Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

Elaine D. Meggyesy

Elaine D. Meggyesy

Jan 23, 2025

Passing away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, Elaine D. Meggyesy, 94, of Wooster, Ohio, was surrounded by members of her beloved family as she headed back home to be with those who left before her.

 To call Elaine a community cornerstone would fail to truly capture the full breadth of work and involvement she consistently poured into the multiple roles...

Betty Jean Dodgen - Mundt

Betty Jean Dodgen - Mundt

Jan 22, 2025

Betty passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Betty was born on March 9, 1933, to her parents, Ruby Lee and John William Woodiel, in Austin, Arkansas. Betty was the youngest of four children: Syble, John William “JW,” and Freddie. Betty’s brother, Freddie, died at an early age, and her Mother, Ruby, died when she was 12. Her sister, Syble,...

Gary Smith Jr.

Gary Smith Jr.

Jan 22, 2025

Passed away after a short illness from cancer, surrounded by family and dear friends, Tami and Keith Brockley & Chris & Dennis Shaffer.

 Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Nick & Christina V Fanizzi, his paternal grandparents: Bob & Judith A Taylor, his two uncles Anthony J Fanizzi & Kevin P Smith and his great nephew Owen Rhea Park. Survived...

William Brown Miller

William Brown Miller

Jan 21, 2025

William Brown Miller, 85, passed away January 21, 2025. He was born in Akron on September 29, 1939, the son of the late Harry and Anna Miller. He was a Marine Corps. Veteran. Bill will always be remembered as wonderful father. He was quiet, tough and prideful, but underneath all that people that knew him got to see a very...

James Louis Henes

James Louis Henes

Jan 19, 2025

James “Jim" Louis Henes, 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson's Disease.

Jim was born and raised in Wellington, Ohio on January 27,1937 to the late Ernst L. and Martha Artz Henes. 

After graduation from Wellington High School in 1955, Jim attended Muskingum College in...

Benita Louise Derrington

Benita Louise Derrington

Jan 17, 2025

On January 12, 1963 a queen “B” was born. Benita Louise Derrington “Bonnie” as she was affectionately called. Benita made her peaceful transition from this earth to her reward on January 17, 2025. She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio by our faithful and loving single mother Leona Derrington.

 Benita was proceeded in death by her Mom Leona Derrington, sister...

Dale Glass

Dale Glass

Jan 17, 2025

Dale Glass, 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Warren Nursing and Rehab in Warren Ohio. He was native to Akron, Ohio, born on May 31, 1957, to parents Joanne (Broadwater) and Homer Glass, a native resident of Akron, Ohio. Surviving relatives are three siblings - eldest brother: Carl Glass and two sisters: Merry Jo Glass and...

Patricia Ann Fuhrman

Patricia Ann Fuhrman

Jan 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of passing of Patricia Ann Fuhrman

of Akron, Ohio. She left us on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the age of 75, after a

courageous battle with lung cancer. Patricia was surrounded by her loving

daughters during her final moments, offering them a chance to say their goodbyes.

Her departure came as a shock...

Gwen Orma Smith

Gwen Orma Smith

Jan 17, 2025

Gwen Smith, 83, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, returned to our Heavenly Lord on January 17th, 2025.She was a strong, kind and loving woman who cared deeply for her family, friends and pets. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by us all.Gwen was the cherished mother of Michael and Joseph Chickino; caring stepmother...

Gerald L. Loyd

Gerald L. Loyd

Jan 16, 2025

Gerald L. Loyd, "Jack", 73, of Akron, Ohio formerly of Moorefield, West Virginia passed away surrounded by family on January 16.

He was the beloved husband of Deborah and father of Melissa (Neal), Jessica and Chelsey (Alex).

In keeping with his wishes there will be no services, but a celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of...

Amarion Da'Vhon Bonaparte

Amarion Da'Vhon Bonaparte

Jan 16, 2025

AMARION DA’VHON BONAPARTE, 

BELOVED SON,BROTHER,NEPHEW, UNCLE,AND FRIEND, PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 22 ON JAN 16, 2025, IN AKRON OHIO

 BORN ON MAY 30TH, 2002. IN THE SMALL CITY OF JACKSON MI, WAS THE SON OF LATASHA AND JEROME BONAPARTE. 

