Obituaries

Local Ohio Obituaries

James Mitchell

James Mitchell

Dec 25, 2025

James L. Mitchell, 83 passed away December 25, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn (Whitney) Mitchell, and parents Albert & Annabelle Mitchell.

Jim graduated from Akron North High School and from Akron University. Retired from Parker Hannifin in Plainwell, Michigan. In Michigan Jim had a small farm that he loved.

Survived by his son Robert, brother Donald Mitchell,...

Eleanor Ruth Kane

Eleanor Ruth Kane

Dec 23, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Eleanor Kane (née Wagner) on December 23, 2025. Eleanor was born December 2, 1942, in Akron, Ohio.

Eleanor was married for 55 years to her husband, Bob. Together, they raised their daughters, Kimberly (Brian) Nichols and Amy (Christopher) Kane-Toole. Nothing brought her greater joy than being “Grandma” to Luke...

Anna Marie Harper

Anna Marie Harper

Dec 23, 2025

Anna Marie Harper, 92, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on December 23, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Albert and Hazel Eidman.

Anna spent part of her early life living in Towner, North Dakota, before returning to Akron, where she completed her education. She was a proud graduate of Buchtel High School, Class...

James E. Rankl

James E. Rankl

Dec 22, 2025

James E. Rankl, 83, passed away December 22, 2025.  Jim was born January 12, 1942 in Canton, the son of the late Edward and Virginia Rankl.  He will always be remembered as an honest, quiet and loyal man.  If you were a friend of Jim's, you were a friend for life.  Jim was an avid drag racer.  He worked for...

Larry Joe Green

Larry Joe Green

Dec 16, 2025

Larry Joe Green, 72, passed away December 16, 2025 after a long illness.  He was born in Cleveland on April 3, 1953, the son of the late Shella and Arwana Green.  Larry will always be remembered as a family man.  Caring for people and being a foundation for others was his nature.  He worked hard for many years as an...

Crystal B. Marshall

Crystal B. Marshall

Dec 15, 2025

Crystal B. Marshall (nee Johnson)

Crystal Marshall, 71, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 15, 2025, after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Crystal was born on December 8, 1954 to the late Ken and Eileen Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband Dean, and beloved sisters, Jeanne and Karen.

Crystal...

Joan Carol Richer

Joan Carol Richer

Dec 15, 2025

Joan C. Richer, 78, of Medina, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025.

A daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Henault, she was born on December 31, 1946, in Warwick, RI. 

She was a dog lover and enjoyed fishing on the St. Johns River in FL with her late husband, Norman Richer.

Joan is survived by her two children, Todd (Amy) Mancini,...

Ja Bok Kim

Ja Bok Kim

Dec 15, 2025

Ja Bok Kim, 98, was called home by her Lord on December 15, 2025.  She was born in Korea on June 28, 1927.  Ja Bok Kim will always be remembered as a woman of faith.  She was a devoted wife and mother.  Ja Bok would pray everyday for her family.  She was always grateful and thankful for everything in her...

Charles Ray Keele

Charles Ray Keele

Dec 13, 2025

 Charles Ray Keele 73 of Akron, Ohio passed on 12/13/25 at home following a long battle with cancer. Born 11/20/52 in Ravenna, Ohio to James and Mary Keele. Married his "Bride" of 52 years Nancy Dawn Ruth 2/23/73

Chuck enjoyed hiking and spending time in Goodyear Metro Park with his friends. Chuck also enjoyed riding his Harley. Most of all he...

Judith Heddlesten

Judith Heddlesten

Dec 11, 2025

It is with deep sorrow we announce Judith Margaret Heddlesten nee Bell has become another Angel granted wings in the Heavenly Kingdom on December 11, 2025. Judy was born on September 11, 1945, in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, James LeRoy Heddlesten Jr., her mother, Hazel Deane Fulton, and father Edwin...

