Barnett, of Madison Ohio, exchanged blows with heart and lung disease as long as she could.  Sadly, she passed away at the age of 74 on Feb 10th, 2023. Enveloped in love by her doting husband, Michael Capozzi, and beloved daughters, Megan Capozzi-Smith and Amy Capozzi.

She entered and exited life with zest, zeal, and undying...