Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Raymond Belcher Jr.

Raymond Belcher Jr.

Nov 12, 2025

Raymond Belcher Jr.

September 11, 1949 – November 12, 2025

Raymond Belcher Jr., age 76, of West Salem, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 12, 2025. Raymond was born on September 11, 1949, in Clear Fork, West Virginia to the late Raymond and Juanita Belcher. He was one of four children.

Raymond lived a life defined by hard work,...

Michael Ray McCravy

Michael Ray McCravy

Nov 11, 2025

Michael “Mike” McCravy, age 66, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 11, 2025. Michael was born on May 9, 1959, in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert and Betty McCravy. He was one of three children.

Mike graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in...

Cathy H. Ferris

Cathy H. Ferris

Nov 11, 2025

Cathy Ferris passed away peacefully in Medina, Ohio, on November 11, 2025. Cherished mother of Stephen (Jackie); the late Scott (Joy); Loving grandmother of Owen, Olivia, Colin & Quinn; Loving sister of Marilyn Toumey (Dion); Loving brother of the late Tom Morgan; Loving aunt to Joe Petkovich; Loving cousin to Marla Read Capper (John); the late Scott Read, Jeff Read...

Emma Frances Bragg

Emma Frances Bragg

Nov 11, 2025

Emma F. Bragg, 87, passed away November 11, 2025.  She was born January 25, 1938 in Raleigh, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Andrew and Laura Adkins.  Emma went to meet her loving husband of 63 yrs., Johnnie Bragg; her daughter Kathy; brother Junior Adkins; and her best friend Betty Bragg.  She leaves behind her daughter Debbie (Randy Bartlebaugh)...

Frankie J. Casmar

Frankie J. Casmar

Nov 11, 2025

Frankie Casmar, 95, passed away November 11, 2025.  She was born May 11, 1930 in Akron, the daughter of the late Frank and Thelma McCloskey.  She married Jack Casmar on February 11, 1956, and were together for over 56 years.  Frankie worked at miscellaneous jobs while raising three kids. She earned a real estate license and worked at the Salvation...

Gregory Davenport

Gregory Davenport

Nov 8, 2025

After a long illness Gregory peacefully died November 8th, 2025. A light for all who knew him.

Preceded in death by his grandparents- Chester and Doris Stewart, uncle Michael Stewart and his aunt Vivian Stewart. Gregory was a lot of fun to be around.

Writing an obituary is not an easy task when trying to describe the life of a loved one.

Telling...

Charles Alvin Fassnacht Jr.

Charles Alvin Fassnacht Jr.

Nov 8, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Fassnacht Jr, 63, of Akron Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025 with his loving family by his side.

Born on January 4, 1962 in Akron, Ohio, Chuck was the son of Charles “Butch” Fassnacht and Alice (Ruth) Fassnacht. He graduated from Mogadore High School in 1980 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Business from...

Goldie Margaret Sites

Goldie Margaret Sites

Nov 7, 2025

Goldie Margaret Sites died on November 27, 2025 at age 98 after battling dementia for more than a decade.

Goldie was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 22, 1927. She was preceded in death by just three weeks by her son and devoted caregiver, Danny Sites. Goldie was also preceded in death by her parents (Paul and Goldie Faris), brother (Frank...

Barbara Lynn Kahl

Barbara Lynn Kahl

Nov 6, 2025

Barbara Lynn Kahl "Babs", 74, passed away after a battle with Alzheimers Disease on November 6, 2025.  She was born May 6, 1951 in Cleveland, the daughter of Archie and Evelyn Hood.  Barbara will always be remembered as an incredibly kind and helpful person with a great sense of humor.  She was an advocate for those around her.  Barbara was...

Brenda Rae DeBaun

Brenda Rae DeBaun

Nov 4, 2025

Brenda R. (Pickard) DeBaun

July 20, 1947 – November 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Brenda DeBaun who courageously battled cancer. She was 78 years old.

