Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Robert Raymond Maslanka

Robert Raymond Maslanka

Feb 6, 2023

Robert (Bob) Maslanka Bob passed away on February 6, 2023. Bob was born June 24, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio to Evelyn Olsen. Bob enjoyed watching baseball, basketball, and football. Bob was a die-hard Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Bob worked and retired from Mack Industries working in maintenance for over 20 years.  Bob was preceded in death by his mother Evelyn, brothers...

Donald W. Calderwood

Donald W. Calderwood

Feb 5, 2023

Donald W. Calderwood, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away February 5, 2023 at Bath Creek Estates following natural causes. He was born April 22, 1930 in Cincinnati, Ohio, and at the age of one was adopted by his late parents Eva-Mae and James Calderwood. The family moved to the Akron area when Donald was three.  On September 15, 1951,...

Jesse L. Boware

Jesse L. Boware

Feb 5, 2023

Mr. Jessie Lee Boware, was born on July 28, 1961, in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Jesse and Maedora Boware.  Mr. Jesse Lee Boware was a graduate of John R. Buchtel High School.  "Griff Nation!"  Afterward, He went on to work for Gojo Industries for a little over 19 years, before retiring due to health concerns.During that time,...

Sundra L. Butts

Sundra L. Butts

Feb 4, 2023

Sundra Lynn Butts, (Sondie) 59, was born in Akron, Ohio on March 12, 1963, to Beverly and Freddie Mae Butts. She attended Akron Public Schools and Graduated from John R. Buchtel High School in 1982. She worked at Wyant Woods Care Center for several years.

She loved being a mother and grandmother, spending time with family and the challenge of...

Alberta "Tootsie" Tyler

Alberta "Tootsie" Tyler

Feb 2, 2023

Alberta Frances Tyler, 90, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023.  She was a proud Maple Heights High School graduate and a lifetime loyal Cleveland Indians fan.  She enjoyed spending her time at Bally's Total Fitness, which she affectionately referred to as "the spa," and her senior clubs, but her greatest pleasure came from being surrounded by her family.  

She was...

Dale E. Albright

Dale E. Albright

Feb 1, 2023

Dale E. Albright, 71, passed away February 1, 2023.  He was born March 11, 1951 the son of the late Homer and Betty Albright.  Dale retired from GOJO Industries after many years service.  He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and loved to watch the games.  Dale enjoyed listening to Motown and talk with family and friends.  He loved spending...

Joanne L. Ruble

Joanne L. Ruble

Feb 1, 2023

Joanne L. Ruble, 62, passed away February 1, 2023.  She was born February 5, 1960 in Barberton, Ohio.  Joanne was a secretary with Summa Health System.  She will always be remembered as a reserved person, who had a strong will.  Her favorite things included going on cruises with her husband and family members, boating, and going to the casino.  

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Jack E. Blaurock III

Jack E. Blaurock III

Jan 31, 2023

Jack E. Blaurock, 39, passed away January 31, 2023.  He was born December 5, 1983 in Akron, the son of Michelle Hill and the late Jack Blaurock II.  

Jack will always be remembered for his crazy sense of humor.  He meant what he said and if you were on his good side he would always have your back.  Jack...

Guy Edward Wilhite

Guy Edward Wilhite

Jan 29, 2023

Guy Edward Wilhite went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 29th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at age 92.

Born to Guy M Wilhite and Alice I Wilhite (Smith) on October 28, 1930, in Akron, Ohio. After high school Guy enlisted and served in the US Army. He was an ambulance driver in the...

Charles Clinton Marks

Charles Clinton Marks

Jan 28, 2023

Charles Clinton Marks, has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior, on January 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his Father C. Wesley Marks and Mother Nancy Marks. Sisters Zara Marks and Debra Seese. He was survived by his loving wife of 49 years Nora Marks. Daughters Crystal Marks and Ashley Sabatino (Tristan). Grandsons Clinton, Adein,...