Billie Hudson

Billie Hudson

Dec 10, 2025

Billie J. Hudson, 66, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

A daughter of the late John and Naomi Hudson, she was born on August 14, 1959 in Akron, Ohio.

Throughout her life, Billie enjoyed spending time with her fur babies, “the boys”, Tucker and Connor. She was an avid coffee drinker and spent a lot of time at...

Anna Marie Lucas

Anna Marie Lucas

Dec 10, 2025

Anna Marie Lucas 76 passed away December 10, 2025. Born on November 27, 1949 in Fort Lee Virginia to the late James and Ada Brake, Anna was a loving and caring housewife and mother. A devoted Christian that loved life and everyone around her.

Proceeded by her late husband William L. Lucas survived by her sisters Jean Gibson of Oklahoma, Barbara...

Jack Delbert Smith

Jack Delbert Smith

Dec 8, 2025

Jack Delbert Smith passed away peacefully with his family by his side on December 7, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on August 17, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio. He battled multiple health conditions and physical disability and is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Marie and Curtis...

Ford Eric Fram

Ford Eric Fram

Dec 6, 2025

Ford Eric Fram, age 66, passed away on December 6, 2025.

Ford was born on March 24, 1959, in Warrensville, Ohio. Son to the late Forrest Fram and Edwina (Cummings) Fram, Ford lived much of his life in Chagrin Falls. Ford loved cars, all things music, animals and woodworking. Whether one knew him as a teacher, musical director, coach, fellow musician...

Kenneth LeRoy Davis Jr

Kenneth LeRoy Davis Jr

Dec 4, 2025

Kenny Davis Jr. went home peacefully to Heaven on December 4th 2025…preceded in death was his Brother Mark Davis and grandparents Donna Dula Jackie Carr… leaves behind his Mother Carol Davis Father Kenny Davis Sr. His Son Kenneth L. Davis III and Dominick : Brother Derick Davis (Jennifer) Brother Kenneth Mark Davis, Sister Cassie Lynn Davis

Services will be held at...

Robert J. Roberts

Robert J. Roberts

Dec 3, 2025

Robert J. Roberts earned his wings on Dec 3 . He passed away peacefully at home in Randolph where he resided for 35 years. Bob fought a long battle with cancer for several years. He lived a good life and was very devoted to his family, he had many interest that he enjoyed. Him and his belated wife owned their...

April Lynn Kintz

April Lynn Kintz

Dec 1, 2025

April Lynn Kintz, 54 years old, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, after a courageous 18 month battle against Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She was born on April 15, 1971 and was a lifelong resident of Canton, Ohio.

April previously worked at Airform, Giant Eagle GetGo, Laundry Express and most recently at Meijer Supermarket. April was a dedicated employee and worked...

Darrell McGraw

Darrell McGraw

Nov 28, 2025

Darrell Gene McGraw passed away on November 28, 2025, with family and friends by his side. He was 48 years old. Darrell bravely battled cancer and is now at peace.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Daniel Paul and Hallie Miller, Zada E. and Darrell McGraw; his mother Carolyn Sue McGraw; his niece Carolyn Brittney McGraw; and his sisters...

Robert (Butch) Deuring Rohrich II

Robert (Butch) Deuring Rohrich II

Nov 28, 2025

Robert Deuring Rohrich II (Butch), age 69, passed away at his home in Munroe Falls on November 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Bath, Ohio, he was born on December 6, 1955, the youngest son of Robert and Roberta (Dunwiddie) Rohrich.

Butch attended Revere High School and went on to graduate from the Rochester Institute of Technology,...

Kathleen K. Wright

Kathleen K. Wright

Nov 26, 2025

Kathleen K. Wright 56 of Canton Ohio passed away peacefully on November 26th 2025. Kathleen is proceeded in death by her mother Cynthia Sue Corey, her grandmother Beverly Penix, and her aunt Sandra Wadsworth . Kathleen is survived by her sister Dawn and Matt Breyman of Carrollton, her nephew Matthew Breyman Jr., her niece Autumn Breyman of Carrollton and her...