Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Larry Lawrence

Larry Lawrence

May 21, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Brian Lawrence born May 5th, 1963.  He died peacefully in his sleep on May 21st, 2023, in the presence of his most precious baby girl, Harley.  He had been struggling with complications from a kidney infection.  He was preceded in death by his father (Homer), mother...

Christopher M. Meckley

Christopher M. Meckley

May 20, 2023

Christopher Matthew Meckley, 27, passed away suddenly after a short battle with cancer.  He was born November 16, 1995 in Akron, the son of Aaron and Melissa Meckley.  Christopher will always be remembered as a guy who loved his family, food, and sports.  Football, wrestling, fishing and gaming were his favorite past times.  Christopher was a joker with a great...

Wanda L. Blanchard

Wanda L. Blanchard

May 16, 2023

Wanda L. Blanchard, 80, passed away May 16, 2023.  She was born March 16, 1943 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of the late Jack and Ethel McGuire.  In 1966, she married Larry J. Blanchard and together they shared 57 years of marriage.  In her earlier years, Wanda worked as a nursing assistant.  She will always be remembered as a person who was devoted...

George E. Hollar

George E. Hollar

May 16, 2023

George E. Hollar, 65, passed away May 16, 2023, at home, with his family by his side. Born in Barberton, Ohio to Barney and Dolores Hollar. Former roofer and retired early from Leafguard. George enjoyed Cleveland Browns, Ohio State, Guardians and winning fishing tournaments. He preceded in death by his parents, Barney Hollar and Delores Hollar. He will be sadly...

Gerry Dunn Sawyer

Gerry Dunn Sawyer

May 15, 2023

Gerry Sawyer, 84, passed away on May 15, 2023. He was born on October 28, 1938, in White Plains, New York, the son of Robert William Sawyer III and Anita Jacobsen.

 

Growing up in Scarsdale, New York, Gerry treasured his childhood memories spent on the family farm in Ashland, Maine. Following college, he embarked on an extraordinary journey in...

Diane K. Casto

Diane K. Casto

May 15, 2023

Diane K. Casto, 76, passed away May 15, 2023 in Stow.  She was born December 16, 1946 in Akron, the daughter of the late Ralph and Dora Tillett.  Diane will always be remembered as a hard worker, as she provided for her five girls as a single mother.  She had a twist of sarcastic wit that she passed down to all her daughters.  She...

JoAnn Brady Rutter

JoAnn Brady Rutter

May 15, 2023

JoAnn was born on October 30, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio.  She died in Copley, Ohio on May 15, 2023.   JoAnn is survived by three sons, Douglas Brady (Lynne), Myron/Pat Brady (Julie Sample), and Rodney Brady (Stacey Osburn).  Grandchildren, Jennifer Brady, Christopher Brady (Isabella), Colleen Yonkof (Adam), Sarah Siefert (Jonathan), Marissa Brady (Andrew Murphy), Zackary Brady (Savannah), and Brooke Brady.  Great-grandchildren,...

Nancy Jean Booth

Nancy Jean Booth

May 12, 2023

Nancy J. Booth (Tice), 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on May 12, 2023. She was born July 20, 1953, in Akron, Ohio to Delores Tice (Thompson) and William Tice. Nancy was raised in Stow, Ohio unil she was teenager and then spent the rest of her life as a resident of Akron, Ohio where she spent a lot of...

Charles Yamokoski

Charles Yamokoski

May 12, 2023

 On May 11th, 2023, Charles Yamokoski, age 71, passed away at home surrounded by family. He was born March 26th, 1952 to Lydia (Kaminski) and Charles Yamokoski. Chuck received his medical degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his three year residency in radiation oncology at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami. He became certified in...

Barbara K. Synder

Barbara K. Synder

May 12, 2023

Barbara K. Snyder, 80, passed away May 12, 1943. She was born January 30, 1943, in Akron, the daughter of the late Robert and Eileen Kiggins. During her growing up years, Barbara became fond of dance and later taught classes. A memorable note was when she received an invitation from the Rockettes for a summer internship at the age of...

