Local Ohio Obituaries
Rosemarie S. Pospisil
Jan 25, 2026
Rosemarie S. Pospisil, 70, of Hudson, OH passed away on January 25, 2026 at Heritage of Hudson while receiving care by Summa Hospice.
Born in 1955 in Cleveland to Czech émigrés Sonia Cerna and Joseph Pospisil, Rose grew up with a deep appreciation for creativity, culture, and family. She attended local schools and graduated from Chagrin Falls High School before pursuing...
Kathleen Elizabeth Miller
Jan 24, 2026
Kathleen Miller was born on April 25, 1951 Leon Powell-Spearman and Cynthia Wilson in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She grew up on Heron Avenue in the hill district. She went to Madison Elementary School and went to Heron Hill High School.
Kathleen, also known as Dolly, was a stay-at-home mother. She loved the open road; windows down and Tina Turner turned all the...
Carolyn R. Migdal
Jan 24, 2026
Carolyn Rebecca Migdal, 53, passed away on January 24 from complications resulting from recently diagnosed pancreatic cancer.Becky lived in Akron nearly all her life. She was employed as a case manager by Wayne County Board of Developmental Disabilities. She was active in several volunteer and social organizations, including the Falls Travel Club, Holiday Tree Festival, Summit County Board of Elections,...
Bobbie A. Wamsley
Jan 24, 2026
Bobbie A. Wamsley, 87, passed away January 24, 2026. She was born July 22, 1938 in Leachville, Arkansas the daughter of the late Ed Ray and Ruby Forkum. She will always be remembered as a loving person who loved her family. She had a strong-willed personality and was the matriarch of her family and kept them together. In addition to...
Cindy Wagner
Jan 23, 2026
Cindy Wagner, age 51, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 23rd, 2026 surrounded by love.
Cindy was a devoted mother, daughter, partner, teacher, and friend whose kindness and joy left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. She is survived by her son, Ben Eby; her daughter, Erin Eby; her mother, Linda Baumgartner; and her fiancé, Jeff Krause. She...
Ralph A Braun
Jan 23, 2026
Ralph A. Braun, age 79, of Novelty, Ohio, passed away on January 23, 2026. He made his home in Novelty after marrying his beloved wife, Charleen Dowling Braun, in 1976.
Ralph was a loving father and father-in-law to Jennifer (David Maravola) and Therese (Chris Farnen). He was born in Washington, D.C., to Godfrey and Florence Braun (née Stolfa), the second of...
Ralph Jones
Jan 23, 2026
Ralph Jones, 77, passed away peacefully January 23, 2026.
Born on May 29, 1948, in Akron, Ohio to parents Don Paul Jones and Peggy Dolittle (Kline), Ralph grew up in west Akron, attending Buchtel High School and then joined the United States Navy (1966-68) where he was stationed in Spain as a welder. Following the Navy, Ralph returned to Akron where...
Rhonda Christine Raymond
Jan 23, 2026
Rhonda Christine Raymond, age 88, of Fairlawn, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026. She was born on October 26, 1937, in Spencer, West Virginia, and made Fairlawn her home for more than 30 years.
Rhonda was a quiet and reserved woman whose gentle nature and steady presence brought comfort to those around her. She found happiness in life’s simple...
James Scott Stauffer Sr.
Jan 23, 2026
James (Jim) Scott Stauffer Sr. went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday January 23, 2026. Jim was born in Youngstown Ohio on September 12, 1931 to Boyd Stauffer Sr. & Sarah Isabel (Scott) Stauffer. He is preceded in death by, his parents, and 2 brothers, Boyd (Jane) Stauffer Jr. and David (Charlene) Stauffer.
Jim is...