Larry Robert Burgess

Larry Robert Burgess

Jan 27, 2023

Larry Robert Burgess, 57, passed away January 27, 2023.  He was born November 2, 1965 in Akron, the son of the late Charles Raymond Burgess and Wilma Jean Burgess.  Larry will always be remembered as a guy who loved to ride his motorcycle, make knifes, go fishing, and listen to music.  He loved his job and coworkers at Freeport Press....

Jerry Preston Cates Jr

Jerry Preston Cates Jr

Jan 25, 2023

Jerry Preston Cates, Jr, 62, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, Janurary 25, 2023 after a long illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 10, 1960 to Patricia Cates-Farmer. Jerry lived life to the fullest, enjoying the outdoors with fishing, boating and camping. He very much cherished his mother, stepfather, children, grandchildren, and...

Stella L. Wilkinson LPN

Stella L. Wilkinson LPN

Jan 25, 2023

Stella L. Wilkinson, 79, passed away January 25, 2023 after a lengthy condition of vascular dementia.  She served as an LPN for many years at Bridgepark Nursing Home.  Stella will always be remembered as a person who had a good sense of humor and an uplifting spirit.  When she was healthy in earlier years, she loved to bake and was...

Phillip G. Moser

Phillip G. Moser

Jan 22, 2023

Phillip G. Moser, 64, passed away January 22, 2023 after a brief illness.  He was born in Clearwater, Florida, the son of the late Pete Moser, and Carol (Don) Sendelbach.  Phillip will always be remembered for his love of being outdoors and fishing.  Earlier in life he ran marathons.  He was very proud of his career as a Nurse Practitioner...

Doris J. Collier

Doris J. Collier

Jan 21, 2023

Doris June Collier (Step), lived a life of 96 years…She was born into this world on June 3rd, 1926  and passed on to heaven on  the evening of Jan 21st. 2023.  She is better known to those who love her as Mom and Granny.  Doris lived a long life and has had many adventures throughout her life. She worked hard at all...

Daniel Raymond Craig

Daniel Raymond Craig

Jan 21, 2023

 

Daniel Raymond Craig (“Dan”) died unexpectedly on January 21st, 2023. Daniel was only 62 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Daniel was born on February 16th, 1960.

Daniel is survived by his three children; Raymond, Anthony and Holly. Siblings and their families; Thom, Dennis, Jerry, Bob, Joe and Mark. His memory lives...

Deloris Ann Ring

Deloris Ann Ring

Jan 20, 2023

Deloris Ann Ring 82, Columbiana, Ohio passed away January 20, 2023, in the loving care of her daughter and niece Patti Rae at Aultman Women's Compassionate Care Center.

Dee grew up in Little Lake, MI graduating from Gwinn High School in 1959. Later after meeting her late husband John K. Ring then moving to the Youngstown, OH area. 

She enjoyed...

Joseph J. Mollica

Joseph J. Mollica

Jan 19, 2023

Joseph J. Mollica, “Joe”, 85, passed away January 19, 2023 at home.  Born in Akron, Joe was a proud Union painter for 60 years.  He loved fishing and boating, tending to his tropical fish, and in earlier years bred and shown Basset Hounds and Airedale Terriers.  Joe will always be remembered as a humorous guy, who loved to watch his...

Grace T. Jones

Grace T. Jones

Jan 18, 2023

Grace T Jones was called home Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Grace was a beloved daughter to Micheal and Bianca and sister to Carole . Grace left her own impression on most that she met. Grace attended Warrensville Hts High and Lutheran High School East and later earned a degree from Kent State University, which lead her to become a published...

Joyce Ann George

Joyce Ann George

Jan 18, 2023

Joyce Ann George, 79, passed away January 18, 2023.  She was born in Akron, the daughter of the late Francis and Helen Wood.  Joyce will always be remembered as a very strong willed person who loved her family.  She loved to plan holiday get togethers, baking, and in her earlier years she was an avid bowler.  She was very social and loved to make...