Michael Ray Memmers

Michael Ray Memmers

May 11, 2023

Michael Ray Memmers at the age of 62 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 11th, 2023. He was preceded in death by parents; Grace Isaacs, Glenn Memmers, and brothers Donnie Memmers and Terry Memmers. He is survived by his children Leslie Memmers, Christina Memmers, Angela Memmers, and Maria Bishop; four grandchildren Nakiah Thornton, Sebastian Marshall, Sophia...

Richard James Atkins

Richard James Atkins

May 9, 2023

Richard James Atkins, of Addison, Michigan, passed away on May 9th, 2023. He was born on March 12th, 1953. Richard spent over 30 years working as a dry wall finisher and during his career he also worked as a truck driver. After his retirement from dry wall finishing, Richard continued to drive a dump truck locally. Richard was more than...

Joyce Irene Czartoszewski

Joyce Irene Czartoszewski

May 9, 2023

Joyce Czartoszewski, 85, passed away May 9th, 2023.

Joyce was born in Tiffin, OH on February 24th, 1938.  She was a graduate of Bowling Green University.  She enjoyed teaching and worked many years as a home instructor with Springfield schools.

Joyce touched the hearts of those she came in contact with.  She loved her family deeply and spending time with...

Kimberly Ann Kelley

Kimberly Ann Kelley

May 5, 2023

Kimberly Ann Kelley, 56, of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the lord May 5, 2023, at home peacefully after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.  She was born March 15, 1967, in Barberton, Ohio to the late Lee M Kelley and Sherry Kelley.

Kim enjoyed cooking and loved entertaining and spending time with her friends and...

Doyle D Perry

Doyle D Perry

May 5, 2023

Doyle D. Perry, 87, of Akron, Ohio died peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, May 5, 2023.  After being treated for Congestive Heart Failure and Prostate Cancer, on April 14th he made the decision to receive hospice services at home.  During this three-week time frame, he received numerous letters from friends and family expressing their love for him...

Leroy Lawson Jr

Leroy Lawson Jr

May 4, 2023

Leroy Lawson Jr, 56, of Barberton, Ohio passed away May 4, 2023, at home. He was born January 14, 1967, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Leroy and Wanda Lawson. Leroy was a home repair specialist. Leroy loved to fish, hunt, go camping and tinker on cars. And especially loved his dog, Scuffus.

Leroy is preceded in death by his...

Kathleen Marie Mansolino

Kathleen Marie Mansolino

May 3, 2023

Kathleen M. Mansolino, 90, passed away May 3, 2023.  She was born May 31, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Samuel and Lydia Locastro.  Kathy will always be remembered as a person who loved her family.  She was friendly, soft spoken, and loved life.  Kathy was always put together and was always complimented for her dress and appearance.  She was also a...

Daniel John Doyle

Daniel John Doyle

May 2, 2023

Daniel John Doyle ,52, Departed from his earthly home on May 2, 2023, at Summa Health System-Akron. Born in Akron, Ohio he was raised by his grandparents, He spent his life doing what he loved the best, trucking. He started driving when he was 18 years old and traveled thousands of miles from coast to coast. He was best known...

Mary C. Miller

Mary C. Miller

May 2, 2023

Mary C. Miller, 86, peacefully slipped away from this life on May 2 at her Akron home, surrounded by family.  Born Jan. 2, 1937 in Curtice, OH, she was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Herschel Collum, siblings Eugene Blount, Norma Brinker, Richard Blount, Roberta Crabtree and Shirley Alltop and her beloved daughter Brenda Manns (Roy).  She is...

Jacqueline Ress

Jacqueline Ress

May 1, 2023

Jackie Ress, 69, of North Canton passed away on May 1st, 2023, at Pebble Creek Healthcare Center following an extended battle with cancer. She was born April 21st, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Tensard and Ethel Ress (Zalatel). She was a 1972 graduate of Berea-Midpark High School. She spent much of her career in various administrative...