AMARION WAS SUCH A LOVING, OUTGOING HAPPY INDIVIDUAL, HE WAS KNOWN TO MAKE OTHERS LAUGH AS SOON AS HE ENTERED THE ROOM....

Rebecca J Proctor

Rebecca J Proctor

Jan 16, 2025

In loving memories of Rebecca J Proctor, also known as Becky J Proctor who lost her battle to Pancreatitis Cancer at the age of 68 on January 16, 2025 

She was born in Imperial Brawley California was born on July 10,1956, to the late Violet (Petrie) and Walter Proctor Jr. She was a longtime resident of Canton, Ohio.

Becky was a caring,...

Charity A. Redden

Charity A. Redden

Jan 15, 2025

Charity Annette Redden, 49, passed away January 15, 2025.  She was born April 10, 1975 in Watertown, New York, the daughter of the late Ellis and Nora Weber.  Charity will always be remembered as a person who loved her grandchildren.  Some of her favorite things were her Dodge Caravan, going on walks, Big Mac's, listening to music, and her dog...

John Arthur Baragry

John Arthur Baragry

Jan 14, 2025

John A. Baragry of Kent, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. John was born on April 23, 1936, in Ravenna to John J. and Mary H. (Fruth) Baragry.  John was a draftsman, tire designer and small business entrepreneur. Throughout his career he worked for Sterling Aldorfer, Atlas Supply, and Mickey Thompson Tire....

Thomas Gilbert Thorpe

Thomas Gilbert Thorpe

Jan 14, 2025

Thomas Gilbert Thorpe, affectionately known as Tiki Tom, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, just days shy of his 61st birthday. Born on January 22, 1964, in the vibrant city of Miami, Florida, Tom lived a life rich with love, laughter, and adventure.

Tom was the kind of person who made friends wherever he went. His larger-than-life...

Elizabeth Ann Boylen

Elizabeth Ann Boylen

Jan 11, 2025

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” “Gamamma” Boylen (Grubaugh), 77, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on January 11, 2025.A lifelong resident of Portage Lakes and a proud 1965 graduate of Coventry High School, Betty later graduated from the Akron Medical-Dental Institute in 1983. While her professional life was about helping others, it was her roles as a Mom,...

Judith Diane Keyes

Judith Diane Keyes

Jan 10, 2025

Judith Diane Keen Keyes, age 73, of Doylestown, Ohio, passed away on January 10, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on September 5, 1951, to Mary Jarvis and Clyde Keen.

Judi and her husband, Hank, had a great love story and were married for 55 years. She will be forever a cherished mom to her three favorite daughters: Kristy...

Thomas G. Alexander

Thomas G. Alexander

Jan 10, 2025

Thomas George Alexander, 57, passed away suddenly January 10, 2025.  He was born in Barberton on April 11, 1967 the son of Diane Alexander and the late Larry Alexander.  Tom will always be remembered for his love of the outdoors.  In his earlier years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching Nascar.  Tom is survived by his loving wife of 40...

Tawana Jones

Tawana Jones

Jan 9, 2025

She was born to Robert Lee Bates and Constance Faye Anderson.  She was loved by her kids Kiesha Lawson, Latasha Anderson, Shanelle Anderson, Terrell Anderson, and Derrick Anderson Bailey and her grandkids Kienen, Kieshawn, Egypt, Kieasia, Antwon, Amiyah, and Ahkiem, and by her boyfriend Travis.  Visitation will be  2:00 to 3:00 PM Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Adams Mason...

Roberta M. West

Roberta M. West

Jan 9, 2025

Roberta “Robin” West, 69 passed away January 9, 2025 after health complications. Robin was born January 21, 1955 in Napa, California. She will always be remembered as person devoted to her church and family. Robin was very outgoing and never met a stranger. She is survived by her husband Michael West; daughters Jennifer Parent and Patricia Fields; sons Christopher and...