Carol J Meyers
Jan 22, 2026
Carol J Meyers (nee Klamm) 87, passed away peacefully January 22, 2026. Born August 21, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Andrew and Catherine (nee Nothoff) Klamm. Beloved mother of Laura (Dale) Grospitch, cherished grandmother of Christopher Grospitch (Makayla) and Kelly Smith (Roger). Dearest sister of Mary Carroll (nee Klamm) (deceased) and sister-in-law to Mike Carroll (deceased). Dearest aunt...
Kingsley Gordon Crowe
Jan 22, 2026
Kingsley Crowe, 98, originally of Alderville First Nation, Ontario, Canada, and Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Thursday January 22, 2026
A son of Borden and Lucy (Simpson) Crowe, he was born on February 23, 1927.
Kingsley was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle who dedicated his life to caring for his family. A lifelong lover of sports,...
Geraldine Sharpe
Jan 21, 2026
On January 21, 2026, Geraldine Sharpe left this Earth to be with her beloved husband, Ronald Sharpe. She was born in Gadsden, Alabama and later moved to Akron, Ohio.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Sharpe, and two sons, Michael Rogers and Preston Sims Sr., and one brother, Fredrick Warren.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one brother, Arnold...
Robert "Bob" A. Battig Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
Robert “Bob” A. Battig Jr., 79, of Medina, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2026 at the Justice T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Akron, Ohio.
A son of the late Robert A. Battig Sr. and Elsa J. (Moore) Battig, he was born on October 27, 1946 in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Bob graduated Wadsworth Highschool and served 4 years in the US Army....
Lora Lynne Putnam
Jan 20, 2026
Lora Lynne Putnam (née Muir) of Akron, Ohio, made her journey to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. She was born on November 6, 1961, the beloved daughter of Edward and Thelma Muir.
Lora was a graduate of Ellet High School in Akron, where she participated in the band as a pompom girl. Her life was grounded in devotion...
John Mark Gooding
Jan 20, 2026
0n January 20,2026 John Mark Gooding of Akron Ohio has passed away peacefully he is survived by his father Jerry (Shirley) mother Carolyn, sisters Carly and Felicia, brothers Scott and Mark and many other family and friends, he always had a passion for music and photography, there will be no services as he always wished.
Arrangements entrusted to Adams Mason Funeral...
George F. Vance
Jan 17, 2026
George F. Vance, 82, of Uniontown, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
A son of the late Irwin H. and Mildred J. (Blair) Vance, he was born on March 4, 1943, in Akron, Ohio.
George began his life’s work at the age of 11, following in his father’s footsteps. He became a precision machinist and devoted his career to the family...
Russell A. Johnson
Jan 17, 2026
Russell “Russ” A Johnson Jr, 68, passed away on January 17, 2026.
He was born in Akron, Ohio where he lived his entire life. He always said he loved it.
He is survived by his partner of 44 years, Eddie “Romeo”Love, his sister Vicki Conley (Bob), his sister-in-law Pat Johnson (Rick), his nieces Brandy Snitchler(Adam), Rachel Tate (Matthew), and Amanda Hiner (Jamie)....
William Michael England
Jan 16, 2026
William (Mike) Michael England, age 79, made the journey to his heavenly home on January 16, 2026. Mike was born in Cullman, Alabama to the late William Howard and Maebelle (Kilgo) England.
Upon graduating from Cullman High School, Mike enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served in the Vietnam War before being honorably discharged in 1969.
The first half of...
Margaret A. Horvath
Jan 15, 2026
Margaret Ann Horvath (née Rogal), 77, of Doylestown, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.She was born September 23, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, the beloved daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Rogal (née Karpel).
Peggy was the love of James (Jim) Horvath’s life, and together they shared 60 beautiful years of marriage....
Frances Genevieve Rouse
Jan 13, 2026
Frances Genevieve Rouse, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and a devoted nursing home administrator, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Barberton, Ohio, after a prolonged illness. Born on February 18, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, she lit up the lives of those around her with her strength and tenacity.
Frances embarked on a meaningful career in healthcare, serving as a...
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