Brenda was born in Westlake, New York, and grew up in Ellington, New York. A lifelong Buffalo Bills fan, she carried her passion for the team wherever...

Betty Jo Hopkins

Betty Jo Hopkins

Nov 4, 2025

Betty Jo (Shuttleworth) Hopkins, 68, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Norton, Ohio. She was born July 14, 1957, to Paul Donley and Frances Jean (Bulick) Shuttleworth. She graduated from Green High School in 1975. Despite a desire to become a professional clown, she graduated her nursing school program as an LPN, and later in life completed an...

Scott Lane Jr.

Scott Lane Jr.

Nov 3, 2025

Scott Lane Jr. was 80, born in Hushpuckena, MS. He departed this earthly life on Monday November 3, 2025 at Summa Hospital in Akron, Ohio.

He was a devoted father, and a man who loved the Lord, and he was a dedicated family man. Who was a Hard worker that retired from Welding in 2006. He was married to Joyce Booker...

Danny Lee Sites

Danny Lee Sites

Nov 3, 2025

Danny Lee Sites, age 76, died of a heart attack on November 3, 2025 on his property in Ravenna, Ohio.

Danny was born in Portland, Indiana on September 2, 1949. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Sites, and his sister, Mary Jones. He is survived by his mother, Goldie Sites; sister, Katie Geldhof; nephew Dante (Sarah) Geldhof; niece...

Jacqueline Lee Kaylor

Jacqueline Lee Kaylor

Nov 1, 2025

Jacqueline (Jackie) passed away peacefully on November 1 after a long battle with cancer, cremation has taken place, family and friends will honor her at a later time.

Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral Home (330) 535-9186

Ricky Lee Weber

Ricky Lee Weber

Oct 31, 2025

Ricky Lee Weber, 72, passed away October 31, 2025 in Akron after a battle with Parkinson's Disease.  Ricky grew up in West Salem, Ohio before coming to Akron.   He will always be remembered as a hard working man with a good sense of humor.  He enjoyed spending time in the garage.  He was very resourceful and could fix anything....

Dorothy May Stake

Dorothy May Stake

Oct 29, 2025

Dorothy May Stake, 88, passed away October 29, 2025 at home.  She was born December 11, 1936 the daughter of the late Gladys Green and Robert Ray.  Dorothy retired from Rubbermaid and served as a volunteer for hospice for more than 5000 hours.  She was a member and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Louisville.  Dorothy will always...

Ti'chara Yvonne Williams

Ti'chara Yvonne Williams

Oct 27, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Ti'chara Williams of Barberton Ohio who passed away October 27, 2025 at the age of 20 leaving behind her mother Chardonnay Williams and father Keith Rodger and Grandmothers Yvonne Williams, Sharry Pack siblings Crisjanae Person , Crishaya Person, Rodney Goodson, Chloe Harris, Aunts Cazhmonay Blue, Daeshonnay Williams,Craigranaza Bembry, Markeisha Howard...

Dreama Darlene Tope

Dreama Darlene Tope

Oct 25, 2025

Dreama Tope, of Canton, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and quiet strength that will live on in all who knew her. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose gentle spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her.

Dreama was a kind spirit who had a gift for...

Nancy Ann Carpenter

Nancy Ann Carpenter

Oct 24, 2025

Nancy Carpenter, age 64, of Dover, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025.

Born October 21, 1961, in Dover, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Walter Blaine and Thelma Faye (Ryan) Gladman. Nancy graduated from Lakeland High School, first in her class, in 1980 and from Stark State College in 1994. She was married to Douglas Carpenter, and would...

Terry Michael Brady

Terry Michael Brady

Oct 22, 2025

Terry M. Brady, 75, passed away October 22, 2025.  He was born October 17, 1950 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the son of the late Carl and June Brady.  Terry will always be remembered as a kind hearted and gentle man who loved all animals, especially his cats.  In his earlier years he enjoyed admiring old cars, but he appreciated being...