Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

David L. Weekley

David L. Weekley

Apr 21, 2023

David was 69 years old.  He passed away a Summa Akron City Hospital on April 21, 2022.  He was born on October 2, 1953.  Preceded in death by his father Denver, mother Wilma, and sister Shirley.  He is survived  by his wife Marcia of 46 years and their daughter Katherine (Katie).  Also his brother Paul and sister Juanita.  He was...

Richard Charles Sayre

Richard Charles Sayre

Apr 19, 2023

Richard Sayre, age 88, has passed away at his home with his daughter by his side on April 19, 2023. He was born July 12, 1934, in Akron. Richard Graduated from Hower Vocational High School in 1952. He served on the Akron Police Department from 1956-1987.  

He loved selling at flea markets, auctions, his kitty's, Tiger Woods, potato chips...

Renald R Pomerleau

Renald R Pomerleau

Apr 19, 2023

Renald Pomerleau 1-5-1944 to 4-19-2023 Beloved husband of Judy Pomerleau (Goans) Father of Renald Pomerleau, and Sarah Pomerleau.  He was the son of late Romeo and Marie-Jeanne (Pepin) Pomerleau. The brother of late Victorien (Laurette Roy) late Annette, Jacqueline (Rock Poulin), Laurier (Cecile Tanguay), Lise and Jacques Grégoire, Lionel and Micheline (Poulin) Pomerleau, Gaetan and Pierrette Grondin Pomerleau, France (Yves Tardif) and many...

Marilyn L Ramey

Marilyn L Ramey

Apr 19, 2023

Marilyn L. Ramey, 79, died on April 19, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is preceded in death by her parents Max and Minerva Laroue of Sault Ste Marie Ontario Canada, and beloved husband Larry R. Ramey of Akron, Ohio. Marilyn leaves behind daughter Traci Morrison (John) of Akron, son Troy Ramey of Medina, grandchildren Nicole, Alexa,...

Samuel D Husk

Samuel D Husk

Apr 18, 2023

On April 18th, 2023, Sam Husk passed away in his home at the age of 54. Sam was born in Ohio in 1968, the son of Barbara Anderson. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of four years, Staci; brother: Michael (Laura) Husk; sisters: Kay Nicholas and Norma (Bruce) McCartney; brother-in-law: Todd Pohner; stepchildren: Krysten, Anthony, Jacque and Cade;...

Denise Roberts

Denise Roberts

Apr 15, 2023

Denise Roberts, 65, of Barberton, Ohio passed away April 15, 2023, at her home. She was born November 30, 1957, in Akron, Ohio. Denise is the daughter of Gene Lavery (2017) and Pauline Lavery (Stout).

Denise (Dedee) was a very loving daughter, wonderful sister, and wife. Mother of five and Grandmother of five. She graduated from Kenmore High School and...

Dawn Marie Roman

Dawn Marie Roman

Apr 14, 2023

Dawn Marie Roman, graced this world with her presence November 15, 1972. She was born in Akron, OH. She departed physically April 14, 2023, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer.

Dawn was known to many as Wonderful Dawn. She was known for her quick wit, charm, creativity and eccentricity. Dawn had an unwavering dedication to recovery and the...

Amanda Lee Baragry

Amanda Lee Baragry

Apr 13, 2023

Amanda L. Baragry suddenly passed away on April 13th, 2023. She was born on March 10th, 1983 to Bethany A. Baragry and John E. Kotema. She graduated from high school in 2001. She then went on to pursue her associates degree in accounting through Kent State University. After completing her degree, she went into the manufacturing industry. While in the...

Ramona DeLaney Smith

Ramona DeLaney Smith

Apr 13, 2023

The world lost some of its sparkle on April 13, 2023, when Ramona DeLaney Smith slipped away from those who can't imagine life without her. Beautiful as Audrey Hepburn, her petite frame and heart-melting smile overlaid a sharp mind and tongue, and a core of battleax steel.

Born in Mansfield, OH, on August 20, 1928, to Loa N. Letts and...

Charles J. Russo

Charles J. Russo

Apr 12, 2023

Charles J. Russo, 98, of Brecksville (and previously Aurora), Ohio died April 12, 2023.  He was born in East Cleveland, Ohio, attended school there and was President of his Shaw High School graduation class of 1943.  Ten days after graduation he entered the U.S. Army.  He was in the European Campaign with the 131st Artillery Division.  He fought in the...

