Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Timothy C Esselburn

Timothy C Esselburn

Mar 8, 2023

Timothy “Tim” Esselburn, 63, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on March 8, 2023. He is proceeded in death by his father Charles T. Esselburn and is survived by his son Ian (Katie) Esselburn and step-granddaughter, Skylar of Tallmadge, OH, mother Mary Lou Esselburn of Akron, OH, brother Charles “Char” (Cindy) Esselburn of Venice, Florida, stepson David F. Kukasky, niece Jennifer...

Joseph A. Franjesh

Joseph A. Franjesh

Mar 7, 2023

Joseph A. Franjesh, 62, of Hartville, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at home on March 7, 2023.

He was born July 8, 1960 to Joseph and Marlene Franjesh of Akron, Ohio.  After Joseph graduated from Ellet High School in 1980, he went on to join the United States Marine Corp.  He later began working at Amweld Building Products in Garrettsville as a steel...

Darlene Frances Anthony

Darlene Frances Anthony

Mar 5, 2023

Darlene Frances Anthony, 77, passed away March 5, 2023, sur rounded by her loving family. She was born March 16, 1945 in Akron, the daughter of the late Herbert and Betty Haidet. She will always be remembered as a caring mother and grandmother who was devoted to her family. Darlene enjoyed floral design. Her family owned and operated the IGA...

Gerald Joseph Paradis

Gerald Joseph Paradis

Mar 5, 2023

Heaven received another angel Mar 5, 2023.

Gerald Joseph Paradis, Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Janary 16, 1933 to parents Napolean and Adele Paradis.  

Gerald Paradis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and overall a noble man with a big heart that extended friendship to all that came in contact with him. He...

Hayden A. Stover

Hayden A. Stover

Mar 4, 2023

 

Hayden Stover was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  

Hayden, known as "Smokey" by everyone, retired from Alsides after 35 years.  Though he was an avid Browns and Buckeyes fan, he was his children and grandchildren's number one fan.

Hayden worked several years at Spring Hills Golf Course and...

Jean Stover

Jean Stover

Mar 3, 2023

Jean Stover was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She lived to make sure her family was taken care of and always showed love, patience, and understanding. Her favorite activity was thrift shopping and going to yard sales. She also enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, and gardening. Her memory will live in our hearts forever and although we are apart...

Monica Marie Seese

Monica Marie Seese

Mar 3, 2023

Monica M. Seese, 27 of Akron OH. Born August 23,1995 passed away unexpectedly on March 3,2023.Monica was one of the most caring, loving people you would’ve ever met. She was selfless and always put her family before herself. Monica is survived by her parents Jennifer and Mark Sister Kaitlin Brothers Mark jr and Shane Children Kayleigh, Jocelyn, Julianna, Kiley, and Janessa...

John M. Polascak

John M. Polascak

Mar 2, 2023

John Michael Polascak, 65, passed away after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer on March 2, 2023. John was born on September 3, 1957, in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph W. and Marie I. Polascak. John spent his life being a very accomplished self-employed handy man who had a reputation of always helping others in need. In...

Delores Bartholomew

Delores Bartholomew

Mar 2, 2023

Delores J. Bartholomew, 89, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023. She was born 1933 in Akron, Ohio the daughter of Michael Schuster and Dorothy Hunt.

Her greatest achievement was when she became the first female police security officer in 1982 while working at Goodyear Aerospace and Loral. She retired with 35 yrs of service. She was...

Daniel Joseph Lolich

Daniel Joseph Lolich

Mar 1, 2023

Daniel Joseph Lolich, 76, of Akron passed away after a long fight with cancer on March 2, 2023. Danny was a Navy veteran having served in the Vietnam war. He was also retired from Yellow Freight after working as a truck driver for 30+ years. Danny had many friends and was loved by all the knew him. He loved animals...

Robert P. Kelly

Robert P. Kelly

Mar 1, 2023

Robert P. Kelly Sr.  78 was born in Akron, OH passed away on March 1, 2023,

After a battle with COPD. Per Roberts request there will be no services.

 

Robert was born on July 20, 1944 to Sam and Mary Kelly. After graduating from North High he served 6 years in the Army Reserve and 1 year in the...

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...