Robert E Figler II

Robert E Figler II

Apr 9, 2023

Robert (Rob) Edward Figler II, age 76, of North Canton, Ohio passed away at home on April 9, 2023. Following long years of Agent Orange caused ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, Parkinson disease, COPD and PTSD.  He was born August 18, 1946, in Lorain, Ohio. The son of the late Verna (Wenger) Figler and Robert Edward Figler I. On...

Thomas Edward Loeb

Thomas Edward Loeb

Apr 9, 2023

Tom was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1948, and was raised in Livingston Manor, New York. Tom moved to Ohio in 1967 to attend Ohio State.  He joined the Marine Reserves in 1971 and served through 1976. Tom Retired from Diebold after 22 years in purchasing. He then worked ten years with Molex in Chicago. He is survived by...

Jeffrey Paul Grof

Jeffrey Paul Grof

Apr 8, 2023

Jeffrey Paul Grof, 55, passed away from natural causes on April 8, 2023. Jeff was born on September 21, 1967, in Akron, Ohio, to the late John and Mazella Grof. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend. Jeff was known for his love of riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which he enjoyed doing every chance he got. He also had a...

Robert Joseph Cosavage III

Robert Joseph Cosavage III

Apr 8, 2023

On April 8th, 2023, Robert Joseph Cosavage III went to be with the Lord.

Rob loved to play basketball with his boys. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoyed MMA.  Ole Sav” as he referred to himself was a professional taste tester for his sister Kellz and enjoyed many entertaining wrestling matches with Venus! IYKYK! Rob valued spending...

Mark Edward Zelmer

Mark Edward Zelmer

Apr 8, 2023

Mark E Zelmer Akron - Mark E Zelmer, age 66, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center with his daughters at his side. Mark was born July 31, 1956 in Canton Ohio to the late Robert A. and Donna (Neel) Zelmer. He was a 1974 graduate of Glenwood High School and earned a degree...

Linda Kay Smith

Linda Kay Smith

Apr 8, 2023

Linda Kay Smith (nee Reese), Passed away April 8, 2023, at home surrounded by family.  Beloved wife of Thomas of Bath; mother of Mary (Brandan) Moon Caldwell of Paragould, AR; stepmother of Michael (fiancé Liz) of Hudson and Andrew (Danielle) of Harrisburg, PA; sister of Robert Reese of Akron and Toni (Steve) Schmidt of Charlotte, NC; sister-in-law of Susan (Chuck)...

Rae Elaine Brown

Rae Elaine Brown

Apr 7, 2023

Rae Elaine Brown, 64, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to so many, died peacefully on April 7, 2023, at home in Akron, Ohio. She had been diagnosed with lung cancer just 66 days earlier on February 1st. 

Rae, born March 10, 1959, grew up in Ridgway and later Linesville, Pennsylvania. She was an athletic, artistic and fun-loving person throughout her...

Cynthia Jean Drake

Cynthia Jean Drake

Apr 5, 2023

Cynthia J. Drake, 61, of Akron passed away April 5th, 2023. She fought a short, but hard fight. She was born December 8th, 1961 to Patricia Nelson-Wallace and Leon Wallace. She was married to her loving husband, Michael, for 43 wonderful years. Her kids, grandkids and her dog Penny were her pride and joy, alongside sports. She was one of...

George O. Morgan

George O. Morgan

Apr 5, 2023

George O. Morgan, 93, of Cleveland passed away April 5, 2023.  He was born November 7, 1929 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of the late Roy and Aline Morgan.  George was the dearest father of the late Lance P. Morgan; former husband of Rose Morgan; loving grandfather to Lance Lee Morgan, Matthew Michael Morgan, and the late Eva Marie Morgan; beloved great...

Constance R. Riddel

Constance R. Riddel

Apr 5, 2023

Constance R. Riddel, 88, passed away on 4/5/2023 in Copley, OH, after a recent cancer diagnosis.Constance was born August 10, 1934 in Bay City, Michigan, the daughter of Josephine (Kubica) and Walter Niedzinski. She was a graduate of Saint Stanislaus School and Central High School (1952), both in Bay City. After graduation, she embarked on an adventure in living across...